Locations and Franchising

FunctionalPractice-GlobalSolutionsConsultingGroupDid you know that in the U.S most retail locations expenses to operate are similar to other locations around the world such as Tokyo, Berlin, Sydney, Istanbul and etc, so if you are a retail company with successful domestic retail locations we believe that you must take the first steps with us for your U.S locations to have your Presence Internationally with high Brand reputation.

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Advantages

We believe that Selling and doing business has many advantages in the U.S. Our service help companies to minimize their risks and support them for day to day operations for running their Locations while they are not reside in the U.S

Advantages of Having a Location in the U.S

  • Our low fixed price cost for setting up & managing your locations
  • Hard Working and Dedicated Employees
  • Equal Footing
  • Speed and Accuracy
  • Clear Rules and Instructions
  • Diverse Population

Capabilities

Opening a branch of your existing  business  or Franchising in U.S as a Foreign based company might be the first step of being an international successful brand which is also more noticeable to potential franchise buyers around the world. But rushing into the tremendous grows opportunity in U.S market can easily result in failure which could damage your image at your home and in other countries.

Our approach help companies understand the challenges they will face before the major investment is done our suggestion is as foreign based companies to operate more than 2-3 locations at least 5 years because it is a learning process for even the franchiser , so your potential Franchise buyers and you can decide the future of the Franchise opportunity together.

Our Capabilities include

  • Strategic Planning
  • Accounting
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Territory Creation
  • Legal, Operations
  • Environmental screening
  • Legal
  • Maintenance Management
  • Call Center
  • E-Commerce
  • Employee Training
  • Visa &Immigration
  • Advertising Marketing
  • Franchise Sales
  • Franchise management
  • Human Resources
  • Investor Relations & Fundraisings

How It Works

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FAQs

I do have successful store operations in my home country can I enter U.S market by giving Franchises?

Being successful in your home market is a plus but in order to have better results from it you need open some locations here in U.S in order to attract potential franchise buyers.

How much does it take to set up a franchise and cost?

While operating the locations the set up may take up to five years. Depending on the business model and region it can cost from 100k – 1 million.

Should I set up franchise to have multiple locations and steady grow in U.S or use set up fees to open more locations.

Your franchisees will need to make at least 20-30% of the revenues per location before paying the salaries and rent. You can decide to grow with or without franchisees, we have financing options for business project once you locations generate profit in U.S. so you can decide the strategy afterwards.

I am a small company with limited capital to invest in U.S, how I can afford it financially.

Let’s assume that you only have 200k to invest for your new venture which is hard to do with it but we can form a company in U.S partnered with your competitors from your domestic market. For instance taco’s restaurant owners from Latin America by partnering each other 10 or more can successfully enter the market that they would never be able to afford investing alone. Our models help you manage and operate even with dozens partner where all the risks are shared among the partners and reduced.

How can I manage my business from another country?

We do help you overseeing the business at a small fee. And we guide you for all necessary steps.

Will you apply and get all permits necessary from towns or states for my business.

Yes, in some specific cases we use third party agents to get your permits such as local engineers or agent for instance in some states like New York liqueurs license is hard to get  as well as 20 page application it needs dozens of pages of support about the owners , building size and etc.

After filling the application form will I have all the info to start my business in the  U.S

Yes

To raise funds for my new business can open the company to public?

Going public is another way of accessing the capital needed to have more locations in U.S. The cost

Of going public would be similar to set up and sell franchise cost.

What should I do after opening multiple locations and earn reasonable profit?

We do suggest waiting and seeing for at least 2 years in order to decide the best strategy.

Can I apply for work permit for my staff?

After some initial steps and investing you can apply for work permit for your staff, but remember it must be in favor of U.S worker meaning your staff need to train U.S workers.

What can I do if my managers steal money from the company while operating?

You can have live monitoring systems in order to realize that kind of activity or even you purchase a insurance for it at a small fee.

How could I know if my products have a market in U.S and potential customers?

If your products are successful in your home market it can be successful in U.S as well.
Do your research or ask us for our market research report which will be designed on national level including all the states.

I do not want to set up franchise but I like to offer my products in U.S without giving any franchises?

There are many ways of selling and generating more profit without setting up a franchise or going public:

–          Selling at wholesale prices to other businesses that can carry your products. ( this approach is best fit for many companies for instance if your company is selling clothes to U.S imagine after we open a location on fifth avenue in New York doing retail sales how much more purchase orders  will come its like your show room and a retail store.

–          Charging loyalty fee of 5% to others who want open your kind of business.

This approach is best fit for food companies after where they teach other how to make the products and collect no fee but %5 from the revenue.

Please ask as for alternative ways of growing in U.S without investing large capitals.

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