So you’re thinking of expanding? First things first, you need to speak to a lawyer who specialises in helping businesses become franchises. You will need to document all the processes of your business so that franchise owners can hit the ground running. You must also ensure that your brand is set in stone, as you don’t want it to be represented differently in different locations. Be selective about locations and take each step slowly to start out with so that you don’t make too many mistakes along the way.