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Writing a business plan is integral to building a successful franchise from day one. Typically, when fielding offers for a franchise, the parent company will require that a detailed plan be submitted with any purchase offer in order to protect its investment. Additionally, a business plan is almost always required to obtain financing from a third party.
How to Write a Franchise Business Plan
Many different details go into a business plan, including marketing ideas, management strategy, financial needs, operating procedures, competition analysis, and financial statements, to name just a few. One advantage to purchasing a franchise is that much of the information needed is provided by the franchisor itself.
Buyers are responsible for several aspects of a franchise business plan, including:
- Describing potential locations and how they fit into customer marketing strategy
- Identifying target customers and estimating potential market share
- Creating a pricing strategy to hold and expand the customer base
- Creating an operating budget, including the initial investment
- Outlining procedures for hiring, managing and training personnel
Those who have little or no experience starting a business or who have little time to spare can benefit from hiring a business brokerage. Brokers can help find location sites and franchise opportunities, as well as assist in writing professional business plans to present to franchisors and potential investors.
RPI Commercial is a commercial real estate brokerage with vast experience working throughout the US. Representatives can be reached by calling 1-877-549-5210 or sending an email to info@rpicommercial.com.
