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How to Get More Out of Your Fast Food Franchise Investment
You’ve devoted your days to feeding hungry customers and growing your business. It’s no surprise, then, that you’re always looking for new ways to make more profits.
Topics of Discussion
- Don't Panic
- Listen to Your Customers
- Think of Yourself as the Customer
- Deliver Value in New Ways
1. If you’re in a slump, rule #1 is to keep your cool. Some forms of this panic can be seen when franchisees begin to slash their prices or cut down their team members. One of the important things to remember about your outlook as a franchisee is that you operate within a network under the brand. You have the ability to use the resources and wisdom of the system. You have a team of peers with whom you share similar goals, and with whom you can partner to strengthen the brand in general.
2. Some franchisees may seem to forget that customers are truly the lifeblood of any business. When customers are content and abundant, so is the business. When customers are unsatisfied and lacking, so is the business! So take the time to really listen to your customers. If they’re not yet talking, encourage them. Create surveys, conduct store walks, and collect input from your staff members. Understanding the psychology behind your customers’ purchasing decisions gives you the leverage to make better business decisions for your fast food franchise.
3. You’d be surprised what you find when you put yourself in the customers’ shoes. What motivates you to make your purchasing decisions? What do you value in certain types of products, specifically the type of products that your franchise provides? What unique customer service or business traits keep you satisfied?
As a fast food franchise owner, you will inevitably face periods of booming business and periods where the market is lacking. This is natural. But for those with the entrepreneurial spirit and a fire for growth, these few tips could help boost your business and feed your wallet!
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. Franchise offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only.
