USA – Franchising POC

The most unusual franchise opportunity that I have come across specialises in cleaning mattresses! They have turned this business into an art form. The way I clean my mattresses is by taking them out on a cold day and hitting them with a hard brush. The brush dislodges all the loose material whilst the cold kills any bed bugs.

This franchise has all the specialist equipment needed including hi powered cleaners, UV radiation equipment and specialist hygiene sprays. They claim that a properly cleaned mattress will also reduce many allergies. It can also help in reducing Asthma attacks by removing dust & tiny skin particles from the mattress and thereby reducing the amount of dust in the air. If you are scared of bed bugs or creepy crawlies then this franchise opportunity is not right for you!

Another franchise that I found unusual was a window cleaning franchise – why would any one buy this type of franchise? Surely all you need is a van, a decent ladder, some cleaning material and you are ready? Not all window cleaners are the same

This window cleaning franchise I looked at can also clear your gutters, decks and fences, roofs, patios and a whole lot more. Their aim is to make what was simply window cleaning turn into a full time business opportunity offering a wide variety of cleaning functions.

All their franchisees are insured specially for the job and use special cleaning solutions to get rid of the dirt and grime as efficiently as possible! They have high pressure washers and use “high tech” ladders and all the safety equipment that you can think of. Not one for people who are scared of heights!

I found an even more unusual franchise that specialises in bird feeding and watching. They find a great location near a busy road which is renowned for the different types of birds that visit the area and create a business which specialises in displays and merchandise for bird watchers. According to their marketing material bird feeding & watching is a 4.7 billion dollar industry!

There is a retail chain franchise in the USA that specialises in cigars, pies and other gifts for the smoker. I don’t know how this will fare in today’s environment where it’s getting more and more difficult to smoke in planes, trains, cafes, bars and shopping molls! This would be an ideal business for someone who loves his pipes!

There are many franchise opportunities available today and some of the more unusual franchises can also be the most lucrative as the standard types of franchise businesses usually have a lot of competition. It is also important to get into a business that you enjoy and one which suits your lifestyle.

By investing in a franchise you are taking the gamble out of starting a business as you are buying into a business model that has already been proven to be successful. Just make sure that the franchise you choose is in a niche that you will enjoy.

Always ensure that you get the best possible advice from experts in the field of franchising before you buy a franchise.

Franchising in India is growing at a faster rate in recent years and people find it more lucrative and booming. India is one of the countries that offer better prospects of various franchising and other business models. More franchising and business opportunities have popped up with the incoming of foreign corporate and institutional investors.

Being geographically vast and culturally diverse, India offers favorable franchising environment. While companies benefit by having many profit making outlets in different parts of the country, franchisees in India benefit by being able to generate good ROI with lesser risk.

Entrepreneurs are entering India’s franchising market in larger numbers. There are numerous attractive franchise options available under various sectors. Now, Indian franchisees can select from a vast number of international and domestic franchise brand names.

For foreign direct investment, currently India is comfortably positioned among the top four Asian destinations. It is oblivious from this fact that, more and more foreign companies will be coming soon and setting up their base in India. This means more lucrative franchise and business opportunities in India. The cost of hiring an employee in India is much lower than the European Union (EU) nations and USA. This is one of the major reasons, why so much work is outsourced to India and many companies are setting up their back end operations offices over here.

Franchising in India has also flourished because of the huge consumer market base that spreads across the urban population who are successful, prosperous, and thriving monetarily on this economic boom. That’s why lot of foreign players are attracted to the Indian market. For both the franchisors and franchisees, franchising in India has emerged as a profitable option. The franchisees benefit from an established brand that ensures assured income while the franchisors benefit with the vast consumer market.

India is fast emerging as a favorite destination for global franchisors, according to recent studies. In spite of the stringent licensing regime, foreign investors are coming to India because they know the pain is worth taking. Once, they get their foothold in the Indian market then they can touch the sky. A number of established brand in India are gaining name and fame from franchising and the world is benefiting from the liberalized Indian economy. The franchise option includes educational institutes, retail businesses, telecom companies and many others apart from food business.

Each and every brand and company has its own franchising concept and they are growing at a remarkable speed and you can say that there is tremendous scope in coming time for each sector. Furthermore, there are various sectors which are still untouched and hold much potential. Nowadays you can witness drastic changes taking place in sectors such as pharmaceutical industry, real estate, aviation industry, telecommunication, infrastructure, or even finance market. Thus, we can say franchising in India will be interesting prospects for all the big and small corporate houses, native or foreign, that wants to convert their traditional business into a franchise business model.

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