The State of Franchising In The UK (franchise sector)

The State of Franchising in the UK A survey by the British Franchise Association (BFA) in conjunction with Natwest has shown some interesting statistics. The first thing to consider is that during 2011 UK GDP grew by only 0.7%, whereas the UK franchise sector increased it’s economic contribution by 8%. During this same period franchise turnover
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Restaurant Loans – Business Finance

Restaurant finance can be challenging as more and more high street banks place the restaurant sector into a ‘non-preferred’ industry segment. The restaurant sector is one which has seen much change and fluctuation during the course of this recession. There have been a number of operators fail, but that does not mean the sector is
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Indian Restaurant Financed, No Trading Accounts Held

The Proposition Given To Us We were introduced to an Indian Restaurant and Take Away by their accountant. The client had approached their accountant as the bank had turned down the restaurant’s loan application, citing restaurant finance as an area they had no interest in. They had also had problems with the business’ financial accounts,
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