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What is franchising? My personal definition!

What is franchising? My personal definition!

Having had the good fortune of working in the franchising community for 25 years, I have come to define very personally the concept of franchising. When trying to define a term or concept it is important to understand what it is not.

Franchising is not an industry. Too often I hear people talk about the industry of franchising. It is like referring to joint ventures as an industry, or subsidiary operations as an industry. Franchising is not a guarantee for success. No business can guarantee a successful outcome. Franchising is not a “get quick rich” scheme. It is a business that requires patient capital. So if that is what franchising is not . . . what is it? What is franchising? Franchising is a method of growing a proven business model into a brand name. My personal definition of franchising includes five key elements.

1. Franchising is a business of numbers. It is about creating dominance in the marketplace. The fastest way to develop a brand in a particular market area is with number of units. The more units the greater brand recognition and market dominance prevails. The synergy created by each franchisee contributing to developing the brand returns value to each franchisee participating. The greatest advantage to franchising is that it can accelerate growth, develop a brand faster than almost any other method.

2. Franchising is the business of consistency. Consumers develop an appreciation for the product and service and learn to have confidence that the product and service is consistent through the chain. The franchisor develops a system to deliver that product or service consistently; it looks to each and every franchisee to implement that system. A successful franchise system is constantly seeking ways to improve the consistent delivery of product and service the consumer has grown to expect.

3. Franchising is the business of risk minimization. Since the prospective franchisee is bringing their capital, time and effort to an already proven business model, success is much less risky than when that franchisee trys to do things on their own.

4. Franchising is the business of mutually beneficial relationships. All parties must participate in the fruits of their labor equally. Franchisees must generate sufficient profits and returns on their investment to continue to develop and grow their business, Franchisors must do the same to be able to continue to invest and grow the numbers and brand, and Consumers must get value for the products and services they receive.

5. Finally, franchising is a lifestyle. Someone who goes into their own business is different from someone who wants the protection of a well-established business which employs them.

Franchising represents a more viable approach to business ownership. For a price, the franchisor teaches its proven business methods to the franchisee who shoulders all operating and financial responsibilities of the outlet.





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John Power
John Power, founder of Biltmore Franchise Consulting, has extensive experience developing and marketing franchises and business opportunities. He has been in and around franchising for over twenty years. From 1980 through 1990 he conceptualized, organized, and developed the American Video Association. He grew AVA to 2,000 national members, before selling the company it 1990. It was later merged into another home video marketing company. From 2000 to 2005 he worked as a contract marketing and human resources consultant to several local and national companies. In 2005 Mr. Power began working as a franchise development consultant on a full-time basis. Since that time he has helped more than three dozen companies initiate and develop their franchising program. He notes that there are many companies interested in developing a franchise program, and who need his specialized assistance. Mr. Power is a “hands-on” franchise consultant. He said, “I am the ‘nuts and bolts’ person who tends to the details for my clients.” Mr. Power holds a B.S. degree with a major in Marketing. See: www.biltmorefranchise.com You may contact Mr. Power at: jpower@biltmorefranchise.co - Visit John Power's Website


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(Visit Jim's Website) With 25 years of franchise, marketing, and entrepreneurial experience, and the owner of Franchise Perfection, Jim Coen, brings key skills to franchise consulting for those interested in buying a franchise business opportunity. At Franchise Perfection we serve as franchise consultants and advisers, “matching you with the perfect business”. Visit: http://www.franchiseperfection.com/ index.htm For over 20 years Jim worked with Super Coups. which is a MA based direct mail franchise that delivers money saving coupons from local businesses to your mailbox. His responsibilities at Super Coups included: franchise marketing, franchise training, sales management, regional sales, and director of Franchise Development. Prior to Super Coups Jim successfully marketed franchises in the New England area for Uniglobe Travel Northeast a travel franchise, Merry Maids a maid cleaning franchise, & Emack & Bolio an Ice Cream franchise. Jim recently was the host of a popular radio show called “Let’s Talk Franchising” that aired on WBIX 1060 in Boston. Jim currently serves on the Board of Directors of the New England Franchise Association (NEFA) www.nefranchise.org

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