{"id":3570,"date":"2018-11-13T15:00:45","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/blog\/?p=3570"},"modified":"2019-07-11T10:23:05","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T14:23:05","slug":"reasons-to-buy-a-franchise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/blog\/2018-11\/reasons-to-buy-a-franchise\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before we get into the top 5 reasons to buy a franchise, lets take a look at the life cycle of a career. Do you find yourself in one of the following stages? It&#8217;s interesting to see the various paths people take.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bright-eyed graduate: Entering the world of employment<\/li>\n<li>The professionally growing employee: Developing skills and maybe burning the midnight oil<\/li>\n<li>The relocated employee: Trying something new and in a different environment<\/li>\n<li>The downsized, unemployed or employee on disability: Looking for a new position as a result of a layoff,\u00a0 termination or injury<\/li>\n<li>The veteran executive: Exercising leadership skills and moving up the ranks<\/li>\n<li>The relaxed retiree: Making time to pick up old and new hobbies, perhaps enjoying family and friends or finding a dream job which they never pursued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, opening a franchise can be a rewarding experience. The sales consultants at Franchise Solutions have weighed in with their top five reasons to buy a franchise. In addition, they&#8217;ve made suggestions of businesses you can explore.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/football-team-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Franchise systems offer a team of support\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/football-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/football-team-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/football-team.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. You can learn from others\u2019 mistakes.<\/h2>\n<p>Most franchise systems have been honed, refined and vetted before they are offered to others. This can save a great deal of time, heartache and money. As opposed to someone starting a new business which has never been replicated before. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/franchise\/jei-learning-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JEI Learning Center<\/a> was started in 1977 by Sung Hoon Park from South Korea. Park was an educator and today his method of a self-paced, individualized program is applied in more than 500 locations worldwide.<\/p>\n<h2>2. There is strength in numbers.<\/h2>\n<p>Most franchise systems foster a sense community among their owners. These networks share the best practices to improve the group&#8217;s performance. This support system is a valuable asset to new owners learning the ropes of any business.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/franchise\/meineke-car-care-centers-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meineke Car Care Centers<\/a> has nearly 1,000 locations worldwide and is one of the nation&#8217;s top auto repair franchise systems. With 45 years&#8217; experience, Meineke passes on the knowledge and best repairs practices to become a successful Meineke owner.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Purchasing power equals reduced rates.<\/h2>\n<p>To piggyback on the previous reason, when a large group combines orders to purchase products say, for inventory, companies can offer discounted pricing. The larger the franchise system, the larger the orders, the bigger the savings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/franchise\/expedia-cruise-ship-centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Expedia CruiseShipCenters<\/a>, for instance, is North America&#8217;s largest retail travel agency franchise and a leading seller of cruise travel. The combined buying power of the franchise network results in the ability to offer travelers a wide range of products cheaper than an independent agent.<\/p>\n<h2>4. You benefit from brand recognition.<\/h2>\n<p>Many franchises have spent time and money on marketing and advertising campaigns to strengthen and build brand awareness. This includes promoting the company&#8217;s name, logo and slogans. And, they&#8217;ve established a good reputation for offering excellent products and\/or services. The better the brand awareness, the more customers are attracted to their company. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/franchise\/ace-hardware-corporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ace Hardware<\/a> is the #1 brand in hardware which lends instant credibility to customers with a global brand.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Franchises offer on-going training and support.<\/h2>\n<p>When you purchase a franchise, usually you don\u2019t need to have experience in that particular industry.\u00a0 Because franchises include intensive training which is often held at their corporate headquarters. Take for example how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/franchise\/minuteman-press\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minuteman Press<\/a> supports its franchisees. They provide a comprehensive two week training program that covers all aspects of owning and operating a successful center. As far as on-going support, they host local meetings, an international convention, and create marketing campaigns, internet advertising programs and a monthly magazine. Their unmatched local support is sustained through 28 regional support offices located throughout the world. And each office is staffed with a Vice President and field representatives to assist franchise owners.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t see a franchise in our top 5 reasons to buy a franchise list you&#8217;d like to consider owning? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/directory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find more franchises<\/a> in the Franchise Solutions\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/top-ten-franchises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 10 most viewed franchises here<\/a>.\u00a0 You can also receive free franchise information on the opportunities that interest you most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Before we get into the top 5 reasons to buy a franchise, lets take a look at the life cycle of a career. Do you find yourself in one of the following stages? It&#8217;s interesting to see the various paths people take. The bright-eyed graduate: Entering the world of employment The professionally growing employee: Developing&#8230; <a class=\"view-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisesolutions.com\/blog\/2018-11\/reasons-to-buy-a-franchise\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2305,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[909],"class_list":["post-3570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-buying-a-franchise","tag-reasons-to-buy-a-franchise"],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Franchise - The Franchise Solutions Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are lots of reasons why buying a franchise is a smart investment. 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