Rules and ethics
Franchise business VAT: how charges are treated
Franchise business VAT depends on the supply behind each charge. See how fees, royalties, management services and related costs are treated.
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Scotland's separate legal system and what franchise agreements must change
Franchise business in Scotland runs on Scots contract law, not English defaults. Here is exactly what your franchise agreement must change before you sign.
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How does VAT and customs work for a Northern Ireland franchise?
Franchise opportunities in Northern Ireland face dual VAT, customs and branding rules after Brexit. Here is how Belfast operators trade into the Republic.
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How care and childcare franchises register with Ofsted, CQC and the Care Inspectorate
Franchise opportunities in care and childcare need Ofsted, CQC, Care Inspectorate or national registration before trading. Here is what each regulator demands.
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How bfa membership works and what it does not prove about a UK franchise
Franchise opportunities with bfa membership: what the code of ethics covers, how complaints are routed, and the UK due diligence no logo replaces.
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Glasgow franchise site selection: Scots leases, planning and business rates overview
A Glasgow franchise site guide to Scots leases, planning, building warrants, title conditions, business rates overview and fit-out cost drivers.
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Franchise agreement key clauses UK: what to check before you sign
A plain-English guide to franchise agreement key clauses UK operators should check, covering fees, territory, renewal and termination rights.
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Part-time franchise opportunities for UK employees: named brands and tax checks
Named UK part-time franchises such as Ovenclean and Greensleeves, plus contract, HMRC tax and hours checks before you sign up, and what brands do not publish.
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10 questions to ask a franchisor UK before signing
Ten questions to ask a franchisor in the UK before signing, covering fees, territory and exit terms, plus the documents to check each answer against.
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Red flags buying a franchise UK: warning signs in the disclosure document
UK franchise buyers can spot trouble early by checking Companies House records, advertising claims and missing disclosure items before paying a deposit.
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Franchise opportunities advertising rules: testing an earnings claim
Test an earnings claim in a UK franchise advert: trace the figure to evidence, check its label and conditions, and keep forecasts apart from history.
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Six contracts around a franchise purchase that deserve a separate reading
Six contract areas to examine around an England franchise purchase, with official sources for brand rights, restrictions, data, premises and staff.
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Who controls franchise prospect data, and how to document the lead sharing
Map how franchise prospect and customer data moves in England, assign controller roles, document lead sharing, and build workable privacy controls.
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Writing a franchise disclosure policy a prospect could actually use
Create a usable franchise opportunity disclosure policy for England, covering claims, costs, conflicts, evidence, lead sharing and version control.
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Franchise opportunities UK regulations: a table template
Franchise opportunities UK regulations: build a five-column responsibility template for an England outlet, with evidence, review dates and an incident test.
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Franchise opportunities rules and ethics in England
A guide to franchise opportunities rules and ethics in England, covering recruitment claims, contracts, data protection, competition and premises consents.