The franchisor owns the brand name, products, and corporate identity, and these are licensed to independent franchisees who carry the risk of local operations. Revenue is generated as part of the franchisees’ revenue and orders. The franchisees benefit from the usage of well known brands, know-how, and support.
How they do it: Harley Davidson works together with individual dealers, opening and running a brand store for them which can focus on motorcycles and service or also just general merchandise. The company supports its dealers with financial and insurance services such as receivable financing.
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How they do it: Subway is one of the fastest-growing franchises in the world and, as of June 2017, has approximately 45,000 stores located in more than 100 countries. More than half of the stores are located in the United States. Subway collects recurring royalty fees and an upfront franchise fee from independent store operators.
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How they do it: With Denner, entrepreneurs with experience in the grocery retail sector can open their own store with strong support from the corporation.
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How they do it: Marriott allows independent entrepreneurs to open a Marriott brand hotel upon terms and conditions set forth in a franchise agreement. The entrepreneur has to pay initial franchise fees as well as ongoing fees both for central operated infrastructure such as the Marriott booking system as well as fees that are based on the room sales.
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How they do it: Panera Bread Bakery offers individual entrepreneurs to open a franchise location of their chain. Before opening, the entrepreneur has to sign a franchise agreement specifying his obligations, rights and the fees he has to pay to the company. These include e.g. franchise fee, supplies, and other fees.
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