A franchise is a type of business arrangement where a company (the franchisor) allows another party (the franchisee) to operate a business using the franchisor’s brand, products, services, and business model. In exchange, the franchisee typically pays an initial fee and ongoing royalties to the franchisor.
In a franchise relationship, the franchisor provides the franchisee with training, support, and ongoing assistance in areas such as marketing, operations, and product development. The franchisee operates the business using the franchisor’s established methods and systems, and typically must comply with the franchisor’s standards for products, services, and customer experience.