Buying a Franchise

Released on: February 28, 2008, 10:52 pm

Press Release Author: www.greatindustrialguide.com

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Before investing in a particular franchise system, carefully
consider how much money you have to invest, your abilities, and your goals.



Press Release Body: This guide will help you evaluate whether buying a franchise is
right for you. It will help you understand your obligations as a franchise owner.
Many people dream of owning and running their own business but are often let down by
the reality of doing so.
By purchasing a franchise, you often can sell goods and services that have instant
name recognition and can obtain training and ongoing support to help you succeed.
But be cautious. Like any investment, purchasing a franchise is not a guarantee of
success.
A franchise typically enables you, the investor or \"franchisee,\" to operate a
business. By paying a franchise fee, which may cost several thousand pounds, you are
given a format or system developed by the company (\"franchisor\"), the right to use
the franchisor\'s name for a limited time, and assistance.
While buying a franchise may reduce your investment risk by enabling you to
associate with an established company, it can be costly. You also may be required to
relinquish significant control over your business, while taking on contractual
obligations with the franchisor.
Outlined below are some of the main points you need to consider before buying a
franchise:
- Franchise fee: Your initial franchise fee, which may be non-refundable, may cost
several thousand to several hundred thousand pounds.
- Royalty payments: You may have to pay the franchisor royalties based on a
percentage of your weekly or monthly gross income. You often must pay royalties even
if your outlet has not earned significant income during that time. In addition,
royalties usually are paid for the right to use the franchisor\'s name.
- Advertising fees: You may have to pay into an advertising fund. Some portion of
the advertising fees may go for national advertising or to attract new franchise
owners, but not necessarily to target your particular outlet.
- Controls: To ensure uniformity, franchisors typically control how franchisees
conduct business. These controls may significantly restrict your ability to exercise
your own business judgment.
- Terminations and Renewal: You can lose the right to your franchise if you breach
the franchise contract. In addition, the franchise contract is for a limited time;
there is no guarantee that you will be able to renew it. A franchisor can end your
franchise agreement if, for example, you fail to pay royalties or abide by
performance standards and sales restrictions. If your franchise is terminated, you
may lose your investment. Franchise agreements typically run for 15 to 20 years.
After that time, the franchisor may decline to renew your contract.
Before investing in a particular franchise system, carefully consider how much money
you have to invest, your abilities, and your goals.



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