Starting a Business
From Airport Book to 23 Starbucks Stores
JJ O’Hara shares the lessons behind building a 23-store Starbucks business.
Franchise Opportunities
Franchises
Franchising is entering a golden era – but not for everyone
Why institutionalisation is transforming franchising from entrepreneurship to scale.
By Mohsin Saleh
Franchise Profile
Why Smart Money Backs Franchising
Why franchising offers stability, support and lower risk during uncertainty.
Franchise Profile
Scaling a franchise
Franchise disputes often emerge when growth outpaces contractual alignment
Franchise Profile
Inside the Franchise Model
Franchisee experience highlights risk, debt, and transparency concerns in franchising
Franchises
Family Tragedy to Franchise Success
How BFA (British Franchise Association) member Kate Ball, built a successful family business following the sudden death of her younger brother
By Pip Wilkins
Business News
Franchising the Future: How BFA Members Are Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
The UK franchise sector is thriving, yet efforts to attract young people into franchising remain limited, prompting industry leaders to implement initiatives such as flexible models, educational outreach, and targeted marketing.