Tips to Franchise Success
This is our best advise for you, to become a successful 2nd Take Franchisee
We know you are excited to get started, but please take the time to read this next page with care.
Starting your own Franchise business is a risk, changing marketplace conditions and an economy under duress, can derail the best laid plans. Survival and business success now is a matter of being able to adapt to a changing environment. The most important factor to business success is being able to work as a team, in order to weather the storms to come, plan for the upturn and enjoy continued success.
You will find our best advice; must-do’s and tips, for running a successful Franchise here.
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Always be informed
Learn all there is to learn about 2nd Take and its operations. Be a sponge and always stay up to date with developments.
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Be a team player
As 2nd Take Franchisee, you are now part of the 2nd Take Family. The reason, why you choose to open a Franchise business, is the support you will have. You are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.
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Accept majority rule
In a Franchise set up, there are rules and this means you will not always get what you want. Accept this with a smile and move on.
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Embrace the 2nd Take rules
We have granted you a Franchise, by joining 2nd Take, you have agreed to operate your 2nd Take Store within our regulations.
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Be pro-active
Allow us to lead the way, but take an active interest in anything concerning your store. Your capital is being spent and your future is at stake.
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Stay positive
A positive attitude and a “can-do” approach to life and your business, is more likely to deliver positive results all-round, than a negative outlook would.
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Uphold ethics
Be honest and transparent in all your dealings.
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Strive for win-win outcomes
Don’t be greedy; win-win outcomes are the root of every successful franchise.
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Don’t resent the fees
Pay the ongoing fees willingly; your business success will be the result of being part of the 2nd Take Franchise. 2nd Take offers a wide range of support services to you, in exchange.
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Represent the brand with pride
We, the Franchisor, are the custodian of our brand, your role is that of a brand ambassador. Live up to it.
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Focus on your task
We will set strategic direction. It is your job to look after your customers and make your business profitable.
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Participate in training activities
Realise the importance of training and participate enthusiastically in the training activities we offer.
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Work with us
Appreciate our role and co-operate with us – it will be to your benefit.
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Undertake local marketing
Support our brand building efforts, by becoming the centre of your local community. Don’t neglect local marketing.
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Embrace your customers
Remember that your customers help you pay your bills. Without them you have no business.
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Be a good sport
Interact with us and fellow Franchisees. By helping each other, we grow stronger.
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Aim for perfection
Strive to build the brand into the best it can be within your territory and to become the best 2nd Take Franchisee.
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Strive for service excellence
Remember that if you perform badly, you are letting down the team. Through brand affiliation, fellow Franchisees in territories far removed from yours may suffer.
