Showing posts with category "franchise"

The fast food myth

Dynamis' Nicky Tatley takes a look at how franchising has moved away from its traditional fast food-orientated roots to encompass offerings from all walks

Customer service in WAG land

The ZipYard offers a professional tailoring and alterations service in a clean, purpose build environment. Our award winning business is all about

Rush Hair – Hair and Beauty it’s a growth industry.

Entrepreneurs Andrew Phouli and Stelios Andrew founded Rush Hair 20 years ago after meeting at college and developing their ambitious plan to open a group

Franchise agony uncle: Is it likely that I will have an exclusive territory?

Nigel Toplis is managing director of The Bardon Group which has four major franchise companies, past Chairman of the British Franchising Association, and has 18 years of experience. Here he answers...

Franchise sector reaches new heights

The survey calculates that the franchise sector contributed some £13.7bn, or just less than one per cent of UK GDP, to the economy in the last 12 months.

Franchise agony uncle: How do you know if a franchise is good or bad?

Nigel Toplis is managing director of The Bardon Group which has four major franchise companies, past Chairman of the British Franchising Association, and

Franchise agony uncle: How would you define the perfect franchisee?

Nigel Toplis is managing director of The Bardon Group which has four major franchise companies, past Chairman of the British Franchising Association, and has 18 years of experience. Here he answers...

Should you buy a business or invest in a franchise?

If you choose to invest in a franchise rather than set up on your own or buy an existing business the statistics do appear to be on your side.

5 tasty tips for starting your own restaurant

Starting your own restaurant is a delicious dream. There you’d be, sauntering triumphantly through your eatery, surrounded by packed tables and excited chatter, stopping only to count your profits ...