“I Can’t Afford to Open a Franchise” and 2 Other Inaccuracies

Franchising is a popular business model because it allows you to capitalize on the brand recognition of an established brand, rather than having to generate all of the new customers yourself. However, many people overlook this exciting type of opportunity because they do not fully understand how it all works. Here are a few of the most common reasons why entrepreneurs choose to ignore this route and why you shouldn’t count yourself among them: 

I Can’t Afford to Open a Franchise 

This is one of the most common reasons why many aspiring business owners don’t get into franchising. While it is true that you do need to have a significant chunk of money to open a franchise, it doesn’t necessarily need to come from your personal bank account. It is much easier to raise money from investors to help you open a franchise than it is to obtain investors for a brand new business. This is because franchise organizations have already proven their business models, so investors can have more confidence that they will earn their money back. Small business loans can also help you raise the capital you need to get started. 

I Don’t Have the Branding or Marketing Knowledge Necessary to Promote My Business 

One of the primary benefits of starting a franchise is that you don’t need to have all of the knowledge yourself. The franchise organization will provide all of the training you need to be successful. After all, it is the overall brand’s reputation on the line, so it is in the best interest of the franchise organization to give you all of the tools you need to maximize your chances of success and, in turn, the success of the franchise organization as a whole. Your franchise organization should provide you with all of the necessary training materials right from the start so that you can hit the ground running as soon as you open a franchise. 

I Don’t Have Time to Handle the Background Tasks in Addition to Running the Franchise 

Operating a franchise requires more than just being present in the storefront of your business; there are a number of tasks that you need to handle in the background as well, like staffing, human resources, and other administrative tasks. In the early stages of your business, it can be tempting to try to handle all of these tasks yourself in order to save money until you can afford to hire someone to do it for you, but this is a recipe for burnout and exhaustion before you even get your business off the ground. Software solutions can help to handle these tasks, freeing you up to focus on the core aspects of managing your business. 

Here at Supporting Strategies, we offer a full suite of services to help you open a franchise and keep it running smoothly, all while freeing up your time for other areas of your life. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our software solutions.