Despite the impressive merits of franchising, not every business should franchise. Here are a few characteristics of businesses that may not be suited for franchising:

• Complex operations.
• Low margins.
• New, unproven businesses.
• Businesses that require large numbers of employees.
• Difficult to monitor from long distances.

On the other hand, some business characteristics lend themselves very well to franchising:

• A good track record of profitability.
• A unique or unusual concept.
• Broad geographical appeal.
• Relatively inexpensive to operate.
• Relatively easy to operate.
• Readily duplicated.

The decision whether or not to franchise is not easily made. But Francorp can help to address the business issues, weigh the "pros" and "cons," so that you can make a decision from an informed perspective.