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Master Franchises: Benefits & Demands
Master franchises give people with significant funds to start a business a degree of power, as they will be in charge of the other franchises that are established in a specified country or region. View this article for a list of the benefits of Master Franchise Licences and the demands placed upon a Master Franchisor.
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Multi-Unit Franchising
An individual or company acquires the right to establish a series of franchised units over a specified amount of time. These units will usually be located within an exclusive territory. The franchisee operates the units according to his/her own account.
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2. Operation of a Pilot Franchise
A pilot franchise is a very good idea for potential franchisors to undertake before committing to franchising the business. It allows the potential franchisor to assess the business model and its attributes before deciding it is worth the investment to expand the business.
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3. Developing the Franchise Package
View these nine central points you must consider and incorporate in your franchise package. Use this list as a reference guide when you are developing your franchise business system.
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4. The Operation Manual
The operation manual is a very important series of documents that provides in written form, the complete method for conducting and operating the business network, and in setting out clear objectives for both the franchisor and all franchisees involved in the franchise network.
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Franchising as a Means of Business Expansion
Franchising a business has many advantages for the franchisor, which include earning capital incurred from franchisees investment to help the franchise network expand and develop. Secondly franchising a business can help your business idea grow and incorporate people who are just as motivated about the business as you are.
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1. Criteria for Franchising
The first issue a new franchisor must address before franchising its business, is to consider the following four key elements- longevity and potential of products/and or services; unique brand and business identity; model is easy to operate and capable management systems established- to make the franchise system work to the best of its ability.
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Growing Your Franchise Business
After creating a unique business plan for your start-up business, this should help you with the first initial stages of the business operation. You should consult your business plan when you need to make changes, adjust, add new staff etc. This will help you keep on track and grow your business into a successful franchise operation.
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Using a Franchise Broker
A good franchise broker can help aspiring franchisees to choose their prefect business by providing them with expert insight into possible opportunities with the franchisors they represent. They can save valuable research time and can often point franchisees in directions they would not otherwise have thought of but which could turn out to be the right ones for them.
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Marketing a Franchise
View these key points in relation to the marketing of your franchise or business opportunity. Either your franchisor or you will help promote the business on a local or national level using effective advertising and PR campaigns. However, for first-time franchisees, generally the franchisor will create and allocate marketing campaigns on behalf of the franchisees.