Franchises and Franchisees ✔️ Flashcards
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Franchiser
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A franchiser is a company that grants the right to use its brand, products, services, and operating systems to independent business owners (franchisees) in exchange for a fee and ongoing royalties.
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Franchisee
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A franchisee is an individual or company that operates a business using the trademark, products, services, and operating systems of a franchiser in exchange for a fee and ongoing royalties
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Factors affecting the use of a franchisee to a business
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- cost e.g. Franchise fees, royalties
- control
- market demand
- competition
- legal considerations
- brand recognition
- opperating system of the business
- support and training costs
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The impact and importance of franchising to the stakeholders of a business
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- franchisee : franchising offers the opportunity to own and operate a business with the support and resources of a larger, established company.
- franchiser : franchising can provide a means of expanding the business and increasing revenue through franchise fees and royalties.
- customer : franchising can provide access to consistent and reliable products and services.
- supplier : it can provide a larger market for their products and services, as well as the opportunity to establish relationships with multiple franchisees.
- employees : it can provide job stability and opportunities for career advancement within the franchise system.
- investors : it can provide an opportunity to invest in a proven business model with a lower risk of failure compared to starting a new business from scratch.
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Co-operative
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A organization which is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits or benefits