http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/02/flexible-franchise-model-with-multi-menu/ Technology and Business Tips for Franchisors Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:30:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/02/flexible-franchise-model-with-multi-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-5382 Katryn Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:55:04 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=83#comment-5382 Hi Nancy, Thanks for the question. I am not an expert in the ingredients that go into pet food, but as in any business, you definitely want to do your due diligence, and pet food ingredients have been a very hot topic over the last year (as we all know!). When considering a franchise opportunity, there are a variety of questions it is a good idea to ask of the franchisor; some related to their general business practices, and some more specific to the industry like this one. My top recommendation is to sit down and make two lists; what your top priorities are in selecting a franchise, and what questions you will ask potential franchisors. The process of selecting a franchise is very much a two-way interview - the best franchisors will know what makes a successful franchisee for their system and will be evaluating you against that, and equally you want to know what will make the franchise succesful for you, and want to be evaluating them against your priorities. Clearly for you one of those will be related to what makes up the ingredients of the pet food (and probably the impact of those on the animals). You should certainly be asking those questions as you talk with the franchisor, and it's easiest to get the answers you need if you have the questions ready. Maybe you want to know what ingredients they use? What studies they have about the impact of those ingredients? Any safety concerns? and so on. Asking the hard questions up front will make the experience much more positive for both of you. Buying a franchise is a life changing decision, so take your time and make sure it's right. - Katryn Hi Nancy,
Thanks for the question.
I am not an expert in the ingredients that go into pet food, but as in any business, you definitely want to do your due diligence, and pet food ingredients have been a very hot topic over the last year (as we all know!). When considering a franchise opportunity, there are a variety of questions it is a good idea to ask of the franchisor; some related to their general business practices, and some more specific to the industry like this one.
My top recommendation is to sit down and make two lists; what your top priorities are in selecting a franchise, and what questions you will ask potential franchisors. The process of selecting a franchise is very much a two-way interview – the best franchisors will know what makes a successful franchisee for their system and will be evaluating you against that, and equally you want to know what will make the franchise succesful for you, and want to be evaluating them against your priorities. Clearly for you one of those will be related to what makes up the ingredients of the pet food (and probably the impact of those on the animals). You should certainly be asking those questions as you talk with the franchisor, and it’s easiest to get the answers you need if you have the questions ready. Maybe you want to know what ingredients they use? What studies they have about the impact of those ingredients? Any safety concerns? and so on.
Asking the hard questions up front will make the experience much more positive for both of you. Buying a franchise is a life changing decision, so take your time and make sure it’s right.
- Katryn

]]> http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/02/flexible-franchise-model-with-multi-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-5371 Nancy Hutchinson Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:08:33 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=83#comment-5371 I am considering this type of business as it is right up my alley. I have seen some negative reviews regarding the ingredients and the "filler" ingredients. Can you comment on this for me??? I am considering this type of business as it is right up my alley. I have seen some negative reviews regarding the ingredients and the “filler” ingredients. Can you comment on this for me???

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