Many prospective small business owners in London and all over the UK consider investing in a franchise instead of a traditional company. While franchises are a good option for some people, for others they will simply never fit. This comparison of franchises and traditional small businesses should get you on the path to making a decision.
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What does the name Fat Kyds make you think of? Regardless of the image that comes to mind, few people would guess that this is the name of a new high end fashion label. However, this clothing logo design appears to specialize in unconventional choices. Although the website is already up and selling, the official launch in March will show whether this brand resonates with people in the UK.
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Giraffe, a favourite of families all over the UK, recently opened a new location in Holland Park, making a total of 41 restaurants in this growing chain. How is Giraffe finding success where so many fail? In this case, as in so many others, the difference lies in identifying an underserved market and designing a brand that caters specifically to them.
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Two Restaurants in One: Cocorino offers focaccia sandwiches and gelato on the same ticket

What’s new in Marylebone? If you are looking for a place to eat in this neighbourhood with a variety of options, Cocorino may be the place to visit in this neighbourhood. This Italian focacceria and gelateria offers not just a wide variety of culinary options, but a brand that is bound to draw in the masses.
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South American food is so trendy it is quickly approaching white hot status in the UK, so there was never a better time to open a new Brazilian restaurant in Deansgate. Bem Brasil has only just opened, but it is already dominating the competitive culinary market in its area, a startling feat considering that its neighbourhood is filled with a variety of choices, including an Argentinean restaurant just a short walk away.
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