International Franchising, A Slice of the American Pie

Blue MauMau:

International branded franchising connects the past and present with the future. It is a balancing act between the franchisor’s self-interest and what is best for the system, the franchisees, and the brand. Superior international franchise development executives know this and practice harmonizing the entities.

Franchising, the global empire builder, gives currency to successful expansion. As internationally known franchise systems go about the business of empires, they require management that is highly attentive to what is accomplished in the franchise development divisions. Top producers are constantly in a look up, look down mode, as though their very jobs depend on the success of all others in the chain, and, in fact, they do. The business of international franchising is incapable of producing small and inexpensive mistakes. Consequently, significant missteps find their way to page one in the business section, a circumstance sure to cause vexing situations at the board level and within investment quarters.

Empire is about domination. Domination of the market is the target, and international franchise managers know they must possess the discipline, foresight, and visceral instincts to make the dangerous decisions that either hit their mark or miss the objective. Pursuing market domination is a singularly riveting job with the ultimate responsibilities heaped squarely on the backs of these empire builders. Succeed or perish. Many, however, can move on to another burgeoning system, grateful for their existence thanks to the ever-expanding international franchising dynamics.

Global markets are vital in ’09 franchising… read on.