Smaller systems and regional chains will find it increasingly difficult to secure financing. We were told that franchisors must control their real estate, build operating profits, continue to diversify, and provide more equity for loans. Franchisors train more people per year than does the entire U.S. government, including all branches of the military. An inspiring assessment was provided in the study. Learning is a partnership with everyone in the store, and everyone is a teacher and a student through life's journey.
Technology is simply a tool.
Franchisors declare they are willing to change attitudes and ways of doing business to make the workplace supportive to nontraditional workers. Savvy franchise systems provide language classes to teach English and Spanish and pay their workers for their efforts. Training manuals printed in various languages enhance productivity, build employee retention, and promote the workforce. Personnel can grow with the company as communications skills improve. For diversity to succeed, the franchisor's overall strategy and goals must be supported from the top down.