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CHECKLIST OF QUESTIONS TO ANSWER
Franchise businesses such as Wendy's, McDonald's and Jack-In-The-Box are booming. The people setting up franchise ideas and businesses know a good thing, and are really promoting this idea. Franchises for just about every conceivable kind of business are being sold in ever increasing numbers.
Some franchises are very good. They treat both the franchisor and the franchisee very well. Others are very one-sided. Still others are almost total rip-offs that trap one into paying ten to fifty times the actual value of the business idea, equipment, or what ever it is they are trying to get you to buy.
Before putting any money into a franchise, you should investigate everything completely. We've prepared a list of questions you should be asking, and should get satisfactory answers to before investing.
1. Has your attorney studied the franchise contract, discussed it completely with
2. Does the franchise require you to take any steps which are either illegal or even
3. Does the franchise give you an exclusive territory for the length of the franchise
4. Is this franchisor connected in any way with any other franchise company
5. If you answered yes to the above question, what is your protection against the
6. Under what circumstances can you end the franchise contract, and at what
7. If you sell your franchise, will you be compensated for your goodwill or will it
8. How many years has the firm offering you the franchise been in operation?
9. Does the company offering you this franchise have a reputation for honesty and
10. Has the franchisor shown you any certified figures indicating exact net prof its
11. Will the franchisor assist you with: a) A management training program; b) An
12. If needed, will the franchisor assist you in finding a suitable location?
13. Is the franchising firm adequately financed so that it can carry out its stated
14. Does the franchisor have experienced management, trained in-depth?
15. Exactly what can the franchisor do for you that you cannot do for yourself?
16. Has the franchisor investigated you carefully enough to assure itself that you
17. Does your state have a law regulating the sale of franchises, and has the
18. How much equity capital will you need to purchase the franchise and operate
If you can get the answers to each of these questions, and those answers satisfy you, then you're probably thinking about buying a pretty good franchise deal. However, if you're in doubt about any of these points, be sure to check it out and know the answers for certain before you invest or sign anything.
Buying a franchise can give you a measure of security, and in some cases, sure-fire profits. Business surveys show that fewer than 20 percent of all new franchised businesses fail. This is in comparison to a 60 to 80 percent failure rate for all new businesses started in this country each year.
Information regarding specific franchising ideas can be found in the franchising directories, which are generally available at the local library. Often there will be a notice posted in franchise outlets themselves.
If you can afford the entry into this business, statistics are on your side. You are now armed with some CAUTION and STOP and GO signs!
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