Businesses should identify and manage risks early on to build customer trust, experts say

24-hour gym franchise Anytime Fitness has already firmly established itself on the world stage. And it is now flexing its muscles to great effect in the UK

Including inaccurate or intentionally misleading details in a franchise agreement can prove to be a costly mistake indeed

Entrepreneurs who want to expand rapidly would do well to consider franchising, writes Jon Card. He speaks to three very different businesses about why this was the best model for growth

Having established itself in the Harrods Food Hall, luxury pan-Asian food concept Pan Chai seems destined for franchising glory at home and abroad

Suzie McCafferty, managing director of franchise consultancy Platinum Wave, explains why buying into a franchise could be the best business decision you ever make

Laban Roomes’ Goldgenie is a perfect fit for business people who feel they have the Midas touch

EWIF’s Louise Bruce tells us how women are taking on the world of franchising

With the economy clambering back on the money train, it seems the franchise sector is bringing a fair bit to the party

American coffee and donut brand opens its doors to British customers for the first time in 20 years

Serving up tasty food to the UK market is enough to make people sit up and pay attention. But its commitment to health and social causes makes Just Falafel something truly unique

You have to do something rather special to stand out in the fast-food market nowadays. Needless to say, world gourmet wrap franchise Wrap It Up! is a solid contender