Before buying a franchise, there are some things you need to be fully aware of. Don’t throw yourself blindly at all the franchising opportunities you find online or at nearby bookstores. You need to have a game plan. To begin with, determine what you’re most interested in getting involved in. You’d be surprised at how much more productive you are when you enjoy the franchise category you’re working in.
Also consider the fact that while certain franchise investments fail to show up as available opportunities through search engines and such, they are ever present on consumer radars who are keen on buying these franchise’s products or services. Keep this tidbit in mind for it will benefit you in more ways than one.
A good place to start searching for choices is the ‘Franchise Directory’ by Robert Bond. You can find it online as well as at reputable book outlets. After going through it and deciding on your top few choices, it’s time to start doing research on each candidate and start contacting the companies involved.
After that, narrow down your choices even further and avoid getting excited and filling up too many applications because that may result in your credit rate being drawn down. Finally, before making a final decision, request the company’s Uniform Franchise Offering Circular Online (UFOC) after doing the necessary research.
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Anne Barr
Anne Barr has over 26 years experience in sales and marketing, six years as a franchisee. She has assisted over 367 business owners and purchasers to achieve their goals in career change, transition and exit strategy. She holds the designation of Certified Franchise Executive from the International Franchise Association, Certified Business Intermediary from the International Business Brokers Association and Board Certified Broker from the Texas Association of Business Brokers. Anne is active in professional organizations,
networking groups and volunteers for non-profit entities. As owner/operator of four successful businesses, Anne has proven people skills and enjoys helping clients find the right "fit" in business
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Sebastien Page
(Visit Sebastien's Website)
Sebas
tien Page is Director of Marketing for
Wo
rldFranchising.com, the most
comprehensive information resource for
potential franchise buyers. The company
also publishes franchise best sellers such
as Bond's Franchise Guide, and Top 100
Franchises Guide. Before joining
WorldFranchising.com, Page was Marketing
Manager for Franchise.com where he
successfully led the Marketing Department.
Sebastien Page is very active in the
franchise community and he often writes
about franchising, sales and marketing.
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