Franchising Facts: Check It Out Thoroughly Before Signing Up

Great Falls Tribune:

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…