The entrepreneur is a special breed of person and being reasonably intelligent, he (or she) understands the risks and knows how to assess and mitigate said risks. It might surprise you to learn that a large percentage of entrepreneurs choose a franchise and there are many reasons for that, which are listed below.

1. Successful business model – When you hook up with a well-known and successful brand, you already have a winning model; in fact, the franchiser insists on many things, controlling how you deliver the service and the business processes used. Rather than having to cut a path through the jungle, you can follow a path that has already been forged, which greatly increases your chances of long-term success.
2. Full in-house support – You are assigned a franchise manager, a professional who is focused on helping you be successful. That is one powerful ally to have in your corner and if you have the commitment and energy, your manager will steer you to success. You must believe in your service 100%; if you have the desire, then the franchiser has everything else you need to be a winner.
3. Tried and trusted management – The people that manage franchises are very good at what they do; there are certain constants, regardless of sector and you follow a plan that has worked many times before and certainly will again. The process is straightforward and you are not allowed to stray from the path, which is a good thing.
4. Ready-made brand – Brand-building can be a long and hazardous journey, yet with franchising, you are riding on the back of a successful brand, plus you have all the ongoing support you need, which is invaluable. From an entrepreneur’s perspective, it is a much more attractive proposition to inherit franchise business opportunities and if you contact a franchise consultancy, you will be assessed for suitability, after which, the consultant helps you narrow down the franchise opportunities and finally, to select one to take up.
5. High rate of success – When you look at the data, there are far more successes than failures and your chances of success are much greater than a regular startup. As a business owner, it is your job to minimise risk to the venture and joining a successful company as a franchisee is a wise move.

If you would like to find out if you have what it takes to be a successful franchise operator, talk to a franchise consultant and let the professionals help you choose a franchise that works for you.