Author name: Joel Bissitt

Joel has been an entrepreneur since the age of 19, now 33 years on he has experience of many different industries including retail, catering, health & fitness, technology and sport. Joel is our MD, the CEO of the Quality Franchise Association & has been a Franchisor twice himself. He is also founder of Franchise UK, the UKโ€™s largest online franchise directory established in 2004 and owns other franchising publications including Franchiseek, an international franchise directory. Through these roles Joel has helped hundreds of franchise brands grow over the last 20+ years.

How Tariffs Affect UK Franchising

How Tariffs Affect Franchising

Franchising has long been a successful model for business growth in the United Kingdom, allowing entrepreneurs to invest in established brands while benefiting from proven systems, brand recognition, and ongoing support. However, franchising is not insulated from wider economic forces. One of the most significant of these forces is international trade policy, particularly tariffs. Tariffs, […]

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How To Conduct Franchise Due Diligence Guide

How To Conduct Franchise Due Diligence: A Step-By-Step Guide

Investing in a franchise can be one of the most rewarding ways to enter business ownership in the UK. By joining an established brand, franchisees gain access to a proven business model, ongoing support, and brand recognition. However, not every franchise opportunity is equal, and rushing into an agreement without proper research can lead to

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How Long Do Franchise Agreements Last In The UK

How Long Do Franchise Agreements Typically Last?

Franchising continues to thrive in the UK as more entrepreneurs seek to expand their brands and individuals look for investment opportunities in proven business models. A central element of any franchise relationship is the franchise agreementโ€”the legal contract that sets out the terms of the partnership between franchisor and franchisee. One of the most important

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The Importance of Protecting Your UK Franchises Intellectual Property

The Importance of Protecting Your Franchises Intellectual Property

Franchising is one of the fastest-growing business models in the UK, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their brand while allowing franchisees to benefit from an established name, proven systems, and customer trust. At the heart of any successful franchise lies intellectual property (IP)โ€”the brand identity, trademarks, trade secrets, and creative assets that distinguish the

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The Importance Of Setting Realistic Expectations When Franchising Your Small Business

The Importance Of Setting Realistic Expectations When Franchising Your Business

Franchising is an attractive route for many UK business owners seeking to expand their brand and operations. With the right model, franchising can provide a scalable and profitable way to grow without the complexities of managing every location directly. However, the path to becoming a successful franchisor is not always as straightforward as it might

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The Characteristics Of a Good Franchise Consultant

The Characteristics Of a Good Franchise Consultant

Franchising offers one of the most effective paths to business growth and entrepreneurship, but navigating the complex world of franchise development and acquisition can be daunting without expert guidance. Thatโ€™s where a good franchise consultant comes in. In the UK, businesses and aspiring franchisees alike rely on professional franchise consultants to help them make informed,

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Leading franchise consultants backs initiative to support global franchising

Leading franchising consultants backs initiative to support global franchising   Leading franchise consulting firm Infinity Business Growth Network have sponsored a new initiative by the Quality Franchise Association ( QFA ) to assist businesses across the globe to grow their businesses via franchising. The QFA is a not for profit trade association that provides leadership,

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Competitive Socialising Brand No Name Bar & Games UK Franchise Launch

Leading franchising consultants Infinity Business Growth Network has just announced the launch of a new competitive socialising bar brand. The name of the business is No Name Bar & Games. The venues have a huge variety of entertainments including; Axe throwing Mini Golf Darts Pool Shuffleboard Karaoke The business is based in Colchester and after 2 highly successful

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