Franchising May Not Be as Out of Reach as You Think

Franchising has long been seen as the domain of mega-corporations with deep pockets and global ambitions. It’s easy to assume that only huge companies can spawn franchise networks while small businesses stay local. Yet across Europe, a different story is unfolding: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly powering a franchising boom. In a post-pandemic…

Is Your Business Ready to Franchise? A 7-Point Checklist Before You Expand

Franchising is booming across Europe. Despite economic uncertainties, the franchise model has shown remarkable resilience and growth from the UK to Central Europe. In France, franchised businesses generated €88.5 billion in sales in 2023 – a 15.6% jump from 2022[1]. Germany’s franchise sector hit €147.6 billion in turnover with over 147,000 franchisees in 2023[2]. The…