If you know something works, it makes sense to continue doing it that way, right? Small changes here and there can help improve a model, but you get the idea. Franchising is a successful business model that has been proven over and over again. Entrepreneurs take the bones of what has worked, maybe add a little bit of their own character to it, and voila -- you've got yourself a business. Obviously, that sounds simpler than the process really is, but that's the gist.
Entrepreneurs have found that franchising is one of the easiest, lowest-risk investments you can make. Here are five reasons why.
1. Franchises Don't Have Start-Up Pains
Because others have paved the way by creating a business model that works, franchises aren't like traditional business start-ups. Most of the kinks have been worked out, things that were problems once upon a time now have solutions, and franchisees can relax knowing that it's all been done before. You don't have to try to figure out which products to offer or pricing, because it's already been established. As a franchisee, you can go forward in confidence rather than wondering if what you're doing is working because it's been proven time and again to work before.
2. There's Community Support for New and Experienced Franchisees
Thanks to the experienced franchisees that have come before, new franchisees can glean business knowledge and best practices from their peers. Plus, there is always support from leadership when you choose to franchise with Westside Pizza! We won't leave you on your own unless you want us to. We're here every step of the way to support you.
Hear more on Westside Franchise support from our President and CEO, Rodney Nelson
3. The Business Name Has an Established Reputation
One of the biggest challenges start-ups see is that they have to build a reputation from scratch, and that's no easy task. With a franchise through Westside Pizza, you know what you're walking into when it comes to reputation, and you can be confident knowing that it's a good one! One of the biggest indicators of how a franchise brand is doing is to check in on their Google Reviews. Granted, some of those can be internet trolls who simply like to give fake negative reviews, or disgruntled customers that based their review on things that are specific to that business location, so take it with a grain of salt and really read them to see what people are saying.
4. A Franchise Chooses You Just as Much as You Choose a Franchise
There is a vetting process that happens when you decide to become a franchise owner. Franchises aren't just given to anyone who wants one. At Westside Pizza, we do our homework on you and walk you through the steps to become a franchise owner. If we see you're a good fit, we'll gladly welcome you to the franchise family! Then you can move forward in confidence knowing that we have faith in your abilities and management style.
Are you looking to learn more about franchising with Westside Pizza? Contact us and we'll explore your options together.
5. Make Adjustments Where Needed
Like we said at the beginning of this blog, adjustments can be made to encourage greater growth or to compensate for potential problems ahead of time. There is flexibility where needed to catch issues and deal with them before they become disastrous.
