The Latest Breaking News from Franchising

Four problems that Britain’s crisis-hit railway must solve to survive

Staff relations are at rock bottom, investment is shrinking and franchising has failed. But even so, passengers are trickling back. Can the network be revived?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023

'It's quicker going to Blackpool on the National Express than going from Bolton to Salford by bus'

Dozens of bus services across Greater Manchester are set to be cut in April, months before mayor Andy Burnham starts to take control of the network. But passengers say services are already poor with waits lasting more than two hours, while transport bosses warn that some uncertainty is 'inevitable' over…

Manchester Evening News · Jan 21, 2023

Plea for North East mayor to take control of struggling bus services and end 'downward spiral'

A passengers' group says that a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region offers a chance to make the North East's bus services more affordable and less confusing

Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023

'He can't afford it': Tory mayor questions Andy Burnham's vision for London-style bus system

Ben Houchen accused Greater Manchester mayor of having power without responsibility

Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022

The Big Profile: Scottish franchising entrepreneur Suzie McCafferty

We dive deep into the rapid rise of this Edinburgh-based businesswoman via an often forgotten method of company expansion

Insider UK · Sep 30, 2022

'Quasi-preneurs' see opportunity, challenges in franchising

In the months after the pandemic hit, many people with corporate jobs took a fresh look at what they were doing to make a living

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Mercedes-Benz dealers seek $650m compensation from German car maker in 'fight of their lives'

In a case described as one of the most significant in franchising-law history, Mercedes-Benz dealers are seeking compensation from the car maker, saying it has engaged in unconscionable conduct and breached the franchising code.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022

What do Andy Burnham's bus reforms mean for people in Greater Manchester?

As a legal ruling paves the way for the region's buses being brought under public control, we take a look at what it could mean

Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022

'Brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester': Judge dismisses appeal against Andy Burnham's major bus reforms

"This is brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester"

Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022

Ultra Tune accused of contempt of court

Automotive servicing firm Ultra Tune has been accused by the ACCC of contempt of court after being hit with a $2 million penalty for a franchisee rort.

AAP · Jun 28, 2022