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Trade Your Mark: Franchising - Sounds Familiar but Strange, What Is It Really?

Writer's picture: Amy NAmy N

Franchising sounds like some alien concept, right? But it's simpler than you think! Imagine you've got a killer burger joint. People are lining up for your secret sauce and perfectly grilled patties. Now, wouldn't it be cool if you could let others open their own burger joints using your recipe, brand, and style, all while you sit back and watch the dough roll in? That's franchising.



Franchising is when you, the franchisor, allow someone else, the franchisee, to use your successful business model. They get to use your trademark, like your catchy logo and name, and they also receive training, technical support, and mentoring from you. In return, they pay you a fee. It’s like renting out your secret sauce and burger-flipping techniques!

Take McDonald's, for example. Ray Kroc didn’t just keep his burger magic to himself. He let others buy into the McDonald's brand, ensuring they followed his model to keep the Big Macs tasting the same from New York to Tokyo. This strategy helped McDonald's become a global phenomenon.

Or look at Starbucks. They didn't just sell coffee; they sold the experience of getting coffee from a cozy, familiar place with a green mermaid on the cup. By franchising, they spread their brand far and wide, making it a household name.

So, franchising your trademark isn't as out-of-this-world as it sounds. It's about sharing your business's success with others, giving them the tools and rights to replicate your success in their own location. It's a win-win: you expand your brand's reach and make money, while the franchisee gets a ready-made business model with built-in brand recognition.


Franchising could turn your local hit into a nationwide sensation. Who knows, your secret sauce might just be the next big thing! But, to do franchising right, you need to ensure your royalties are accurate and fair – not just any sum or tiny royalties in the long term. That's where IPGEEKLAB comes in. Our experts will help you navigate the complexities of franchising, ensuring you get the best returns while maintaining the integrity of your brand.


Reach out to IPGEEKLAB to make your franchising dreams a reality.

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