Opening a Texas Franchise is Easy With the BORSA Plan

Posted by DRDA CPA's in Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX on Aug 27, 2008

If you’ve ever been to an establishment that showcased a “franchise opportunities” sign in the window and wondered just for a second if it would be a viable venture, then now is a great time to learn about what goes into opening and owning your own franchise. Starting a franchise, especially from a well-known chain, can be a very profitable endeavor. However, there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration before diving headfirst into a contractual agreement with a franchiser, such as location, competitors, corporate support, and most importantly funding. DRDA/CPAs in Houston can help you get organized with the funding for your franchise through a program like the BORSA (Business Owner’s Retirement Savings Account) plan.

Location:

As the saying goes, location is everything. Picking a suitable site for your franchise begins with communicating with the franchiser. In many cases, they will require you to provide detailed information about a potential locality, including pictures and video, before consenting. However, most franchisers will supply you with specific criteria before you go out scouting locations. Always remember to keep in mind population density and area characteristics such as visibility and traffic flow. You are sure to attract more business in a well-populated area, but you do not want to drown in a sea of shops all competing for customers.

Competitors:

Determining the competition can be tricky because it differs depending on what type of business you want to go into. Finding out what markets are lacking in your area is a great place to start. If there are several donut shops located within blocks of each other, choose something else. However, if a donut shop is what you have your heart set on, find a way to differentiate it from the rest to gain customer interest.

Corporate Support:

Every franchise has a strict business structure outlining how the business needs to be run anywhere in the world. Once you agree to certain rules regarding the operation of the business, a license will be issued that gives you the right to use all trademarks, logos, and service marks integral to the company. However, there is more to running a franchise then just looking the part. You will need to find a company that is willing to train you in all areas of their business including technical and operational procedures and growth strategies. Ongoing training is a benefit of becoming a franchisee, as opposed to starting an independent business, because you will always have assistance when needed. You can also check out franchise blog sites for more support.

Funding:

Purchasing a franchise is not cheap, but with the help of a BORSA plan you can gather all the funds you need without having to take out heavy loans. BORSA is a tool that assists you in acquiring start-up capital for the purchase of a franchise or new business by using the holdings in your 401k or IRA rollover. You can access the funds without the penalties associated with early withdrawal.

Your dream of opening a franchise can become a reality by calling the specialists at DRDA/CPAs today at 281-954-6040. Let them enlighten you about the benefits of using a BORSA plan to purchase a franchise in Texas.  


Related Links

Franchise Times Magazine
International Franchise Association
Master Franchise Club