Monday, September 15, 2008

UnFranchise vs. Franchise

So has anyone heard of a business system called the UnFranchise. Neither have I when I was first approached in April. Through research I have found that for the new millennium owning an UnFranchise is the way to go. The first thing that jumps out to me is the name. The name implies that it is not like a franchise. Turns out, that's it. It is like a franchise and at the same time unlike franchise.
The most successful independent business system is the franchise system. Over the past decade there has been an explosion in franchise businesses. Why? Franchises have proven to be a successful business plan. It contains systematization, standardization, and uniformity. These are the chief reasons why people invest in franchises. Let's look at McDonald's. Whenever you go into one of their restaurants everything is the same; from the management system to the food. This allows customers to go from state to state and enjoy the same product they do as if they were at home. Some franchises contain state of the art management systems. They all, however, have merchandising and marketing tools and growing visibility. To maximize one's profits you are able to own more than one business location. Last but not least, they all have standardized training systems. While the advantages are clear and promising, lets look at the UnFranchise business.
As I said earlier it is like a franchise but unlike a franchise at the same time. It is definitely like a franchise with same systematization, standardization and growing visibility. However there are no franchising fees and no monthly royalties. Folks this is big. The last time I checked Subways and McDonald's have to pay 10 to 20 percent of their monthly gross retail profit. That is a form of extortion. With the UnFranchise business there are no territorial restrictions. Have you ever seen a McDonald's or Subway on the same block? And even if it were possible they would be in competition with one another. The UnFranchise business system allows you to own multiple locations without interfering with one another. In fact each location or business center helps the other location generate money. How cool is that.
This system was designed for the average person to do. There is minimal start up expense compared to the millions of dollars needed for a franchise. As a result there is minimal risk. For those of you out there who want to end up in the top five percent at age 65 (see blog 45 yr plan) check out the UnFranchise business system.

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