The South West, home to almost 5 million people, is a beautiful and historic part of England, consisting of the counties of Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall.

Franchising in South West England

You may think you have to start a franchised business in the UK from scratch but this is not always the case. Many existing UK franchisees are looking to sell their franchise.

 

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Raising finance is often the biggest hurdle for anyone looking to start a franchise - and having to borrow can be a risky proposition for many. However, with franchising the risks are less, hence why banks prefer franchising and potential franchisees feel more confident visiting their bank

 

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In order to further best practice in franchising, the BFA has designated four regions in mainland UK each with its own Regional BFA Chairman. Probably the most pro-active of these BFA groups is the South West Regional Forum.

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You can post your questions to a panel of experts dealing with franchising in the South West of England.

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Due to the complex nature of franchising you should take advice from an experienced franchise solicitor. Most franchise contracts appear to favour the franchisor so the expertise of a solicitor will help analyse areas such as restrictive clauses, renewal fees and terms, and what actions to take if there is a dispute between the franchisor and franchisee.

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