Franchise Industry Updates
Read all the latest franchise industry updates from our partners across the UK.
Winners named at glittering 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards ceremony
The winners have been named at the glittering 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards.
Founded in 1977 and with a strapline of ‘Discover Your Tomorrow’ the BFA (British Franchise Association), is the hub of franchising in the UK. The association...
Kickstart your journey into business ownership at the UK’s flagship Franchise Exhibition
With 85% of the workforce aspiring to work for themselves*, the UK is a fertile ground for emerging entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, transforming this aspiration into a tangible reality can be an intimidating challenge.
Fast-track your journey to business ownership at the...
EF100 2024 launch: the annual quest for franchising excellence resumes
The UK's franchising industry is all set to witness a stellar showdown as the esteemed Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) kick-starts its seventh annual quest for franchising supremacy on Tuesday 1st August. Franchisors nationwide are enthusiastically preparing to showcase...
Case Study – Tech4T help Husse UK build a franchise network with their Territory Runner mapping system
Introduction
Husse UK - part of the global Husse pet food and products organisation - needed franchise territory mapping software that would allow them to easily and quickly create franchise territories themselves based on the requirements of their franchisees and...
Blossom Home Care Case Study – UK Franchise Territory Mapping
Blossom Home Care turned to Tech4T in early 2020 to ensure their UK franchise territory mapping was optimised for success.
As experts in franchise territory optimisation, Tech4T had been highly recommended to them by franchise legal specialists with experience of...
babyballet® Case Study – Franchise Territory Design
About Tech4T
Tech4T is a data analytics company specialising in UK and global franchise territory design, location planning, and field force (sales team) optimisation.
Each bespoke solution we provide – for franchise mapping or franchise territory optimisation or any of our...
Business owners – how big should your franchise territories be?
When you are planning on growing your brand by selling franchise territories, size really does matter – but perhaps not in the way you might think.
If you want to attract potential franchisees, you will want to convince them that...
What do I need to consider when planning a business location?
Planning the location of your new branches or business premises is a big decision. Get it
wrong and you risk significant costs and damage to your long-term success.
But what kind of factors do you need to take into account when...
What is the value and benefit of a sales territory map?
As a sales manager or business owner, you will know how important it is to ensure your sales team has the best chance of maximising their sales potential.
But how can a sales territory map play a vital role in...
Fish, Chips and Harry Ramsden’s
Harry Ramsden’s is Britain’s longest established restaurant chain and is world famous for its Fish and Chips. When the brand wanted to build on its impressive heritage and grow their UK footprint via a franchise model to roll out...
Territory Optimisation: A Better Way to Do Territory Mapping
Franchise Owners want to be able to see quickly and easily the potential offered by each territory. At a glance they want to know how many customers, target homes or companies there are in each area and, if they...
Find your dream franchise at Britain’s Biggest Franchise Show 2022
Each year the International Franchise Show welcomes thousands of entrepreneurs to the ExCeL London, all looking to network, learn, and find their dream franchise. With over 250 brands to choose from, 60 expert seminars, panel debates, finance clinics and...
Franchise Brands plc acquires Azura Group Ltd
Consolidates and secures Franchise Brand’s technology development and IP Opportunity to develop Azura’s franchise management software system to enhance sales to other franchise businesses.
Franchise...
Timeframes to buy
Buying a franchise isn’t like buying a loaf of bread. It’s not just a decision for there and then, it is one for not...
Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards
At Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF), we focus on supporting women looking for a route into the franchise industry. Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower as many women as possible about franchising.
One...
How Covid-19 has changed the way a property search franchise does business
The impact of COVID-19 on the UK economy has been unprecedented with many staff furloughed, businesses put on hold and business owners managing their workforces remotely.
However, for franchise company X-Press Legal Services, whose franchisees...
Announcing the NatWest EWIF Award 2020 Finalists
Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) is an organisation focusing their time and energy on supporting women who are looking for a route into the franchising industry. Each year EWIF hosts an Annual Awards Ceremony...
The NatWest EWIF Awards are back!
The annual NatWest EWIF Awards are the biggest event in the EWIF calendar. They offer brands within franchising the chance to nominate themselves, their franchisees and staff so their achievements are recognised by the...