{"id":152225,"date":"2023-07-22T16:44:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T16:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=152225"},"modified":"2023-07-22T16:45:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T16:45:24","slug":"what-is-franchising-definition-and-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/business-strategies\/what-is-franchising-definition-and-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Franchising: Definition and How Does It Work?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Franchising is a business model that provides entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners with an established brand, proven business model, and ongoing support system. It gives them the license that grants them access to a franchisor’s proprietary business knowledge, processes, and trademarks. Hence, enabling them to sell products or services under the franchisor’s name. In this article, we will discuss the franchising sales process, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the kind of opportunity it offers. Also, you will learn how to evaluate the opportunities and examples of companies that offer franchises.<\/p>

What Is Franchising?<\/span><\/h2>

Franchising is a business model in which the owner of a business system (the franchisor) grants an individual or group of individuals (the franchisee) the right to operate a business selling a product or providing a service using the franchisor’s business system and brand. The franchisee has permission to use the franchisor’s trademarks, branding, and operating procedures and is subject to a partnership agreement with the franchisor for a specified period. Additionally, franchising gives the franchisor opportunity to expand its business into new areas, leveraging the franchisees’ capital and local market knowledge.\u00a0<\/p>

How Does Franchising Work?<\/span><\/h2>

If you are considering franchising sales, consider the following steps:<\/p>