I often get phone calls asking me for franchise advice, this comes with
the territory when running a franchise website. However i am not a
franchise expert but instead my experience lies with search engine
optimisation, search marketing and information technology.
This does not mean I am without knowledge on the subject of
franchising. The kind of franchise advice I am good at offering is on
the subject of a franchises viability, longevity and trust worthiness.
I am also an excellent ear for those who have lost money when buying a
franchise to some of the more unscrupulous ones out there (in the
minority). And on occasion I can give some limited advice on
franchising your business, although I really do not have any experience
at all in these matters having never franchised one myself or helped set
anyone up to franchise theirs.
All said and done though I am more than happy to receive calls and give some limited franchise advice about:
1. Buying a franchise.
2. Researching a franchise.
3. Scam franchises.
4. Franchising your business.
And if there is a topic I do not feel I have enough expertise in that
you wish to discuss I do have some excellent contacts in the industry.
My number: 01340 831165
For those looking to buy a franchise I cannot stress more that you MUST
do your research. We have now seen several mentioned and warned about
on this forum that people have gone ahead and bought regardless, all the
warning signs were there but people have been duped by excellent
con-men and the promises of huge returns in year one and they have lost
many thousands of pounds to these unscrupulous "franchisors". Usually
this happens with new franchises, recently set up and with no history of
success. One of the main things to look out for is, and please do find
out, "Have they ran the business themselves for a number of years". I
recently met a lady who is going to franchise her business and she has
ran the core business herself for 12 years, this means that she knows
her business and it has been tried and tested. When she does franchise
her business it WILL be a New Franchise but everyone has to start
somewhere. However what about the franchise that appears to have been
set up in 2010 and with no previous record of achievement? This is the
one to be wary of, in most cases but not all.
So if you are looking to buy a franchise and have one in mind, and are a
little wary of it and want some franchise advice, do give me a call and
maybe I can save you a lot of money and stress.
Thanks for sharing this with us. The information is very helpful in franchising my business.
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