Financial Tie-Ups
FRANCHISING
Background Singer sewing machine (1850)- Isaac Singer Coca-Cola Fast food establishments (1933)
What is Franchising Contractual relationship between the franchisor
and franchisee in which the franchisor offers or is obliged to maintain a continuing interest in the business of the franchisee. The agreement is governed by a contract,
the Franchise agreement, which runs for a defined period of time, generally renewable and ranging from five to 20 years.
Franchising Franchising A marketing system revolving around a two-party
agreement, whereby the franchisee conducts business according to the specified by the franchisor Franchisee An entrepreneur whose power is limited by a contractual agreement with a franchisor Franchisor The party in the franchise contract that specifies the methods to be followed and the to be met by the other party
Franchising Use of franchisor’s trade name, format, system
and/or procedure under license Means to raise capital and expand quickly Assistance to franchisee Marketing, management, advertising, store design, standards specifications Payment by franchisee by way of royalty, licensee fee or other means
Franchising Franchising is more than distributorship Extends to an entire operation or method of
business Greater
assistance,
control
and
longer
duration Distributor merely re-sells products to retailers
or customers
STEPS INVOLVED IN FRANCHISING?
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TYPES OF FRANCHISE 3 main types of franchise: 1. Product distribution franchise; 2. Business format franchise; and 3. Management franchise.
1. PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION FRANCHISES
A product distribution franchise model is very
much like a supplier-dealer relationship. Typically,
the franchisee merely sells the franchisor’s products. However, this type of franchise will also include some form of integration of the business activities
EXAMPLES Example of famous product
distribution franchises :
1. PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION FRANCHISES
Sells the syrup concentrate
FRANCHISEE
Produces the syrup concentrate
Produces the final drink
Retail Stores Restaurants & F&B Outlets
Vending Machine Operators
2. BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISING
In a business format franchise, the integration
of the business is more complete. The
franchisee not only distributes the franchisor’s products and services under the franchisor’s trade mark, but also implements the franchisor’s format and procedure of conducting the business.
EXAMPLES
3. MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE A form of service agreement. The
franchisee provides the management expertise, format and/or procedure for conducting the business.
EXAMPLES
Advantages of Franchising Buying a name/reputation Established markets Technical/management assistance Standardized procedures Quality standards Selection of location Facility design Quicker cash flow
Disadvantages of Franchising Loss of independence High initial fees High royalties and advertising allowances Contractual restrictions
Inapplicable advertising Termination clauses Not receiving promised help Unsuitable products Lack of competitive advantage of parent company
Franchise Your Business Successfully To franchise your business in a fruitful manner, just get answers to some questions such as : • Do you have a successful business? • Do you wish to see its branches in different corners of the nation? • Do you want to increase your brand visibility? • Is franchising right for you? Is your business expandable? • Will the target audience like your products or services? • Well, to achieve all this why don’t you franchise your business?
Factors Defining the Growth of Franchising in India Positive Factors Huge consuming class Shift towards Services from Agriculture & Manufacturing Franchising has already proven to be successful in several
sectors Large entrepreneurial pool Negative Factors
Lack of regulatory framework Financing mechanisms not in place
Franchising – The Road Ahead in India • India’s vast geographical spread, diversity, growing economy, purchase power, young population & acceptance of western concepts are huge enablers for franchising. • Growth sectors include reality, food & beverages, hospitality, health & fitness, tourism, education, etc. • For the last several years, franchising is growing in India at a steady rate of 25-30%. • Established brands like Pizza Hut, MacDonald‘s, Kodak, Crossword, KFC, Subway are consolidating.
FRANCHISE OF LEVI’S
About the co. • Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&CO) is a privately held clothing company known worldwide for its Levi's brand of denim jeans. • It was founded in 1853 when Levi Strauss came from Bavaria, to San Francisco, California to open a west coast branch of his brothers' New York dry goods business.
•Levi Strauss Asia Pacific Division was established in 1995
Details of Franchise • Vertical: Clothing • Required Capital: Rs 50 Lakh to Rs 5 crore depending on location • No. of Franchise Outlet: 200+ • Retail space of 42000 sqft and planning to add more than 1 lakh sqft in the next 3 yr. • Planning to open large format retail store ranging between 1500-4000 sqft • Expanding along with retail chain like shopper stop, lifestyle, and pyramid. • Campaign like “Dangerously” also to get more women customer who now for 30%of the sale.
BUSINESS PLAN AND MODEL
Franchise steps (1)
Design developed in Europe
Asia-Pacific head choose design
Arrange fashion show in Mumbai & Delhi
Fashion show attended by Franchisor & Franchise
Franchise steps (2)
Franchisee like some product
Franchisee gives order based on sales data and forecasting
Franchisor, Asia division accepts and gives order to vendor
Franchisor source raw material & give to vendor
Franchise steps (3)
Vendor manufacture s & give to franchisor
Franchisor distribute product to franchise
Franchisee sell product and earn profit
Franchisee gives margin on sales to franchisor
TARGET CITIES
FRANCHISEE RELATION •Free consultant. •Store location. •Analyzing the market. •Financial . •Store layout plan. •Trained worker. •Marketing, human resources, • inventory procurement, and • professional services.
FRANCHISEE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, 6. Field operations/evaluations, 7. Purchasing cooperatives