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A vending franchise is an an investment opportunity that presents a cash-only business, that has the added benefit of requiring minimal maintenance to look after your 'business' and there's very little storage required. One of the biggest appeals to running a vending franchise is the fact that it's so easy and quick to set up your franchise, it's just a case of finding the right product to sell within your franchise territory.  Being your own boss via the franchising route can be stocked u...

For those looking to start a new business in the North East, this article will explain just why you have made a great location decision for your new business. Franchising is a flourishing industry boasting nearly 1,000 brands in a host of different sectors. The industry consistently shows 90% of franchisees reporting profitability. The advantages of owning your own business are obvious but so too are the risks. The franchisee is taking less of a risk than starting his or her own business and les...

Why choose Liverpool to run your Franchise operation? After becoming the host city for the International Festival for Business, Liverpool is accelerating itself into becoming one of the most desirable locations to set up your franchise business within the North West of England. Potential franchisees within the North West should consider Liverpool as a potential franchise territory as it has a bustling active city centre, world famous busy port and ample growth opportunities to really push your...

Many people ask us here at Franchise Supermarket, should I buy a franchise or start a new independent business? We can never answer that question for you, that's down to you. But we can help. The most successful franchisees are those who have entrepreneurial spirit but a willingness to follow a proven system. A franchisee who lacks either of those skills will more than likely not make it past the first year. You will need an entrepreneur ‘never give up’ attitude to deal with tough times ass...

YES, it is! The sport and recreation sector has seen a huge rise in interest from all ages and levels of sporting ability. To put this into context, one in every seven people within the UK are now members of some type of gym. The evidence is here for all to see, the British public are far more incline to splash the cash and invest their valuable spare time into sporting activities to either maintain the healthy lifestyle, lose weight or gain fitness. This is only further enhanced with the fact t...

Franchising is a big deal in the UK, with it contributing over £15bn to the UK Economy. Franchising presents a fantastic avenue for would be entrepreneurs to make the leap into the business world. Investing in an Established franchise model does come with added benefits such as the unrivalled support services, established branding, ongoing franchise training and the opportunity to follow a proven model that has made money for other franchisees within the UK. Franchising has always been an attrac...

18 years on from the ‘Millennium Bug’ and the internet is still thriving, so much so that it’s now created its own booming sector within the franchise industry. The internet has come a long way during the past 20 years or so, boy has it grown!  The big global online web has completely revolutionised the way in which we operate on a day to day basis, no more so than retail businesses. This has become ever more apparent with the endless closure of high street shops, the reason why you ask? Be...

There’s no big surprise that our population is ageing dramatically as people are living longer and enjoying fruitful lives. Why is this happening though? Two big contributing factors to support the explanation is that of a decline in birth rates within the UK and the natural improved life expectancy that we are witnessing as a nation. Research has proven that a vast amount of older people would prefer to live independently within the comfort of their own home. Unfortunately, this can not alw...

The advantages of franchising.. The beauty of franchising is the fact that there are so many flexible options available to cater for every individual need. For example, purchasing a franchise within the UK doesn’t necessarily mean you have to work the standard 9-5, 5 days a week. Oh no, franchising offers part-time opportunities, work from franchise opportunities which then have the option to expand into full time franchising if you wish.  You will tend to find that part-time franchise...

The Pet franchise sector is booming and there’s no surprise when it was estimated that 40% of UK households have pets! For a pet based franchise, these numbers are really encouraging and show the true potential of setting up a pet based franchise business within the UK. This isn’t a fad, our love affair with pets is here for good.  As the UK moves closer to half of all households in the country owning pets, the pet industry will only continue to grow. This then opens a huge opportunity wit...

Are you ready for GDPR and will it affect the Franchise industry? What is GDPR? Well it stands for Grim Devilish Petrifying Regulations…. I jest, it doesn’t mean that, but to those that are not fully prepared, it may seem like a petrifying and grim prospect. GDPR stands for The General Data Protection Regulation, a regulation by which the European Parliament, the council of the European Union and European Commission intend to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the Eu...

It is a big step from deciding to buy your dream franchise to actually opening your doors for business and, for many prospective franchisees, one of the biggest challenges is approaching a lender to fiance your dream franchise. Before you prepare a business plan for your franchise or talk to a franchise finance lender about funding, there is a lot of work to be undertaken first. Essentially, a prospective franchisee will need to undertake research on your chosen franchise, making sure that it...