FRANCHISING & THE ENTREPRENEUR

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FRANCHISING & THE ENTREPRENEUR

Contents The role of franchising in U.S & global economy What is a franchise? Types of franchising The pros & cons of buying a franchise Franchising and the laws The right way to buy a franchise Trends shaping franchising Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

The role of franchising

The Franchising Boom!!! Sales of $1.4 trillion annually from virtually every product or service imaginable Franchise sales account for 50% of total retail sales Top 500 U.S. franchisers operate more than 358,000 outlets with sales of $400 billion worldwide Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Global Franchising 52% of U.S. franchisers have international outlets Of the U.S. franchisers who operate globally, 30% of their total outlets are located in other countries Hot markets: Europe and Pacific Rim Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

What is a franchise?

Franchising Franchising – semi-independent business owners pay fees and royalties to a parent company in exchange for the right to sell its products and services under the franchiser’s trade name and often to use its business format and system Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Figure 6.2 The Franchising Relationship Element The Franchiser The Franchisee Site selection Design Employees Products and services Prices Purchasing Advertising Quality control Support Oversees and approves; may choose site Provides prototype design Makes general recommendations and training suggestions Determines product or service line Can only recommend prices Establishes quality standards; provides list of approved suppliers; may require franchisees to purchase from the franchisor Develops and coordinates national ad campaign; may require minimum level of spending on local advertising Sets quality standards and enforces them with inspections; trains franchisees Provides support through an established business system Chooses site with franchiser’s approval Pays for and implements design Hires, manages, and fires employees Modifies only with franchiser’s approval Sets final prices Must meet quality standards; must purchase only from approved suppliers; must purchase from supplier if required Pays for national ad campaign; complies with local advertising requirements; gets franchisor approval on local ads Maintains quality standards; trains employees to implement quality systems Operates business on a day-to-day basis with franchiser’s support Source: Adapted from Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses: A Study for the International Franchise Association, National Economic Consulting Practice of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, (IFA Educational Foundation, New York: 2004), pp. 3,5.

Types of franchising

Types of Franchising Trade names Product distribution Pure (business format) Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

The pros & cons of buying a franchise

Why Buy a Franchise? Franchisees are buying the franchiser’s experience “Going into business for yourself but not by yourself” Franchisees get a proven business system and avoid having to learn by trial-and-error Before buying, ask: “What can a franchise do for me that I cannot do for myself?” Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Benefits of Franchising Business system Management training and support Brand name appeal “Cloning” Standardized quality of goods and services National advertising program Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Benefits of Franchising Financial assistance Franchise Registry Proven products and business formats Centralized buying power Site selection and territorial protection Greater chance for success Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Greater Chance for Success Study: After 5 years, 90% of franchises are still in business compared to 40% of independent businesses The difference? Services, assistance, and guidance that experienced franchisers offer their franchisees Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall Source: National Federation of Independent Businesses and U.S. Department of Commerce. Copyright © 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.  Publishing as Prentice Hall

What Franchisers Want in Franchisees People skills 94% Ability to be coached 87% General business skills 86% Access to capital 84% Entrepreneurial mindset 76% Specific industry skills 29% Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Drawbacks of Franchising Franchise fees and revenue sharing Average franchise start-up cost is $200,000 Royalty: 1% to 12% of sales Strict adherence to standardized operations Restrictions on purchasing Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Drawbacks of Franchising Limited product line Unsatisfactory training programs Market saturation Less freedom “Happy prisoners” Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Ten Myths of Franchising Franchising is the safest way to go into business because franchises never fail I’ll be able to open my franchise for less money than the franchiser estimates The bigger the franchise organization, the more successful I’ll be Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Ten Myths of Franchising I’ll use 80 percent of the franchiser’s business system, but I’ll improve upon it by substituting my experience and know-how All franchises are the same I don’t have to be a “hands-on” manager. I can be an absentee owner and be very successful Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Ten Myths of Franchising Anyone can be a satisfied, successful franchise owner Franchising is the cheapest way to get into business for yourself The franchiser will solve my business problems for me; after all, that’s why I pay an on-going royalty Once I open my franchise, I’ll be able to run things the way I want to Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Franchising & the laws

