Franchises
Select a Type of Ownership
Steps to purchase/start a business
Advantages of a family business
Disadvantages of family business
Defining Elements of a Franchise
Before we get going The Franchisee is you The Franchisor is the actual franchise
The Franchising Process
Forms of Franchising Area Franchising Sub-franchising Conversion Franchising Combination Franchising
Area Franchise (What phrase do we have to know for this section?)
Area Franchising
How does it work?
When is it used?
Sub-Franchising (What phrase do we have to know for this section?)
Sub-franchising
How does it work?
When is it used?
Sub-Franchising
Conversion Franchising (What phrase do we have to know for this section?)
Franchisees Advantages to conversion franchising
Franchisees disadvantages to conversion franchising
Franchisor advantages to conversion franchising
Franchisor disadvantages to conversion franchising
Combination franchising
Advantage to combination franchising
Disadvantage to combination franchising
Test on first section
So, how do I get started with a franchise?
What is it called when you need money to start a business?
Selecting the Franchisor
How do I know if the franchise I’m interested in is a good one? Evaluating a franchise
Negotiating a Franchise
What documents should I pay close attention to (remember if you have questions ask someone on your team to explain)
At the negotiating table
The Franchise Program and what it covers
The Support Service Package
The Operations Manual &Content of the Operations Manual
Training
Controls, Systems and Procedures
Marketing and Advertising
What are advertising fees?
Finance
The Franchise Agreement Check out the clip in the video’s folder about understanding the franchise agreement!
What does this agreement include?
The Franchise System
The Territory for which a Franchise is Valid
Rights and Obligations of the Parties
Duration of the Franchise
Payments by the Franchisee to the Franchisor (4 factors)
What are royalty fees?
The Right to Transfer the Franchise
The Franchisees interest