Why Buy A Franchise?
This is a simple question which could ultimately save you a lot of money.
Dogwashing as a business is not rocket science, however you need to be completely aware of what it takes, be prepared to plan your ideas out properly, have the right equipment and systems and ultimately look the part.
Think about what you would like to see your business to look like once it's running.
Branding and presentation is critical and takes a lot more effort and this is something a franchise does successfully.
But you too can look good, be confident in your systems and equipment and ultimately charge the same if not more than a franchise.
Franchises traditionally guarantee you exclusive areas or territories, the ability to use a licensed name and proven systems and normally share the proceeds of a marketing fund.
The problem is you are expected to pay a premium for this and consequently will be forced to do so for the entire period of the franchise.
Unfortunately most pet related franchisees find out very quickly that within a very short period of time the business they have purchased is not as hard as it first appeared to both run as well as set up and that the regular contributions to both royalties and marketing funds have made a huge impact on the profitability of their business model.
So before you buy into a franchise find out if you have what it takes to not only go it alone but also ensure that every dollar you make is kept in your pockets and not the pockets of your franchisor.
Perfect Paws has many success stories of people who decided to run with their documented systems and supplies as provided by the Turn Key system and have no regrets about not buying into a franchise.
Do the sums. The average operator can wash between 80 and 100 dogs a week. It should take no longer than 12 months to build up this round and then you can sit back and work on building the business. Sure the benefit of a franchise is that you are assisted with the marketing but for the fee and the length of the agreement do you really get value?
If you decide to set up a dogwash business as an independent operator, the Perfect Paws Turn Key Programs are an excellent and practical tool to get you started on your way to business success.