Full disclosure: success in the franchise industry is never a guarantee. Good leadership is hard to come by and, regardless of whether the industry is growing or shrinking, it can make or break a business. At HoneyBaked Ham we do everything we can to prepare our franchisees for their future ownership, giving them the best possible chance to be great leaders and create a stable business and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Aside from the education we provide you on our end, HoneyBaked Ham franchisees share a few standout traits that helped ease their transition into franchise ownership, and worked in their favor as they laid the foundation for their business.
1. Passion for Success
This might seem like a no-brainer, but business owners need to be driven to succeed. Whether it was acquired through experience or something they were born with, passion to succeed is often what enables franchisees to run a viable business. It’s this drive that pushes business owners to meet challenges, face difficulties with poise and courage, and to be excited about the work they do from day to day.
2. Desire to Serve
It’s right in the name: the food service industry requires people dedicated to great service. At HoneyBaked Ham, our franchisees are proud to serve the high-quality, time-honored menu items that our customers love – but we’re not just serving food. Owning a restaurant means being prepared to serve your community by making yourself and your business available and amenable to the people that populate it. A desire to participate in community events and initiatives goes a long way in growing your business.
3. Willingness to Follow Proven Systems
This trait comes in many forms, but appears most frequently as respect for experience. HoneyBaked Ham has been a market leader for 60 years – so when it comes to systems and operations, we’ve got it all down pat. When you invest in HoneyBaked Ham, you’re investing in a proven system. And that requires a bit of trust on your part, but believe us – you’re in excellent hands, and we’ve got the track record to prove it.
4. The Ability to Manage Time
It takes a proactive person to be able to manage time and money efficiently. The HoneyBaked Ham concept includes four streams of revenue to keep your customers coming back for our delicious offerings year-round – but with a large portion of yearly sales taking place during the holiday season, there’s a lot of careful planning and financial management that goes into making the most of our busiest time of year. We can provide you with the system and the details to make it work, but this Type-A personality trait won’t hurt.
5. The Ability to Have Fun
What would work be if it wasn’t fun? Running your own business is a serious responsibility that requires time and focus. But it’s important to be able to relax! Healthy stress management is a mark of a reliable and effective leader. By allowing yourself time to de-stress and have some fun, you’ll be able to refocus and tackle challenges with new ideas. Plus, as one of our brand’s core values, it’s a must.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a HoneyBaked Ham franchisee? We’d love to hear from you.
