For the driven entrepreneur the realm of franchising is considered a seriously appealing business proposition. Franchise ownership provides both a proven business model and the support that many entrepreneurial yearn for when setting up in business.
For these reasons you may well have found yourself researching this form of business, so here is our guide upon what, exactly, a franchise is and what it offers the business owner.
Franchising is more popular than ever before. Today franchise based businesses account for the employment of 561,000 people and, most notably, has been an area of business that has undergone growth that equates to 20% over the course of five years [BFA 2013]
Whilst such a landscape is jam packed full of varying packages that span every industry imaginable, the basics of the franchise remain the same.
Most specifically this includes the following characteristics:
Take a look at these various franchises and the franchise packages that they offer to give you a better of idea of the business opportunities available:
The Creation Station provides a rewarding, fun and flexible Arts and Crafts Business opportunity for those who want to make a positive difference to others. They are the UK's leading and award winning arts and crafts experience company,
As a The Creation Station Business Owner you will be in control of your own career and working week. You choose your hours, plan your holidays and your mix of award-winning and fun creative experiences.
EweMove provides you with an opportunity to run your own home-based Residential Sales and Lettings Franchise. Most of their franchisees have no previous estate agency experience, they are just friendly, professional and approachable people who are passionate about the brand and about the service they provide.
EweMove have moulded their offering to make sure as a EweMove Business you have all the best tools and training to succeed in your business.
They have a proven marketing plan to make sure you put your spend into the best marketing pillars to get you the best return on your investment.
This is a specialist franchise for Independent Financial Advisors. This franchise was created to allow advisers to spend more time in front of customers because, quite simply, that is the only place where they will earn money.
This is a low cost, home-based and flexible franchise.
For those of you who have an artistic flare you will love this business opportunity. Add A Little Sparkle is a Wedding & Events Franchise. This business offers a range of wedding venue decorations and chair covers for hire.
This business can be run from home keeping your overheads down and the standard family car is adequate to begin with until your business is established.
As a franchise owner you will follow a proven business development model, to help get your business get off the ground and deliver a revenue for you from the outset.
Now that you have an idea of just how franchise ownership works you should continue your journey by checking out our Case Study page, collection of franchisor videos.
Cook Stars is a lucrative children's cookery and party franchise that is flexible and fits around the most important things in life.
Join a thriving Children's Gymnastics Franchise and make a lasting impact in your community while building a rewarding business of your own!
Start a home-based online Digital Marketing Business with Mediapreneur, no experience required!
Run your own fun and rewarding Children's Stay and Play Business with Train Time UK!
Run your own successful Home Cleaning Franchise from home over the phone, Zoom calls and email with One Less Thing.
Mindspan provide you with the opportunity to invest in a low cost Business Performance Coach Franchise.
Here we provide you with some examples of executive franchises that may be perfect for you.
There are a growing number of children’s franchises available in the UK as this has become one of the most popular and fastest developing areas of franchising.
Setting up a Toddler Group couldn't be easier by investing in a franchise and benefiting from ongoing support from an established brand.
By taking the leap into the world of franchising you can not only run your own business but choose the hours that suit you, as well as earn a great income.
Children's Education Franchises are growing rapidly for many reasons. Take a look at the Top 5 Children's Education Franchises.
Explore our wide range of Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Baby Reflexology and Baby Sensory Franchises all of which provide much needed support to new mums!
Not only can a children's franchise be emotionally rewarding, but it can also be financially rewarding. Explore our wide range of UK Children's Franchises
Here we showcase some of the Top Education Franchises in the UK, explore our wide range of children's education franchises and request FREE Information on the children's education franchises that interest you!
More and more mums are turning to franchising as a way to incorporate earning a living with caring for a family.
By investing in a Postnatal Support Franchise you will not only receive Baby Massage Training but also an established business model allowing you to run a successful business.
The demand for children’s activities has rocketed making the children’s activity industry one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
It is then pretty safe to say that as far as franchises go, choosing a Domestic Services Franchise provides a pretty great outlook for you and your family’s future.
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The photography industry offers many opportunities for keen amateurs who want to make a living from it.
Hear from Sarah Marsh, Director of the MagiKats Franchise, Sarah talks about why you should consider joining a Tutoring Franchise.
With the right franchise business and approach you really can achieve the perfect balance between making money, building a business and indulging within family life.