8 Reasons You Should Consider a Franchise Business

Opening a business can be a life-changing experience, but also full of anxiety and worry. You can still fulfill your dream of owning a business – but lessen the worry by buying a franchise. Why Consider a Franchise Company?

1. Proven System

Systems are the key to business success. Buying a franchise is like buying an already established system or blueprints to follow when running your business. Having a system in place virtually eliminates errors you might face when going it alone.  Due to the established systems, you have a higher likelihood of success.

1. Easier to Obtain Financing

Banks are often more willing to lend to franchise owners because there is already a proven track record of success by other locations throughout the country. There is a proforma, a business plan, and a realistic trajectory for return on investment. Lenders may look at successful franchise chains as having a lower risk of default on repayment.

1. Training Expertise

Franchise companies typically offer week or month-long training programs at an actual location. The corporate office will train you to run your franchise exactly the same way their other locations operate for maximum efficiency. Then you have the ongoing support of the franchise family, and can call your franchise owner peers for support and ideas.

1. Brand Recognition

Having a brand name franchise is helpful; customers already understand the type of business and it gives some legitimacy to your startup location. Customers are more apt to purchase items from brand names they know and trust. Franchises also have buying power, with discounted supplies, products and services negotiated by the home office.

1. Turnkey Startup

Purchasing a franchise is a way to get help for the startup process. Choosing a location, negotiating lease terms, hiring contractors and staying on the schedule and under budget. Getting the business up and running is half the battle, and the home team for the franchise will assist with all those details.

1. Territory Exclusivity

A franchise gives you a guaranteed territory. There is a limit to the number of franchises a certain geographic region can support, with much research on the part of the home team to determine the boundaries. No other franchises within your franchise system can be open within your area.

1. Multiple Location Ownership

Growth requires the ability to open additional locations within the same franchise brand, and become a multi-unit owner.  The risk is greater, but the financial reward can also be great.

1. Marketing Support

Franchise corporate offices offer a wide range of marketing support and activities. Some handle all the advertising nationwide, others provide a co-op, and others provide the creative portion but local owners fund the marketing campaign locally.

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