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The UK lost more than three licensed venues a day through the first quarter of 2026. Franchised and branded operators are outperforming independents - but that's not the same as being safe. Here's an honest read of what the closure data actually tells you before you commit.
On 31 March 2026 the RHL relief scheme ended and a new multiplier system took its place. Whether your bill went up or down depends on four variables - and most operators don't yet know the answer.
More brands are reaching for franchising to fund expansion without carrying the capital risk. That's rational for them - but it changes what you're signing up for. Here's what to watch for.
In 2024, QSR outlets grew 10% while high-street restaurant brands declined 26%. That's a structural shift, not a blip - and it's the single most important market dynamic to understand right now.
Platforms charge 15-30% commission - often your entire net margin - and the royalty stacks on top. Here's the arithmetic every franchisee should run before signing a delivery-dependent agreement.
A 6% royalty on a £600,000 turnover unit costs £36,000 a year - whether you had a good month or a terrible one. Here's how to run the numbers properly before you sign anything.
Every franchisor describes their support in broadly positive terms. Here are the specific questions that cut through the sales pitch and reveal what franchisees actually experience.
The UK has no mandatory franchise disclosure law. What a franchisor shares before you sign depends entirely on them - here's what to ask for, and how to find out what you need to know anyway.
The first twelve months are harder than the brochure suggests - not because of the operational processes, but the softer challenges nobody warns you about. Here's how to prepare differently.
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