Master Franchise Insight

Next generation prospective franchisees may be obliged to borrow from family to finance a franchise. Jason Gehrke weighs up the pros and cons of family financing

Former franchisee and franchisor Dr. John P. Hayes is the Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida. His program teaches students to use franchising as a strategy for creating wealth.

Brand Ambassador and Board Member of Dwyer Group, Dina Dwyer-Owens has over 30 years of franchise experience and has twice been featured on TV’s Undercover Boss. In her latest column, Dina enthuses about NextGen franchising.

Centrally-situated Croatia makes an ideal base for brands expanding in the Balkans and beyond, says Ljiljana Kukec, MSc

The relationship between franchisor and franchisee is often fraught with misunderstanding. BRIAN DUCKETT of The Franchising Centre offers a clear view of what each party can expect from the other

You wouldn’t marry someone without getting to know them pretty well first. When it comes to engaging franchisees, emerging brands need to select with similar care, says Adam Robinson

Going global is no short cut to prosperity. The seeds of a successful overseas expansion are sewn in the planning stages, says Bill Edwards of Edwards Global Services

Fitness is booming. But which sector is right for you – and should you start your own or buy a franchise?