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Planning to Invest in a Franchise?

Many entrepreneurs who decide to purchase a franchise are surprised to learn that, in many cases, they will need to present a business plan to someone well before they open the doors to customers.

For example, many franchisors require an individual applying to purchase and operate a franchise to submit a business plan before the franchise will be awarded.

Entrepreneurs who require external financing for expenditures such as franchise fees, tenant improvements, start-up expenses, and other working capital requirements will find that investors and lenders will almost always ask for a business plan.

And, lastly, you will need a franchise business plan for the same reasons franchisors and lenders require one: you need to know where you are going and how you are going to get there. You need a roadmap that will take you to a sustainable, successful business.

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We Can Prepare Your Franchise Business Plan

Cayenne Consulting works with you to develop a business plan that will demonstrate just why you are the right person to own and operate the franchise. The franchise business plan will show that you have the requisite skills, talent, background, experience, and resources to successfully start and grow a business that provides real products and services to the community. The franchise business plan must be as professional as you intend for the business to be. Make no mistake, it must represent you.

Your business plan will likely be 15-25 pages in length and include informative charts, tables, images, and graphs that will aid in giving the reader a better understanding of the business. At a minimum, your franchise business plan must include:

An Executive Summary
A company/business description
A description of the company’s products and/or services
A market and industry analysis
A competitive analysis
A marketing and sales plan
A management and organization section
A financial discussion that includes a 3-5 year financial projection

Sample Franchisee Business Plan

Have a look inside a typical franchisee business plan:

Cayenne’s Franchise Business Planning Credentials & Relevant Experience

Several of our consultants have extensive experience in developing business plans for franchisees and franchisors. Here is a brief summary of just some of that work:

Business plan and financial forecast for a client that sought franchisor approval from Sylvan Learning Systems for the acquisition of an existing franchised location.
Business plan for experienced multi-unit franchisee used to apply for approval to acquire 3 franchises from a new franchisor called Blaze Pizza. The franchises will be located in Southern California where the client’s existing stores are located. This strategic move allows him to increase the number of customers served in markets that he knows and not compete against himself.
Business plan for the acquirer of an existing Subway franchise. The business plan was presented to the franchisor as well as a commercial lender.
Business plan for an existing Dunkin’ Brands Master Franchisee who wished to purchase another Master Franchisee in another state. The business plan was submitted to the franchisor and approved.
Business plan for an experienced restaurant general manager who wished to purchase a Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill franchise in Charlotte, NC.
Business plan and financial projection for an individual who wished to buy a Twin Peaks casual dining franchise.
Business plan for the buyer of a franchise for The Weave Shop. The business plan was submitted to a commercial bank.
Business plan and related documents for a Canadian investor group to fund the acquisition of the exclusive franchise rights for Canada for a fast growing U.S.-based casual dining, fresh Mexican restaurant concept.
A bank ready business plan and 5 year financial forecast for 22 year restaurant industry veteran who secured a 90% loan for the funding of a Culver’s Restaurant in Arizona.
A business proposal to be presented to a large Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Master Franchisee in support of the opening of 25 Checkers Drive-Ins in a major Texas city.
Business plan for a Robek’s franchisee in California was submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as part of the approval process for an E-2 investor visa application for a businessman who wished to immigrate from a South Asian country.
Business plan and financial forecast for submission to KFC International seeking approval to become the exclusive KFC franchisee in a South American country.
Fully compliant business plan submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service as part of a Brazilian executive’s immigration visa approval. The franchise was granted by Chevron USA for a gas station and convenience store in Florida.
Developed business plan, financial forecast and provided capital formation strategy for a nine-store, build-your-own gyro chain in South Florida, including developing a franchise model.
Business plan for potential Dunkin’ Brands Master Franchisee in Los Angeles as Dunkin re-entered the Southern California market. The business plan was submitted to the franchisor.

We’ve even prepared a business plan for a franchisor that used the business plan to raise over $1 billion to change the company’s business model from franchised stores to company-owned stores. We are not able to mention the name due to the confidentiality of the transaction but most people have heard of the company.

Why Choose Cayenne? Nine Great Reasons!

No Salespeople

Deal directly with a senior business plan consultant from Day One – not a commissioned salesperson who will hand you off to a junior writer. Personal relationships matter, and you need to know exactly who you’re dealing with.

Fully Customized

Some business plan writers charge extremely low fees because they have a cookie-cutter, assembly-line approach. You get what you pay for. We work from scratch to represent your unique vision, not somebody else’s.

Develop a Winning Strategy

Most so-called “business plan consultants” take whatever you tell them and type it into software. We go much deeper and help develop a viable strategy for success, which we then express in a compelling business plan.

Ongoing Support

We don’t stop when the business plan is complete. We have a talented team ready to help you implement it as well, either on a retained basis as interim members of your founding team or on a project basis, as needed.

Avoid Costly Mistakes

We know what works, and, more importantly, what doesn’t. A single mistake can render your plan unfundable. We wrote the original and often-cited article on Why Business Plans Don’t Get Funded.

Save Money - Really!

We’re not cheap, but about half of our clients came to us after a business plan prepared by a less qualified business plan consultant did not work out. Why not get it right the first time and save money?

Get Investors To Notice

Most entrepreneurs can’t get investors to
return their calls. A majority of our clients secure meetings with potential funders. Our team’s efforts have contributed to over $4.3 billion in financing!

Get Get it Right the First Time

Get it Right the First Time

Funding is a binary event: either you succeed or you fail. If you fail, most investors won’t give you a second chance. Learn about the pros and cons of various approaches to developing business plans.

Work With True Experts

We’ve walked in your shoes and we understand what you’re going through. Many of us have advanced degrees from institutions like Harvard, Wharton, Berkeley, Cornell, Columbia, Stanford, Yale, Dartmouth, and Chicago.

Tips for Franchisees

Here are some great tips* that every franchisee should follow:

Be passionate about your business
Be willing to make sacrifices and take on risk
Leave an extraordinary impression on customers
Know what sets your franchise apart
Have a great location

* Source: Inc.

Tips for a Great Franchisee Business Plan

Here are some business plan tips for franchisees:

Do not wait until the last minute. To be safe, allow a minimum of 2-3 weeks to get this done right.
Do not attempt to do this yourself using a franchise business plan template. This document requires a professional.
Remember that the franchise business plan must be as professional as you. In many cases, the business plan is how you make a great first impression.

Buying a branded franchise is a proven, effective way to become an entrepreneur. Make no mistake, the cost of becoming a franchisee is often more than creating an independent business from scratch, but buying into a franchise eliminates a lot of the upfront work and risk. It is up to you to weigh the costs and benefits. Whether you are buying a franchise or going independent, develop a great business plan to give yourself a head start.