Businesses that are suitable for franchising should be able to answer “yes” to most of these questions:

  • Have you run a successful business for at least one year?
  • Is it profitable?
  • Can you produce audited accounts?
  • Have you proven your concept? Will it survive in the long term?
  • Do you operate in a niche market or offer something different in an established field?
  • Can your business be replicated and easily taught?
  • Can you offer a business that is interesting and one the owner would be proud to own?
  • Can you demonstrate a commitment to long term success?
  • Can you offer leadership, strong management, motivation and support?
  • Can you offer a franchise at a cost that is good value for money and can provide a decent return on investment in the short to medium term and a good living for its owner?
  • Have you got the money to fund your franchising and have you the patience to see it through, realising that franchising is a slow process and it could take several years to make it a success?

Finally, ask yourself this question: if you were looking to buy a franchise yourself, would you be interested in this one? If the answer is yes, you are probably ready to franchise.

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