Author: Krishma

The British Franchise Association (BFA), in partnership with NIC Services Group, has announced the results of its 2024 National Franchise Survey, an extensive study that highlights the resilience and growth of the UK’s franchise sector. As the first survey of its kind since 2018, the findings paint a positive picture of a thriving industry, despite…

SOHO Coffee appoints Franchise Futures to support with the groups UK development strategy The affiliation follows the appointment of Sam Shutt as Group CEO last year. Sam has been tasked with overseeing the ‘next phase of development, strategic leadership and growth’. With UK franchising a primary focus, specialist F&B Franchise Consultant and Founder of Franchise Futures,…

The UKs fastest growing sushi brand sets sights on nationwide expansion and appoints Franchise Futures. Founded in 2008 in the city of London, YouMeSushi has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing sushi chains in the South East. At present, the on-trend and vibrant brand has 27 operational sites with imminent plans to further scale…

In the competitive landscape of business in today’s climate, the digital realm has become a vital arena for brand development and expansion. Join us as we delve into the world of digital marketing, exploring strategies tailored to empower franchise owners in building robust brand awareness and increasing customer engagement. 1. Define Your Brand Message: At…

Where a party to a contract exercises discretion which has a unilateral impact and a potential for conflict, a duty is implied into the contract to protect against this conflict and potential abuse. Such discretion must be exercised fairly, and not arbitrarily, capriciously, or irrationally. In assessing how discretion has been exercised, the courts will…

Side Street Burgers newest franchisees open their first site in Dundee, Scotland, with plans to open more. Side Street Burgers have swung open their doors in Dundee, Scotland, marking this as franchise location #7 for the ‘on-trend’ burger brand. New franchisees Osman, Ali and Omar have opened their first Side Street restaurant. The PR event…

Solicitor Fiona Boswell advises franchisors to draw-up documentation, and prepare for future problems, ‘just in case things don’t go as planned.’ Nothing in life is certain and, almost every day, people are faced with unusual circumstances. Life rarely travels in a straight line and it can be particularly troublesome for business owners. And when the…

Trendy Burger brand Side Street is set to relaunch its franchise offering this Summer, appointing Franchise Consultancy ‘Franchise Futures’ to support with its restructure and national franchise roll out. Side Street currently have 6 restaurants across the UK, operated by 3 of their multi-unit franchise partners. Having signed 2 further franchisees this year, and with…

Strategies for Success A brand is far more than just names, logos or slogans. A brand represents a business’ unique identity, values and reputation. This will have been cultivated and earned though investment, innovation, marketing and customer experience to nurture success and loyalty in the marketplace.  Franchising is a tried and tested route for international…