REALITY CHECK: Franchise & Business

Ep 8: Q&A from FRANCHISOR RESCUE & TURNAROUND


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Question and answer follow-up to ‘Ep 7: Franchisor Rescue & Turnaround’ explores common viewer and listener questions.


To get the most from this presentation, it is recommended to have viewed or listened to ‘Ep 7: Franchisor Rescue & Turnaround’ first, which discussed some important considerations for rescuing and turning around a struggling or failing franchisor and/or franchise network.


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(0:00) Start!

(0:09) Disclaimer & Introduction!

(3:32) Can The Podcast Be Sped Up?

(4:57) Am I Against Franchising?

(11:43) How Do Franchisors End Up In A Situation Where They Need Rescuing?

(19:02) What Is 'Churn And Burn' In Franchising?

(24:43) How Does A Franchisor In Trouble, Without Available Funds Or Lines Of Credit Get Investors Or Cash Injections?

(28:17) When Taking Over A Franchisor In Trouble, Is It Advisable To Appoint A Franchisee Council Or Franchisee Representative Body?

(33:54) A Lot Of Franchise Networks Close Many Under-Performing Locations So They Can Focus On Growing Their More Successful Locations. Is This Good Or Bad Strategy?

(39:23) How Long Does It Take To Turn Around A Franchisor?

(41:42) Is There Another Way To Turn Around A Business Quickly Without Resorting To Discounting?

(54:22) What If I Take Over A Franchisor And Then Realise Afterwards That The Model Isn't Viable Or Margins Are Too Small For Franchisees?

(57:12) What Do You Do If The People Above You (The Bosses) Just Don't Get What Is Needed?

(1:03:32) Is The Advice Relevant To A Full Range Of Industries?

(1:05:35) Am I Giving Away All The Best Bits Of Advice For Free?

(1:07:35) Wrap Up & Questions!


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REALITY CHECK: Franchise & BusinessBy FMS Support Services