Chapter 490: Chapter 185: Song Yuwei’s Invitation, A Special Dinner (Part 2)

So you can see that almost all McDonald’s and KFCs are located in bustling urban areas.

Once you pass the assessment and can open a store, the store’s decoration and equipment are taken care of by them, and employees have to undergo professional training by the headquarters team to ensure service quality.

Actually, this is a win-win situation for both the brand and the franchise stores.

The brand participates in the management of franchises to a certain extent, reducing the possibility of private investors messing things up and damaging the brand image.

At the same time, franchises that receive help from the headquarters don’t have to worry about lack of experience leading to chaotic management.

The franchise fees for these two giants are not low. In later generations, a store would easily require investment of several million, yet stores rarely failed to recoup their investment and make a profit.

Apart from brand influence, their franchise management system is also worth learning from for many companies.

Not just KFC and McDonald’s, in later generations, most large companies adopted the coexistence of direct-sale stores and franchises, which has been validated by history to be indeed the most scientific approach.

The slacker had already made a decision, but out of respect for Brother Xiao Yang, he still shared his thoughts and reasons with him.

Brother Yang quite agreed with this franchise concept, so they decided just like that.

The fame of New Era is currently limited within the province, especially in Lin’an, where Su Zelin initially planned to develop franchises this semester.

He just didn’t expect that the first one to come knocking would be New World.

This is a bit amusing.

"Who’s coming over to discuss franchising?" 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Su Zelin casually asked.

"Their general manager, Zhou Rui."

Brother Xiao Yang responded.

The idea for a franchise naturally came from Zhang Yuanhang.

However, Young Master Zhang didn’t want to show his face.

Too embarrassing!

Three months ago, they were still competitors, and the proud him initially intended to surpass New Era before opening, but now he has to swallow his pride and seek to join them, which is too much for his ego.

"You think just sending a general manager can negotiate with us? This Young Master Zhang doesn’t even have the consciousness of a defeated general!"

Su Zelin laughed, "President Yang, why don’t you tell them we’ll consider it first."

The slacker wasn’t unable to accommodate others.

In his previous life, his company also acquired former competitors.

There are no permanent enemies in business.

Having New World as a franchise would undoubtedly be beneficial.

One more store, a stronger team, and Zhang Yuanhang’s father in Lin’an is somewhat influential. Giving him face, not being ruthless, might be useful in the future.

However, you are already out of options, yet you are unwilling to show some sincerity, what is that?

If you don’t respect me, why should I respect you!

So Su Zelin planned to string Young Master Zhang along for a bit.

Along the way, dimming his last spirit, so that he would be obedient after joining and not stir up trouble.

He would eventually come back, and it wouldn’t take long.

Only a few months after opening, already in a rush to seek reconciliation and franchising, shows he isn’t patient nor calm.

"Alright, got it."

Brother Xiao Yang immediately understood Su Zelin’s intentions.

Actually, he originally wanted to handle it this way, but needed to get Su Zelin’s opinion first.

Both share the same idea, and that’s the best scenario.

...

Evening, a certain unit’s staff dormitory.

Zhang Yuanhang returned home with a grim face.

Mrs. Zhang quickly asked, "Yuanhang, what’s wrong, couldn’t close the franchise deal?"

"Nope!"

Zhang Yuanhang swore, "President Yang from New Era said they need to consider it, I asked how long they’d consider, and he said indefinitely, aren’t they purposely messing with me? I think they’re just still holding a grudge!"

He felt he already set aside his pride to ask for a franchise, considering it’s a win-win, they should’ve agreed promptly.

Zhang Baisheng frowned.

There are no permanent opponents in business, some bosses with personal grudges can still shake hands and make up due to interests.

With New Era’s style and courage, there’s no reason they’d be so narrow-minded to refuse something mutually beneficial.

He suddenly thought of something, asking, "Yuanhang, did you go negotiate yourself?"

"Well, this..."

Zhang Yuanhang stammered.

"You sent Zhou Rui, right?"

Zhang Baisheng frowned.

His self-assured son probably couldn’t bring himself to do it personally.

"What’s the difference if you sent someone? Zhou Rui is at least the general manager."

Zhang Yuanhang admitted somewhat guiltily.

When Zhang Baisheng gave him that fail-proof plan, he instructed him to go personally, but Zhang Yuanhang didn’t heed it.

"I knew it!"

Zhang Baisheng was so angry he almost hyperventilated.

Such an incorrigible youth!

"Is there no difference? For such an important matter as franchising, their side would send either the big boss or a major shareholder, yet you sent a general manager, is this an attitude of asking for something? Even pigs would understand this reasoning, why don’t you?"

Zhang Baisheng was so furious he almost had a stroke, getting more and more agitated, he scolded his son fiercely.

"What’s the use of avoiding now, you can escape for a while but not forever? If the franchise is successful, as the owner of this store, you’ll eventually have to deal with New Era’s higher-ups, what are you thinking?"

Zhang Yuanhang remained silent with his head down, not daring to speak.

In the end, Zhang Baisheng added, "You better go negotiate with them personally soon. Let me tell you, if you don’t go in a month, New Era can consider it for a month. If you don’t go for a year, they can consider it for a year, do you believe that?"