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Franchise Community Engagement Strategies

FMS Franchise

Successful systems integrate community approaches into their fundamental business model, influencing everything from site selection and franchisee recruitment to operational systems and growth planning. The most common error is treating community engagement as a marketing tactic rather than a business strategy.

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How Long Does it Take to Franchise Your Business?

MSA Worldwide

Since your franchisee has not yet opened their business to serve customers, you are not there yet: If your concept requires the franchisee to find an appropriate location and develop it to your specifications, you can expect, on average, that their location will be ready to open in approximately 180 to 210 days.

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Top Ten Reasons to Invest in a Franchise

MSA Worldwide

Reason 5: Initial and Ongoing Support Franchisors routinely provide initial and ongoing training to franchisees, site selection and development assistance, and ongoing headquarters and field support. These franchisors are willing to allow their own return on investment to come from the continuing royalties from the franchisees.