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Home | Franchise Development | What Are the Stages of the Franchise Development Process?
The stages of the franchise development process should ideally be customized to meet each unique business’s needs, but in general, will include the following:
In this blog post, we are going to discuss each step in the franchise development process and what you need to be conscious of when choosing the right partner and going through the process.
The stages of the franchise process can be complex. But the more prepared we are, the better we can ensure a seamless franchise launch and franchisee onboarding process.
Trying to launch and/or expand your franchise alone is not advisable, particularly if you’ve never expanded a company into a franchise before. Instead, partner with an experienced franchise development partner, such as Pinnacle Franchise Development.
An experienced franchise development partner can help you illuminate your vision and implement a strategy that works. They will keep you feeling informed about the steps in the process and will ensure your desires and needs are being met.
Once you’ve partnered with an experienced franchise development partner, the next step is to conduct a feasibility study.
Since you have an established business, you already know what’s possible in your current location. You know your local market well, but franchising a business requires the capacity to expand and apply your business model to many different territories. An experienced partner will answer questions like:
During this investigation stage, you’ll get a sense of what’s possible. It’s also a chance to look for more opportunities to elevate your brand, such as by connecting with new vendors or improving your current marketing efforts.
The investigation stage of franchise development naturally leads into the franchise model development stage. Here, you’ll need to figure out issues such as franchisee eligibility requirements, fees, royalty percentages, sources of equipment needed for franchises, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to determine minimum franchise performance parameters.
Addressing these aspects is vital for maintaining consistency, quality, and long-term success within the franchise network. It establishes a solid foundation for franchise operations, promotes brand integrity, and supports the franchisees in achieving their business goals.
In order to operate a franchise, you’ll need to register as such with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Depending on where you’re located, you may also need to register with your state.
Important note: every franchise location in a different state will require this registration process.
You need to present your brand in the best possible light, both when recruiting potential franchisees and when marketing the brand to the end consumers. To do this, you need to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for your franchise. This includes developing brand style guidelines and all marketing materials like:
All marketing materials should be a result of an overall marketing strategy. Developing one-off tactics is almost never a good idea. It leads to inconsistency and confusion for your audience. An experienced franchise development partner will ensure your marketing materials are all working toward a greater goal.
When all preparations are complete, it’s time to present your brand to franchise brokers. Franchise brokers are professionals who can connect your brand to potential franchisees who meet your eligibility requirements. While partnering with franchise brokers is not a requirement, they offer a higher quality candidate than digital marketing efforts alone.
All of the hard work you and your franchise development partner have done up to this point will prepare you to present your brand in the best light possible. Brokers want to see that you have a strong strategy backed by the support needed to be successful.
Pro tip: Results are everything. Including customer testimonials and third-party reviews will be critical for proving your value. Someone else validating your brand will always have a stronger impact than you talking about your brand.
Finally, you can prepare to grow your franchise by onboarding and training your selected franchisees. This may occur at your headquarters or at the franchisees’ new premises (or a hybrid).
It’s important to realize that training is ongoing. Your franchisees will need continued support to build a successful franchise. This empowers them with opportunities to ask questions, address problems, and innovate new solutions.
When you’re ready to begin development efforts for your business, turn to the franchise development services that business owners have been trusting since 2015.
With more than 40 years of combined experience, the professionals at Pinnacle Franchise Development can strategically apply our time-tested franchise process in a way that’s customized to your unique business. Contact us today to request a free consultation.
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