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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business Studies
Lesson Topic: advantages and disadvantages of franchises for the franchisor and franchisee
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the advantages of franchising for the franchisor.
  • Explain the disadvantages of franchising for the franchisor.
  • Compare the benefits and drawbacks of franchising for the franchisee.
  • Analyse how franchising balances risk and control between franchisor and franchisee.
  • Apply knowledge to evaluate a case study of a franchise.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handouts summarising advantages/disadvantages
  • Sample franchise agreement excerpt
  • Calculator for royalty calculations
  • Sticky notes for group activity
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: Who has visited a franchise outlet such as McDonald’s or Starbucks? Review that a franchise links a franchisor’s brand with an independent operator, linking to today’s success criteria: identify and evaluate advantages and disadvantages for both parties. Students will know they must be able to discuss benefits, drawbacks and exam‑style examples.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – students write known franchise examples on sticky notes.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – define franchising, show diagram of revenue flow and royalty formula.
  3. Group analysis (15’) – each group receives a case excerpt; list advantages/disadvantages for franchisor and franchisee on a worksheet.
  4. Whole‑class discussion (10’) – groups share findings; teacher highlights key points and exam tips.
  5. Calculation practice (10’) – calculate a royalty payment using the given formula and discuss profit impact.
  6. Exit ticket (5’) – students write one advantage and one disadvantage for each party on a slip.
Conclusion:
Summarise that franchising offers rapid growth and brand power for franchisors but brings control challenges, while franchisees gain support yet sacrifice autonomy. Collect the exit tickets to check understanding of the main trade‑offs. For homework, assign a short essay comparing two real‑world franchises and evaluating their relative advantages and disadvantages.