Scottish Franchise Magazine - Scottish franchise opportunities and information

Scottish Franchise Magazine (SFM): News and information about Scottish franchise opportunities and franchising in Scotland. Also contains details of quality emerging and established franchise brands actively expanding their franchise networks within Scotland. Published annually to coincide with the British Franchise Exhibition, Glasgow.

Featured Franchise: Baja Fresh

Join a successful US restaurant chain

A US based Mexican themed restaurant chain Baja Fresh has successfully franchised across the US and has over 300 outlets nationwide.

FEATURED FRANCHISE: LA SALSA

Aid the international growth of a US chain

A new international franchise opportunity has emerged as US based Mexican restaurant chain, La Salsa, is looking for suitable franchisee partners to aid its global expansion plans.

FEATURED FRANCHISE: DTT

Growing Demand for DTT

To meet growing demand, Driver Transport Training is now offering two distinct franchise opportunities to maximise the potential of the marketplace. Adam Browning reports

LATEST NEWS: TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANTS

Multi-site strategy for TaxAssist Accountants

TaxAssist Accountants Alasdair MacLean and Wayne Strickland, who opened their first shop front in September 2005 in Dalkeith, have opened a second in Leith, near Edinburgh.

LATEST NEWS: Beanscene Espresso

Capital Launch for Beanscene Espresso

Beanscene, the rapidly expanding coffee and music house chain, has launched Beanscene Espresso, a new, faster-paced little sister brand to its more relaxed, neighbourhood offering. Comprising small outlets set up exclusively to serve the on-the-go market, the first Beanscene Espresso has opened at Edinburgh Quay followed by a second in South Gyle.

GUIDANCE FOR FRANCHISEES

Prospective Franchisee: Know Thyself

Starting a business from scratch is a gargantuan task. Entrepreneurs set to work with no initial training, no operations manual, no start-up package, no ongoing support, no guidance, no marketing support and no established brand identity. Only franchisees enjoy such benefits, which is why franchise ownership is so popular. FDS Northern Consultant Tony Urwin explains

LATEST NEWS: Baguette Express

Baguette Express to Open in Bathgate

Baguette Express, the Scottish-based sandwich shop group, has opened its latest outlet in Bathgate. This recent expansion will increase the number of its healthy snack shops in Scotland to 10 following the successful launch of its franchise-based structure in early 2006.

INTERVIEW: Pizza Hut

Recipe For Success

"Becoming a Pizza Hut franchisee, coupled with drive and commitment, is a recipe for success," says franchisee JJ O'Hara.

Franchisee Guidance: Franchising in Scotland

Stop clock watching, invest in a franchise

If your job is getting you down and you spend much of your time clock watching it's time to put the spring back in your step.

Franchising in Scotland is showing positive growth with an implied annual turnover of £0.8 billion, according to the British Franchise Association (bfa)/Natwest Survey.