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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.

Throughout Ireland, a string of corporate coffee houses are engaged in one of the most intense retail fights to secure the dominant position for their coffee brands. Learn more about the coffee industry in Ireland.

From retailing and food service right through to an interesting selection of business-to-business and business-to-consumer services, here's our overview of Ireland's major franchise brands.

Modern day consumers are looking for natural and organic food products and services. The specialist food franchise industry has capitalised on this niche consumer demand and is creating exciting new departures in the food franchise industry.

For years, Subway has been the king of the sandwich industry. But with some recently declining sales, that could be changing. Now, there are plenty of other emerging brands within the sandwich shop franchise market.

This study is one of the most comprehensive franchise surveys conducted to this date. Find key facts and statistics relating to the franchise industry…

Click here for information on franchise associations and other organisations set up to help potential and existing franchisees as well as franchisors expand their business into franchising.

The European Franchise Federation (EFF) is an international, non-profit organisation that represents, encourages, and promotes the development of the European franchising industry.

Women are realising that franchise ownership can offer them unparalleled freedom and opportunities to succeed in the business world.

The increasing complexity of the financial services market means that many consumers are now looking for a wide range of businesses that will help make financial decisions and services easier and more accessible. Financial services franchise businesses are filling this gap and creating huge profits. Find more information about financial services franchises in this article. Find more information about financial services franchises in this article.