“Investing in a franchise? Consider a British Franchise Association Accountant!” If you are looking to invest in a franchise it is important that you have the right team behind you. Your choice of accountant will affect your franchise business from day one. Your chances of being successful can depend on the advice, knowledge and level …
In 1996, 32 Pizza Express franchisees sold their businesses back to the franchisor Pizza Express. Two of these businesses claimed capital gains tax rollover relief in respect of the gain on goodwill under TCGA 1992, s. 152. The claim was subsequently refused by HMRC and the tax payers appealed. HMRC’s argument was that there was …
It’s the time of year for spring showers, but at Birkett Long it’s raining franchise lawyers with further increases to the firm’s legally qualified staff. Annie Luckin and Emma Hopkins are two new solicitors who have recently joined the commercial property team. Annie Luckin has a joint honours degree in Agri-Business Management and marketing and worked …
Peter Allen, Solicitor at Essex legal firm, Birkett Long, has recently completed his qualification and has been appointed a Notary Public by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Peter’s appointment means that the firm now has four Notaries amongst their legal advice staff, one based at their Chelmsford office, one in Colchester and two at Halstead, offering …
Auditel, one of the UK’s largest franchised networks of cost management consultants, are actively recruiting a franchise network in Ireland. Sean Cleary and Jude Carey are the first two to join the programme and are very upbeat about the prospects of this new challenge.Chris Allison, Auditel Managing Director explains: “There’s no getting away from it: …