Although many franchise models follow a standard franchise structure, there are instances where a£  franchise model requires a more creative approach. For example, a current client that The Franchise Company are working with have a franchise which is slightly out of the ordinary. In this case the franchisor actually builds up the local territory and then sells the business as a franchise. It means that the new franchisee is generating an income from day one, which is great for the franchisee and of course great for the franchisor. Payments from customers are also taken directly by the franchisor, which enables the franchisee to concentrate on providing the service.

It goes to show that franchising is a process that can be flexible and profitable. And any business which is reasonably successful can make it work as a expansion strategy.