Are You Thinking of Buying a Franchise or Franchising Your Own Business?

This indispensable guide tells you how to do it – and save time and money in the process.

If you are thinking of buying a franchise, you'll learn how to:

• Determine if running a franchise is right for you
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of franchising
• Understand the legal terms and business decisions associated with franchising
• Navigate franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements
• Evaluate the services and training that franchisors offer
• Identify the signs of a good franchise opportunity

If you are thinking of franchising your business, you'll find out how to:

• Select the best method for expanding your existing business
• Collect the information and documents needed to expand through franchising
• Understand the keys to establishing a good franchise system
• Evaluate potential franchisees
• Reduce attorneys' fees and other costs associated with franchising

Includes sample franchise documents:

• Sample franchise disclosure document (FDD)
• Sample franchise agreement
• Sample prospective franchisee net worth form
• Copy of FTC requirements for franchise disclosure documents
• Checklists and questionnaires for:
  • Evaluating your suitability for running a franchise
  • Assessing whether a particular franchise system is set up for success
  • Gathering information for franchise disclosure documents and agreements

Whether you want to buy a franchise or franchise your own business, this guide reveals what to expect, how to move forward, and how to avoid costly mistakes - making it required reading.