New Franchising Blog
The changing face of franchising
For many years franchising was the business world’s best kept secret. In the 70’s franchising in the UK slowed dramatically, partly due to Pyramid schemes claiming to be franchises and tarnishing the reputation of the model.
October 15, 2018
Winkworth attracts the next generation of franchisees
Over the last few years the new franchising team at Winkworth have seen an influx in enquiries from the millennial generation about joining the network.
October 08, 2018
Could you be a franchisee?
Franchising can be a very appealing option when looking to start or expand and develop a business. It isn’t however for everyone, so before you look to go down this route it’s important to understand franchising and identify whether it’s a good fit for you.
October 01, 2018
Winkworth opens a new office in Northampton
Last month local businessman and new franchisee Sunny Kooner opened the doors to the latest Winkworth office to join the network in Northampton.
September 24, 2018
Winkworth releases H1 interim results
Last week Winkworth announced robust interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018 with revenues and profit before taxation up, and four new offices opened.
September 18, 2018
Winkworth works with HSBC to provide franchisees’ funding
For several years now Winkworth have been working with HSBC’s dedicated Franchising Team to offer funding and advice for both the existing and new Winkworth franchisees.
September 13, 2018
What is Franchising?
Many different industries have seen an increasing number of franchised businesses over the years especially in America and the UK, but when it comes down to it – what actually is franchising?
September 13, 2018
How Winkworth’s Franchisees are involved in the brand’s evolution
It’s always been important to both Winkworth’s Non-Executive Chairman Simon Agace and his son Dominic Agace, CEO, that the network’s franchisees are involved in major decisions regarding the development and evolution of the Winkworth brand.
September 04, 2018
Is estate agency for you?
The UK property industry generates billions of pounds for the country’s economy every year and a recent report has shown that the housing market is now worth nearly 10 times the Government’s entire income. With the total value of residential dwellings in the UK being valued at £5.9 trillion, the industry is a prosperous one, but is working in it for you?
August 24, 2018
Pros of owning a Winkworth estate agency
Owning a business is a big decision and should be well thought through. A frequently asked question that the New Franchising team get asked a lot by potential franchisees is, ‘What can Winkworth do for me that I can’t do for myself?’ Below we outline some of the answers.
August 16, 2018
The importance of instructing a franchise lawyer
Starting your own business is a huge investment and not one to be taken lightly. It is therefore extremely important to instruct a lawyer to offer advice and support from day one. Winkworth’s New Franchising team recommends using a lawyer with specific franchising experience.
August 09, 2018
Winkworth grows its franchise support services
National estate agency Winkworth has recently expanded a number of its franchise support teams with new recruits for IT, Client Services and China Desk. This expansion caters for high demand from Winkworth’s growing network of offices, who the company provide with a full range of estate agency services to support their day-to-day business requirements.
August 07, 2018