Introduction: Operates business
centres in big towns. This business was founded in 1999 when four
former franchisees of an American city-centre chain decided to
exploit their 10 years of experience. Their idea was to offer
businesses office space for rent and to be on hand to offer a range
of consultancy services, which would add considerable value. Our
business centres enable companies to keep costs down and increase
profitability. BFI operates in a growing market and targets
businesses offering professional services, consultants, start-ups
and corporate subsidiaries. There are eight centres currently open
in France.
Franchisee requirements: An
experienced executive with an entrepreneurial mindset, business
acumen, and who is organised and good with people. Even better
would be if the franchisees have a good knowledge about starting a
business and the latest information and communication technologies.
This franchise is also open to investors.
Advantages: BFI is good at
adapting its services to meet the demands of its target market.
This is a flexible franchise opportunity and BFI business centres
are in a well organised network, overseen by a strong management
team.
Other information: The success
of BFI business centres can be broadly attributed to the fact that
companies increasingly want to focus on their core activities.
Because of this, there is a trend towards paying third parties to
help with some of their other functions to reduce start-up costs.
Outsourcing also gives them flexibility with regards to
administrative and staff costs. Companies are increasingly aware of
the importance of keeping abreast, and being among the first to
take advantage, of advances in technology - another reason why
people turn to BFI.
Activity: Office rental with
business consultancy services.
Total investment: You get 600m2
of office space in a business district for a total investment of
between €200,000 (£143,000) and €250,000
(£179,000).
Personal contribution:
€120,000 (£86,000), 40% of total
