Standards
Editorial Policy
What you can expect from our reporting — and what we expect from ourselves.
Accuracy
We verify before we publish. Where information is contested or developing, we say so clearly. We do not publish rumour or unverified social media claims as fact, particularly around legal proceedings and regulatory action.
Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently of our advertisers and partners. Sponsored content is always clearly labelled and never appears in our news reporting.
Sourcing
Where we report on stories first published by other outlets, we credit the original publisher and link to their reporting. We protect confidential sources and explain when and why we use them.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it quickly and transparently. Email corrections@franchisebrief.com and we'll update the story with a visible correction note.
Tone
Our briefings are direct and plain-spoken — but we don't sensationalise, mislead or chase clicks at the expense of accuracy.