Boxing Franchise
Would I make a successful franchisee?
A successful franchisee should be suited to the industry of which he or she is a part, suited
to the particular franchise company, and suited to the franchise system generally. Important
questions to ask yourself include: Am I suited to the industry physically and by experience,
education, learning capacity, temperament and financial ability? What type of work is most
appealing to me? Am I prepared to work hard and take financial risks? Do my advisors, family,
and friends think I am adaptable and trainable? How do I react to controls? Am I a "loner",
resenting authority and restraints, or can I accept guidance and direction happily? If I prefer
to act as a passive investor in the franchise, will the company accept this? How do I personally
feel about the company's image and products and services? The right answers to these types of
questions help determine your potential success as a franchisee.
How do you explain the success rate for franchised businesses?
"Success" is a subjective term. A September and October 1997 Gallup Organization study
on franchise owner’s and attitudes towards their franchise experience revealed that more
than nine of ten franchise owners stated that they considered their franchise to be
somewhat or very successful. Two of three respondents said that they would not have been
successful if they tried to open the same business on their own. The franchising system is
designed to provide a formula for operating a successful business. Unavoidable business
mistakes have been worked out of the system through experience and the franchisor is
available to assist when new challenges arise. The Small Business Administration says
most businesses fail from lack of management skills. With a franchised business, your
franchisor should be eager to help you overcome problems. Your hard work and the
franchisor's expertise spell a strong partnership.
How can I be sure I won't lose money?
No one can be 100 percent sure. Although the majority of franchisees are satisfied,
successful business people, some do suffer financial losses. That's why you must be
particularly wary of any company which "guarantees" profit or certain success. If you hear a
claim about a company that sounds too good to be true, validate it with the franchisees.
Investigate of all earnings claims made by a franchisor with the franchisees. But, regardless
of earnings claims, you must recognize that your success can come only through hard work.
Success or failure ultimately depends on you.
Would I make a successful franchisee?
A successful franchisee should be suited to the industry of which he or she is a part, suited
to the particular franchise company, and suited to the franchise system generally. Important
questions to ask yourself include: Am I suited to the industry physically and by experience,
education, learning capacity, temperament and financial ability? What type of work is most
appealing to me? Am I prepared to work hard and take financial risks? Do my advisors, family,
and friends think I am adaptable and trainable? How do I react to controls? Am I a "loner",
resenting authority and restraints, or can I accept guidance and direction happily? If I prefer
to act as a passive investor in the franchise, will the company accept this? How do I personally
feel about the company's image and products and services? The right answers to these types of
questions help determine your potential success as a franchisee.
How do you explain the success rate for franchised businesses?
"Success" is a subjective term. A September and October 1997 Gallup Organization study
on franchise owner’s and attitudes towards their franchise experience revealed that more
than nine of ten franchise owners stated that they considered their franchise to be
somewhat or very successful. Two of three respondents said that they would not have been
successful if they tried to open the same business on their own. The franchising system is
designed to provide a formula for operating a successful business. Unavoidable business
mistakes have been worked out of the system through experience and the franchisor is
available to assist when new challenges arise. The Small Business Administration says
most businesses fail from lack of management skills. With a franchised business, your
franchisor should be eager to help you overcome problems. Your hard work and the
franchisor's expertise spell a strong partnership.
How can I be sure I won't lose money?
No one can be 100 percent sure. Although the majority of franchisees are satisfied,
successful business people, some do suffer financial losses. That's why you must be
particularly wary of any company which "guarantees" profit or certain success. If you hear a
claim about a company that sounds too good to be true, validate it with the franchisees.
Investigate of all earnings claims made by a franchisor with the franchisees. But, regardless
of earnings claims, you must recognize that your success can come only through hard work.
Success or failure ultimately depends on you.
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