What makes a good franchisee?
When contemplating starting up in business on your own it is important that you choose a route that is suited to your skills and interests. You should also check that the market has some permanence and is not just a trend.
Alot of people looking at starting up in business as first timers are drawn to the idea franchise business as a route to self employment. Why is this and how do you decide if franchise business is a good option for you?
Below is an outline of who and who is not cut out to run a franchise business.
Business format franchise profile definition
The aspects below are normally present in a business format franchise system. It will be:-
- A proven business system
- Copyable
- Supported nationally and locally
- Ruled by a contract
- Owned and secured intellectual property, logos that give the system value
What makes a good franchisee?
The franchisor is the owner of the brand. The operator of the franchise in a local area is called the franchise owner or franchisee. Every thriving franchisee will usually have at the very least the following qualities in order for the franchise they are operating to suceed. They are:-
- To be able to follow and replicate the proven system
- Be passionate about the franchise system
- Passionate about serving their customers
- Good with people
- Have their family’s backing from the beginning
- Able to raise the required capital to purchase and run their chosen franchise business
Not an ideal franchisee
Everyone is different and franchising isn't the best choice for everyone. Consider carefully if franchising is really what you want to do if you:-
- Don't have the full support of your family
- Have insufficient capital to set up your chosen system
- Are not prepared to follow the ideas of others
- Find it difficult to arrange your time and priorities
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Anne BarrAnne Barr has over 26 years experience in sales and marketing, six years as a franchisee. She has assisted over 367 business owners and purchasers to achieve their goals in career change, transition and exit strategy. She holds the designation of Certified Franchise Executive from the International Franchise Association, Certified Business Intermediary from the International Business Brokers Association and Board Certified Broker from the Texas Association of Business Brokers. Anne is active in professional organizations, networking groups and volunteers for non-profit entities. As owner/operator of four successful businesses, Anne has proven people skills and enjoys helping clients find the right "fit" in business ownership. Visit www.FranchiseOpportunitySpecialist.com for more information about me and my company. - Visit Anne Barr's Website |
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