getting started
FGS is unique, in that we provide all development services under one roof — and we have decades of franchise sales experience, so we know what you need to sell your franchises once the development is completed. We instill sales-effective elements into every item we create for you so that your development dollars help market your concept. At FGS, our focus is to help develop your brand in the most effective way possible.
FGS is the premier franchise development company, our niche is in Master Franchising also known as Regional Development Franchising. We are experts in setting up and preparing businesses for growth through franchising. If you are a business owner looking to start franchising or an existing franchise considering expansion into new markets, FGS can help you with the challenges of this complicated process every step of the way.
FGS makes franchising your company a simple process. We work with professionals to prepare all your legal and accounting documents for you, so your transition into the franchising arena is seamless. In addition, when you work with FGS, you are partnered with a sales network consisting of 1,000s of experts across the country. Our main goal is selling. That is the only way your new franchising business will be successful. Even the best business concept will be only marginally successful if it isn’t marketed and sold properly. This is our main focus and we have the personnel and track record to expand your business.
Call us today at (480) 223-1500 or e-mail us at info@franchisegrowth.com to have a free business evaluation completed on your concept.
company profile
Franchise Growth Systems has over 150 years of combined franchise development experience. No one is better able to design and build a successful franchise development strategy than FGS. With corporate headquarters located in Mesa, Arizona and satellite offices across the nation, FGS can effectively build your brand.
FGS has earned the respect of its clients and the franchise community by being the most comprehensive franchise development consultant firm in the United States. We serve both start-ups and established franchisors.
Expect us to assist you in:
- Providing quick and accurate assessments of franchisor and franchisee needs.
- Strategic business planning for franchise growth.
- Differentiating clients in their marketplace.
- Marketing strategies and lead generation programs.
- Professional consultative franchise sales.
No matter what stage you are at in your development, we can help you grow faster. We assess your current situation and provide you with an effective plan for your organization.
franchising concepts
Is Franchising the Right Marketing Strategy for You?
Franchising is used by companies to expand their businesses faster than normally possible under the company-owned store or branch method. Because franchisees make the capital investment for each location, the franchisor is able to organize and establish a regional or national presence at considerably reduced costs. In some cases, the franchisor can often set up an entire franchise program for less than the cost of opening an additional location.
Further efficiencies are gained by having an owner present at each franchised location. Because the franchisor is not directly responsible for the bottom line performance of each unit, most of the daily management hassles are eliminated. The franchisor is free to concentrate on developing the business rather than managing the daily activity at each location. It is also a known fact that franchisees average 10% higher sales and 5-10% lower expenses than comparable corporate units because it is their investment.
Only 8% of the United States retail businesses are franchises and yet they produce over 40% of the retail sales volume. Franchising is a proven tool to capture market share which typically increases profits because it gives the business owner three distinct advantages:
- A name brand identity
- A system of doing business successfully
- A support structure which allows franchisees to be in business for themselves but not by themselves
Franchise operators are able to establish their businesses with lower risk. Franchising can have a greater rate of success because there are existing procedures in place. Prospective investors are attracted to these types of programs because they have a proven track record, competent management and complete training programs.
step-by-step plan
Step 1: Analysis. We review your concept to see if franchising is your best option. It is very important to determine if your concept is a) original, b) able to be duplicated, and c) profitable.
Step 2: Getting Legal. Federal law requires that a franchise business is disclosed in a very specific government-regulated manner, since it falls under the category of “investment” by the Federal Trade Commission. The key documents necessary for this step are the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and the Franchise Agreement. FGS will help create these documents and will also guide you through your state’s registration process.
Step 3: Establishing Your Product. There are common documentation requirements which are necessary to demonstrate the scope of your business, including general operations manuals, employee related manuals, customer service manuals and a franchise disclosure document (FDD). FGS will help guide you through this process and help you determine what is legally and professionally necessary to have in place before you can begin to expand your operations.
Step 4: Packaging Your Product. How you plan to market your franchise concept for expansion is crucial to your franchising success. FGS brings years of franchise development experience to the table to promote and develop your brand.
Step 5: Selling Your Franchises. This is where the rubber meets the road. Your franchise’s success is directly connected to your ability to sell multiple franchises. FGS has the experience to jump-start your sales process and implement a secure and proven growth strategy.
contact us
If you’ve come this far, you must have a question or two. We have an open door policy and we invite you to give us a call to see if franchising would be right for you. We are constantly searching for the next big success in the franchise world. If you can see a bright future for your business, let us help get you there.
Franchise Growth Systems
705 N. Lindsay Road
Mesa, Arizona 85213
Phone: 480.223.1500
Fax: 480.223.1501
info@franchisegrowth.com
We look forward to answering any question you may have about any aspect of the franchising industry.
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