I don’t want to be a Franchisor anymore!
I don’t want to be a Franchisor anymore!
As a Franchisor have you ever felt like that?
The answer to that could depend on:
- The length of time that you’ve been a Franchisor.
- The number of franchises in your network
- Your initial reason for franchising in the first place
- The level of support you have from family
- Your internal management structure.
- The strategic planning within your business
- Your commitment to goals
- Vision
- Succession planning
This is a lengthy topic, but one that my day-to-day contact with Franchisors leads me to believe deserves attention. Continue reading
Franchisee Feedback
I’ve posted a blog asking for Franchisor Feedback on the biggest daily 
challenges they face in Franchising.
Being a consultant to both Franchisors and Franchisees I certainly see both sides of the coin.
I have become passionate about making sure that only people really suited to franchising, proceed with the process. I have seen so many unhappy franchisees who are in, to put it bluntly, rotten franchise systems, where the only thing the Franchisor cares about is lining their own pocket.
Franchising should be so much more, and this is why Continue reading
Is Franchising passive income?
Any person thinking that they can get into Franchising as a way of exiting business and having complete passive income should think again.
This rule applies to both potential Franchisors and Franchisees alike.
Some potential franchisees imagine that because they are buying into an established, systemised business, that their business will thrive with little effort from them personally. Conversely, they believe that as they will have huge support from The Franchisor it will result in less personal effort. It doesn’t quite work this way.
Every business needs input and effort. Continue reading
Is Franchising worth the risk?
Franchising can be a risky game, but the real risk is on the part of The Franchisee who sometimes puts their house on the line to buy into a franchise.
It is absolutely essential that potential franchisees Continue reading
Franchise Disclosure documents
Carolyn Dufton
The world of franchising is never dull that’s for sure!
I get to deal with existing franchisors, potential franchisors, existing franchisees and potential franchisees, so I see it all from both sides.
Consulting can be Continue reading
