Types of Franchise Business Opportunities

by: FrancoAndretti
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Now that you have researched into some franchise opportunities you must have a general idea about the types of franchises. There are a few different types of franchises available and although they may seem like a good deal you still must be aware of the pros and cons of each type. Being quite knowledgeable about the types of franchise opportunities will help you make a good choice of which franchise to go into.

There are two main categories when referring to franchise opportunities. These are product and trade name franchising and business format franchising.

Product and trade name franchises are the big blue chip industries such as soft drinks or beverages, automobiles and gas companies. In this situation, the large organizations supply the merchandise, logo and trademarks. In addition, they are responsible for the advertising. The franchisee do not pay royalties on the sales and is there to sell the products or service supplied by the franchiser. In order to have everything needed to run a successful franchise, the franchiser helps with the set up, scouts out a lucrative location and supplies anything else required to run the business.

Business format franchising, as the name suggests, is a method of doing business and involves services provided to the franchisee. The use of trademarks and logos is integral to the concept of business format franchising. The franchisee assists in the selection of a site, and the franchiser will have a hand in the design and layout of the business.

When some studies suggest that the colors of the walls and seating in fast food restaurants seem to influence how quickly the customers eat, it's not surprising that franchisers are eager to engage with the franchisee at even this most fundamental level. The franchiser will also be involved in training and advertising, even having a say in the preferred philosophy and mindset of its employees.

Some common examples are fast food chains, real estate agencies, convenience stores as well as recruitment agencies.

Start up costs and royalties are two fee structures that a franchisee is expected to pay. The royalties are basically a type of commission paid to the franchiser for their constant support and involvement.

Acquiring a franchise based solely on the brand name will not guarantee your business instant success. You really need to consider which type of franchise suits your personality and interests. Be aware and choose wisely.

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