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What Is A Franchise?

By: Gareth Hoyle
Date Added : November 7, 2011 Views : 7
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A franchise is a very effective type of business in which the owners of a business, sometimes called the franchisor, sells the rights of their business name, logo and set up to third parties. There are over 800 different franchise businesses in the UK, including very successful companies such and Subway and McDonalds and they can be one of the most successful types of business around. However, many people when you mention a franchise, will ask the question : ‘What is a franchise?’. the fact that so many people are unaware of franchise business means that lots of people are missing out on great franchise opportunities which could see them succeed in business and become very successful individuals all round.

How Do I Invest In A Franchise

Now that we have answered the question ‘What is a franchise?’ you may be interested in pursuing a franchise business yourself. If this is the case, there are a few things you should know. In order to invest in franchise opportunities, you will need to contact a franchisor  to discuss the setting up of a new business. If your business plan is approved, you will then need to pay an initial fee to the franchisor. Which will cover the rights to the franchise and often any training and equipment you will need in order to start the business.

Once you have paid the initial fee and the franchise business is up and running, you will still need to pay a royalty to the franchiser, either monthly or quarterly in most cases. Generally speaking, the royalty payments will be a percentage of your gross profit which you agreed upon when signing up to a franchise.

Running The Franchise

We may have answered what is a franchise and how to buy one, but you may still be unclear as to how the day to day running of a franchise works. Most franchises will be run in a very particular way, the franchiser will have a significant amount of input into how the franchise is run. For example, they may set prices, control the uniform staff wear and control advertising. This means that you would not have as much control over your franchise as you would other business models, but this is not necessarily a bad thing, as customers will know what to expect, as will you.

Accounting-franchise.co.uk offer unique franchise opportunities for accountants. To learn more about bookkeeping services or to find out what is a franchise visit their website today.

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