Irish Guidance for Franchisees

Advice and guidance for established and prospective franchisees

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Spring/Summer 2008: 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

Spring/Summer 2008: Franchise Development Services (FDS): International Master Franchise Opportunities
The International Franchise Expo is one of the premier franchise expos in the world. This year’s event at the Washington Convention Centre, Washington DC on April 11th-13th featured just short of 300 established franchise brands, almost half of them actively interested in international expansion

Spring/Summer 2007: Guidance for franchisees: The cost of franchising
Margaret Nolan, Business Manager, with responsibility for Franchising in Bank of Ireland, Business Banking.

Spring/Summer 2007: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Guidance for franchisees: 10 top tips
Roy Seaman, Managing Director of franchise consultancy group FDS

Autumn/Winter 2006: 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?

Autumn/Winter 2006: 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

Autumn/Winter 2006: 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

Spring/Summer 2006: Meeting The Franchisor...
Rachel Spaul explains how to get the maximum from your first formal meeting with the franchisor.

Spring/Summer 2006: Top Tip: Take Care, Take Advice
Bill Holohan, Bill Holohan and Associates Take Care, Take Advice - Consult a Franchise/Intellectual Property Lawyer

Spring/Summer 2006: 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 and for a lower investment, the franchisees have become business owners and brand developers.

Spring/Summer 2006: Top Tip: Why Attend Exhibitions?
David Stoch, Venture Marketing Why Attend Exhibitions?

Autumn 2005: 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?