Advantage of Investing in a Franchise

What is the main advantage of investing in a franchise? If you’re thinking about starting up a business in the UK, buying a franchise could be the very real opportunity you’re seeking. If you haven’t considered buying a franchise, and are wondering what is an advantage to a business franchise, take time to read this …

Should I Buy a Travel Franchise?

Should I Buy a Travel Franchise? Buying a franchise is a great way to get into business without exposing yourself to the risks that come with running your own start-up, but deciding to go down the franchise route is just the first step. Now you have to decide what sort of franchise you’re going to …

Can you sell your franchise?

Can you sell your franchise? Circumstances can change. Even if you’re running a lucrative franchise, there may be professional, or personal, reasons why you’re no longer able to operate it. But when you reach a new stage in your life, can you sell your franchise? The answer is yes, you can. However, you’ll need to …

A Christmas gift of confidence

A Christmas gift of confidence This holiday season give the child in your life a gift that could potentially change their lives forever. Another plastic toy or tech gadget will offer momentary joy but a gift to inspire creativity and build your child’s confidence is something that will last a lifetime. The confidence gained from …

Are franchise fees tax deductible?

Are franchise fees tax deductible? Investing in a franchise is a great way to go into business without exposing yourself to the risks of running your own start-up. Franchises have a greater chance of success and also benefit from the reputation of an established company. This saves the investor some of the work of creating …

Recognition Express Doing it for the Girls

Owners of Recognition Express West Scotland  Ciorsdan and Stephen Price are showing their support for women’s football by sponsoring the Scottish Women’s Football Awards for the second year running. The Prices, who own Recognition Express West Scotland based in Ayr, first supported the awards in 2018 after being approached by the organisers to provide medals …

Change in circumstance created change in career

Change in circumstance created change in career Andrea White has the theatre arts running through her veins. But even someone with her vast experience has found that joining a successful theatre school franchise has made all the difference to her business. Here we find out about her Razzamataz journey and why she loves the enthusiasm …

What makes a franchise a franchise

What makes a franchise a franchise? The term franchise is one which many consumers and businesses understand, at its core level, it involves a person buying into a larger company for the right to trade with their name, products and systems. On a more technical level, the word “franchise” refers to the contractual relationships between …

Building a theatre arts business

Building a theatre arts business Deborah Laws is the Principal of Razzamataz Plymouth and combines 11 successful years of Razzamataz with running her own dance school, being a mum and a commitment to her own CPD. Background I am a dance studio owner, an ISTD examiner and a tutor for the ISTD teaching qualifications. I …

How to run a theatre school with no experience

How to run a theatre school with no experience Mum of two Georgia Davies had been running her own businesses for 22 years. After more than a year of speaking to Razzamataz, she decided to take the plunge and open her own theatre school franchise and has never looked back. Background I had run a …

From accountant to theatre school Principal

From accountant to theatre school Principal Like many mums, after having her two children, Claire Walford was inspired to find fulfilling work that she could do alongside her commitments as a parent. Having been an accountant all her working life, it seems at first glance quite a side step to take over a theatre school. …