The Latest Breaking News from Franchising

Glasgow's bus fares are some of the UK's highest – an expert explains why

GLASGOW'S bus fares are already witheringly expensive – but a new fare increase is about to drive costs even higher for many riders ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2024

Don't Be Blinded By The Glitz Of Entrepreneurship – It's A Fool's Errand, Says Double J Franchising Founder Jasan Julius

According to Jasan, the pains he underwent in making businesses that lasted more than a decade convinced him that entrepreneurship is a fool's errand, especially with 90% of startups failing.

International Business Times · May 8, 2024

Franchise Authorities Push Cable-Fee Reregulation at FCC

Localities say providers should be subject to levies on internet-service revenue

Multichannel News · Jan 10, 2024

Greater Manchester jumps onboard the franchise route to better buses

The new Bee Network transport system that launches this month is set to transform people’s lives in the city

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023

New petition launches demanding buses in Bristol be brought under public control

Campaigners are urging the metro mayor to investigate franchising and take back control of the region's bus network

Bristol Post · Jul 10, 2023

California Bill Would Make Fast Food Corporations Liable for Labor Violations

Parent companies now shielded from exposure would be held accountable along with individual franchise owners.

Capital & Main · Jul 7, 2023

Minister urges caution over North East mayor's power to take control over bus services

The new £4bn devolution deal for the region will bring with it the much-discussed power to take control over bus fares, routes, and timetables back from private operators

Chronicle Live · Jun 30, 2023

Go North West is out as Stagecoach handed new Bee Network contract

Operators for buses have been chosen for the second wave of franchising

Manchester Evening News · Jun 23, 2023

Bus franchising would be easier ‘if Bristol had a tram network’, says West of England mayor

Tram networks in some cities in England raise lots of revenue which is then reinvested into public transport

Bristol Post · Jun 19, 2023

Bristol business duo named UK’s New Woman Franchisor of the Year by NatWest

NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards took place on May 16

Birmingham Post · May 26, 2023