While opening a franchise comes with many benefits, there are several steps you must take before your store can officially open its doors. From signing an agreement to obtaining financing, location scouting, building out your store, and training your team, it’s important to choose a franchise that offers all the support you’ll need throughout the opening process and beyond.
Depending on the real estate selection process, our franchisees can open a store in 4 months, and our hands-on team is here to guide you through every step.
The Application Process
When you apply to become a My Eyelab franchisee, you will learn all there is to know about our innovative business model- from the resilient eye care industry to our telehealth technology. You will even get a firsthand look at what it takes to own one of our franchise locations by speaking with current franchisees.
Of course, it’s important to get to know the team that will be guiding you along the way. You’ll also have the opportunity to interview with My Eyelab executives and ask any questions you may have.
The next steps are up to us: financial verification, a background check, confirming your selected territory, and crafting a final proposal. In total, the application process takes 30-60 days.
Financing and Building a Location
Once your application has been approved, you will need to obtain the financing you need to open your store. Throughout the years, we have built relationships with plenty of financing vendors we can connect you with. We will then help you select a location for your store, close on your loan and begin building out your My Eyelab franchise.
Most of our locations are relatively new strip malls or standalone buildings, making the buildout process quick compared to other franchises. The timeline for the buildout phase depends heavily on real estate availability. However, even if you decide to go with new construction, it typically only takes 2-3 months.
Learning the Ins and Outs of Our Eye Care Franchise
The next step to opening your My Eyelab location’s doors is training, in which you will spend two weeks at a certified training store with the franchisee and their key staff members. You will get a firsthand look at everything it takes to run your store, and ongoing training is provided as needed. In addition, franchisees have direct access to members of Franchise Operations for business support.
Because of our comprehensive training program, you do not need experience in the healthcare industry to open a My Eyelab franchise. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about the eye care industry and our flexible business model.
One of the biggest benefits of our straightforward franchise model is that our telehealth technology makes it possible for your store to run smoothly even when you’re not there. This offers a work-life balance that many other franchise industries do not offer.
At My Eyelab, we help ensure that you, the franchisee, and all of your staff are fully trained. Our training team will also work with you to make sure they are well equipped in the few weeks before and after your grand opening.
Joining the My Eyelab Franchise
No matter what phase of the opening process you are in, our team is always just a phone call away. Even after you open your My Eyelab location, we offer ongoing support in areas like inventory management, operations, and marketing.
This 360-degree support, combined with being an essential business with high profitability, prompts many of our franchisees to go on to open multiple locations.
