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10 Must-Read Books About Franchising
One of the most important steps in starting your franchise journey is carrying out research. Explore the books we recommend to help you on the way.
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Most Popular Franchise Industries in Ireland
Have you ever wondered which industries and categories are the most popular? Here we examine the different types of franchises that people are most interested in.
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Franchises For Children
Running a franchise for children can be an incredibly rewarding career choice. Our latest blog post analyses the opportunities on offer.
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Fitness Franchising in Ireland
Our latest blog post outlines the surge in the commercial appeal of the fitness industry in Ireland and analyses why gyms and weight management businesses are an increasingly popular choice for franchising.
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Healthy Convenience Food as a Popular Choice for Franchisees
Healthy eating has become an increasingly popular trend in the last number of years. The industry is a prime area of investment for potential franchisees, and brands such as Salad Box demonstrate the demand for healthy convenience food in Ireland.
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The Franchise Show 2017
Franchise Direct were one of many exhibitors that attended The Franchise Show Ireland 2017. Read our blog to learn more about the Show and the franchise opportunities available in Ireland.
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Having Just Finished College, Would You Take on a Franchise?
I’ve just recently started an internship with Franchise Direct. As a consequence of my time here, I’ve gotten more insight into what a franchise actually is. I began to wonder whether or not I could become part of a franchise. I finish college next year with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Sociology and I wonder, would I be in a position to pursue a franchise at that point? Can a student...
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Zoella – An Inspirational Entrepreneur
When I first began thinking about a young entrepreneur, my initial thoughts jumped to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson and Lord Alan Sugar, who all became successful when they were young.
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Franchise Direct Publishes Its Widely Anticipated Top 100 Global Franchises Report for 2017
Our Top 100 Global Franchises Report ranks franchises according to objective criteria such as financial performance and corporate citizenship.
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Social-networks-for-professionals
The problem with building a professional network online is that a contact list can be full of people you have never met and are unlikely to meet. So professional network app developers are trying to get the sector thinking in terms of fun and dating; next-generation apps are more about the moment and who wants to meet for coffee.