Franchise Owner

Typical Salary

To

Typical Hours

40 to 42 variable

freelance / self-employed managing your own hours

How To Become a Franchise Owner

You can get into this job through:

a college course
applying directly
training with a professional body

College / University

There is no set entry route to become a franchise owner but it may be useful to do a relevant subject like:

Level 1 Business Start Up
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Set Up in a New Business
Level 3 Certificate in Business Essentials

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship are not listed for this job.

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You'll usually buy into a franchise then get training from the franchise seller, often known as the franchisor.

You may find it helpful to get experience and skills in areas like:

basic accounting
sales and marketing
managing people
customer service

Other Routes

You could do training courses with a professional body to prepare for taking on a franchise.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

customer service skills
the ability to sell products and services
leadership skills
excellent verbal communication skills
business management skills
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
thinking and reasoning skills
maths knowledge
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

complying with instructions on branding, signs, logos and colour schemes
operating to set standards and legal regulations, for example food safety
ordering stock or resources
attracting customers and building up sales
keeping accurate records
training and supervising employees
complying with health and safety regulations

Working Environment

You could work in an office, from home or at a store.

Career Path & Progression

Once your business becomes established you may want to open more franchised outlets. This would allow you to hand over day-to-day operations to staff, so you can concentrate on managing the growth of your chain.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

You'll need access to money to buy the franchise and pay ongoing agreement fees.

Further information

You can get more advice about running a franchise from the British Franchise Association and Business is Great.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.