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FRANCHISING Question: Explain the nature of franchising. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for both the franchisor and the franchisee. Franchising is 'a continuing relationship in which the franchisor (the owner of a company) provides a licensed privilege to the franchisee (the buyer) to do business and offers assistance in organising, training, merchandising, marketing, and managing in return for a consideration. It is a form of business by which the franchisor of a product, service, or method obtains distribution through affiliated dealers (franchisees).' (http://www.business.gov) A franchise is essentially a replica of an existing business. When you purchase a franchise, you buy the rights to use the parent company's name and to sell its product or service in exchange for an up-front franchise fee and ongoing royalties, which are usually between 3 and 6 percent of sales. While buying a franchise does have certain disadvantages, the right franchise can provide a certain amount of...

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