A right granted by a manufacturer or wholesaler to sell a product to others. A distributorship is normally not a franchise. However, certain distributorship arrangements may qualify as a franchise, may be licensed or be considered as a business opportunity requiring disclosure.
a business strategy for getting and keeping customers
an arrangement where the manufacturer makes its money on the sale of the actual goods that are distributed rather than for the right to distribute the goods
a network of interdependent business relationships that allows a number of people to share brand identification, a successful method of doing business, and a strong marketing and distribution system
Usually a distributorship is not a franchise. It is a right given that allows you to sell a particular product to others.
A right granted to a person or business to sell the products or services of another business or wholesaler. Although most distributorships are not considered to be franchises, some arrangements may qualify and will require pre-purchase disclosure.
A business authorized to sell the products or services of a parent company. This is usually a manufacturer/reseller relationship, not necessarily a franchise.
A manufacturer or wholesaler grants permission to businesses and individuals to sell a range of products, usually within a protected territory. A distributorship arrangement does normally not qualify as a franchise.
