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By Virginia Morgan


In most instances, filling out an application or questionnaire is part of the procedure in starting a chain shop. Information should be provided by the applicant because the parent company is going to utilize it to determine whether the candidate is capable of owning as well as running a chain shop.

If they think that you have what it takes, then you will be interviewed. It will be necessary for you to prove to them that you are ready and prepared to operate a Barre franchise besides showing financial papers. Additionally, the parent company would require you to pay a licensing fee so that you can open the chain store.

Parent companies would normally ask for all the complete names of the applicants to be written in the application. Additional information just like the financial state, familiarity of the applicants in this form of business and their knowledge of the brands along with products are necessary. Familiarity of the business and having access to funding will highly contribute to the approval of the application. They will have an edge if they have previously managed a similar business.

It cannot be denied that opening a studio involves high startup fees. Aside from the licensing fee, applicants need to pay for other starting costs such as renting or buying real estate. It is important to have access to finance partners or lines of credit. If not, applicants might feel that these can be too much for them.

One important thing that you must bear in mind is that you might need to wait longer for the return of investment. A lot of business minded people prefer investing in chain stores because promotional materials are already available. Not to mention, the brand is already known, liked and recognized.

The parent company will require weekly or monthly fees as well. Application forms have all the average startup costs involved, legal disclosures, policies made by its parent company and the chain shop fee outline. Such need to be read carefully. This is due to the fact that applicants have to know the franchising agreement and terms. If any of the terms are violated, then the mother company might just sue them.

The parent company will carefully review the initial application submitted by the candidates. In most instances, those they think does not have the capability to run or own the business will be sent a rejection letter. The problems noted on the application is going to be explained thoroughly.

You do not have to worry because you can still reapply later on if the issues the companies found could still be fixed. If you have not proven that you are stable financially, they would advise you to search for another financing source or another person to apply. You have to guarantee the parent company that the business will not end up closing. As expected, your personal touch is necessary no matter how much the mentors would guide you. Effort, time and money are truly necessary.




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