All Topics > Franchise > How to Evaluate a Franchise Training Program >

How to Evaluate a Franchise Training Program Georgia

If you are ready for a career change via franchising, the training a franchise offers is one of the most important areas you need to look at when researching a franchise opportunity.

1. Local Companies

2. We no longer live in a one-career society

3. Franchising: novices welcome

4. Evaluating a franchise training program

5. Featured Local Company

1 . Local Companies

Clark & Washington PC
770-488-9334
3300 NE Expressway Bldg 3
Atlanta, GA

The Entrepreneur's Source
770-973-5878
Emerson Ct
Marietta, GA

Kathleen's Ridge Personal Care Home
678-852-3840
pob 466624
Lawrenceville, GA

Susko Robert N PC
404-262-7512
3017 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA

Miller & Brown, P.C.
770-461-2025
3390 Peachtree Road NE Ste. 1000
Atlanta, GA

Palanca & Lanzisera Attorneys At Law
404-442-9777
3355 Lenox Rd., Ste. 600
Atlanta, GA

Send Out Cards
770-887-6792
5400 Larch Lane
Gainesville, GA

Affleck & Gordon PC
770-786-9446
211 Perimeter Center Pkwy Ste 930
Atlanta, GA

Performance Methods Inc
(770) 777-6611
385 Waters Bend Way
Alpharetta, GA

Center For Authentic Leadership
(404) 522-7766
1280 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA

2 . We no longer live in a one-career society

My friend’s grandfather had the same job his whole life. His father had two. I’ve already made four major career changes and have over 20 years left in the workforce. Studies suggest that my teenage children may have between six and 12 careers in their lifetime.

With the cyclical nature of the economy and the impact technology has on so many industries, there is no longer any certainty that a job will take a person from graduation through retirement. Besides – many people really enjoy the challenge of a taking on a new career.

Bankers take off their suits and become lawn care experts. Doctors become fried chicken moguls and teachers get remade as pet groomers. How do they make the transition? Many times through the power of franchising. And one of the bonuses you’ll discover about franchising is that they can train you to excel in a job you’ve never done before!

3 . Franchising: novices welcome

If you are ready for a career change via franchising, the training a franchise offers is one of the most important areas you need to look at when researching a franchise opportunity.

You’ll find that a good franchise system will take pride in their training programs because, through the payment of royalties, your success becomes their success.

And guess what? Most franchises don’t require you to have experience in their field. In fact, many don’t even want a franchisee with previous industry experience. Because the systems of a franchise are structured for maximum success, previous industry experience often gets in the way when training a new franchisee.

4 . Evaluating a franchise training program

As part of your due diligence when researching a franchise opportunity, find out everything about the training a franchise system provides. A good training program should cover not only the product or service but also setting up the business, marketing, employee management, business procedures, reporting, etc.

The best way to find out about the scope of the training program is to ask existing franchisees. Find out what stood out about the training they received and what they feel could have been covered more completely. Ask them how prepared they felt when they opened their business and what ongoing training they have been provided.

Keep in mind that the franchisees you talk with may have been through various versions of the training program. Problems that existed at one time may have been fixed. Or, you may find that a training program that was fine in a company’s early days is now out-of-date. Be sure to include in your research franchisees who have had the same training you will receive to get an accurate assessment of its value.

Training may have been adjusted over time as the business becomes more complex, so an operations manual is a valuable resource, particularly if the franchisor updates the information periodically. Find out if the franchisor has other training support sources like conference calls or intranet sites.

5 . Featured Local Company

Clark & Washington PC

770-488-9334
3300 NE Expressway Bldg 3
Atlanta, GA
http://www.cw13.com

Read more about How to Evaluate a Franchise Training Program

- Franchise Information Sources Georgia

I want to use a systematic process to evaluate franchise opportunities. What are the best sources of information I should examine to make sure I make a good decision about which franchise to select?

- Choosing a Low Cost Franchise Georgia
- Franchise Financing Programs Georgia
- The Franchise Industry Georgia
- Choosing Big Name Franchise Georgia
- Running a Successful Franchise Georgia
- Purchasing a Construction-Related Franchise Georgia
- Finding Great Franchise Team To Join Georgia
- Franchising Skills Georgia
- Buying A Franchise Georgia

Regional Articles

- The Franchise Industry Georgia

Although franchising or buying a franchise is not a new idea or process of conducting business, it is still proven in most cases to be the most cost effective. It does not seem to matter if you are the franchisee or franchisor, becoming a part of the franchise industry has numerous advantages and can eventually become a brilliant investment for each party, so long as the business model is strategically correct.

- Choosing Big Name Franchise Georgia
- Franchise Financing Programs Georgia
- Finding Great Franchise Team To Join Georgia
- Franchise Information Sources Georgia
- Purchasing a Construction-Related Franchise Georgia
- Buying A Franchise Georgia
- Choosing a Low Cost Franchise Georgia
- Running a Successful Franchise Georgia
- Franchising Skills Georgia

Related Local Events

TAG Enterprise 2.0
Dates: 11/4/2009 - 11/4/2009
Location: Wayne Hodges Room
Atlanta, GA
View Details

TAG Enterprise 2.0
Dates: 10/7/2009 - 10/7/2009
Location: Wayne Hodges Room
Atlanta, GA
View Details

Middle Georgia Business Development Conference
Dates: 9/26/2009 - 9/26/2009
Location: Galleria Conference Center & Banquet Hall
Centerville, GA
View Details

TAG Featured Speakers: Richard McSpadden
Dates: 9/16/2009 - 9/16/2009
Location: The Commerce Club
Atlanta, GA
View Details

Field Service East
Dates: 9/8/2009 - 9/11/2009
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
View Details

Advertising	Food & Beverage	Nightlife
Business Services	Franchise	Online Database
Career	Health	Pets
Cars	Holidays	Real Estate Resources
Computer Hardware	Home Appliances	Retail & Consumer Services
Construction	Home Electronics	Software
Education	Home Services	Technology
Entertainment	Industrial Goods & Services	Telecommunications
Environmental	Insurance	Trade Shows
Family	Internet	Travel
Fashion	Legal	Weddings
Financial Services	Miscellaneous	World History

Advertising	Family	Home Services	Real Estate Resources
Business Services	Fashion	Industrial Goods & Services	Retail & Consumer Services
Career	Financial Services	Insurance	Software
Cars	Food & Beverage	Internet	Technology
Computer Hardware	Franchise	Legal	Telecommunications
Construction	Health	Miscellaneous	Trade Shows
Education	Holidays	Nightlife	Travel
Entertainment	Home Appliances	Online Database	Weddings
Environmental	Home Electronics	Pets	World History