Guidance for Franchisees

Articles providing advice and guidance for franchisees and people interested in buying a franchised business.

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Franchise Development Services (FDS): Franchising in 10 moves

FranMatch: Considering owning your own business?

FranMatch

Is a Master Franchise right for you?

Combat redundancy with a franchise

Franchising at a Glance

If you're new to franchising, this quick introduction should give you a basic understanding of the concept, the variety of franchises available, and what you'll need to rapidly replicate a proven successful business with the support and branding of a national organisation.

Jargon Buster

Franchising terms explained

Checklist

Use this checklist to assist you in performing your due diligence on your shortlist of prospective franchise investments

How to find your perfect franchise

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: Why become a franchisee?

In the midst of an economic downturn, what better way to safeguard your future than to be your own boss, invest in a tried and tested system and grow under the guidance of an experienced franchisor?

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: Franchise FAQ

Why banks like to lend to franchise buyers

The pre-proven nature of franchising makes it a far safer bet for lending than stand-alone business start ups, a fact recognised by the Bank of Ireland and many other high street banks who offer specialist advice for prospective franchisees

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Guidance for franchisees: 10 top tips

Roy Seaman, Managing Director of franchise consultancy group FDS

Guidance for franchisees: The cost of franchising

Margaret Nolan, Business Manager, with responsibility for Franchising in Bank of Ireland, Business Banking.

Exhibitions, the next rung on the ladder

Franchise exhibitions are a great way to get a feel for franchising, to meet some of the industry performers and to see what sorts of opportunities are available. But swamped by so much information and with so many brands to choose from, how can you be sure which one is best for you?

Ulster Bank: Tips on franchising

In Business 'For yourself not by yourself'

A strong economy, high employment and rising confidence levels are breeding a generation of Irish entrepreneurs. Orna Stokes, Head of Franchising at Ulster Bank Business Banking, gives her tips on franchising

Hands-on franchising for practical people

If you have practical hands-on skills, enjoy meeting new people and getting out and about, expand your horizon with a franchise in the services sector. Rachel Spaul reports

Master Your Future

It is through franchising that some of the world's largest and best-known brands have achieved international expansion. The business model has enabled these companies to adapt swiftly to cultural and economic differences, capitalising on the local knowledge and contacts of their international franchisees to build the brand in new markets. While the franchisor has achieved expansion faster...

Top Tip: Why Attend Exhibitions?

David Stoch, Venture Marketing Why Attend Exhibitions?

Meeting The Franchisor...

Rachel Spaul explains how to get the maximum from your first formal meeting with the franchisor.

Top Tip: Take Care, Take Advice

Bill Holohan, Bill Holohan and Associates Take Care, Take Advice - Consult a Franchise/Intellectual Property Lawyer

Need a Change...How about Franchising?

Do you think about doing something different with your life? Would you like to be your own boss, but find the transition from employee to business owner too big a leap? Orna Stokes, Bank of Ireland Business Banking, Franchise Development Unit Manager, asks have you considered buying into a franchise?

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