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This section provides advice to help you understand what goes into running a franchise. We hope to be able to help you decide which franchise is best for you.

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“Franchising: the Pros and Cons” gives you an understanding of what are the Benefits and Drawbacks of buying a franchise. This features real life examples from franchisors as well as existing franchisees. This will help you assess whether or not you are suited to running a franchise and whether you possess the right skills and personality that is needed.

“What’s it all about?” explains the difference between setting up a franchise as opposed to a completely new business. There is a brief history of how franchising started and general information on the common misconceptions about franchises. There is also useful links to major industry bodies such as the “British Franchise Association” and the “International Franchise Association”.

“How Franchisees Are Selected” gives you tips and advice for what franchisors look for in a franchisee and the relevant qualities required. It explains how the franchisee relationship needs to work. This includes what the franchisor expects and requires in terms of Handling pressure and how the franchisee would cope with the Independence versus compliance aspects, which both parties need to consider.

The Uniformity and equality section explains that the franchisee should be vigilant in how the franchisor wishes to operate, as this will have a direct effect upon the working relationship.

There is also a page containing a video to “Finding the Right Franchise”, which is the FranchiseSales Chairman Marcus Markou provides tips to choosing the right franchise.

FranchiseSales.com Launches Improved User Friendly Website
FranchiseSales.com has redesigned its website to help further drive lead generation for its advertisers.
Chemex Strengthens Team as Business Continues To Grow
Chemex International is strengthening its management team as part of the company’s continuing expansion.
The Original Smoothie Company is Ripe For Expansion
Smoothie franchise is offering shares.
Apollo Blinds Appoints New Chief
Britain’s biggest blinds store chain, Apollo Blinds, appoints a new general manager.
New Franchisee Jets Off to Kenya
Ken Callaghan opens up new property franchise and promptly jets off to Kenya for some charity work.
The Subway Chain Hits The Number One Spot
The SUBWAY chain is now selling almost double the number of sandwiches than its nearest competitor (Tesco) - according to figures released today by the British Sandwich Association.
The Little Gym's Search For Premises Gains Pace
Children's gym franchise continues to search for premises to continue UK expansion.
Snap-on Franchises Offer Opportunity During Challenging Economic Times
Numbers are up in all areas of franchising, and the Snap-on opportunity says they are no exception.
Drain Doctor Heads for the Sun
Drain Doctor Plumbing - the UK's largest emergency plumbing and drain repair service - is launching its unique franchised brand in Portugal.
Greener eBusiness UK Invests in Ethiopian Forest
A pioneering internet firm has become one of the first companies to achieve carbon neutral status.
Cartridge World Gets DHL Seal of Approval for Service Standards
Customers can access cost-effective alternative to the Royal Mail’s parcel service at fifty of Cartridge World’s stores nationwide.
Food Franchise Owners Less Satisfied
Satisfaction among franchisees of food-related businesses in the US found to be lower than the franchise industry as a whole.
Jani-King GB Announces Significant Growth & Calls For Industry Clean Up
Jani-King (GB) Ltd, one of the UK’s leading franchise contract cleaning companies, has announced strong results for 2006.
Franaccounts Launches New Bookkeeping Franchise
Franaccounts launches the UK’s newest professional bookkeeping franchise with the intention to revolutionise the bookkeeping industry.
Lasertech Open Days Aimed at Those Looking at Buying a UK Franchise
Van-based management franchise, Lasertech, launches a series of open days open to all franchise seekers.
UK's Top 12 Franchisees Battle it Out For No.1 Prize
The UK’s best-performing franchisees are toasting their success after reaching the National Finals of this year’s bfa Franchisee of the Year Awards.
A New View From Signs Express
Signs Express launches a new product for franchisees.
National Franchise Week 2007
Get more information on the details of National Franchise Week 2007 and the events being staged as part of it.
Gold's Gym Is Fit for Franchising
Gold's Gym is stepping up it's franchise development plan in the US.
WSI Earns Top Spot in Europe
WSI ranks as No. 1 internet services franchise in Franchise Europe’s Top 500.
A Decade of Successful Franchising 1997-2007
Auditel is celebrating ten years of successful franchising.
Drain Doctor Seeks Plumbing Disaster to Win 'Unlucky 13' Plumbing Competition
National plumbing and drainage company Drain Doctor Plumbing is celebrating 13 years of being in business by searching for the home with the 'unluckiest plumbing in Britain'.
Subway Celerates 1,000th Store Opening
The SUBWAY chain celebrates opening of 1,000th store in the UK & Ireland.
FDS Branch Out to Ireland
New Franchise Development Services partnership to benefit the Irish franchising community.
FranchiseSales.com launches new India portal
FranchiseSales.com has further expanded its international reach by launching a new Indian version of the site.