Franchise FAQ

what are your criteria for selecting a franchise

by Savion Will DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Franchise Include:

  • The franchise should have a good sales record. ...
  • The marketability of your product or service is key. ...
  • Look into the competition in your area. ...
  • Invest in a franchise that has a lot of repeat business. ...
  • You should be interested and invested in the franchise. ...
  • The franchise cost should be within your budget. ...
  • Do your due diligence and speak with franchisees in the system. ...

How much competition do you have, including other franchisees?
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What Criteria Should I Use When Evaluating a Franchise Opportunity?
  • How much money will this franchise cost before it becomes profitable?
  • Can I afford to buy this franchise?
  • Can I make enough money to make the investment worth my time and energy?

Full Answer

What criteria should I use when evaluating a franchise opportunity?

What Criteria Should I Use When Evaluating a Franchise Opportunity? Before purchasing a franchise, we recommend carefully considering the items in the eight categories below that will be critical to your success: How much money will this franchise cost before it becomes profitable?

How do I choose the right franchise?

Hearing from real people with genuine success using the model you’re interested in purchasing is one of the most crucial elements of choosing the right franchise. Here’s what you should keep in mind: One success story does not make a perfect franchise.

What fees should I ask for when starting a franchise?

Another fee you’ll definitely want to ask about is called a Co-op Marketing Fee or just “marketing fee”. This one easily slips under the radar when you’re first getting started with a franchisor but can come back to bite you— hard. First of all, it’s not optional.

What motivates you to buy a franchise?

Some franchise owners are more motivated by lifestyle and quality of life than economic gain; they would rather have a franchise with limited hours and fewer hassles. Others want to maximize income and build a fulltime financial empire.

Why do people buy franchises?

How much does it cost to drop a franchise check?

Does Fit Body Boot Camp pay royalty?

Do franchisors know how to spend their marketing budget?

Is franchising optional?

Do franchises have to do their own marketing?

Who is Bedros Keuilian?

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Why do people buy franchises?

One of the main reasons anyone buys into a franchise is to get all of the resources, content and tools that an established model provides. But different franchisors have different definitions of “done-for-you.”

How much does it cost to drop a franchise check?

Purchasing a franchise can be one of the most emotional, stressful, and exciting moments of your life. Dropping a check for $10K – $50K ( or more) will be one of the scariest and most exhilarating purchases you’ll ever make.

Does Fit Body Boot Camp pay royalty?

At Fit Body Boot Camp, we never bully a franchisee into paying for a marketing fund because the way we see it, that’s why you pay a royalty fee every month. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have robust national marketing. In addition to that we also have added marketing services that we offer to our FBBC owners, but those are all optional and we actually track results so that if we’re not making you more money than you’re investing in marketing then we ask that you not use our marketing resources. What a crazy concept, right?

Do franchisors know how to spend their marketing budget?

Don’t get me wrong… marketing is important and you gotta do it. And if that means that I as the franchisor have to make you do then so be it. But the truth is most franchisors don’t know how or where to spend your co-op marketing budget to actually get you leads, clients or customers. So they spend it on “branding” billboards or poorly produced ads and media.

Is franchising optional?

This one easily slips under the radar when you’re first getting started with a franchisor but can come back to bite you— hard. First of all, it’s not optional. So make sure you get all the details regarding this one before you sign anything because you’ll be paying it for the rest of your time working with that brand.

Do franchises have to do their own marketing?

Depending on the type of franchise you’re getting yourself into you may or may not be responsible for your own local marketing. Some of these brands are such huge players they do everything for you, and others rely on you to handle your own local marketing while they manage the big picture stuff.

Who is Bedros Keuilian?

I’m Bedros Keuilian, the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, American’s favorite 30-minute fat loss workout and the fastest growing fitness franchise, and I understand that franchising doesn’t always go the way people hope.

Why do people buy franchises?

One of the main reasons anyone buys into a franchise is to get all of the resources, content and tools that an established model provides. But different franchisors have different definitions of “done-for-you.”

How much does it cost to drop a franchise check?

Purchasing a franchise can be one of the most emotional, stressful, and exciting moments of your life. Dropping a check for $10K – $50K ( or more) will be one of the scariest and most exhilarating purchases you’ll ever make.

Does Fit Body Boot Camp pay royalty?

At Fit Body Boot Camp, we never bully a franchisee into paying for a marketing fund because the way we see it, that’s why you pay a royalty fee every month. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have robust national marketing. In addition to that we also have added marketing services that we offer to our FBBC owners, but those are all optional and we actually track results so that if we’re not making you more money than you’re investing in marketing then we ask that you not use our marketing resources. What a crazy concept, right?

Do franchisors know how to spend their marketing budget?

Don’t get me wrong… marketing is important and you gotta do it. And if that means that I as the franchisor have to make you do then so be it. But the truth is most franchisors don’t know how or where to spend your co-op marketing budget to actually get you leads, clients or customers. So they spend it on “branding” billboards or poorly produced ads and media.

Is franchising optional?

This one easily slips under the radar when you’re first getting started with a franchisor but can come back to bite you— hard. First of all, it’s not optional. So make sure you get all the details regarding this one before you sign anything because you’ll be paying it for the rest of your time working with that brand.

Do franchises have to do their own marketing?

Depending on the type of franchise you’re getting yourself into you may or may not be responsible for your own local marketing. Some of these brands are such huge players they do everything for you, and others rely on you to handle your own local marketing while they manage the big picture stuff.

Who is Bedros Keuilian?

I’m Bedros Keuilian, the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, American’s favorite 30-minute fat loss workout and the fastest growing fitness franchise, and I understand that franchising doesn’t always go the way people hope.

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