In case you didn't know, a franchise is a business between a business owner and a new entrepreneur who wants to use the former's name.
Franchises are often considered a good option if you want to start a new business on your own and being your own boss. You can see more tips on how to start a business step by step at Gananci.
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If you have not yet fully understood what it is, what it consists of and how to start, in this article we explain everything so that you prepare as it should be. Don't take off!
What is it and what does it consist of?
Franchises are those that have their own name, products and therefore, a brand. Then, these allow another person or a new entrepreneur, to sell the same products under the same brand, in exchange for a commission.
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The difference between starting a new business and a franchise is that in the franchise everything is ready to start selling.
Depending on the franchise you choose, the products will already be known in the market, they will be provided by the brand and also, they will tell you how you should sell them to generate profits.
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Now that you know what it is and what it consists of, we will show you how you can start in the franchise business. Are you ready?
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- Evaluate yourself
Although starting the process of obtaining a franchise is tempting, you must take into account certain personal aspects.
Not all people (no matter how great their desire to start a business) are capable of operating a franchise.
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As much as the owner (the franchisor) can advise you on most aspects, it will only depend on you whether the franchise is (or is not) successful.
If you don't do a self-assessment, the business could lose you money.
- Choose the franchise that suits you
There are franchises of all kinds, but you should know which one is more profitable for your pocket and the one that you are passionate about.
If it's inexpensive, but you don't like it, chances are you won't put enough effort into it to pay off. Take advantage of areas where you may have a certain level of expertise.
You should also investigate which franchise is profitable according to the area where you want to locate the establishment and if it has a potential audience around it, suppliers and competition.
- Ask for legal advice
The world of franchises is not without people looking to make a bad move on you.
Therefore, asking for legal advice never hurts and even more so when you are a beginner.
An expert franchise legal advisor will help you find out if the brand you want to invest in is legally registered, if it has passed quality controls and to make sure you receive a pre-contract.
Once the advisor has validated all the information, you are ready to begin signing.
- Sign the pre-contract
The pre-contract, as its name indicates, is the document that you sign before signing the final contract.
It is based on the fact that you, as a franchisee, can reserve your place until you rent or buy the right place to start.
Remember that the location of the franchise determines the flow of customers that enter or consume it.
If you choose a place that is in an area with little traffic or low visibility, no matter how well known your franchise is, customers will not be able to get there.
Similarly, if it is a new franchise, you must make it known by placing it in a shopping center or in a tourist environment.
- Sign the contract
After following the steps above, you can proceed to sign the final contract.
Do not forget that you must first determine if your business will be autonomous or legal, according to the option that best suits your business.
And now if... You are ready to sign!
But first, you must have received the pre-contractual information of the franchise and then pay a certain amount depending on the franchise you have chosen.
If you haven't received the above, you still can't sign. Otherwise, if you already have all the documents then welcome to the world of franchising.
Since you know how to start a franchise, worry about learning a little more every day. It is never enough knowledge.
Attend seminars, conferences and expert talks that will help you run your new business in the most efficient and productive way. May the successes continue!
Edith Gómez, editor at https://gananci.com/, passionate about digital marketing and specialist in online communication. Refuses to go to bed every night without learning something new. He is concerned about business ideas and, even more so, to bring a creative look to the small world in which we live.
