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When it's time to consider franchising

Written by Posted On Sunday, 08 April 2018 16:14

Owning and operating a successful business is a huge accomplishment, and it can seem like a natural progression to expand into franchising. Before you consider this next move though, you’ll need to look at your specific business position and evaluate the risks and rewards of expanding.

1. You’ll need lots of cash

You’ve already risked a lot by becoming an entrepreneur, and now you’ll have to put up more money to expand into franchising. You will require outside investment too, but no investors will commit to you unless they can see you have your own ‘skin in the game.’

Cash will be used toward brand development, compensating experts from graphic designers to PR experts, legal fees and the expenses involved in finding franchisees.

2. Your brand needs to be systemised and clear

To replicate your existing business through franchising, it needs to be crystal clear in its mission and concept. These need to be summarised in one sentence, so the entire business is clearly marketable, and you can pitch it easily to investors and potential franchisees.

Your brand need to have clear systems in place, from the POS to customer experience. Systemisation ensure the smooth transition into franchise branches and eliminates confusion with franchisees.

3. Your brand can’t revolve around you

If you own an ice cream shop and you’re well known for your hilarious jokes and your ability to remember every customer’s name, you’re business’s popularity revolves around you, not your product. This scenario can’t work if you wish to franchise.

If you feel it’s time for you to franchise, evaluate why your business has been successful. Is it a unique location close to a University or business? Is it your personality that draws customers in? These two elements may not be able to be replicated easily, making franchising a bad idea.

However, if you business has thrived thanks to a clear brand message, great product, sleek marketing and word-of-mouth popularity, you are more likely to be able to replicate your business successfully by franchising.

4. You’ll need years of preparation and long hours

Transforming your local business into a franchise is a big decision requiring huge investment and long hours, so you’ll need to consider if it’s the right time for you. You’ll need to spend hours refining the systems within your business, and experience countless rejections when meeting with potential investors over a number of years.

5. You’ll need to muster as much resilience as you can

Once you’ve evaluated the cost of franchising; both emotional and financial, you’re on your way! You’re already an entrepreneur who has created your own business in a competitive market, so you’re accustomed to long hours and the concept that your hard work may not pay off. If you’ve maintained the resilience you needed when starting your initial business, it will serve you well when looking to franchise.

Franchising is a huge step for any business owner, and it’s important to do it slowly and with huge consideration. Not every business should be franchised, and the gamble involved isn’t for everyone at every time of life. Consider all the elements involved in franchising before you take the plunge. Once you’ve weigh everything up, it could just be the best decision you ever make.

 

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