Retail-Style I.T. Franchises

The closer your franchise is located to the headquarters, the easier it will be for both you and the franchisor to have in-person meetings and communications. This is particularly important when first setting up.

Experts advise not to worry much about how many franchise units the franchise has. It is more important to focus on what the franchise growth plan is, what their management team is like, what their infrastructure is, and most importantly, what their system is. Do they have a \\\\\\\'system\\\\\\\'? (A \\\\\\\'system\\\\\\\' is a methodology of how to operate their business.) When you buy a franchise, you\\\\\\\'re buying a system.

Experts say to consider ALL the fees associated with the franchise, which can together add up to much more than the royalty fee.

Young franchises often have incentives and discounts for their early adaptors, so those with fewer outlets may indicate a willingness to discount the initial franchise fee further than published. Never be afraid to ask.

Pay close attention to what training is provided and for how many people are allowed into the training program, as this is typically covered in the initial franchise fee.

Pay close attention to the size of the granted exclusive territories, if provided. Overlap with other franchise owners, especially in a crowded market area, can present unforeseen problems.

Getting the right amount of training, and accessibility, from experts, is likely the most important value you\\\'ll receive from the franchise because the knowledge gained and continued advice received will enable you to excel at running your franchise.