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The Complete Guide to Franchises

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Today, franchises span dozens of industries and range from small home-based opportunities to global fast-food giants. You can lose the right to your franchise if you don't comply with the contract, and you won't have a right to renew unless the franchisor gives you that right.

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What Is a Home Care Franchise? How It Works & Why It’s a Smart Business Opportunity

Caring Franchise

Franchising is a popular path to business ownership. However, not all franchises are created equal. While many people think of fast food chains or retail stores, there’s an entire world of opportunity in the senior care industry. Unlike fast food or retail franchises, a home care franchise is about people , not products.

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7 Reasons to Hire a Franchise Consultant

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A consultant can walk you through the pros and cons of different brands After you have narrowed down your list of brands, a franchise consultant should help you research the positives and negatives of the various opportunities. For example, is a local advertising fee included in the investment, or do you have to pay extra for it?

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Buying a Franchise: 5 Keys to a Strong Franchisee/Franchisor Relationship

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Find out what level of support headquarters offers once the franchise is open. The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and the Franchise Agreement are the two most important documents prospective franchise owners will receive once they’ve progressed towards becoming franchisees.

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Are Restaurants Profitable? Unveil the Key Metrics for Thriving in the Industry

Penn Station East Coast Subs

If you choose to own a fast-food restaurant, having space for a drive-thru/pick-up window is essential. The FDD will include detailed information regarding the franchisor and the franchise opportunity. It should also be easily accessible from the road (ingress and egress) and have plenty of parking. Penn Station, Inc.

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Debunking 9 Myths of Franchising

Caring Franchise

Some franchises indeed demand a high start-up cost. However, there is a wide range of franchise opportunities with different levels of investment. For example, a fast-food chain might cost a few million dollars. But other types of businesses, like senior care, may be home-based, thus reducing the franchise investment.

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Franchises with Lowest Failure Rate

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Franchise failures comprise franchise terminations, franchise non-renewals and franchises that ceased operations for other reasons. All of these metrics are accessible in Item 20 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Fat Shack is a franchise concept in the Food and Beverage industry.