The Franchise Alliance ‘Uniting the Franchise Industry’
The Franchise Alliance (TFA) has been created to deliver a combination of services to the franchise industry for Franchisors, Franchisees, people thinking of purchasing a franchise and specialist suppliers to the sector. Our services are predominantly designed to simplify the interaction between Franchisor and Franchisee to create more productive relationships that benefit all parties.
How do we do this?
With a combined experience of the franchising industry spanning over 50 years the management team at the TFA are well equipped to deliver advice, training, mediation and even due diligence for either party. We utilise a variety of methods, depending on the service required, to ensure that we can provide a solution to virtually any franchising issue. This can involve developing new franchise opportunities, identifying suitable Franchisee candidates for Franchisors, dispute resolution and even management consultancy.
We also offer an accreditation to Franchisors that are looking to have their business model independently assessed for viability and are looking to promote an ethical and effective business opportunity to prospective Franchisees.
Why do we do this?
Other organisations delivering similar accreditations are expensive, exclusive and often are unwilling to move away from their pre-set rigid criteria for joining. You will be asked to complete a form, pay a fee and wait for the decision with little or no human interaction whatsoever.
The sheer size and bureaucratic nature of such organisations can create an excessive cost to the Franchisor which is then obviously passed on to the potential Franchisee. At the TFA we simply do not believe this is a fair or sustainable solution. We even go so far as to snub big glossy brochures and shiny promotional material to avoid passing these costs on to partners and affiliates as well as making a small contribution to maintaining the environment. Where possible we will utilise the web and email to interact with you.
We understand that each business model is different and will assess it thoroughly reviewing everything from business process and operations manual to the franchise agreement and earning potential. We work with Franchisors, be they established long running enterprises or start-ups new to the industry, to ensure that their business model is fair, effective and offers a suitable business blue print for franchising. This means that Franchisees joining a TFA approved Franchisor have the peace of mind that they are entering into a venture that has been validated as ethical with good earning potential.
For more information on our services go to our Services for Franchisors and Services for Franchisees pages.