
What Type of Training and Support Should You Look for in a Franchise?
April 25, 2019
An essential part of opening a new franchise location starts with great training.
Franchise owner training and support. It’s one of the fundamental reasons why you are considering a franchise business opportunity, so don’t overlook the details when choosing your perfect franchise.
Training New Franchise Owners
No experience? No problem! Most franchise organizations do not require any previous experience in the industry to start your business.
TIP: Look for a comprehensive training and instructional program to ensure you fully understand the requirements and expectations that come with being a franchise owner.
The training you will receive at headquarters, or at a designated training facility, will have a significant impact on how your business will move forward from day one. The training is intensive and hands-on, covering everything you need to know to prepare you for the day-to-day operations as a new franchise owner.
TIP: The time spent training at headquarters is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and take notes.
What should I expect?
You are investing your time, money, and energy into making this business succeed, so your franchisor should be invested in you!
The owners at ASP – America’s Swimming Pool Company, the nation’s largest pool cleaning franchise system, are provided with the resources, training and support, marketing strategies, and buying power to help them be successful faster, grow larger, and earn more.
With a franchise like ASP, you can expect to receive the following:
- A 12-day training program
- PoolOps software – a proprietary, automated mobile platform used to communicate to customers
- Integrated communication system
- Complete operations startup kit
- Truck outfitting startup kit
- Technical support system
- Excellent company culture
- Branding power
- Accounting and bookkeeping support
- Marketing, public relations, and advertising support
During ASP’s 12-day training program, called Pool School, new business owners spend their time learning the fundamental training and skills needed to deliver quality customer service, have completed the Certified Pool Operators exam, connected with national partners in the pool industry, and have learned the sales process and strategy for recruiting and retaining business.
The training doesn’t stop there!
Good franchisors, like ASP, will provide on-going training and support, so you will never feel like your alone.
TIP: Follow the plan and you are guaranteed to see success.
Don’t just buy a franchise, join a family of driven business owners that share the same values you do. Your success is everyone’s success!
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