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This section provides advice to help you understand what goes into running a franchise. We hope to be able to help you decide which franchise is best for you.
“Franchising: the Pros and Cons” gives you an understanding of what are the Benefits and Drawbacks of buying a franchise. This features real life examples from franchisors as well as existing franchisees. This will help you assess whether or not you are suited to running a franchise and whether you possess the right skills and personality that is needed.
“What’s it all about?” explains the difference between setting up a franchise as opposed to a completely new business. There is a brief history of how franchising started and general information on the common misconceptions about franchises. There is also useful links to major industry bodies such as the “British Franchise Association” and the “International Franchise Association”.
“How Franchisees Are Selected” gives you tips and advice for what franchisors look for in a franchisee and the relevant qualities required. It explains how the franchisee relationship needs to work. This includes what the franchisor expects and requires in terms of Handling pressure and how the franchisee would cope with the Independence versus compliance aspects, which both parties need to consider.
The Uniformity and equality section explains that the franchisee should be vigilant in how the franchisor wishes to operate, as this will have a direct effect upon the working relationship.
There is also a page containing a video to “Finding the Right Franchise”, which is the FranchiseSales Chairman Marcus Markou provides tips to choosing the right franchise.
- FranchiseSales.com Launches Improved User Friendly Website
- FranchiseSales.com has redesigned its website to help further drive lead generation for its advertisers.
- Chemex Strengthens Team as Business Continues To Grow
- Chemex International is strengthening its management team as part of the company’s continuing expansion.
- The Original Smoothie Company is Ripe For Expansion
- Smoothie franchise is offering shares.
- The Subway Chain Hits The Number One Spot
- The SUBWAY chain is now selling almost double the number of sandwiches than its nearest competitor (Tesco) - according to figures released today by the British Sandwich Association.
- Snap-on Franchises Offer Opportunity During Challenging Economic Times
- Numbers are up in all areas of franchising, and the Snap-on opportunity says they are no exception.
- Cartridge World Gets DHL Seal of Approval for Service Standards
- Customers can access cost-effective alternative to the Royal Mail’s parcel service at fifty of Cartridge World’s stores nationwide.
- Food Franchise Owners Less Satisfied
- Satisfaction among franchisees of food-related businesses in the US found to be lower than the franchise industry as a whole.
- Gold's Gym Is Fit for Franchising
- Gold's Gym is stepping up it's franchise development plan in the US.
- WSI Earns Top Spot in Europe
- WSI ranks as No. 1 internet services franchise in Franchise Europe’s Top 500.
- Pet-Tastic Lancashire
- Two of Lancashire’s biggest animal enthusiast organisations are partnering up to launch a series of initiatives.
- Molly Maid Launches New Website
- Molly Maid, the leader in the £2 billion+ residential cleaning market, has launched their new website.
- FranchiseSales.com launches new India portal
- FranchiseSales.com has further expanded its international reach by launching a new Indian version of the site.
- Thresher Group Works with BusinessesForSale.com to Sell Franchises
- BusinessesForSale.com and the UK’s leading independent specialist drinks retailer Thresher Group have joined forces to promote and franchise some of the off licence chain’s stores.
