How to keep your franchise ahead

Franchise owners are feeling the pinch but there are ways to ensure you can cope in the current conditions

The majority of franchises turn over between £50k and £249k, placing them firmly in the category of small to medium-sized businesses.

Like many smaller firms, most franchise owners will be feeling the pressure as the economy slows and consumers rein in their spending.

The good news, though, is that such businesses are often able to react to changing market conditions quicker and more effectively than larger and more unwieldy competitors. Full story >

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