How to Start Barbeque Franchises

And those side dishes for bbq brisket, when prepared correctly, have a way of making the entire meal comforting and delicious. It’s a southern tradition and it’s no surprise that so many entrepreneurs are wanting to jump on the barbeque bandwagon. Fortunately, there are many different barbeque franchises for fans of the tradition of smoked meat and career upgrades.

So if you want to start a franchise, where do you start? One of the best starting points is looking into the IFA (International Franchise Association). Used by the majority of industries for franchising, they have a plethora of resources that first-timers and even veterans have full access to so they can get going. You can begin by checking out their website or calling them for more information.

After you have checked out the IFA and hopefully taken advantage of the resources they offer, there are various requirements you should meet. While not all will be legally required to start a franchise, you will find that they are necessary to make the process as smooth as possible. Remember, starting a franchise is not an inexpensive and easy feat, but the hard work will pay off.

You will need accounting. All statements for the franchise must be audited by the IRS and only an accountant with experience in this realm will be able to help, so be sure to interview and choose widely. Accounting may seem like a frivolous sector of the job world but they are what keeps the business rolling behind closed doors, keeps money in employee’s bank accounts, and keeps the franchise legal.

Next, prepare a disclosure agreement for the barbecue franchise. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires this document on their and again, because franchises can be tricky, you will need an attorney to help you that is experienced with franchises.

Even more important is the system(s) used that keep the franchise running as smooth as it should. This includes training programs, menus and variations, customer interactions, and more. All systems can seem to take a while to get in place in the most effective manner. If you already have ample experience in running a business, you may not need much assistance from an experienced business operator. If you have never written these systems up before, or only have a small amount of experience, it’s a good idea to get someone from the outside on the inside with you so you can have systems in place that are designed to actually work, not just look like they will.