Do First Generation Franchisees in a Franchise System Get the Shaft from Franchisors?
On numerous occasion former franchisees of various franchise system have complained that as the franchisor grew the rules changed and eventually forced them out of business – is this a common occurrence? Well, some believe it is and several have emailed me about this problem as I am a co-author of Franchising 101, the premier book for those considering on buying a franchise and wishing to learn the ropes. One of these former franchisees, I replied in an email to recently:
I see you seem to be upset with the first generation of “franchisees” in a new system. I have generally found that the newest franchisees of a new system either get the red carpet or they are forced out later, because the franchisor is able to get more money for territories sold too cheap or too large.
It is unfortunate if indeed a franchisor has forgotten from hence he … Read more