Evaluating & Buying a Franchise
Evaluating & Buying a Franchise
There's no doubt about it: franchising is big business. Walk down any street and you're bound to see the same familiar names wherever you go.
Franchising Guides
Introduction to Franchising
- Why buy a franchise?
- How franchising works
- Advantages and disadvantages of franchising
- How much can I make as a franchisee?
- Business opportunity or franchise?
- What is a master franchisee?
- Is a franchise right for me? (Take a Self-test)
Do You Have What it Takes?
- Your future in franchising
- Determine if owning a franchise is right for you
- Do you have what it takes to be a franchisee?
- Can you follow a franchise system?
How Do I Find the Right One?
- How to protect yourself from franchise scams
- When a Medical Billing Franchise Opportunity Deserves a Second Opinion
- Avoiding envelope-stuffing rip-offs
- Tips to help you find the right franchise
- Which franchise is right for you? The right questions to ask
- How do I know if the opportunity is legitimate?
- AAFD Franchisee Bill of Rights
- Are franchise conventions worth your time?
- How to find a franchise attorney
- Understanding the franchise documents (UFOC)
- Interviewing existing franchisees
- What questions should I ask the franchisor?
- What about franchise consulting services?
What Are the Costs of Franchising?
- What are the costs involved with being a franchisee?
- How much money do I really need to get started?
- Can you afford a franchise?
- Franchise fees; What do they really pay for?
- How to get franchise earnings information
- Making sense of the franchisor's financial statements
- Assessing franchise profitability
- How to research rates of return
- What are the benefits of buying an existing franchise?
- How to finance a franchise
- SBA loans can be a great opportunity
- How good is my credit? Will it affect my chances of getting a franchise loan?
- Look to the franchisors for financing