It is inevitable that the vast majority of our clients are franchisees. This has allowed us to identify recurring issues that franchisees...

Of the roughly 1,000 business format franchises in the UK, many are excellent opportunities for building your own business....

From a franchisee’s perspective, one of the most detrimental aspects of investing in a franchise is the obligation to pay a minimum...

Head over to Elite Franchise Magazine to read my latest published article about The importance of the pilot branch....

Don’t sign a franchise agreement without having a face-to-face meeting

Some decades ago, while attending the National Franchise Expo in Washington DC, your correspondent was enjoying dinner one evening with a...

Minimum monthly charges have been a feature of the franchisee business model for many years. Franchisors see them as justifiable. The...

The October edition of Elite Franchise Magazine features Tony Bowman, founder of Franchising Problem Solutions. Tony writes about the...

Many franchised businesses suffer from the comfort zone phenomena which can adversely affect both franchisees and franchisors. It is the cau

Conflict and franchise disputes can be a problem in relationships between franchisees and franchisors. This is hardly surprising because...

Mediation is by far the best way to resolve a franchise dispute that cannot be settled by negotiation. It is far less expensive and time...

It is not widely recognised but one of the most difficult skills that a franchisor has to master is how to choose the right franchisees....

Many years ago, your correspondent was in Washington DC attending the American National Franchise Expo. One evening a group of us went...

Franchising can be a great way to get into business but if you join a bad franchise, it can be a nightmare. The good news is that it is...

The most common source of misrepresentation claims by franchisees are the financial statements, or projections, showing how much money...

Specialist solicitors play a vital role in the franchise industry. They are essential when a company decides to franchise their business...

Planning and strategy are vital. Prior to formalising the disagreement with your franchisor, you need to decide if you want to remain as...

History tells us that when there is a change of ownership in a franchised business it is often bad for the franchisees.

It is commonly accepted that in a franchise relationship the franchisor is the dominant party and the franchisees have few rights and...

The old ‘5-P’ adage ‘proper planning prevents poor performance’ was never more appropriate than when resolving a franchise dispute.