Annie Blinkhorn Editor


A wealth of sweet opportunities


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t’s no exaggeration to say that franchising covers almost every conceivable industry and service out there. This issue, for instance, casts a spotlight on franchises that meet


the needs of the very young and on those catering to the elderly. Caring – whether for kids or for those in old age – has found a natural home in franchising. But that is only a tiny fraction of the markets that franchising serves. Within these pages ll find enin  sagescl errers, aardinning ried cicen, seed grceries, iginensi rs, eile rsaces, reallie angels,


lovingly restored furnishings, plus lessons in swimming and maths (but not at the same time!) and more... You see franchising really is a case of


e rldnderner  ie lierall in fact at The British & International Franchise Exhibition at Olympia London, n    ne. s ell as a eal  ried andesed rancise rands  discver, there’s also 50+ free presentations, workshops and Q&A sessions. Speakers include a mix of industry professionals, existing franchisors and franchisees, and finance eers rviding all e information you need to take the next


steps on your franchise journey. Turn to page 35 for your complete show guide. If you need help getting started with


your research, we have sound advice for you including a detailed checklist of what to look for in a reputable franchisor – see age  r all e esins  never knew you needed answers to! Also in this issue: What a typical day is like for a franchisee, how an industry hero got their break, why franchising is the key to sriing a rlie alance and a is like to be in business with your nearest and dearest! Enjoy the magazine!


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