Franchise vs Independent Business – Which is Best for You?
Becoming your own boss is a dream for many people who’d like to escape the rat race and venture out to make a living on their own. With this decision comes the very important question of which business model you will go for. Will you choose a franchise vs an independent business? Before you answer … Continued
Getting On The Same Page With Your Franchising Brand Consistency
A brand is an intangible business asset that has a lot of value. It speaks volumes about your company’s story, its principles, vision, mission and values. And if managed correctly, it can lead to impressive results. While this may be somewhat easier to manage with a sole business owner, with franchising things get a bit … Continued
When Will Your Business be Ready for Franchise Development?
Franchising is an attractive option for many business owners because of the wide array of benefits that it offers them. From earning royalties by selling a franchise unit to gaining a wider foothold in the industry you’re in, franchising is certainly worth looking into. Especially if your business is doing well, has steady ROI and … Continued
How to Franchise a Business
If you’ve taken the preliminary steps to determine whether franchising your business is the right move for you and you’ve decided that it actually is, the next steps you’ll want to take involve determining how to franchise your business. Luckily, this post will walk you through all the steps you need to take to ensure … Continued
Improving the Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship – the Steps Revealed
The Importance of the Franchisor Franchisee Relationship Explained In order for a franchise network to be successful, the franchisor and franchisee relationship must be strong. Both parties must commit to and help each other. There is simply no other way to ensure mutual profitability.
Is my Business Suitable for Franchising?
“Can I franchise my business?’ is an important question that many business owners ask themselves when they experience success with their current enterprise. Franchising your business can be an excellent way of expanding your operations and building onto your existing success as you seek new locations across the country to develop and grow. Wondering why … Continued
Internal Communication Strategy for Franchises
Creating an internal communication strategy for franchises may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. By following a few simple steps, you can develop a plan that ensures your internal communication is aligned with your business objectives. Your primary goal should be to maintain consistent, supportive communication that reflects your brand. But how do … Continued
How to Build Online Marketing Strategy in 10 Steps
Constructing an effective marketing plan is easier said than done! The question many franchisors ask is: what are the franchise marketing best practices? Read on to find out what they entail. How to Build Online Marketing Strategy: Have a plan Understand your priorities Write a business summary Define your franchise marketing channels Focus your budget … Continued
Key Things to Know About How to Write Your Franchise Manual
Franchising is proven to be one of the safer and more lucrative business models when compared to other SMBs, which are started out by individual business owners as startups. It’s no wonder then that franchise operation manuals are guarded so well by franchisors. They’re literally worth gold. Franchise manuals often contain the secrets of a … Continued