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Mar 4, 20192 min read
A - Z of Franchising: Part 2 (J - Q)
If you're a follower of Platinum Wave on Facebook, Twitter or Linked In, you may have noticed we have been running a series of...
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Feb 20, 20191 min read
The Franchise Industry in Numbers
There has truly never been a better time to get into franchising! Check out the booming franchise industry in numbers. Information...
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Feb 14, 20193 min read
A - Z of Franchising: Part 1 (A - I)
If you're a follower of Platinum Wave on Facebook, Twitter or Linked In, you may have noticed we have been running a series of...
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Feb 6, 20193 min read
Working in the financial sector, but fancy having your own business?
You might be surprised by just how many people leave or retire from well-paid jobs in the financial sector to enter the world of ...
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Feb 6, 20193 min read
What makes a good franchisor?
We work with franchisees from the time they start considering the idea of a franchise, then choosing and applying for one, through to...
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Feb 6, 20193 min read
What do Franchisors look for in a Franchisee?
Oddly, there seems to be a prevailing public misconception that becoming a franchisee is a simple matter of picking the model you want...
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Feb 6, 20193 min read
Should I Franchise My Business?
The UK franchise industry is in genuinely rude health. It generates over £15bn in revenue and employs more than 620,000 people. There...
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Feb 6, 20192 min read
Finding the best franchisees is not just a numbers game
Franchising is a competitive market. Some sources will tell you there are over 1,000 franchise brands in the UK alone. From looking at a...
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Feb 6, 20193 min read
Exit Planning
When starting out on their franchise journey, it’s actually quite common for franchisees not to have given a second thought to their...
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Feb 6, 20193 min read
Creating a Winning Franchise Formula
How do you create a franchise offering that really sells? This is a question that perplexes both new franchisors and experienced ...
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Feb 6, 20194 min read
How to choose a franchise
There’s a lot more to due diligence these days than a quick check on Companies House to see if the franchise brand you’re interested in...
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Feb 6, 20192 min read
Children’s Sector Franchise Market
Sing a song of sixpence, a pocketful of opportunity. As companies do battle for their share of the Grey, Green and Pink Pounds, there’s...
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Feb 6, 20192 min read
Awarding franchise territories
From a franchisor's perspective, what are the benefits of offering exclusive territories to franchisees? It all goes back to the reason...
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