Franchise
Buying into a franchise is one option to starting a business. When you purchase a franchise you are basically paying for the right to market an already established product or service owned by somebody else (the franchisor).
There are many advantages to buying into a franchise, such as opening the business faster, quicker way to gain customers, having less risk, etc.. However, there are many things that you need to watch out as well (e.g. fees, loss of independence).
Before sinking your savings into a brand-name franchise, learn the right process of buying into a franchise, how a franchise is managed, the fees involved, and understand your expectations buying a franchise. Starting a Franchise section is your source of information, tools and resources for starting your own franchise business.
Picking a Franchise For Your Investment Potential
There are plenty of franchise opportunities in the marketplace. Learn the factors to consider when investing in a franchise business.
Franchise Agreements and Contracts
When looking into purchasing a franchise it’s a good idea to investigate its background with a healthy dose of skepticism. Here are a few areas to review in franchise agreements and contracts.
How to Achieve Success Through Franchising
Learn how an Arizona man achieved success through franchising. Read the interview with Michael Reagan, recipient of the Arizona Small Business Person of the Year in Award by the SBA in 2000
Litigation Battles Within a Franchise Business
In America, litigation has become very prevalent and you have to be prepared for the possibility of facing a lawsuit or even just the threat of lawsuit. Learn the common reasons for lawsuits in franchising and how to avoid litigation battles with partners
How to Raise Money to Finance a Franchise
How often have you thumbed through a business opportunity magazine, noticed a franchise opportunity advertisement, and felt you would really like to get in on that… if only you had the money? If you are like most who are seeking greater opportunity and wealth, this probably happens with you more often than you care to […]
Factors to Consider in Franchise Contracts and Agreements
In the article “Understanding Franchise Agreements and Contracts”, we talked about the key points you need to look at when negotiating your franchise agreements and contracts. When and if you decide to proceed with entering into the franchise contracts and agreements, here are some key items you will want to cover with your future franchisor […]
Pros and Cons of Starting a Franchise Business
Thinking of starting a franchise business? Learn the pros and cons of owning a major franchise business.
Knowing the Do’s and Don’ts in Buying a Franchise
If the idea of starting a business of your own from scratch is scary, consider buying into a franchise. Here are the do’s and don’ts when buying a franchise.
Franchise Opportunities: 5 Important Points to Consider
Franchise opportunities are out there and if you look, you’ll find more than you can count. In order to find out if a business franchise truly is an opportunity of a lifetime, there are a few points that you must evaluate.
Researching Franchise Opportunities through Franchise Exhibitions
With the proliferation of a host of seminars, conferences and exhibitions focused on franchising, learn how to use franchise exhibitions to research about franchise opportunities.
Before You Sign the Franchise Agreement
When and if you decide to proceed, here are some key items you will want to cover with your future franchisor and franchise agreement.
Understanding Franchise Agreements and Contracts
When looking into purchasing a franchise it’s a good idea to investigate its background with a healthy dose of skepticism. Learn to scrutinize the franchise agreements and contracts.
