Monday, March 23, 2009

Beginner Tips On Finding A Franchise Business

By Niccolo Svengali

Here are some ideas on finding a good franchise:

- Cost. Cost is an important factor not only in setting up a business but in almost everything else in life. When it comes to the expense of buying a franchise enterprise it might seem a wee bit too expensive compared to setting up your own company from scratch but one must take into account not only the short-term costs but the long-term ones as well. If you decide you can bear the expense and you can get more from the possibilities a franchise enterprise has to proffer then it is advisable to go the way of buying one, otherwise you start your own enterprise from scratch.

- Once you buy a franchise, you sell goods and services that are already recognised and are given training and support that helps you succeed in your business. However, not all concessions can be a guaranteed success. Purchasing a franchise permits you to operate a business and on paying a franchise fee of a few grand, you follow a format stipulated by the franchisor and not your own.

- Purchasing a franchise may cut down investment risks as you are affiliated with an established company. This could be expensive for you. There are some fees that you will have to bear like the franchise fee which runs to several grand to several hundred grand and royalty payments to be made to the owner, which are usually fixed; a cut of either your weekly or monthly gross income. Even if you have not earned a significant income through the venture it will still be necessary to pay royalties without fail.

- Support. Different franchise sellers have their own forms of support in order to assist a new enterprise owner get his enterprise up and running. When beginning with a franchise discover what form of support the franchise seller offers and decide which franchisor provides more support and training benefits for the amount of money invested.

- A breach in the franchise agreement may make you lose the right to the franchise. If the contract is for a short time, then there is no guarantee of its renewal. The owner has the right to terminate the contract if you fail to pay royalties or fail to follow the performance standards and sales restrictions imposed in the agreement. And once the contract has terminated, you lose out on your investment. A concession contract usually lasts for 15 to 20 years, after which the franchise vendor can decline any renewal of the contract.

- Look for discounts that numerous franchisors have accumulated and look for additional benefits. Starting a franchise has the benefit of not beginning from scratch because five percent of businesses succeed in the first five years while seventy-five percent of franchises succeed in their first five years.

- Ask other companies about the pros and cons of joining a particular franchise before investing time and money. Even 'though you will have help and support and a plan if you commit to a franchise, there will still be hard work. Research about each franchise since they will present different pros and cons and evaluate each one and discover a franchise that gives you a great package and has an operating system in place and be sure they'll guide and train you.

- Expect to cough up a good deal more if you purchase a franchise since it has a brand name that will attract customers. A lesser-known franchise might be cheaper but still costly. If you're low on money you can begin on the internet and do marketing work on free advertising web sites. There is no miracle franchise and even if it's well known, it won't work without hard graft on your part. You will require personal skills and qualities to make a good franchise store blossom.

- Starting a franchise is like trying to ride a bike with help at hand. Starting an independent company is like doing the same except without assistance. Starting a franchise is an easier way to becoming an entrepreneur without suffering from the majority of risks most entrepreneurs experience.

I hope these few beginner pointers will assist you in buying a worthwhile franchise business. - 16890

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