Franchise Guide
Read our franchise guide. We'll help you explore this business model to make your dream of being your own boss a reality.
Franchise Royalty Fees UK: How to Calculate the Real Cost
Franchise royalty fees UK explained: management service fee, fixed fee, marketing levy and product mark-up, with a worked example for your margin.
Van Based Franchise UK: Real Running Costs and Territory Building
A van based franchise UK guide to real leasing, livery, fuel and insurance costs, plus how franchisees actually build a local customer base.
Home Care Franchise UK: CQC Registration, Managers and Contracts Explained
How CQC registration, the registered manager role, carer recruitment and local authority contracts work in a UK home care franchise.
Gym Franchise UK: Leases, Equipment Capex and Churn Explained
A practical guide to gym franchises in the UK: lease commitments, equipment capex, membership churn and the metrics to ask franchisees before you sign.
Franchise Disclosure UK: What Documents to Request and How to Check Them
Franchise disclosure UK explained: what the BFA code requires, which documents to request, and how to verify them via Companies House.
Franchise Law UK Explained: The Legal Framework You Need to Know
Franchise UK law explained: why there is no specific franchise statute, and how common law, competition rules and misrepresentation apply.
McDonald's Franchise UK: Requirements and How to Apply
What McDonald's UK publicly states about franchise requirements, unencumbered capital and the selection process, plus what to verify at interview.
How Much Does a Franchise Cost in the UK? Full Investment Breakdown
How much does a franchise cost in the UK? See the real breakdown of fees, fit-out, stock and working capital, with median figures by sector.
Franchises UK: How the Market Actually Works
Understand how franchises UK operates: BFA self-regulation, no dedicated franchise law, and how to read a brand before you enquire.
Franchise Opportunities UK: A Practical Overview of the Market in 2025
A clear map of UK franchise opportunities by sector and investment level, plus how to verify claims using bfa data, prospectuses and franchisee references.
Multi-Unit Franchising Explained: When a Second Site Makes Sense
Multi-unit franchising means owning several outlets of one brand. Learn when expansion pays off and how management changes with each new unit.
Franchise Territory Explained: How Exclusivity Really Works
What franchise territory rights actually mean, how exclusivity is defined, and the questions to ask before you sign an agreement.