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Top Cat v. TOPcat?
Meet TOPCat, our new mascot. Not to be confused with far more famous, but just as loveable, Top Cat of cartoon fame. Lots of people of a certain age grew up with the cartoon…
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How BFA Accreditation Helps TOP to Enhance Success for Franchise Sector Customers
TOP is an ‘Advisor’ member of the British Franchise Association (BFA), committed to providing high standards and ethics to support franchisors. The BFA ensures accreditation through alignment with its principles, and TOP aids franchisors…
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Where can I get a template for my operations manual?
Louise Harris, TOP (The Ops Portal) Using a templated manual does a considerable disservice to you and your business. There are ways to save money, but this one is a false economy. Before thinking…
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Franchisee Compliance Audits – the fear of feedback
Louise Harris, The Ops Portal When I was a franchisee, I was upset (and a little shocked) to learn that a fellow franchisee was not simply not following the franchise model, but also breaking…


