Buying a franchise: how to check trade mark rights in Spain
Check that the trade mark is protected in Spain and that you can use it throughout your contract. Here are the documents, registers and safeguards to review.
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Leaving a franchise: what to agree before buying in Spain
Before buying a franchise, check how you could exit the agreement, what costs you would face and which obligations would remain in force.
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Ongoing franchise support: what to ask for before you buy
Check who will help you after you open, which services the contract includes and how to raise a complaint if support falls short.
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Franchising in Spain: calculate your cash buffer
Calculate how much cash you need to keep a franchise running after opening, and check which costs the advertised investment leaves out.
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Pre-contractual franchise information: what to ask for in Spain
What information you should receive before buying a franchise in Spain, how to keep a record of its delivery and how to check the twenty-working-day notice period.
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Franchise territorial exclusivity: what to check
Learn how to define your territory, check online sales arrangements and negotiate exclusivity terms before buying a franchise in Spain.
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Sales forecasts when franchising: how to document them
How to prepare traceable sales forecasts for prospective franchisees in Spain, clearly separating actual results, assumptions and scenarios.
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Staffing in franchises: how to divide responsibilities in Spain
Define who recruits, organises and supervises staff before franchising your business in Spain. Avoid confusing brand standards with responsibility for managing employees.
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Prospective Franchisee Visits When Franchising a Business in Spain
How to organise outlet visits so prospective franchisees can see the business in operation without mistaking a demonstration for a promise.
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Handling customer complaints when franchising in Spain
Decide who responds to customers, who authorises refunds and how costs are shared before opening your first franchise.
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Franchising in Spain: how to validate local demand
Check whether demand in another town or city can sustain your franchise before offering it there. A method for separating evidence, assumptions and decisions.
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Premises Design When Franchising a Business in Spain
Define which visual elements your franchise outlets should share and how to allow local adaptations without driving up investment costs.
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McDonald’s opens a franchised restaurant on Ángel Guimerá in Valencia
The 240 m² restaurant, run by franchisee David Gandía, creates 40 jobs. The opening strengthens McDonald’s presence in Valencia.
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Dia’s sales in Spain rise 11.4% in first nine months of 2026
Dia reports €3.795 billion in net sales in Spain and opens 85 stores in nine months, with like-for-like sales also growing.
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Xperience Bike prepares franchise launch with investment from €70,000 plus VAT
The boutique fitness brand, which has two centres in the Madrid region, is preparing to expand through franchising, offering adaptable workouts with support from Barbadillo y Asociados.
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