How To Stage A Grand Opening For Your New Franchise
October 20, 2009 | By Kerry Pipes | Read Full Story
It's time to open your first franchise store. It's an exciting event but one that can also be filled with anxiety. But you can alleviate much of that anxiety with some proper planning and by relying on advice and support from the franchisor.
You've gone through all the training and had a "soft opening" to work out the kinks, bring employees up to speed, and make the necessary operational adjustments. Your job now is to create an awareness of your brand and new location among the community where you are opening. Remember, the franchisor has experience assisting franchisees opening new units. It may be in the form of policies and procedures for you to follow and it could also involve marketing support. The franchisor is in your corner because they have development schedules and timelines that need to be...
You've gone through all the training and had a "soft opening" to work out the kinks, bring employees up to speed, and make the necessary operational adjustments. Your job now is to create an awareness of your brand and new location among the community where you are opening. Remember, the franchisor has experience assisting franchisees opening new units. It may be in the form of policies and procedures for you to follow and it could also involve marketing support. The franchisor is in your corner because they have development schedules and timelines that need to be...
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