Franchise Glossary
Turnkey Franchise
A franchise where the franchisor handles most or all of the setup so the franchisee can begin operations immediately.
A turnkey franchise is designed to be move-in ready. The franchisor manages site selection, buildout, equipment installation, and initial inventory so the franchisee can focus on hiring staff and starting operations. While turnkey models simplify the launch process, they may come with higher upfront costs because the franchisor is managing the buildout. Franchisees should still review the total initial investment carefully and understand what is and isn't included in the turnkey package.
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