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“First Be Best; Then Be First”.”
Vince Lombardi

 

 

 

 

Developmental Services ::
Feasibility | Business Planning | Information Systems | Manuals | Legal Documents

One of the greatest challenges in franchising is that little of its “best practices” are actually written down anywhere. Franchisors are therefore often obliged to try and “re-invent the wheel” and figure out how franchising works on their own. As specialists in franchising best practices, our firm brings its expertise to bear exactly when our clients need it. Up-front!

Franchise system development services generally refer to the planning and infrastructure aspects of a franchisor’s business that should be in place prior to granting franchises to franchisees. Planning and infrastructure components typically include the following:

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Strategic and Business Planning (including financial projections)
  • Management Information and Franchisee Support Systems
  • Operations Manuals and Training Manuals
  • Business aspects of legal documents, including Franchise Agreements and Disclosure Documents (in conjunction with outside legal counsel)

In our experience, a degree of careful thought and planning in the beginning can go a long way to minimizing the risk of costly, time-consuming mistakes later on. You don’t have to be big to be best!