Franchisees Can Avoid These to run their Franchise Business Well There are certain attributes, if missing, can completely put off excellent franchisors

By Franchise India Staff

This story originally appeared on Franchise India

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Shutterstock.com

If anything that a franchisor will not appreciate is when there is a lack of commitment or a loss in sense of ownership in an enterprise by fellow franchisees. Here is a list of other things which might put a good franchisor off:

Energy and Enthusiasm:

Any new business requires commitment and sense of belongingness. It also required energy to move ahead and keep pace with the ideology and philosophy of the brand or service you are representing. Chris Edworthy, Bartercard franchisee, stresses that a good franchise owner should be "hardworking, dedicated and should believe in the product that they are selling'. No exceptions.

Therefore, the one thing a franchisor does not want is the dead weight of franchisee to carry which does not show the same commitment or enthusiasm. When getting into a franchise business, ensure that you are willing to walk along with the franchisor and give back your 100% in every which way. Processes might need changes, things might evolve or alter without notice, like most of the times in any new business. But the trick to make it a success is to maintain a team and work as a part of the team as well.

Sense of Leadership:

Another thing to put off a franchisor is lack of leadership or drive to motivate a team you are leading. A franchisor chooses a franchisee for one of these as the main attribute to run and expand his or her business. So, ensure you have the attributes that you exhibited at the time of selection and exercise those when time permits. If you cannot exercise control and leadership, chances are you will land up doing everything yourself, without having to get others to do anything and be wasting on a chance of expanding your own enterprise, and hurting the long-term vision which your franchisor would definitely have in place.

A veteran agency into Franchise consulting admits that "The ability to effectively interact with people and explain things in a clear and straightforward manner will create loyalty, value and trust."

Only Towing the Line:

Franchisors also look for franchisees that can take their business idea or endeavor to a next level. So never shy away from giving your creative idea a voice. Think out of the box and always feel inspired to take your business ahead.

At the end of the day, a franchisor is looking at not only capturing their target audience but retaining and probably ruling the market for a long time. Franchisors like franchisee partners who not only tow the line but can also move ahead and create and innovate as the market evolves and move ahead with the changing technology, people's sensibilities and an evolving economy at large.

This article was originally published on Franchise India by Uttara J. Malhotra.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

Branding

Creating a Brand: How To Build a Brand From Scratch

Every business needs good branding to succeed. Discover the basics and key tips to building a successful brand in this detailed guide.

Innovation

It's Time to Rethink Research and Development. Here's What Must Change.

R&D can't live in a lab anymore. Today's leaders fuse science, strategy, sustainability and people to turn discovery into real-world value.

Marketing

How to Better Manage Your Sales Process

Get your priorities in order, and watch sales roll in.

Business News

AI Agents Can Help Businesses Be '10 Times More Productive,' According to a Nvidia VP. Here's What They Are and How Much They Cost.

In a new interview with Entrepreneur, Nvidia's Vice President of AI Software, Kari Briski, explains how AI agents will "transform" the way we work — and sooner than you think.

Starting a Business

Passion-Driven vs. Purpose-Driven Businesses — What's the Difference, and Why Does It Matter?

Passion and purpose are both powerful forces in entrepreneurship, but they are not the same.