The franchise business will contact you by means of email and/ or telephone only to the email address and phone number you have provided.
By submitting the enquiry form you are consenting to send your personal information to the selected franchise business.
You also agree to receive further newsletter email marketing from What Franchise.
Close
How long does it take to get a franchise up and running once the franchise agreement has been signed?
During the discovery and disclosure process, the franchisee should be told - and definitely ask - about the process from enquiry to becoming operational. Franchisors work differently in different sectors and signing the franchise agreement may come earlier in the launch process for some than others.
It would be unusual to sign an agreement the same day as launching a franchise business, but it will depend on the need for acquisition prior to operations, eg a vehicle, property, equipment and licences, etc.
Property-based franchises will typically process the acquisition of property post-signing to give security to all parties. A lot of the groundwork in identifying locations may have been done before signing the agreement, but agreeing a lease or purchasing a building for use while trading as a franchisee would require some security and the landlord may expect to see your franchise agreement.
Typically, once the agreement is signed there will be a period of induction training, mentoring, coaching, acquisition and operational issues to finalise. Franchisees would be advised not to invest more than is necessary before they have a signed agreement.
Louise Harris is an experienced franchisor, having built and sold an award winning franchise. She is now head of strategic partnerships at easyStorage.
You might also be interested in

Answered by Shelley Nadler
Shelley Nadler writes: A concern that businesses may have when deciding to franchise their business, is the... read more

Answered by Alan Wilkinson
Alan Wilkinson writes: There are two elements to consider here. First is the franchise fee itself, and... read more

Answered by John Pratt
John Pratt writes: It is simply not possible to refer to taking a franchise as an “investment”,... read more

Answered by Louise Harris
Louise Harris writes: It’s quite a lot like choosing a life partner. You need to be interested... read more
Exciting Franchise Opportunities

Start your own Cello franchise
Yes
Find Out More£95,000

Request Free Information
Send a free enquiry to Cello for further information!

Start your own Bridgewater Home Care franchise
Yes
Find Out MoreN/A

Request Free Information
Send a free enquiry to Bridgewater Home Care for further information!

Start your own The Spitting Pig Co franchise
Yes
Find Out More40% net profit on a turnover of £110,000

Request Free Information
Send a free enquiry to The Spitting Pig Co for further information!

Start your own Tutor Doctor franchise
Yes
Find Out MoreN/A

Request Free Information
Send a free enquiry to Tutor Doctor for further information!

Start your own Drain Doctor franchise
Yes
Find Out MoreN/A

Request Free Information
Send a free enquiry to Drain Doctor for further information!
Companies to Consider

Get expert franchising news delivered straight to your inbox
Franchise news, advice and new opportunities delivered weekly.
Must Read Articles
-
Brexit property investment myths BUSTED!
Added 3 years ago | 2 min read
-
Why exceptional training is a vital element of franchise success
Added 2 hours ago | 2 min read
-
How to budget better
Added 3 days ago | 2 min read
Franchises by Minimum Investment
Find your next business opportunity
Search 100s of UK franchises and become your own boss today.
-
Under 10k
Starting a franchise doesn't have to be costly
Click here -
Under 20k
A mid-range investment for the more experienced
Click here -
Over 50k
If budget is not an issue, then don't miss these.
Click here -
Local Franchises
Find the perfect franchise in a location to suit you
Click here
What Franchise Newsletter
Keep up to date with all the industry news