{"id":185340,"date":"2023-12-15T00:06:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T00:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=185340"},"modified":"2024-05-22T01:05:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T00:05:21","slug":"franchising-formats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/franchising\/franchising-formats\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Different Types of Franchising Formats?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are different franchising formats, and each is appropriate for different categories of businesses. If you plan to franchise your business, you must understand these formats to choose the style most suitable for your brand and its needs. The type you adopt can impact your franchise relationship and your expectations of franchisees. This article will explore the different kinds of franchising formats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Format Franchise&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/franchising\/business-format-franchising\/\">business format franchise<\/a> is the most common franchise format. It involves a franchisor giving the franchisees a \u2018business in a package.\u2019 The franchisee will operate under the franchised brand\u2019s name and trademarks, using the franchisor\u2019s procedures and operating systems. The franchisor will train and support franchisees to run their franchised business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of a business format franchise is a coffee shop business. The franchisor will give the franchisee detailed information on making drinks, providing customer services and recruiting employees. The fit-out of the coffee shop will be the same as others within the franchise network, and each franchisee will ensure the products and services they supply meet the expected standard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Distribution Franchise&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/franchising\/product-distribution-franchise\/\">product distribution franchises<\/a>, franchisors allow franchisees to distribute products to consumers. This type is distinct from a business format. Distribution franchisees do not typically operate under the franchisor\u2019s branding. Rather, they will sell the franchisor\u2019s products using their own names and systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of a product distribution franchisee is a used car dealership. 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A franchisee might operate their <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/franchising\/mobile-franchise\/\">mobile business<\/a> alone, driving around in their designated area and responding to customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Management Franchise&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/franchising\/management-franchise\/\">management franchise<\/a> is a subtype of a business format franchise. The franchisor will train and support franchisees to run their individual business in a way that replicates the franchisor\u2019s proven business model. Like the job format, this format alters the way the franchisee approaches their business. Franchisees will adopt a more managerial approach towards their unit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Management franchisees are likely to be less focused on daily operations. Their roles will involve leading the business through tasks such as strategic planning. 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The following table summarises each type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Format&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business format franchise&nbsp;<\/td><td>A franchisor allows a franchisee to operate a business replicating their business model and using their trademarks and operating systems.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Product distribution franchise&nbsp;<\/td><td>The franchisor will license the franchisee to sell their products, but the franchisee will operate under their own branding and business model.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manufacturing franchise<\/td><td>The franchisor will permit the franchisee to manufacture products and use the franchisor\u2019s branding. The franchisee will then distribute the goods or sell them to consumers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Job franchise&nbsp;<\/td><td>This format follows the business format model. It is unlikely that job format franchisees will have employees. They tend to work independently.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Management franchise&nbsp;<\/td><td>This format also follows the business format model but means the franchisee will take a more managerial role. They will not be involved in the daily operations of their units; this will be the responsibility of their employees.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help deciding which of the franchising formats is right for your business, our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/franchise-lawyers-lp\/\">franchise lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. 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