They are businesses that need to be run by skilled, smart, and experienced individuals who are willing to put in the time and effort that it takes to grow a business. So before you think about investing in a bakery franchise, consider the following things that you will need:
1. To be an effective franchisee, you need to be system-oriented. It’s going to be difficult to establish your franchise if you try to “wing it.” You should be adept at working within a system. Franchises typically have very structured systems in place to put their franchisees in the best position to thrive. If you have problems working within a system, you’re going to find it difficult to run a franchise.
2. As the owner of a bakery franchise, you are going to be responsible for hiring the right employees. Hiring the wrong people can tank any business that’s just starting out. The last thing you want is a bad reputation because of poor customer service or poor-quality work. You need to be a good judge of character so that you can pick your employees intelligently.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. Franchise offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only.
