If you have a family, franchise businesses come with a lot of perks compared to starting one from scratch. Many parents love the idea of running their own business because it allows them the freedom to set their own schedules and prioritize their children. That’s probably why more parents are starting to take an interest in franchising. Don’t take our word for it – Fiona Simpson of What Franchise explains why franchising appeals to parents:
Starting a new business is like having a new baby. It requires a lot of time, attention and nurturing to grow and thrive. Having the additional challenges of raising a family alongside starting that business means time and resources are limited.
Therefore, having the support of a community you can rely on for advice and support, especially when problems inevitably arise, is invaluable. Having the backing of a franchise network can mean the often daunting leap into the world of self-employment can seem a lot less scary.
At Filta, we’ve helped many new franchisees to get their businesses up and running and have made the process as simple as possible – not scary at all! Here’s a quick look at a few of the key steps towards opening your family-friendly franchise.
The Process of Starting a Family Franchise with Filta
Step 1: Let’s Talk
Contact us and let us know about yourself! We’ll share some preliminary information about Filta to see if we’d be a good fit.
Step 2: One-on-One Webinar with VP of Franchise Development
You’ll meet with our VP of Franchise Development to get more details on what it takes to invest, your responsibilities as a franchisee, and our company culture.
Step 3: Come to Discovery Day
You’ll meet with our management and get to know the people who will be your support system should you become a franchisee. This is a great opportunity to ask them your questions and see first-hand what it’s like to run a Filta franchise.
Step 4: Complete the Franchise Application
You’ll formally apply to open your own Filta franchise. Around this time, you’ll carefully review the franchise disclosure document to get the fine print on the investment and what resources you can look forward to.
Step 5: Receive Your Unique Franchise Offer
If everything seems to be in order and we’d both like to move forward, you’ll be presented with a unique franchise offer. Once you accept it, you’ll sign your franchise agreement and we can get started on opening your new business.
Although these are the five key steps all franchisees work through, your journey is just beginning. You can count on us to support you as you build up your new family franchise! We think you’ll find that our franchise system allows you plenty of freedom to balance your career and your family, creating the healthy work/life balance everyone wants to achieve.
Contact Filta today to learn more about what it takes to open a new franchise of your own!
