Becoming a franchisor is often seen as the fast track to business expansion. It is easy to be inspired by stories of local brands blossoming into global giants, especially when you see statistics showing that the UK’s franchise sector contributes billions to the economy. But behind the glossy success stories lies a sobering reality: the…
Europe’s franchising boom is creating unprecedented opportunities for business founders. Across the continent, franchised businesses are growing faster than the broader economy – France alone saw franchised outlets surge by 9% in 2023 (reaching over 92,000 locations) and sales jump 15.6% to €88.5 billion[1]. In the UK, the franchise sector has proven remarkably resilient, with 89%…
FMS Europe – Franchise Growth Consultants Introduction: Franchising on the Rise in Europe Franchising is booming across Europe, even amid economic uncertainty. From London to Lisbon, entrepreneurs are embracing franchising as a resilient growth model. Recent figures underscore this trend: Europe now hosts over 15,000 franchise systems supporting more than 2 million jobs[1]. In France…
