Let’s make it easy for you. Follow these and you’ll be done:
What is your
Franchise costs shift significantly, depending on the industry and particular business model. While upfront fees for some are less than $10,000, others can be upward of $1 million.
Opening a food franchise will have a much higher investment than a locally situated, business-to-business franchise, basically because of the amount of equipment and inventory important to start the business.
The procedure
When you contact a franchisor, request that they plot their franchise sales and qualifying processes. This will help you remain on track and ensure progress.
Franchise Disclosure Document (
Once you receive the FDD, consult a franchise attorney. He’ll be able to help you with the details, even the minute ones. If you have a business attorney at home or someone close to you, you can consider their advice but that might cost you money.
Talk
Talk to existing franchise owners, know about the ROI. How is the business doing and what pros and cons come with this brand.
Done!
Once you've completed the preceding 5 steps, it's time to make your final decision. If you've carefully followed this process, you can be sure that you've made your choice for all of the right reasons