#PBLive (July 4) How to make it as a franchisee – interview with Justyna Rostek

In this week’s #PBLive, we were joined by special guest Justyna Rostek, director of Guinot Salon in Earlsfield, to talk about how to make it as a franchisee.

As a successful franchisee of nearly four years, Rostek revealed the opportunities and challenges of opening a franchise versus launching your own salon, while also explaining how to join a franchise network with an established brand. 

“The benefit of becoming a franchisee is mainly the help you get. It’s someone holding your hand,” said Rostek. 

“Because you’ve got a brand behind you and they’ve done it before, there’s a detailed timeline of everything that needs to be done, from legal things down to facilities so you can offer coffee to your customers. All you have to do is implement the plan.”

Other things she covered include:

• How much a franchise dictates the brands you use
• The finances you need to have behind you, including the upfront franchise fee 
• Recruitment and training 
• Being smart and savvy about your business rates.

Have you ever thought about becoming a franchisee for a big skincare brand? Comment below. 

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