Focus: Asia Franchise Markets 2016 | Página 5

Finding a China Partner. China Market Seeking the right partner for your franchise business is paramount. If you have a product, connecting with the right distributor is paramount. Finding these partners is a time-consuming task. As China is still developing in terms of business knowledge and a free economy, finding a suitable partner with a track record will involve effort but this effort will prove worthwhile in the long run. reliable partner with the necessary local knowledge and required investment to open franchises. Importanace of systems Most franchisors have their own bespoke systems across their stores. The implementation of these IT systems will require a good amount of training and the management/ business systems will have to understand the Though financial check systems thinking of local franchisees and employees. Saying this, the are improving, doing due systems are fundamental because diligence and sourcing past financial records is not as easy as they support the proven uniformed model and represent a other countries as there is currently no standardised national known bottom line. system for company registration in China. Professional input will Tight systems allow your domestic partner to conduct the maj