How to Determine if a Franchise Is the Right Culture Fit for You | VetCor

Finding the right fit is essential when you are looking to invest in a franchise, as it will be a partnership that you enter into and continue for many years to come. Choosing a franchise that has the right culture to help you thrive is key, but it can be difficult to determine exactly how to do this.

While your conversations with current franchisees as well as your experience on Franchise Discovery Day will likely give you a gut feeling about whether you are compatible with the brand, it is also helpful to have some more quantifiable qualifiers to consider.

Questions to Determine if a Franchise Is a Good Culture Fit Before You Invest

How much leadership, training and support can you expect? One of the biggest benefits of franchising is that you do not have to navigate the world of starting your own business alone—but of course, that only applies if your franchisor is supportive and you receive adequate training and leadership. After your conversations with franchisees and the franchisor, ask yourself if it is clear what you can expect and if that matches what you would like to receive.

Do I fit in with the fellow franchisees and franchisor? A good way to determine a culture fit is often asking if you literally fit in. Franchises are often made up of very diverse pools of people, which is a great thing, but making sure you get along with those people and feel like you belong is key. For example, we are ideal for former military personnel looking to franchise, because many of us have been in or are close with someone who has firsthand experience in the military. Finding a place that will be welcoming of your background is a great way to feel like you belong in the franchise.

Will I have flexibility as a franchisee? While all franchisees have set systems in place for franchisees to follow, some certainly have room for more flexibility than others. While this is all up to a personal preference, determining how much flexibility you want and comparing that to how much flexibility franchisees in the system seem to have will let you know if the fit is there before you invest.

If you’re ready to learn more about our franchising company culture, we’d love to chat. Contact us today to learn more about our opportunities.