Which Home Service Franchise is Right for You?

window house.jpgFor new entrepreneurs, franchises have the appeal of providing you with a business that allows you to be the boss but without all the added risks of an independent business. You’ll also get plenty of support and advice from your franchisor. But, even though you’ve already chosen the home service industry – how do you choose which franchise to join?

The Dwyer Group offers 10 different service industry franchises, all of which benefit from global recognition. However, each has been tailored to suit a slightly different entrepreneur, enabling you to find the right fit for you.

Below you’ll find some helpful tips as to how you can find the right home service franchise for you:

What Do You Want to Achieve from Your Franchise?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the choices that are available to you, ask yourself a few simple questions to get the ball rolling. For example, you may want to consider what your personal goals are – i.e. do you want to spend more time at home, do you want to make more money, or do you want to take the next step as an entrepreneur?

Figuring out what your personal goals are will enable you to determine which franchise will fit in best with your lifestyle and ambitions.

What Role Do You Want to Take On?

As a business owner, you can choose to run your home service business on a day-to-day basis or you may want to hire others to manage your business. Ask yourself whether you’re looking at the franchise as a management opportunity or as a hands-on one. This will enable you to figure out which franchise opportunity will best allow you to do this.

Learn More About Mr. Rooter!For example, the Molly Maid home cleaning franchise may be ideal if you want to hire numerous staff members to provide residential cleaning services while you manage in the background. Or, if you’ve been involved in the HVAC industry for many years, you may find that the Air Serve franchise  is the ultimate opportunity. It would allow you to run your own business while still playing an active role in providing HVAC services to customers.

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How Much Do You Want to Invest?

Another important feature that may sway your decision will be how much you want to invest in the franchise. The costs involved can vary dramatically, so you will want to consider your budget when making a decision. Some of the home service businesses will have a higher investment cost due to the specialist equipment they require while other domestic services may need less, keeping your investment level down.

Do You Already Understand the Business?

Many franchisors will want you to have some relevant experience within the industry you’ve chosen. For example, Dwyer Group’s Mr. Electric franchise is ideally suited to someone who’s worked in the electrical industry. But it’s also essential that you have basic business skills too.

New Call-to-actionEven though you’re purchasing a franchise in a home service business that’s already been established, you’re entrepreneurial spirit and know-how will be what makes it succeed. Many of the opportunities at Dwyer Group require franchisees who understand the art of sales, the need for marketing, and are dedicated to propelling the business forward.

Once you’ve used these pointers to narrow down your search further, consider other aspects such as how much support you’ll get from each franchisor, what your investment potential is, and whether there’s demand in your local area for that particular home service business.

Discover more about each of the unique home service business opportunities we have to offer at Dwyer Group.

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