The Franchise Founder’s Exit: What Success Really Looks Like (and Why It’s Closer Than You Think)

The Franchise Founder’s Exit: What Success Really Looks Like (and Why It’s Closer Than You Think)

Franchise Development, Business Finance & Planning, European Market Trends, Exit Strategy & PlanningLeave a comment

Europe’s franchising boom is creating unprecedented opportunities for business founders. Across the continent, franchised businesses are growing faster than the broader economy – France alone saw franchised outlets surge by 9% in 2023 (reaching over 92,000 locations) and sales jump 15.6% to €88.5 billion[1]. In the UK, the franchise sector has proven remarkably resilient, with 89%…





The Hidden Costs of Franchising (and How to Plan for Them)

The Hidden Costs of Franchising (and How to Plan for Them)

Franchise Development, Business Finance & Planning, European Market Expansion, SME Growth StrategiesLeave a comment

FMS Europe – Franchise Growth Consultants Introduction: Franchising on the Rise in Europe Franchising is booming across Europe, even amid economic uncertainty. From London to Lisbon, entrepreneurs are embracing franchising as a resilient growth model. Recent figures underscore this trend: Europe now hosts over 15,000 franchise systems supporting more than 2 million jobs[1]. In France…