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Do you want to start a franchise and become a franchisee?
What are the key steps to becoming a franchisee?
- Do I have the right profile for the franchise? All profiles can start a franchise: whether you are currently an employee or a business manager, looking for a new professional opportunity, without activity, looking for a career change... You must first ask yourself about your professional objectives and skills, as well as the sectors of activity for which you have preferences.
- Choosing a franchisor. Once you have defined your professional objectives and have pre-selected sectors of activity that may interest you, you can begin the search for the franchisor with whom you will launch. Some criteria that you can look at: brand awareness, the cost of entry, the support offered by the franchisor, and the conditions of the franchise contract. You can find the available franchises on the Point Franchise portal .
- Analysis of the franchise agreement. After contacting the franchisor, you will need to review the Pre-contractual Information Document (PID): in France, the franchisor must provide you with a PID at least 20 days before signing the contract. This document contains essential information about the company, financial obligations, and the market. It is recommended to be accompanied by a specialized lawyer to analyze this contract, in order to understand the terms and obligations.
- Finding funding. First of all, you need to determine the total cost which includes: entry fees, royalties, training costs, initial investments (premises, equipment, inventory, etc.).
- Training. Most franchises offer initial training that covers operational aspects, marketing, management, and brand products/services. Some franchises also offer training throughout the contract to keep up with market and product developments.
- Choosing a location. If the franchise requires a physical point of sale, find a location that meets the franchisor's criteria and has good customer potential.
Discover the franchise's sectors of activity
The franchise covers all sectors of activity: from catering to fashion, including services...
At Franchise Expo Paris, you will have the opportunity to find all the trends by sector, including:
- Automobile - cycle - motorcycle (automobile center, vehicle rental, etc.)
- Building and housing (construction and individual houses, renewable energies, etc.)
- Beauty - health - fitness (sports club, nail care, etc.)
- Food trade (bakery, delicatessen, etc.)
- Specialized trade (pet stores, leisure and indoor games, etc.)
- Food distribution (organic store, supermarket and hypermarket, etc.)
- Home decoration and equipment (tableware, kitchen designer, etc.)
- Fashion and personal equipment (jewelry, ready-to-wear, etc.)
- Hospitality and catering (bar and brasserie, fast food, etc.)
- Business services (co-working, freight transport, etc.)
- Services for individuals (moving, academic support, etc.)
Take a look at our webinars to learn everything before you get started (In French)
The conferences we recommend you attend at Franchise Expo Paris
Each year the show offers conferences with qualified speakers to help you move forward with your professional project.
- Becoming a franchisee: between independence and assistance. But how does the franchisor support me?
- Am I really cut out for a franchise business?
- Franchising: the best solution for entrepreneurship? Sweep away your preconceived ideas?
- Retraining: They were employees, they became franchisees and it worked!
- Low contribution, what are the accessible deductibles?
- Franchisors and franchisees: how to optimize your rental costs?
- Find the presentation pitches of the brands on the sector spaces to learn more.
- A franchise without premises, it’s possible!
- Between franchising and employment, how to decide? Advice from an employment expert to help you get started!
- Taking over a franchise business: a good idea?
- Which brand is right for me?
Register for the March 2025 show to discover the conference program.
Check out these articles from tousentrepreneurs.com before you get started (in French)
The media to understand everything before undertaking
- 5 steps not to neglect before becoming a franchisee
- For 6 out of 10 franchisees, belonging to a network helps them obtain financing
- To avoid entrepreneur loneliness, surround yourself!
- Starting a business with a brand? A real advantage for 8 out of 10 franchisees!
- Future franchisee: here are the taboo questions to ask your future franchisor!
- Franchising attracts young entrepreneurs
- All the practical sheets can be found here
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