Franchise owner

There is no set entry route to become a franchise owner but it may be useful to do a relevant subject like:

• Level 1 Business Start Up
• Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Set Up in a New Business
• Level 3 Certificate in Business Essentials

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

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You'll usually buy into a franchise then get training from the franchise seller, often known as the franchisor.

You may find it helpful to get experience and skills in areas like:

• basic accounting
• sales and marketing
• managing people
• customer service

You could do training courses with a professional body to prepare for taking on a franchise.

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You'll need access to money to buy the franchise and pay ongoing agreement fees.

Further information

You can get more advice about running a franchise from the British Franchise Association and Business is Great.

You'll need:

• customer service skills
• the ability to sell products and services
• leadership skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• business management skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• thinking and reasoning skills
• maths knowledge
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• complying with instructions on branding, signs, logos and colour schemes
• operating to set standards and legal regulations, for example food safety
• ordering stock or resources
• attracting customers and building up sales
• keeping accurate records
• training and supervising employees
• complying with health and safety regulations

You could work in an office, from home or at a store.