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We are a team of Professionals who understand Franchising. We assist people who are looking to buy a franchise, those who are looking to franchise their business & existing Franchisors who want specialist advice.
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Core Hospitality India …specialist franchise work includes: o Concept advice o Franchise Development strategies o Businesses looking to Franchise – including conversion of Contractor and Distributor models. o Franchisors - existing. o Prospective Franchisees – Evaluation, Business Valuations, Structures Finance - assistance in sourcing.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Franchising Evaluating a Franchise Key Accounting & Management Issues Tax Considerations – Franchisee & Franchisor Can the Business be Franchised? The process of Franchising a business.
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Because franchising offers solutions to:- Capital People Time
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Reduced risk. Enhances cost savings and purchasing power. Improves Quality control / best purchasing. Increases brand exposure and market penetration. Provides a platform for asset growth. Is a solution to Contractors, Agent or Dealership issues. Exit Strategy.
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Potential goal conflict. Share potential customer base. Corporate policies. Potential restrictions on sales/assignment.
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Initial Enquiry Initial Meeting Start Work Decision Meeting Finance Approval Legal Advice Ready to Buy
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Actual Trading Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Greenfield v Resale The Learning Curve Sales / Income levels Cost of Goods Sold & Labour Franchisor Ongoing Costs Contribution Margin Rent Equipment expenses Other expenses Owners Draw (living & financing expenses) Cash Flow Items – Initial Costs (Franchisor & other), Working Capital Borrowing – Serviceability & Security
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Business Structure Initial Franchisor Costs – capital v expense Marketing / other Funds – how to treat?
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The Five Essentials o Proven Business System – USP. o Profitable with strong margins. o Relatively easy to learn. o Passion & long term Commitment. o Investment Capital
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Franchising Model
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Feasibility System Design Legal Brief Franchise Documentation Ongoing Coaching / Consulting Project Completion Franchisor Training Legal Documentation
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The Feasibility takes many hours studying the business including time with the management and staff. The subsequent report advises on issues such as; o U.S.P.’s (Unique Selling Propositions) o Intellectual property o Examining the Current Distribution Model o The ability to replicate the business unit o Ongoing support requirements o Splitting the Pie o Equitable returns for all parties
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o To understand the business to be franchised. o To determine if the business can be franchised. o To determine the key structural elements of the business under a franchise system. o To assess the financial feasibility of franchising
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o The Feasibility may, or may not, give the green light to franchising as the preferred development method. o If a red light is revealed, an alternative development may be proposed. e.g. Licensing o If a green light emerges, the process commences and we proceed to the Stage 2.
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Key Structural Components; o Franchisee and Franchisor obligations o Franchise model o Franchise Support Structure o Franchisor and Franchisee structures o Income Streams o Territorial delineations and protocols o Franchise terms and renewals o Systems and documentation
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FRANCHISOR FRANCHISEE Single Unit Model
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FRANCHISOR MASTER FRANCHISEE FRANCHISEE Master Franchising Model
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Licensor XYZ Trust Franchisor Trading Entity XYZ Pty Ltd atf XYZ Franchising Trust FRANCHISEE License Agreement Should not hold assets or build equity in its balance sheet Holds IP
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o Market size o Dispersion of demand for the business o Complexity of the product/service offering o Managerial implications of running the system under franchise o Financial and managerial resources o Personal and business objectives of the Principals
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We will examine the following:- o Discover the key business drivers o Determine the environment for success o Carry out a future value test o Match or better the market on ROI for the franchisee o Unit potentials o Franchisee then Franchisor o Capital requirements o Income streams & operating costs o Realistic G.P.’s, sales and costs for SUSTAINABLE net profit. o Strike equity in profitability o Growth rate
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o Franchise terms and renewal o Site selection procedures and supporting manual o Territorial structures o Communication and reporting structures o Induction and ongoing training o etc etc
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o Stage Three is the production of all the documents necessary under the Franchising Code of Conduct (Trade Practices Act). o Legal Documents o Confidentiality Agreement o Disclosure Document, o Franchise Agreement, License Agreement, o Franchisee Advice Statement, We work directly with the lawyers - our experience assists to significantly shorten this process. We suggest a choice of experienced franchise lawyers and review all documents before the prospective franchisor sees them.
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Stage Three also provides the necessary documents and systems for a Franchisor and Franchisee to work effectively under a strictly defined system. Further systems documentation is developed according to your specific requirements. We organize the production of the Operations Manual/s which involves specialists working closely with client management and project mgt from Core Hospitality India. This stage of the project is intrusive and can sometimes impose upon daily business activities.
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The following documents are normally required to enable the business to reach the point of readiness to recruit Franchisees:- o Franchise Compliance Manual o Operations Manual o Site Selection Guide (if applicable) o Franchisee Recruitment Manual o Franchisee Selection Criteria o Recruitment Brochure draft Note: If other Manuals are required, such as technical manuals, these are quoted separately.
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Stage Four involves the creation of a recruitment process and conducting training with management to ensure compliance with procedures. o We also to develop a Franchisee selection criteria based upon :- Background and experience Personal attributes Financial stability Personal factors Technical requirements
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o Stage Five is our Project Completion where everything is reviewed to ensure a complete understanding of all aspects of the new franchised business by key management. o The Franchisor is fully trained in all aspects of the business including The Operations Manual.
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o Be prepared for this exercise to an investment in both time and money. o Invest in professional help from Franchise Consultant (franchise structure and system) Specialist Lawyer (franchising experience and legal structure) Specialist Accountant (Business structure and tax advice) Franchise Division of a major Bank o Be prepared that despite all the best planning, preparation and investment that the market may not automatically accept the concept. o Conversely, be prepared to be hugely successful. This brings its own problems to the table – are you prepared?
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Is that it allows people from all walks of life fulfill their dream of successfully owning and operating a small to medium business with little to no business management skills or experience!
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