Franchise Advice, Questions To Ask The Franchisor

Some basic advice when looking to purchase a franchise is to check out on the franchisors previous track record with his existing franchisees. Phone around their existing franchisees and ask for their honest opinion on the following questions to help you build up a good picture of the Franchisor. This is very important as there are franchisors out there who are very unhelpful towards franchisees within their network and I believe that this is a must for any prospective franchisee to under take.

How forth coming with information was the franchisor when enquiring initially about the business?

Do you think in hindsight the franchisor was more interested in signing you up than whether you were suitable for the business?

Did the franchisor deliver what he/she promised?

Was the training the franchisor provided adequate for your business needs?

Does the franchisor offer extra training if required at their sole expense?

Does the franchisor make site trips if required?

How helpful was the franchisor in the early days in helping you set up your business?

How easy is the franchisor to get hold of?

How long does the franchisor take to get back to your phone calls/emails?

Does the franchisor have a willingness to help you out if required?

Does the franchisor still maintain good personal contact with you and the other franchisees in the network on a regular basis?

Robin Harrison is the managing Director of Dolly Char (UK) Ltd. Dolly Char (UK) Ltd is one of the fastest growing domestic cleaning franchise companies in the UK today giving people the opportunity to work from the comfort of their own home.