Buying a Franchise

Buying your own franchise is one way to break into the entrepreneurial ranks and become your own boss. Buying a franchise can be more expensive than starting a business "from scratch" but the success rate of franchises is generally higher than for startups as you are investing in a product with a proven track record and the franchisor generally provides training, marketing, support and other services to the franchisee.

Training

One of the advantages of buying a franchise is that the franchisor provides intensive training on how to run the business and offers some kind of ongoing support. A good training will give you thorough knowledge of all aspects of the business without having had years of experience in the field. The amount of training you need from the franchisor will depend on your present business knowledge and experience, and on the operating standards you must keep. If the training costs are part of the franchise fee in most cases, the franchisee will be responsible for his/her travel expenses while in training. If you have doubts that the training might be insufficient to handle day-to-day business operations, consider another franchise opportunity more suited to your background.

Advertising

You can benefit from the franchisor's activities in such areas as advertising, marketing, research and development and you can take advantage of their enhanced buying power. You often must contribute a percentage of your income to an advertising fund even if you disagree with how these funds are used. The local advertising and publicity program in support of your franchise should be an extension of the national program.

Support

When selecting a franchise, carefully consider a number of factors, such as the demand for the products or services, likely competition, the franchisor's background, and the level of support you will receive. One of the advantages of buying a franchise is that the franchisor provides intensive training on how to run the business and offers some kind of ongoing support. If franchisors have little experience in managing a chain of franchises, their promises of guidance, training, and other support may be unreliable.

Costs

Purchasing a franchise is not the cheapest way to start a new business. If you are interested in purchasing a franchise, it's vital you understand the upfront costs and recurring fees. The disclosure document tells you the costs involved to start one of the company's franchises. It will describe any initial deposit or franchise fee, which may be non-refundable, and costs for initial inventory, signs, equipment, leases, or rentals. Compare the estimated costs of your prospective franchise with those of the competition to see if you can get a better deal with another franchise chain.

Buying a franchise can be a great way to gain financial independence and secure your financial future, but it is not as easy as it appears. While buying a franchise may reduce your investment risk by enabling you to associate with an established company, it can be costly. The benefit of buying a franchise is that much of the work has been done for you. In many ways, buying a franchise validates the fact that there is no free lunch, there are no shortcuts to success, and hard work and serious effort are required, no matter what the franchise opportunity. If the idea of a buying a franchise still makes sense, do your homework on the company and its concept.

About the Author

Fred Brown has over 20 years of experience in the franchise industry. He has actively participated in the growth of 5 top franchises. He now writes about franchising for http://www.franchisebrief.com and provides consulting services for startup franchise companies.

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