{"id":26682,"date":"2025-12-16T18:52:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=26682"},"modified":"2025-12-16T18:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:52:34","slug":"key-franchising-insights-your-monthly-news-round-up-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/key-franchising-insights-your-monthly-news-round-up-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly News Round-up – June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
Franchisee Recruitment<\/b><\/h5>\n

There\u2019s no doubt everyone has had to work a lot harder to recruit franchisees in the last few years. As we currently work with more than 20 different brands every month from a huge variety of sectors, we have a wider-angle perspective of the franchise landscape than most so we\u2019ve been using that unique position to take a really deep dive into exactly what kind of support brands need.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re just beginning your recruitment journey or are a seasoned franchisor finding that old strategies no longer deliver, it\u2019s clear that adapting to today\u2019s market demands a more targeted, strategic approach. Starting from as little as one hour per month, we offer tailored services to help you identify the right leads, craft effective messaging, optimise your budget, and streamline your recruitment process. Sometimes even a tiny bit of help can really go a long way!<\/p>\n

Franchising Your Business<\/b><\/h5>\n

Aside from questions like \u201cIs franchising right for my business?\u201d or \u201cWhat do I need to do to make it work?\u201d, by far the most common thing we are asked is \u201cIs now really a good time?\u201d, especially these days. There are a lot of good reasons why franchising is an excellent move whatever is happening in the economy and, despite more business than ever attending seminars and events on this topic, a lot are still now sure if they should take the next step.<\/p>\n

Which is why we are now introducing a brand, new Franchise Ready Review to help you answer the hardest questions of all: \u201cIs it worth the risk? Is this the right move for me? And if so, what steps do I need to take?\u201d<\/p>\n

Franchise Storytelling<\/b><\/h5>\n

Are you getting a lot of great leads, but none of them are progressing through your pipeline to actually becoming franchisees? Or maybe you\u2019re suffering from \u201cabandoned cart\u201d syndrome \u2013 leads which look really promising but just aren\u2019t taking that final step?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a problem we\u2019re seeing more and more. Sales techniques which work wonders for selling a product or service just aren\u2019t getting results when it comes to franchisee recruitment.\u00a0 The issue isn\u2019t your product, your message, or your audience, it\u2019s that\u00a0franchise marketing plays by different rules.<\/b><\/p>\n

As specialists in what we are now calling B2F comms (Business to Franchisee), our Franchise Storytelling team is keen to start discussions about what does and doesn\u2019t work in the modern franchising scene.<\/p>\n

International Franchising<\/b><\/p>\n

In just the past two months, we\u2019ve helped 2 UK-based brands secure multiple Master Franchisees and Area Developers in high-potential overseas markets. Following a record-breaking Franchise Pool International Forum in Lisbon, it\u2019s clear there\u2019s a renewed appetite for UK concepts abroad. International buyers are actively looking for strong, scalable franchise models with real support behind them.<\/p>\n

The truth is, global franchising opportunities never disappeared, of course – they just paused. Now, international markets are once again buzzing with interest, and serious partners are ready to invest. So, whether you\u2019ve always had with global ambitions, or are just starting to explore the idea, the window is wide open. The question is: are you ready to take the next step?\u00a0
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Franchise Operations & Support<\/b><\/h5>\n

Our Franchise Operations & Support team (previously FRM) have worked with a number of different brands over the last year or so, all of different sizes, and all from different industries. The big thing they have noticed is not just they all face very similar challenges, but that almost all of them think they might be the only ones with these problems!<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re experiencing trouble with supporting your network, dealing with problem franchisees, issues of compliance, lacklustre or poor performance, or even legal disputes, please take our word for it: It\u2019s not just you\u2026EVERYONE has these exact same problems! Fortunately, a problem shared is also a problem halved, and our FOSS team is bringing both tried and tested, and innovative, new solutions to the table.<\/p>\n

TFC Software House<\/b><\/h5>\n

As you\u2019ll know, things move pretty fast in the software world, but our team is always racing to stay one step ahead! As franchise networks grow, the right digital tools can make all the difference. At The Franchising Centre\u2019s Software House, we\u2019ve handpicked a suite of powerful, evolving software solutions designed specifically to support franchise operations, all of which are dynamic platforms that keep improving based on real franchise feedback.<\/p>\n

This month, we\u2019ve seen 2 fantastic updates to the already amazing\u00a0<\/span>Ziik<\/b>, and\u00a0<\/span>Social Places<\/b> continues to impress with its all-in-one dashboard for managing reviews, listings, bookings, social media, and local ads. Not only that, but we\u2019ve got some great new partners and special offers coming up soon, so watch this space!<\/span>
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Did anything pique your interest today?<\/b><\/h5>\n

If anything from this article has caught your eye, we\u2019re always more than happy to chat about it further. Whether you’re curious about any of the topics mentioned or think The Franchising Centre might be able to support your business, simply get in touch to schedule a call by using the button below.<\/p>\n

Any one or more of our experts are always ready for an introductory chat \u2014 absolutely no sales pitches, just a chance to answer your questions and talk about where you are in your franchising journey.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re curious about any of the topics mentioned or think The Franchising Centre might be able to help support your business, simply get in touch to schedule a call by using the button below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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