Franchise Succession Planning Puts You in Control
The face paced and complex world of multi-unit franchising by nature is risky. You have to manage the diversity of franchisor expectations, rely on the strength of the brand and remain competitive in an environment where customers experience is critical to your success. Growing strategically and fulfilling the needs and wants of family/employees are also a few of the many issues franchisees juggle to develop a sustainable business. This is why an experienced franchise succession planning team is vital to your business transition.
As experts in the complex, we advise multi-unit franchisee owners on the 10 interdependent Succession Matrix® perspectives, to position your business for growth, to sell to a third party, or transition to the next generation. We leverage our more than 40 years working with franchise owners to provide clarity and a strong path forward.
Whether you are looking to grow your business and/or looking towards business transition, our meticulous attention to the probable, possible, potential details allow you to prepare and avoid any looming franchise succession planning issues impacting your goals.
What happens when you decide to take the next step towards the future you imagine…now? Business ownership by nature is risky; succession planning however creates strategies and structure to put you in control.
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Four Strategies for Successful Sibling Partnerships
What do the Olsen twins, the Williams sisters, the Warner brothers, and the Wright brothers all have in common? They are all siblings able to succeed in creating a business together. Fundamentally, the success of any partnership, let alone a family business partnership, is ongoing work towards maintaining harmony inside the business relationship by [...]
How to Protect and Grow Your Business During Economic Uncertainty
The pandemic impacted us all, causing some to reap the benefits and others to be shut down. And our fickle economy is causing many multi-unit franchisees to wonder what the best strategy is to thrive through next year. As the world evolves and changes, basic principles, such as processes, procedures, marketing, talent, attractive culture, [...]
Transfer Daily Management & Remain in Control
Successful family businesses have the power to provide for many lifestyles. Owner(s) and their families, key leaders and their families, employees, and the community it serves. Many owners have the vision to transfer out of daily operations and want the business to remain under family ownership. There are many strategies [...]
How to Adjust Business Strategies to Prepare for Recession
As succession planners, we are frequently asked by multi-unit franchisees how to prepare for change and transition. On top of the mind of many multi-unit franchisees is an impending recession and talent shortages which requires adjustments to their growth strategies. Preparing your business for future change depends on whether you are in a mental, [...]
Strategies for Multi-Unit Franchisees to Succeed Despite Economic Uncertainties
Even though Wall Street predicts 2022 and 2023 will have 10% growth in earnings and isn't currently anticipating any slowdown, many multi-unit franchisees have expressed concern over economic uncertainties. Talks of inflation, change in tax law, ongoing supply chain issues, and labor shortages have multi-unit franchisees wondering how or if [...]
Create More Control Over Your Future
No one can predict the future, but as a business owner, you can manage uncertainties by strategically thinking through the possible, probable, and potential issues impacting your long-term goals. This is where succession planning comes in. A succession plan provides a roadmap outlining growth strategies, contingency plans, governance guidelines, leadership transitions, and strategic plans. [...]
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The Succession Planning Matrix
The Succession Planning Matrix
Many people put off succession planning because they think it means retirement, exit, and the end. However; succession planning is just the beginning. It gives the owner options in terms of what “their next” looks like, whether that be growth, philanthropy, or a new business venture. Our process focuses are addressing 10 key areas of what we call the Succession Matrix.
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We can help you with insights, other resources, and see if it makes sense to work together. At the very least, in 30 minutes, you may get some ideas you can apply to your business right away.