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[ 5.2 ] Partnerships and Franchises

[ 5.2 ] Partnerships and Franchises. [ 5.2 ] Partnerships and Franchises. Learning Objectives. Explain the characteristics of different types of partnerships. Analyze the advantages of partnerships. Analyze the disadvantages of partnerships. Describe how a business franchise operates.

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[ 5.2 ] Partnerships and Franchises

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  1. [ 5.2 ] Partnerships and Franchises

  2. [ 5.2 ] Partnerships and Franchises Learning Objectives • Explain the characteristics of different types of partnerships. • Analyze the advantages of partnerships. • Analyze the disadvantages of partnerships. • Describe how a business franchise operates. • You should be able to explain each of this objectives to grandma. If you believe you can not explain all of them • go back and figure it out, or even ask questions to get answers for grandma! • Key Terms: • partnership • general partnership. • limited partnership, • limited liability partnership • articles of partnership, • assets, • business franchise • royalties

  3. The Characteristics of Partnerships Have you ever thought about setting up your own business? Suppose the idea is very appealing, but you aren’t sure that you want to take on all the responsibilities needed to be successful. You may be great at doing the work, like repairing computers, but you may dread all the paperwork that goes along with being in business. Do you have to give up your dream? Some business owners overcome obstacles that block them from starting a business, whether it is a shortage of money or of specific skills, by taking on a partner who supplies what is lacking.

  4. The Characteristics of Partnerships • General Partnership • Limited Partnership • Limited Liability Partnerships easy to form allow specialization lets partners share decision making shares business losses between partners , easy start-up Few government regulations They provide entrepreneurs with a number of advantages. .

  5. The Characteristics of Partnerships Law partnerships are common, and law practices can have many partners. Analyze Political Cartoons What advantages and disadvantages might having many partners offer a business?

  6. The Characteristics of Partnerships The table shows how the same business loss might be shared by partners in three different partnerships. Synthesize Why does the personal liability of the partners differ in these scenarios?

  7. The Characteristics of Partnerships Compare and Contrast How do limited liability partnerships differ from the other two types of partnerships?

  8. Advantages of Partnerships Setting up articles of partnership with an attorney helps partners define how their business will be managed. The articles of partnership may also clarify how disagreements will be resolved.

  9. Advantages of Partnerships Make Generalizations What generalization can you make about how investment, profits, and liability are shared in general partnerships?

  10. Disadvantages of Partnerships Partnerships also present some disadvantages. Many of the disadvantages of sole proprietorships are present in partnerships. Limited liability partnerships have fewer disadvantages than partnerships with general partners. All partnerships, however, have the potential for conflict.

  11. Disadvantages of Partnerships • Unlimited Liability • Potential for Conflict • Lack of Permanence, lack of longevity. • When a partnership goes out of business, general partners are fully liable for all the business’s debts. The liability of limited partners extends only to their initial investment.

  12. Disadvantages of Partnerships Make Decisions What do the partners in this business gain by taking on a new partner? What do they give up?

  13. Disadvantages of Partnerships Analyze Graphs If the trend suggested by the graph continues, about what percentage of partnerships do you predict would survive by the end of Year 4? Explain.

  14. The Franchise Alternative Sole proprietorships can suffer from a lack of resources or the lack of skills on the part of the owner. Some people solve these problems by forming partnerships. Others choose another form of business—a franchise. • What Is a Franchise? • Advantages of Franchises • Disadvantages of Franchises

  15. The Franchise Alternative Analyze Information Which aspect of franchising might be helpful for a relatively inexperienced entrepreneur?

  16. The Franchise Alternative UPS Stores, which handle mailing, shipping, and business services, are another example of a franchise.

  17. The Franchise Alternative The chart compares profits when the same revenue is earned by three types of businesses. Analyze Charts Why does the franchise owner have less profit than the sole proprietor?

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