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With figures from the British Franchise Association showing that the number of business format franchises have grown by 60 per cent since 1995, the potential for individuals to start up their own franchise business are becoming an increasingly attractive proposition.

There are a myriad of franchise opportunities available across a number of sectors. These include the automotive sectors, cleaning and maintenance, food and drink, health and beauty, homecare, real estate and many, many more. But which kinds of training features are available for entrepreneurs who want to take their first step into the franchising arena?

The franchise arena appears to be becoming increasingly popular in the UK, with the Franchise Training group suggesting that over 670 businesses franchised in the UK last year enjoyed a turnover of £9.2 billion. And one of the key advantages of being involved in the franchising process is that individuals with very little experience of sometimes complicated industries can receive detailed information on skills and the workings of a business from people who have done it all before.

On top of the ongoing training advice which may be provided by franchisors during a contract, those people looking to extend their general knowledge base can receive training from various groups which. Many groups will offer bespoke courses geared up to providing face-to-face training at various locations, which will help the novice entrepreneur get to grips with the ins and outs of running a business.

Depending upon the franchisor that they choose, franchisees will also receive differing degrees of training. With the fitness industry experiencing a huge upward curve in recent years as Britons have become increasingly concerned about health issues and their physical state, going to gyms has become a for more commonplace activity . However, for those people who have no experience or little knowledge of the gym industry, initial and ongoing training will form a crucial element of whether the business can be a success or not.

Reputable gym franchises should offer a comprehensive training package for an individual's business and team and may also offer personal training sessions. This will be a highly important time to find out and learn about essential information in the gym industry, from the purchasing and maintenance of equipment to administrative issues and the day-to-day running of the business.

Perhaps most importantly though, before committing to any franchise, it is imperative that an entrepreneur gets detailed information about the type and amount of training provided, as training levels can vary significantly between industries.

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