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Consumers do not always read labels, so the packaging of a product, particularly its colour, can be crucial in establishing brand loyalty. In a recent case, the High Court considered whether the purple shade shared by rival pharmaceutical products could potentially cause confusion among customers. Continue reading →
Starting a franchise can be an exciting business opportunity. As a franchisor, establishing a franchise network can be a rewarding way to expand a successful business in the UK and abroad. As a franchisee, purchasing a franchise allows for the chance to manage a business with the security of an established brand and the support of a client network. Continue reading →
Franchising is one of the quickest, most cost efficient and widely accepted means of expanding a hotel brand globally. If a brand is strong, the hotel design and services attractive and the delivery of reservations robust, there should be a substantial demand from franchisees for franchises outside the home country of the franchisor and abundant hotel guests wanting to stay at those franchised hotels. Continue reading →
If you are business owner and looking to expand, have you thought about franchising?
Expansion is a risky business, whether by franchising or opening new facilities under your existing structure. You have an established product or service, a proven business model and the drive to take your business to the next level BUT there is no guarantee that the hard work you’ve put in to make your business successful up to now will work on a larger scale. Continue reading →
By David Schollenberger, Partner and Head of IT/IP Healys solicitors
Starting and operating a franchise network without adequate brand protection is like unprotected sex. Well maybe not quite as enjoyable- but it is reckless and involves taking risks that could be avoidable and could prove catastrophic to the franchisor’s business. Continue reading →
By David Schollenberger, Partner, Head of Gaming, Hotels and Leisure, Healys LLP
Many international hotel management and franchising companies and well as franchisees and investors have focused their attention, development efforts and investments in Asia and the US over the past several years. The UK and Europe have seen less focus and expansion in the UK. This may be currently changing with prevailing market conditions.
According to a recent article in the Economist, last year saw hotel occupancy rates reach their highest in a decade in the UK. A building boom in hotels is underway to try to keep up with demand but there is still no sign of over capacity. Continue reading →
Healys is proud to announce that it has become one of a select few, of less than 50, legal practices in the UK to be admitted as an affiliate member of the British Franchise Association (bfa). Continue reading →
