Irish Franchise Blog

OK, we’re in a recession and prospects are not good. But are we downhearted? I don’t think so—not if attendance at last month’s Irish Franchise Exhibition in Dublin is anything to go by.

While the exhibitors were fewer than the previous year, the number of visitors was well up—a sign of the times. I was a [...]

Businesses that are suitable for franchising should be able to answer “yes” to most of these questions:

Have you run a successful business for at least one year?
Is it profitable?
Can you produce audited accounts?
Have you proven your concept? Will it survive in the long term?
Do you operate in a niche market or offer something different in [...]