A franchise is an opportunity to run your own business and create an opportunity to develop and grow a business without the large-scale investment often required. By becoming a franchisee you are investing into an established concept that has a proven record of success therefore reducing the risks associated with starting a business independently.
The core ethos behind the Active Sports Group franchise model is one of a partnership approach providing a cost-effective entry point with an accessible and rewarding framework. Industry recognised and accredited by the BFA, IFA, QFA, CAA and EWIF, Active Sports Group offers a unique opportunity to join an ambitious company who are trusted and recognised for being passionate and dedicated to increasing and enhancing sporting opportunities for young people.
Support begins from your initial enquiry to help explore and make an informed decision on the right Active brand and exclusive territory for you in which to operate. Beyond this your franchise will benefit from a vast array of experience as well as an infrastructure that provides a variety of support through coaching and mentoring, finance, marketing, IT, digital / software platforms, group partnerships and so much more.
When investing and making a commitment to a franchise, it is important to explore whether franchising is right for you by considering your lifestyle, family, work habits, financials, values and ethics. When investing into a franchise, remember you are buying a business opportunity, not a job and your success will require determination, tenacity and dedication.
The British Franchising Association (bfa), the longest standing body responsible for regulating standards of ethical and sustainable business models in the UK franchising sector, have a free Prospect Franchisee Certificate you can take or a seminar you can join ‘Invest in a Franchise’ to help fully prepare you on making a decision on whether becoming a Franchisee is right for you.
Buying a franchise is not a guarantee of success. While the franchise system will provide start-up training and offer ongoing support, you need the tenacity and emotional stability to manage the business you own.
Most franchises are run by hands-on management; therefore, you must be willing to work harder than you have perhaps ever worked before, particularly during the early years. A successful franchisee is someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
If you are someone who understands what it takes to be successful and have the motivation to make your business succeed, you have the cornerstone of a winning franchisee personality.
The very key to franchising success is the consistency of product and service customers find from one franchise to another. When you display the sign and logo of a franchise, you are indicating to customers that you follow a particular system. People who are extremely entrepreneurial in the sense that they do not like to conform to a predetermined formula should be very careful about buying a franchise.
If you need your workload structured for you by someone else to remain motivated, you are unlikely to succeed as a franchisee. If you are longing for greater autonomy, flexibility and control of your schedules, then being self-employed is likely to suit you more than employment.
As a franchisee you will still have the support of your franchisor and your franchise network, but they won’t be telling you what to do or when to do it by so you need to be instinctively organised and committed.
Good franchisees are team players with a desire to make connections with those who share their values.
Once you sign your franchise agreement, you become a part of a community and will need to manage employees and ensure you create a winning mentality, while also building good relationships with your customers to gain their loyalty and trust.
If you truly are a people person, you already possess one of the most valuable assets needed to become a successful Active Sports Group franchisee.
Many franchised businesses are based on people relations. Your ability to interact well with your franchisor, other franchisees, your employees and your customers cannot be emphasised enough. A negative, critical franchise owner can be a detriment to the entire franchise system. You must have a track record of good relationships with employers, supervisors and fellow employees.
Managing a franchise is a full time job. It requires great sacrifices of personal and family time. For this reason, your friends and family should understand that you will have substantial demands on your time.
If you are setting up your own business, it is crucial that you are extremely good at what you do and also know exactly how to set up and run a business from scratch.
If you are buying a reputable franchise, you can choose something you are passionate about and will be trained how to run the business. Some franchises do require specific experience, skills or qualifications, and others are more flexible.
Do you have the right skills and aptitude to run a business? Do you believe that any gaps in your current skills and experience can be filled with the right level of support and training provided by a well-rounded franchise system?
Here at Active Sports Group we look to work in partnership with franchisees who are able to demonstrate the following:
One of the major causes of business failure is under capitalisation.
Questions to ask yourself include … How much money can I invest? Do I need to take out a loan? How long can I manage without drawing a salary?
The franchisor will be able to confirm the start-up costs required to launch your business but it is also important to talk through the day to day running costs so these can be planned and budgeted for.
What lifestyle do you aspire to? Think about the hours you want to spend working, the travel you want to do, the amount of money you want to earn, the security you strive for.
Attaining your personal goals does not happen overnight or without putting the work in first so be prepared to work hard to enjoy the benefits.
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