What is franchising?

  Franchising offers an excellent opportunity for you to be in business for yourself.

  When you hear the word " Franchise" you probably think of fast food restaurants such as Burger King, McDonald's or Wimpy. But the truth is Franchising is so much wider than that.

  There are Franchises available in almost every business area that you can think of in all price ranges. In addition, because franchising has such a low failure rate your chances of success are extremely good.

  Compared to starting your own business from scratch, franchising can provide a relatively safer route into self-employment. The franchisor has done it all many times before and can therefore help you to eliminate all the mistakes you most probably would make if you tried to do it all by yourself.

  A franchise can offer a successful business concept, proven marketing and operational methods, ongoing support and an established identity.

  A successful franchise relationship is like a partnership. It combines your talents with the experience and knowledge of the franchisor. With franchising, you are in business for yourself not by yourself.

  Franchisors not only have sound training programs, but also knowledge of financial requirements, marketing, competition & buying contracts - knowledge that might take you years to collect on your own.