Perhaps you’ve been running your own business for years now. Perhaps the success of your single location has got the entrepreneur in you curious.
Perhaps you don’t have any business model running yet, but the entrepreneur in you knows you can succeed. Either way, you’re interested in starting not just your own business, but your own chain. No matter what style of business you’re interested in, whether insurance, restaurant, wealth management, or retail, you’ve got a picture in your head of how this is going to go.
You’ll run into problems along the way, but none of them will be enough to stop you. The challenge of a chain appeals to you; it doesn’t just offer the financial growth and independence of your own business–it multiplies it. While much more complex, it can be immensely satisfying to start your own chain, to be at the head of something so much bigger. With the tips and ideas offered in this article, you’ll already be on your way to making your chain run smoothly.
A common concern of all business chains is uniformity. Each interior should look the same. The quality of service shouldn’t vary. The food should taste the same. While it can be tricky to get all these details to line up, there are always tricks to make them work. Take a tip from Starbucks, who burn their beans to ensure the same taste nationwide. While this decision costs them a coffee-connoisseur or two, it’s a great way to keep their business consistent. Consider buying something striking, like steel slatwall, to add interior uniformity to your shop or restaurant.
Another great help as you go forward will be relying on other businesses. A great manager knows how to delegate certain tasks, especially when others are more skilled in specific areas. A great business owner does the same: he or she looks outside the business for help in certain areas. If you’re starting up an insurance chain, you might want to have your book of business streamlined by a competent company. If you’re starting a restaurant, you may want to team up with a company that orchestrates all food delivery, instead of going through individual sellers.
If the entrepreneur in you still wants to start a chain after a couple of months of research and hard thinking, then you’re on your way to a whole new adventure. While the challenges are numerous, and even now there are things you haven’t thought of, a successful business can keep you financially secure for decades, all while offering a sense of pride in your accomplishments. Whatever chain you decide to open, and however you choose to tackle challenges along the way, you’ll gain immense satisfaction in building something from the ground up.
