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Stoots

  • Posts: 6211
Franchising
« on: March 06, 2020, 10:20:28 am »
Is Ian lancaster still the man to talk to about franchising?

I've heard people say his Contract/model is outdated?

Anyone with any info on how to go about getting started? If not Ian who do you speak to and where to get contracts from etc?

Anyone know the best route to take to find out more?

Thanks

zesty

  • Posts: 2454
Re: Franchising
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2020, 11:53:01 am »
Have you got a strong company brand mate?

That helps considerably when franchising.

There does seem to be many it works for, but does have down sides.

Interesting to see what others say who do it.

tlwcs

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Re: Franchising
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2020, 12:37:25 pm »
Vin at perfect Windows may be able to advise

johnwillan

  • Posts: 313
Re: Franchising
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2020, 03:53:43 pm »
Is Ian lancaster still the man to talk to about franchising?

I've heard people say his Contract/model is outdated?

Anyone with any info on how to go about getting started? If not Ian who do you speak to and where to get contracts from etc?

Anyone know the best route to take to find out more?

Thanks

I have some experience in this area, always happy to chat

Clever Forum Name

  • Posts: 5942
Re: Franchising
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2020, 08:49:51 pm »
I bought his package and business model.

I would say the contract is good but needs updating in a few places which I’ve done.

As for franchising its not for everyone but I really enjoy it. I’ve expanded the business and not got employment stress.

Perfect Windows

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Re: Franchising
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2020, 06:23:10 pm »
Vin at perfect Windows may be able to advise

Always happy to chat. Contact details on our website. Drop me an email and we can arrange a time to talk.

Vin

Stoots

  • Posts: 6211
Re: Franchising
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2020, 06:30:28 pm »
I bought his package and business model.

I would say the contract is good but needs updating in a few places which I’ve done.

As for franchising its not for everyone but I really enjoy it. I’ve expanded the business and not got employment stress.

cheers, so overall its worth buying ? or should i be looking at going another route for a franchise agreement ?

Stoots

  • Posts: 6211
Re: Franchising
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2020, 06:30:53 pm »
Vin at perfect Windows may be able to advise

Always happy to chat. Contact details on our website. Drop me an email and we can arrange a time to talk.

Vin

Thanks, i will be in touch this week

Clever Forum Name

  • Posts: 5942
Re: Franchising
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2020, 09:46:17 pm »
I bought his package and business model.

I would say the contract is good but needs updating in a few places which I’ve done.

As for franchising its not for everyone but I really enjoy it. I’ve expanded the business and not got employment stress.

cheers, so overall its worth buying ? or should i be looking at going another route for a franchise agreement ?

There isn’t another agreement out there so it means getting one made by a solicitor.

I had silly quotes that ran into thousands so I stuck with Ian’s and modified it a bit.

Thing is with franchising it’s rare to ever have to pull it out or quote from it really.

I’ve just signed up another chap tonight and he was impressed with the agreement.

More than happy to chat on the phone or email about it as I always get new ideas from people.

zesty

  • Posts: 2454
Re: Franchising
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2020, 08:14:27 am »
Vin at perfect Windows may be able to advise

Always happy to chat. Contact details on our website. Drop me an email and we can arrange a time to talk.

Vin

Looks interesting Vin, do you give the new franchisee a round worth £25,000 a year to begin with?

If so, that’s a quite a lot of wok to drum up for them in the mean time?

How much are you then paid per month yourself?

Thanks

Stoots

  • Posts: 6211
Re: Franchising
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2020, 10:07:33 am »
I bought his package and business model.

I would say the contract is good but needs updating in a few places which I’ve done.

As for franchising its not for everyone but I really enjoy it. I’ve expanded the business and not got employment stress.

cheers, so overall its worth buying ? or should i be looking at going another route for a franchise agreement ?

There isn’t another agreement out there so it means getting one made by a solicitor.

I had silly quotes that ran into thousands so I stuck with Ian’s and modified it a bit.

Thing is with franchising it’s rare to ever have to pull it out or quote from it really.

I’ve just signed up another chap tonight and he was impressed with the agreement.

More than happy to chat on the phone or email about it as I always get new ideas from people.

Thanks, what's your email address?  I'll be in touch.


Clever Forum Name

  • Posts: 5942
Re: Franchising
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2020, 04:45:33 pm »
S o r t e d r s t at h o t m a i l . C o m

Hopefully you can make that out.....

Perfect Windows

  • Posts: 4179
Re: Franchising
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2020, 06:00:08 pm »
Looks interesting Vin, do you give the new franchisee a round worth £25,000 a year to begin with?

If so, that’s a quite a lot of wok to drum up for them in the mean time?

How much are you then paid per month yourself?

Thanks

New franchisees start with a handful of business (normally new customers I've been cleaning while getting them going). Then, at the rate work comes in, they're kept flat out for the first summer just keeping up with first cleans. You've probably forgotten what you were like but people are pretty slow at the start. Target by the end of the summer is £30,000 turnover. That number's pretty much what first year franchisees can manage in the shorter hours of winter. The next summer, we try to get them to £50,000.  After that, we agree a long-term target between us and we get them there.

We take 20% of turnover.

Vin

Stoots

  • Posts: 6211
Re: Franchising
« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2020, 06:09:08 pm »
Vin at perfect Windows may be able to advise

Always happy to chat. Contact details on our website. Drop me an email and we can arrange a time to talk.

Vin

Sent you an email Vin. thanks

S o r t e d r s t at h o t m a i l . C o m

Hopefully you can make that out.....

sent you an email also mate, any help much appreciated

dazmond

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Re: Franchising
« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2020, 06:20:24 pm »
a franchisee i know says he  turns over around £55k a year and only gives his boss 10%.......thats £10k more than i earn on my own but i dont work half as many hours as he does....
price higher/work harder!

Arnold Palmer

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Re: Franchising
« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2020, 06:21:00 pm »
Vin at perfect Windows may be able to advise

Always happy to chat. Contact details on our website. Drop me an email and we can arrange a time to talk.

Vin

I can confirm Vin is full of.......



Sensible advice.
#aliens