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Is Owning a Franchise a Good Idea?

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November 6, 2018 by Home Jobs By Mom
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Trying to build your own startup business can be quite a challenge. For instance, not only do you need money, but you also need to be able to take care of all business aspects. This can mean bringing in designers, merchandisers and advertisers to help you. Just the amount of time and grueling effort that can be put into a private startup can be intimidating for most people.

You may be an expert at what you do, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you know how to properly set up a formal enterprise. When you buy into an existing franchise in your niche, most of the groundwork is already taken care of. Most franchises have been around for many years and have solid operating systems in place that just need to be implemented and followed.

Whether you're interested in a flooring company for sale or opening a restaurant, the ability to hit the ground running is one of the best perks of owning a franchise. You have the freedom to start your own business while using the proven products and methods of a successful company. Here are some important aspects to consider if you are thinking about owning a franchise.

Is There A Demand for Owning a Franchise in your Area?

Every city and town is different and it is important to study the needs of your area. Is there an opening in your market in the area? What kind of competition will you be facing in the area?

Do your research to make sure that you end up in a profitable situation.

Reputation


You will be the one doing all of the hands-on work in your franchise business. As a business owner, you will want to put your name beside a reputable company or product.

Brand reputation and history are both important aspects to consider. Owning a franchise that shares your attitudes and values should be a goal.

Money

Owning a franchise means there is no opportunity to start small financially. It is generally a large initial investment — this can be intimidating for many people. Despite the purchase price being steep, you should consider everything.

Your price may include the cost of a building, training, equipment, licensing, fees and a business plan. You are also buying into an already established and successful business, which can be priceless!

Knowing how long it will take to get an ROI should be a vital part of the decision process as well.

Set-Up

With owning a franchise, most business development is already done for you. The company provides your design, advertising campaigns, marketing, paperwork, and training. You can save years of time and hard work that would be spent in a private startup.

Take advantage of proven business formulas to guarantee your own profits. However, keep in mind that you may have rules and restrictions that will govern your business operations. BUT it's worth it in my opinion — Happy franchising! 

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  1. Sarah L

    November 12, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    Franchises will be a lot of work and a lot of money. Glad I’m not in the market for that.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      November 13, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      Very true. Hard work and big profits often go together.

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  2. Tamra Phelps

    November 8, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    A good franchise sounds great. I’d say the downside might be when the company’s owners have national scandals, it might affect your business. I’m thinking Papa John, etc., type scandals.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      November 13, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      Yeah that would definitely be a bad thing

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  3. Dana Rodriguez

    November 8, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    I always wondered that myself. Really interesting article!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      November 13, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      I’ve thought about doing it myself a few times

      Reply

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