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The rise and rise of franchising


feeling a little defl ated and tentative. But, as the franchise industry continues to grow, the bfa is certain now is the time to franchise your business.


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So, in this issue, the team has put together a Brexit special, brimming with articles on how the industry will fare in the next few years. The magazine contains advice on what to do next, why franchising is doing so well in this economic climate, and interviews with experts on how they have dealt with Brexit so far. We delved into the depths of politics on page 24 with our main


feature on Brexit, investigating the repercussions of the referendum, and we chatted with the managing director of Gautier, Harvey Roberts, on the expanding French furniture brand on page 34 (he even popped up in the Brexit feature explaining the plans Gautier put in place before the vote). Plus, we have a feature on page 32 revealing why Scotland is your next location to set up shop. The rest of the issue is full of fascinating advice from our panel of experts, the latest news in the world of franchising, and comprehensive features to help grow a successful business. What’s more, we’ve once again fl ipped the magazine on its head – literally! If you turn over this very special issue of Franchisor News, you’ll fi nd the second edition of Franchise Your Business. The supplement is packed with advice from industry experts on how to get your business on the fi rst rungs of franchising. Happy reading!


Flora Neighbour, Editor fl ora.neighbour@vmgl.com


imes are a-changing,” according to the British Franchise Association (bfa), and it’s not wrong. Amidst the political chaos of Brexit and its trail of uncertainty, franchisors and small business owners have been left


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Flora Neighbour t: 020 8395 5215 e: fl ora.neighbour@vmgl.com


Editorial Assistant Jack Sadler t: 020 8395 5216


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