{"id":18772,"date":"2023-06-01T14:40:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=18772"},"modified":"2023-06-01T14:40:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:40:52","slug":"can-i-buy-a-franchise-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/can-i-buy-a-franchise-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Buy A Franchise Online?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/can-i-buy-a-franchise-online\/#hints-and-tips-on-buying-a-franchise\" >Hints And Tips On Buying A Franchise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/can-i-buy-a-franchise-online\/#you-must-follow-the-franchising-process\" >You Must Follow The Franchising Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/can-i-buy-a-franchise-online\/#why-are-you-looking-at-a-franchise\" >Why Are You Looking At A Franchise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/can-i-buy-a-franchise-online\/#do-not-overlook-the-financials\" >Do Not Overlook The Financials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you want to be the proud owner of a franchise, there are many considerations for you to factor in; however, have you factored in how you conduct yourself? Have a read for some further guidance that might help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hints-and-tips-on-buying-a-franchise\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hints And Tips On Buying A Franchise<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You might be thinking that just about anyone can rock up and &#8216;buy&#8217; a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/what-is-a-franchise-business\/\">franchise<\/a>, and this might well be true if you are well in funds; you might be thinking, it is important, though, to understand that you should really be &#8216;awarded&#8217; a franchise by the Franchisor, and do so do, will have to be part of a process, after all, this is what franchising is all about!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"you-must-follow-the-franchising-process\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You Must Follow The Franchising Process<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the reasons you might be looking for a franchise is, of course, to be more in control of your future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But you should also be rewarded for your efforts; you will already know this will not be a paid job. If you did not realise this, you will soon discover that in franchising!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will get out what you put in; I bet you have heard that phrase before! It is fair to say that sometimes individuals are not necessarily wholly motivated by money, perhaps more of a lifestyle change, so there are exceptions to this statement!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-are-you-looking-at-a-franchise\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why Are You Looking At A Franchise?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How much do you really know about the franchise you are looking at?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dig much deeper into the actual operations of the business. Would the business suit your lifestyle, for example? Are you dealing with other people as part of your role? Is that even what you are good at or enjoy doing?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Only with a more detailed look at the franchise&#8217;s inner workings can you properly understand what is involved. Can you genuinely do this remotely and take a view?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How about current franchisees? These people have a much better understanding of what is involved; given they are already operational within the franchise, you might not get a better endorsement, or otherwise, of how the franchise is to run!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-not-overlook-the-financials\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do Not Overlook The Financials<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You might have been drawn into a particular franchise by a figure often referred to as the &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/franchise-royalty-fees-what-are-they-and-how-much-should-they-be\/\">Franchise Fee<\/a>&#8216;. This is often the initial fee to get you going and be supported while operating the brand. More frequently, there are other liquid requirements to run the business; this could be in the form of investment required for equipment, stock, staffing and salaries, and working capital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have you then thought about the total financial commitment? If so, does this then fit your budget? If it does not, but you are still keen to explore the possibility, where might you be able to generate the additional finds from? There might be options, but you should also think about this yourself at this stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/7-reasons-to-buy-a-home-based-franchise\/\">Work-from-home franchises<\/a> require very little inventory, and minimal additional capital is required, so you could be well funded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you were looking to invest in the region of \u00a325,000, now when you compare this to a brick-and-mortar food outlet, this might show a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/low-cost-franchise\/\">low franchise fee<\/a> of \u00a310,000. Still, then you will need deposits for things such as commercial leases, additional funds to pay your solicitor, part payment if you are looking to lease equipment, and so on; the list can get quite extensive, meaning you might need to be liquid to as much as six figures or more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is not designed to put you off; these types of businesses can be highly repeatable and scaleable if you understand the short-, medium- and long-term implications on your cash.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How You Can Help Yourself!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You have lots of offers for support in the franchise space; there are free-to-attend franchise exhibitions, as I write this, at least a few a year!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then as you request further information on the franchises that either you like the look of or ones that initially match your investment, further information will follow from the Franchisor themselves or, more often, someone representing the franchise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Again the role of these people is to help guide you through the entire process, understand what is so good about the franchise you are enquiring about, learn more about your role, and what support is there initially and ongoing. They will walk you through most stages as long as you engage in doing so, and that is the critical point, you need to make yourself known to get the support you need!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get Face To Face Meetings<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An important part of choosing the right franchise for you should be whether you believe the Franchise owner is the right fit for you; it will be the same the other way around too! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As I mentioned, building a relationship early on might be critical to you being &#8216;awarded&#8217; the franchise. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can even some of these areas be carried out online, remotely or without human interaction? 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