How can I go about investigating a particular franchise that I am interested in?
· Request an information packet from the franchiser.
· Interview owners of current franchises.
· Research the industry and other franchises in this industry.
· Seek expert advice to better understand the franchise agreement.
· Review costs related to getting into this franchise and compare them to the costs of starting a nonfranchised business in this industry.
Within the same industry, why does it cost so much more to get into some franchises than it does others? Read on…