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Good questions to ask
What is it worth?
  • The commercial policy with regard to the market and the competition
  • The concept: from the salesman to the management 
  • The franchisor’s expertise
  • The know-how and how it is transmitted
  • The constant assistance
  • The profitability 
  • The balance between independence and complying with the standards
  • The fairness in the contract   
How does the franchisor earn his living? 
  • On my purchases or on my sales?
  • On my costs or on my success?
  • So what is his interest? 
Does the franchisor give me the following advantages?
  • Quicker, more certain start-up
  • A less costly franchise
  • A more efficient franchise
  • Limitation of the risk
  • Profitability of the capital invested
  • Superior professional expertise
  • Apprenticeship for a new job
  • Constantly available assistance
  • The ability to develop the concept   

Does the franchisor give me the following services?

Before opening:

  • Assistance in searching for and negotiating the location.
  • Assistance in conducting the feasibility study and the negotiations with the bank.
  • Help in organising the sales outlet.
  • Training for the franchisee and the personnel.
  • Assistance with administrative procedures.
  • For opening:
    • Delivery and installation of stocks.
    • Delivery and installation of furniture and equipment.
    • Publicity for the launch.
    • Assistance in opening.
  • After opening:
    • Continuous training.
    • Advertising programmes, defence and promotion of the brand.
    • Organisation of meetings, seminars, committees, etc.
    • Periodic visits (checking, encouragement, assistance, etc.).
    • Organisation of the transfer and processing of information in both directions.
    • Compliance with the financial and contractual undertakings.
    • Supplier referencing, purchasing conditions, etc.

    Am I ready to accept this network’s specific constraints?   

    • Application of the franchisor’s commercial strategy
    • Compliance with the standards
    • Obligation to follow the development of the concept and the know-how
    • Obligation to purchase supplies
    • Compliance with the financial obligations
    • Compliance with the contractual obligations
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