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Accessing Resources For Growth From External Sources 15 Chapter Accessing Resources For Growth From External Sources
External Parties For Business Growth Franchising Joint Ventures Acquisition Merger
Fastest Growing Franchises (2003) Company Since Type # Stores Curves 1995 Women’s Only Fitness 3,778 Subway 1974 Submarine Sandwich 14,800 7-Eleven 1964 24-Hr. Convenience 3,761 Taco Bell Mexican Fast Food 5,417 Jani-King Commercial Cleaning 7,843 Source: Entrepreneur, 2003
Franchise System Franchise Agreement Franchisor Franchisee
Franchising & Franchisee Advantages Reduced Risk Product Acceptance Mgmt. Expertise Buying Power Market Knowledge Financial Advice Controls Disadvantage High Start-up Costs Franchisor Unable To Perform Franchisor Failure Or Sale
Franchising & Franchisor Advantages Quick Expansion & Little Capital Large Operation Yet Few HQ Employees Economies Of Scale Large Advertising Budget Disadvantages Difficult To Find Quality Franchisees Single Franchisee Failure Reflects On Entire System Expansion Creates Loss Of Control
Franchise Capital Requirements Franchise/Royalty Fee Construction Costs Equipment Purchase
Franchisor Provides Facility Layout Control Stock & Inventory Buying Power Advertising/Sales Promotion- Local & National
Franchise Types Dealership Name & Image & Method Services
Franchising Opportunities Health Time Saving & Convenience Environmental Consciousness Second Baby Boom
Franchising Risks Unproven vs. Proven Franchise Financial Stability Of Franchise Potential Market Profit Potential
Branded Product/Service Franchise Contract Franchisor, Inc. Branded Product/Service Performance Monitoring $$$$$ Franchisee
Franchisor Assigns Territory Provides Training/Support Provides Financial Aid/Advice Offers Merchandise/ Supplies at Competitive Price Provides Training/Support Business Expansion Using O.P.M.
Franchisee Pays Up-Front Costs Makes Monthly Payment to Franchisor Runs Business by Franchisor’s Rules/Procedures Buys Materials from Franchisor/ Approved Supplier
Joint Ventures Types Success Industry-University International Assessment & Management Symmetry Realistic Expectations Timing
Acquisitions Advantages Disadvantages Established Business Location Established Marketing Structure Cost Existing Employees Opportunity For Creativity Disadvantages Marginal Success Record Overconfidence Key Employee Loss Over Valued
Acquisition Process Valuation- Synergy Deal Structure Locating Candidates- Broker
Merger Motivation Leveraged Buyout Survival Protection Diversification Gain Leveraged Buyout Reasonable Price Debt Capacity Appropriate Financial Package
Resource Negotiation Tasks Reservation Price- Bargaining Zone Distribution Integration Reservation Price- Bargaining Zone Assessments No Agreement- Buyer & Seller? Issues- Importance?
Negotiation Strategies Build Trust/Share Information Ask Questions Multiple Offers Mutually Beneficial Trade-Offs