The Best Franchise Opportunities for Top-Dog Salespeople Like You!

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Ginger Watford

There are many franchise opportunities available, especially to those who have a natural ability to sell products are services.  Some people have a certain disposition that helps others trust them easily.  Maybe they have an honest face.  Better yet, maybe they are simply honest people who are able to point out the best features of a product and make them appealing to prospective buyers.

If you are one of those gifted individuals with previous success in sales, you can harness this talent and use it to build a successful business franchise.  Here are a few of the options available to you as a top dog salesperson:

eBay™ Drop-Off Store Franchise Opportunties

Without a doubt, eBay™ revolutionized the way people conduct business over the Internet.  In fact, it is safe to say that ebay brought America’s garage sales right to their computer screens. 

Of course, many of the products featured on eBay™ are not just random items you might find sifting through trinkets and gadgets on a person’s driveway.  Many items are new, luxurious and in some cases, expensive. 

In either case, eBay™  provides an avenue for sellers to generate returns on used products, market collectibles and resell new items for a profit.  eBay™ also enables buyers to shop from the comfort of their homes. 

This is especially appealing during the holidays when traditional shopping venues are crowded and sold out of popular brands.  Still, most people lead busy lives and do not have time or technical skills they need to market their products on eBay™.  That is where you stand to benefit.

By opening an ebay drop-off store franchise, you position yourself in a profitable place between the seller and the ebay buyer.  Furthermore, franchisors like eAuction Depot and QuickDrop provide training, support and even marketing materials.  If you are a natural salesperson who can literally sell anything to anyone, this franchise opportunity is ideal for you.

Real Estate Franchise Opportunities

The growing and lucrative trend in real estate is to purchase a property, which is usually in poor condition, remodel it and finally, sell it for a handsome profit.  Franchise businesses such as HomeVestors specialize in this type of investment opportunity.  Of course, this business goes a step beyond just remodeling a home.  Their slogan is, “We Buy Ugly Houses,” which means a top dog salesperson is a perfect candidate to operate a real estate franchise like HomeVestors. 

There are several reasons sellers are motivated to let property go for a deeply discounted rate.  For example, if they inherited real estate that is in poor condition and they live far away, they do not have time to repair the property.

Instead, they may decide it is best to sell it for less than it is actually worth, which allows an investor to purchase it and generate a large profit once it is remodeled.  Because there is always a demand for housing, real estate franchise businesses are looking for talented salespeople to help them continue to expand.

Restaurant Franchise Opportunities

In today’s dynamic marketplace, one thing is certain.  There will always be a demand for food.  Moreover, many of the most popular restaurants have franchises for sale.  Though you may not associate good salesmanship with the restaurant business automatically, it has a big impact on a restaurant’s success. 

For instance, when server brings the dessert tray to a table, the approach to this potential sale most definitely impacts a guest’s decision on whether to order dessert.  Pay attention next time a server brings the dessert tray or menu to your table.  If the server offers dessert but shakes his or her head “no” during the solicitation, he or she is telling you “no, you don’t really want it but I have to ask you anyway.” 

Studies have shown that nodding “yes” while asking a question provokes a positive response while shaking your head “no” results in the opposite.  While this is a small example of how a good salesperson impacts the restaurant business, its principle is true to all aspects of operating a successful restaurant franchise. 

Furthermore, since the restaurant is such a competitive industry, franchisors are always happy to do business with natural salespeople looking for restaurant franchise opportunities.

Children’s Franchise Opportunties

If you are interested in an innovative franchise opportunity, you should consider a business franchise in the salon industry, particularly those geared toward children.  More and more, businesses are offering special products and services for children and they go far beyond games and toys. 

Children’s salons like Snip-its Hair Cuts for Kids Franchise are tapping into a whole new niche market by customizing hair care to meet the unique demands of children.  Since each location is filled with floor-to-ceiling murals, cartoons and eye-catching colors, Snip-its not only offers hair cuts but also entertains children through the process.  Of course, children’s hair care is not just a new industry; it is quickly becoming an exciting retail franchise opportunity.  Most importantly, a background in hair care is not necessary to open a Snip-its or Pigtails and Crewcuts Franchise.  One of the best attributes a franchisee has to offer is the ability to sell a very modern concept.

Magazine Franchise Opportunities

As you know, the real estate business is lucrative and there are many franchise opportunities available in this industry.  When you think of real estate franchises, investment, brokerage and leasing companies are most likely the first franchise businesses that come to mind.  However, there is another great prospect for top dog salespeople. 

Home and Land Magazine Franchise, for example, is published in thousands of communities across the United States and also in Canada.  The franchise opportunity in a publication like Home and Land Magazine is with its advertising.

The challenge to you as a franchisee and a salesperson is to let real estate professionals know that your magazine is the best medium for advertising their services.  Selling advertising space may not seem like a glamorous business prospect but it is profitable.  Most importantly, it is an exciting challenge for gifted salespeople.