Howarth Franchising

An ideal consultant combines practical experience of franchising with the support of a team offering a wide selection of complementary skills.

Many franchise consultants are either one-man bands, which brings limitations of capacity, or are members of consulting groups with little practical franchising experience.

It is said that almost any business that can be run as a branch network can be franchised - that's not necessarily true, but if your business is suitable you could grow your network much more quickly and establish your brand using other people's money and enthusiasm.

So, how does a business qualify?  Five-Star Franchising requires:

• A business which is proven to be successful in an established format, with a defined system, and a distinctive name and appearance.
• A business which is easily duplicated - which means it can be set up in a sufficient number of locations to create a network which is manageable and profitable.
• A business which can be easily learned in a reasonable period of time by someone with the required knowledge,skills and attitude to fit the desired franchisee profile.
• A business which creates sufficient profits to satisfy both the franchisor and the franchisee.
• A business which has, or can adapt to, a culture of mutual support and trust and in which the franchisor recognises their responsibilities to assist appropriately qualified people to create and operate businesses using a common brand and system.

• Strategy Review
• Fee Structuring
• Financial Forecasting and Modelling
• Franchise Network Development Plans
• Operating Systems and Manuals
• Franchise Marketing Plans
• Franchisee Recruitment Processes
• Legal Documentation
• Franchisee Training