Becoming a franchisee is a great opportunity to take control of your lifestyle and enjoy a rewarding career. But is it necessary to have experience in the sector you choose? For the Bedshed store network a retail background isn’t required but there are some common traits spotted in its successful franchisees.

1. Franchisees are team players

One of the advantages of joining a franchise is the support from other franchisees and the franchisor, you don’t have to go it alone., there’s a network of franchisee partners who draw on each other to address their individual business challenges and share tips and tricks. At Bedshed this is backed up with three decades of franchise experience.

2. A passion for customer service

As online shopping continues to grow, it’s important for bricks and mortar retailers to value-add for customers in store. Customer service is the key to competing with the popularity of online shopping. Successful franchisees have a ‘can-do’ attitude and their customers are always their first priority. 

3. On the frontline

“At Bedshed, we have seen time and time again that franchises are most successful when the franchisee is directly involved in the day to day running of the business. A retail franchise is not a ‘set and forget’ investment so the more you put in, the more rewarding it will be.,” says

Franchisees who are passionate about what they do can gain valuable knowledge about their business by working alongside their sales staff on a daily basis . They also enjoy the advantages of being their own boss and setting their own hours. 

4. Learning new skills

While it is useful for potential franchisees to have some background in retail, and the market they are working in, or experience of franchising, it is far from essential. At Bedshed  franchisees have come from fields as diverse as the metal working trade and corporate accounting. Many people find the skills they have from vastly different roles are transferrable to their new career as a  franchisee.