How To Determine When To Franchise And When Not To
If a business brand is hoping to expand , franchising is a great model. But it's not the only (or always the best) option. For many business owners, franchising can appear to be an ideal form of business expansion. After all, franchisees are responsible for the entire investment in opening locations and, because of that investment, are highly-motivated to perform well. That allows franchisors to grow far faster than they might otherwise. But not all businesses are cut out to franchise. Before you dive into franchising, as yourself this compulsory question, "am I ready?" Step 1: Finding the right way to expand. Upgrading from a small business to a chain is a big leap. So before choosing how a company will grow, owners should figure out their management style and ultimate goals. We tell our clients, You really don't want to make a decision to franchise. You want to make a decision about how to run your business.“From a business perspective, there is very little differen...