Franchise Information Centre

Do you know what “franchising” is? Find an up-to-date summary of franchising and what it means for potential franchisees.

Do you know what “franchising” is? Find definitions of the term franchising by clicking on the link provided.

Do you want to know how a franchise system works? You can find out by clicking on the link provided. Read an explanation of the franchise system plus a real-life franchise success story highlighting how franchising works.

On Friday September 9th, the main hall of Dublin’s RDS was transformed into a hub of activity and advice for franchisors, franchisees and anyone interested in going into franchising.

When choosing to invest in a franchise or business opportunity, you must first assess your personal and professional skills and decide what your strongest and weakest skills are. List your skills by order of preference, so if you like organising; list this as your priority skill. Knowing who you are and what you’re best skills are will be a determining factor in what franchise or business opportunity you decide to invest in.

For a brief history overview of the origins of franchising and how it all started, click on the link provided.

Don’t even consider franchising your business until you have proved that your format really works. We've written the ultimate guide.

The Franchise Show Ireland 2016 is coming to the RDS in Dublin this September.

"Seeing commonplace items treated like novelties was a bizarre experience for me, especially given how many American brands populate Ireland." This is an American's experience of visiting US franchises here in Ireland.

Millennials are proving they’re Generation Entrepreneur. Read our guide to overcoming a possible lack of experience and finance.