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Franchising 101: Small Business Ownership vs. Franchising
A presentation from the Bill and Susan Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management
The Ohio State University Alumni Associationgo.osu.edu/alumnicareermanagement
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Your Career Management Team
Marilyn Bury Rice, Director
Kioshana LaCount Burrell, Career ConsultantAnkit Shah, Career Consultant
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Welcome!
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What You Need to KnowAbout Business Ownership
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What Is Small Business?
Source: SBA
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Three Options for Business Ownership
Build your own business
Buy an Existing Business
Buy a Franchise
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Starting Your Own Business
Advantages• Total control• Make all decisions• Room for creativity• No predetermined rules• Large upside• Build a business from your
passion
Disadvantages• Must create systems• Limited financial options• Slow to ramp up• High failure rate
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Buying an Existing Business
Advantages• Cash flow• Good will• Actual financial results• Attractive to lenders• Market established• Customer base• Employees in place• Systems may be in place• Owner financing
Disadvantages• Cash flow• Bad will• May be overpriced• Hidden seller motives• Employee defection• Higher debt service• Poor training and support
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Buying a Franchise
Advantages• Name recognition/ licensed trademark• Proven business system to start and operate• Training and support (initially and ongoing)• Marketing expertise / Purchasing power• Lower failure rate• Lower cost / Financing options• Location choices• Ability to conduct unbiased research• Disclosure• Franchise family • Re-sale value
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Disadvantages• Fewer industry options – only 3800 franchises• Structured operating system in some franchises• Territory restrictions• Can only sell their products• Ongoing royalty payments• Little initial cash flow from
start-ups – time to ramp up
Buying a Franchise
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Franchising is…
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Why Franchising Works
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64%
50%businesses still open
After 2 years …
After 5 years …
businesses still open
Small Business Success Rates
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64%
businesses still open
After 2 years …
After 5 years …
businesses still open
15%
Top Performers
FranNet Success Rates!
91%
50%85%
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So in Summary….
Build your own business Buy a Franchise
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Why Do People Buy Franchises?
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Who Buys Franchises?
Owners come from all backgrounds
*Based on 2016 FranNet placements
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The Changing Faces of Franchising
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Growth of Franchising
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Growth of FranchisingLarger companies were hit harder by the recession than smaller companies.
Since 2008, small companies have increased employment at the fastest rate.
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Franchising Misperceptions
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Franchising Misperception #1:
“Only fast food and retail”
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Franchising Fact #1:
There are more than
3,100 different franchises
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Franchising Misperception #2:
“Franchises are expensive”
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Franchising Fact #2:
There is no automatic correlation between the cost of the franchise and the potential return.
*Source: February 2016 FRAN data
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How Much Do I Need?
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Franchising Misperception #3:
“Too Risky vs. Job and/or Economy”
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Job Security?You’ve played by the rules,but the rules are changing.
Job security is a thing of the past.
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Recession ResistantMany businesses thrive in all economic conditions
Growing markets driven
by demographicsEssential Services
Businesses that help other
small businesses
Examples:
• Senior Care
• Residential Repairs
• Cleaning Services
Examples:
• Hair Care
• Automotive
• Damage Restoration
Examples:
• Business coaching
• Expense Analysis
• Sales Training
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Franchising Misperception #4:
“Industry experience is required”
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Franchising Fact #4:
• Franchisors want a person that can use their
system.
• They want someone who will focus on being
an owner
• business and management skills
• people and communication skills
• Proven Process
• Franchisor trains on how to use their
system
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Finding a Business That’s a Good Fit
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Franchises
Are Not
All the Same
Must Find the
Right Fit for You
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Business Modeling Process
Function
of the
Business
Function
of the
Business
Owner
Separate
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Government Disclosure: FDD• Franchisor Info
– Time in business
– Business experience
– Bankruptcies
– Litigation
• Costs– Total Investment
• Franchise fee
• Other fees
(Adv, Equipment, Supplies, Insurance, etc.)
• Working capital
– Royalties
• Franchise Contract
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Government Disclosure: FDD
• Territory
• Listing and Contact
Info For:
• Current franchisees
• Past franchisees
• Renewal, Termination & Transfer Policies
• Earnings Claims
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Professional Advisors
Additional Resources You Should Use
AccountantFranchise Attorney
FundingOptions
Suggested ReadingMore Than Just French Fries
E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
Street Smart FranchisingBy Joe Mathews