Franchise Opportunities For Sale

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What are franchise opportunities?

Franchise opportunities are a method of distributing products or services by licensing business processes, products, services & intellectual property to investors who will operate within an established franchise business model. At least two levels of people are involved in a franchise system: (1) the franchisor, who provides its trademark or trade name & business system & (2) the franchisee, who pays an ongoing royalty & usually an initial fee for the right to do business under the franchisor’s name and system.

Business format franchising is the type most identifiable to the average person. In a business format franchise relationship, the franchisor provides to the franchisee not just its trade name, products and services but an entire system for operating the business. The franchisee generally receives site selection and development support, operating manuals, training, brand standards, quality control, a marketing strategy and business advisory support from the franchisor. While less identified with franchising, traditional or product distribution franchising is actually larger in total sales than business format franchising. In a traditional franchise, the focus is not on the system of doing business but mainly on the products manufactured or supplied by the franchisor to the franchisee. In most, but not all, situations, the manufactured products generally need pre and postsale service as found in the automobile industry.

Franchise opportunities cover many industries, not just food as many believe. Other examples are gardening & lawn care franchises, business coaching franchises,child care, automotive franchises including care car, repair and sales of vehicles and many other white collar, retail & van based franchises. In fact any business that the skills and trade name can be transferred can be franchised & our Franchise UK Directory is one of our 60 global franchise opportunities directories your can explore to find your ideal franchise business.

Why buy a franchise opportunity?

A franchise is basically replicating an already successful business so if you copy it exactly and the market conditions in your area are the same then you have a much greater chance of success in your new business. Many leading experts and franchise associations claim franchise start-up success rates are over 95%, far greater than when you set-up a business on your own. Something else very attractive to many that buy a franchise is being able to change career direction. When you buy a franchise you are buying a proven model and are trained and supported by proven experts in their sector so can be a great way for a new career or to turn your existing career into your own business. Franchise consultants can help a business franchise by providing advice & guidance on the entire franchising process.

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On this website we have many franchising articles, news and free franchising resources as well as information about a range of franchise association uk We have 60 country directories of franchises for sale so to view franchises for sale in your area simply click on the directory for your country and browse local franchising news and franchises for sale. Good luck with your search for the ideal franchise opportunity.

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Engen Franchise

Engen Franchise

Posted : 15/10/2025
Engen is one of South Africa’s most recognised and trusted fuel retail brands, with a long-standing reputation for quality, reliability,...
Fishaways Franchise

Fishaways Franchise

Posted : 22/10/2025
Fishaways is one of South Africa’s leading quick-service restaurant franchises, specialising in freshly prepared seafood meals that are both delicious...
Shell Franchise

Shell Franchise

Posted : 16/10/2025
Shell is one of South Africa’s most established and recognisable fuel retail brands, known for its commitment to quality, innovation,...

Extractor Man 

Posted : 29/10/2024
The team behind Extractor Man has been servicing the Hospitality industry for more than 30 years and has an extensive...
eLiquor Franchise

eLiquor Franchise

Posted : 11/10/2025
eLiquor is a fast-growing liquor store franchise in South Africa, offering consumers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages at competitive...
Shoprite Franchise

ShopRite Franchise

Posted : 20/10/2025
Shoprite is one of South Africa’s largest and most trusted supermarket franchises, known for providing affordable groceries, excellent value, and...
Mochachos Franchise

Mochachos Franchise

Posted : 12/10/2025
Mochachos is one of South Africa’s most popular casual dining restaurant franchises, well-known for its bold Mexican-inspired flavours, flame-grilled chicken,...
Milky Lane Franchise

Milky Lane Franchise

Posted : 15/10/2025
Milky Lane is one of South Africa’s most iconic dessert and ice cream franchises, delighting generations of customers with its...