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When you think about franchising, certain industries probably come to mind first. Fast food. Fitness. Maybe hospitality.
But franchising extends far beyond the businesses you typically associate with the model.
From property and home improvement to pet care and automotive services, there are franchise opportunities across industries that people interact with every day, often without realising there's a franchise behind the business.
With 300+ franchise brands coming together at the IFA World Franchise Show this September, there’s no better place to see just how broad the industry really is.
Here are three areas you might not have considered.
Realty & Home Improvement
Buying a home, carrying out renovations, or dealing with repairs are all part of everyday life. What you might not realize is how many businesses operating across these areas use the franchise model.
Real estate services, home improvement, renovation, maintenance, and property services can all be franchised, allowing entrepreneurs to operate within an established brand and business system while serving their local market.
For franchisees, this can mean entering an industry they already understand as a customer, but with the support, systems, and brand recognition of an established business behind them.
Pet Care
The pet industry has grown significantly, and franchising has grown alongside it.
Pet grooming, training, walking, and other services have become established franchise categories, giving entrepreneurs a range of ways to build a business around the growing demand for professional pet care.
It might not be the first industry you associate with franchising, but the model makes sense. Customers want reliable services from businesses they can trust, while franchisees can benefit from an established brand, proven processes, and ongoing support.
Automotive
The automotive industry is growing, but the need to maintain, repair, and care for vehicles isn't going away.
And you don't have to own a traditional car dealership to build a business in the sector.
Automotive repair, detailing, maintenance, and tyres all offer franchise opportunities, allowing entrepreneurs to enter a well-established industry with the backing of an existing business model.
For people with an interest in the automotive sector, franchising can offer another route into business ownership without having to build a brand and operating system from the ground up.
Franchising Is Broader Than You Think
These are just a few examples of how far the franchise model extends.
There are opportunities across health and wellness, education, senior care, cleaning, travel, and many other sectors.
That's one of the reasons franchising continues to attract people from different backgrounds. You don't necessarily need to have spent your career in the industry you're looking to enter. The right brand will provide the training and support, while allowing you to build and operate your own business.
So if you've previously dismissed franchising because you didn't see an opportunity that suited you, it may be worth looking again.
And with 300+ franchise brands to discover at the upcoming IFA World Franchise Show, there's a lot more to explore than the businesses that first come to mind when you hear the word "franchise".
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