EDITOR’S COLUMN “franchises are
reporting growth over the last 12 months”
Attractive fi gures
outlook for the industry is good. The survey, considered to be the ‘Bible’ of franchising since its inception in 1984, makes for some reassuring reading. The direction of fi gures this year is
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determinedly upwards with an increase of 29 systems taking the total of recognised franchised businesses to 929. Plus, despite a contraction in UK businesses in general, franchises are reporting growth over the last 12 months. Other welcome news from the survey is
that four out of fi ve franchisees believe that they have a competitive advantage (over other small businesses) as the result of running a franchised business. Furthermore, the overwhelming majority of franchisees report that they have a satisfactory relationship with their franchisor – the highest proportion recorded over the past 10 years.
he results of the eagerly anticipated bfa/Natwest survey, which canvasses opinion and gathers fi gures for the world of franchising, have just been been released, and the
Good relations abound in this month’s
Special Feature which focuses on families who have decided to take on a tried-and- tested business and enjoy the rewards. See page 28 for our report on brothers, sisters, parents and (grown-up!) kids working together in franchising. Proving resilient during the downturn are
the many food-related franchise brands. Whether quick-service restaurants or organic veg delivery, the case studies as featured in our Market Focus (page 32) are making a living, literally, from their customers’ appetites! There is also plenty of valuable advice
from fi nancial, legal and career experts in this month’s issue along with a preview of a new event coming to the capital this autumn. Franchise Opportunities Live, held at the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow, on 7 and 8 September, is not to be missed by anyone considering a future in franchising. Turn to page 36 for more details!
Annie Blinkhorn Editor
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PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Tracy Shah
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Business Franchise
EDITORIAL & PUBLISHING EDITOR
Annie Blinkhorn
annie.blinkhorn@vmgl.com
SUB-EDITOR Alexis Thompson
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Jane Lelence
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