Franchising and the Law Key tool for protection is the Uniform Franchise Disclosure Document (UFDD) Franchisers must deliver a copy of UFDD before any offer or sale of a franchise Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Franchising and the Law The UFDD contains information on 23 topics, including: Franchiser’s business experience Franchise fees and costs Lawsuits involving the franchiser Financial assistance available Territorial protection granted Restrictions on purchasing Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Detecting Dishonest Franchisers Claims that the contract is “standard; no need to read it” Failure to provide a copy of the required disclosure documents Marginally successful prototype or no prototype Poorly prepared operations manual Unsolicited testimonial from “a highly successful franchisee” Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Detecting Dishonest Franchisers (Continued) Unusual amount of litigation by franchisees Promises of future earnings with no documentation High franchisee turnover or termination rate Attempts to discourage your attorney from evaluating the contract before signing it Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Detecting Dishonest Franchisers (Continued) No written documentation High pressure sale Claims to be exempt from federal disclosure laws "Get rich quick" schemes, promising huge profits with minimal effort Reluctance to provide a list of existing franchisees Evasive, vague answers to your questions Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

The right way to buy a franchise

How to Buy a Franchise Preparation, common sense, and patience are vital ingredients in choosing the right franchise Evaluate yourself - What do you like and dislike? Research the market Consider your franchise options Get a copy of the franchiser’s Uniform Franchise Disclosure Document (UFDD) and study it Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

What Should You Look For? A unique concept or marketing approach Profitability A registered trademark Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

What Should You Look For? (Continued) A business system that works A solid training program Affordability A positive relationship with franchisees Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

How to Buy a Franchise Talk to existing franchisees (Continued) Talk to existing franchisees Ask the franchiser some tough questions Make your choice Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Established Franchise Table 4.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a New vs. an Established Franchise Pros Cons New Franchise Can be new and exciting Business concept can be fresh and different in the market Possibility of getting lower fees as a “pioneer” of the concept Potential for a high return on investment Business is not tested or established in the market Unknown brand and trademark Possibility that the concept is a fad with no staying power Franchiser may lack the experience to deliver valuable services to franchisees Established Franchise Business concept likely is well-known to consumers and market for the products or services is already established Franchiser has experience in delivering services to franchisees Franchiser has had time to work the “bugs” out of the business system High franchise fees and costs that often are non-negotiable Concept may be on the wane in the market Franchiser’s brand and trademark may remind customers of an outdated concept Franchiser’s “trade dress” may be in need of updating and redesigning Source: Based on Andrew A. Caffey, “Age Issues,” Entrepreneur, January 2002. p. 118.

Franchise Contracts Note clauses covering: Termination Renewal FTC Study: 40% of New Franchisees Sign Contracts Without Reading Them!!! Note clauses covering: Termination Renewal Transfers and Buybacks Contract Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Trends shaping franchsing

Trends Shaping Franchising International opportunities Global markets offer fast-growth opportunities Major markets: Canada, Mexico, Japan, Europe Key to success: Adaptation Smaller, nontraditional locations Intercept marketing Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Trends Shaping Franchising Internet franchises Conversion franchising 72% of North American franchisers use as a growth strategy Multiple-unit franchising 34% of franchisees operate multiple outlets (and growing) Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Trends Shaping Franchising Master franchising Piggybacking (or combination or multi-branded franchising) “Buddy system” Serving aging baby boomers Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Franchising as a Growth Strategy Issues to consider: Is your business model replicable? Have you developed an expansion plan? Have you performed the necessary due diligence? Do you have proper legal guidance? Initial cost to launch a franchise business is $100,000 to $750,000 Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Franchising Web Sites Entrepreneur’s Franchises and Opportunities http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchiseopportunities/index.html Inc.’s Franchise Resource Center http://www.inc.com/resources/franchise/ International Franchise Association http://www.franchise.org/ FRANdata http://www.frandata.com/ Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall