How to Buy a Franchise
Choosing and Running a Successful Franchised Business
Published on 25. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-84528-489-3 (ISBN)
Description
If you're thinking of starting your own business you must read this book. One of the popular routes to becoming self-employed is by buying into a franchise. There are currently over 36,000 franchised business units operating in the UK, covering almost every business sector. With a franchise you will be operating under a well-known brand name with proven business success, and you will have to conform to the franchisor's system. This book takes you step by step through the process of deciding whether franchising is right for you, choosing an appropriate franchise business, and ultimately making a success of it. It will show you how to: - Understand the concept of franchising, its benefits, and the formats on offer. - Find out what franchises are available and which might be suitable for you. - Research available franchises before committing to investing in one - Plan your finances prior to starting your business. - Prepare yourself for the franchisee recruitment process. - Negotiate a typical Franchise Agreement. - Operate your business successfully within the franchise framework.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84528-489-3 (9781845284893)
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Persons
Brian Duckett and Paul Monaghan have 50 years of combined experience in developing and managing franchised networks as franchisees, franchisors, and advisors to companies considering or practising franchising. They founded The Franchising Centre, the UK's leading franchise consulting firm which comprises The Franchise Development Centre, The Franchise Training Centre, The Franchise Careers Centre and The International Franchising Centre.
Content
Understand the concept of franchising, its benefits, and the formats on offer; Find out what franchises are available and which might be suitable for you; Research available franchises before committing to investing in one; Plan your finances prior to starting your business; Prepare yourself for the franchisee recruitment process; Negotiate a typical Franchise Agreement; Operate your business successfully within the franchise framework.