Chain stores are usually divided into self-operated and franchise.
you can open stores in different places by setting up branches.
at the same time, after your brand effect comes out, you can consider authorizing others to operate through franchise mode.
there is no limit to the number of branches. A branch can open an account locally.
If you adopt the branch company method, of course, you must pay taxes uniformly. After all, it is the same company's operation, and the authorized operation is another matter. You only pay taxes on the franchise fees you charge.
Our country has the Regulations on the Management of Commercial Franchise, which can be read, and the specific requirements are all there. For example,
Article 7 A franchisee shall have a mature business model when engaging in franchise activities, and have the ability to continuously provide business guidance, technical support and business training for the franchisee.
a franchisor shall have at least two direct stores in franchise activities, and the operating time shall exceed 1 years.
article 8 a franchisor shall, within 15 days from the date of first concluding a franchise contract, file with the competent commercial department in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. Engaged in franchise activities within the scope of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government, it shall be filed with the competent commercial departments of the local people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government; Those who engage in franchising activities across provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall file with the competent department of commerce of the State Council.
The franchisor shall submit the following documents and materials when filing with the competent commercial department:
(1) A copy of the business license or the enterprise registration (registration) certificate;
(2) sample franchise contract;
(3) Franchise operation manual;
(4) market plan;
(5) a written commitment and relevant certification materials showing that it complies with the provisions of Article 7 of these Regulations;
(6) other documents and materials as stipulated by the competent department of commerce of the State Council.
if the franchised products or services should be approved before they can be operated according to law, the franchisor shall also submit relevant approval documents.
article 9 the competent commercial department shall, within 11 days from the date of receiving the documents and materials submitted by the franchisor that conform to the provisions of article 8 of these regulations, put them on record and notify the franchisor. If the documents and materials submitted by the franchisor are incomplete, the competent commercial department may require them to submit supplementary documents and materials within 7 days.
article 11 the competent commerce department shall publish the list of franchisers for filing on the government website and update it in time.
article 11 to engage in franchise activities, the franchisor and the franchisee shall conclude a franchise contract in written form.
A franchise contract shall include the following main contents:
(1) Basic information of the franchisor and franchisee;
(2) the content and duration of franchising;
(3) the type, amount and payment method of franchise expenses;
(4) the specific contents and ways of providing services such as business guidance, technical support and business training;
(5) the quality, standard requirements and guarantee measures of products or services;
(6) promotion and advertising of products or services;
(7) the protection of consumers' rights and interests and the commitment of compensation liability in franchising;
(8) Alteration, rescission and termination of the franchise contract;
(9) Liability for breach of contract;
(11) dispute resolution;
(11) other matters agreed by the franchisor and the franchisee.
article 12 the franchisor and the franchisee shall stipulate in the franchise contract that the franchisee may unilaterally terminate the franchise contract within a certain period after the franchise contract is concluded.
article 13 the franchise period stipulated in the franchise contract shall be not less than 3 years. However, unless the franchisee agrees.
if the franchisor and franchisee renew the franchise contract, the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not apply.