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Five Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Franchising

Five Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Franchising

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Page 1: Five Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Franchising

Five Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions

about Franchising

Page 2: Five Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Franchising

Are you thinking about starting your own business? Instead of creating a product or

service from the ground up, you may want to consider investing in an affordable franchise

opportunity like Great American Cookies.

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You might be surprised to find out that there are many affordable franchise opportunities in your region that could set you on the path of becoming your own boss. Before investing, review some of the most frequently

asked questions about franchising that can get you started on the right path.

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Topics of Discussion:1. Why is Franchising Better than

Owning My Own Business?2. How Do I Pick the Perfect Franchise?3. Can I Bring in a Partner?4. What Happens After I Open the

Franchise?5. Can I Own More Than One Franchise?

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1. First, you should understand that even though you are investing in an affordable franchise opportunity,

you are still owning that business. Just because you’re following a proven business model doesn’t mean it won’t be your company to run. You’ll be hiring the

staff, setting the store hours, and making all the purchasing decisions. The huge benefit with owning a franchise is that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

All of the decisions about product offerings, decor, training, and marketing have already been tested. In short, you get to benefit from all the franchisees who

came before you.

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2. There are many franchise owners who decided on an investment purely from a business perspective. They’re

all about how to make money franchising. Although that should always be a key factor, if you plan on being the kind of boss who is going to be active in the day-to-day operations, then you want a franchise you can feel

passionate about. Consider the popular Great American Cookies franchise. Our fast food franchise offers tasty fresh-baked treats to a legion of loyal customers. Not

surprisingly, it’s the kind of business that generates a lot of smiles. If working directly with the public is

something you are interested in, then this is the kind of affordable franchise opportunity that might be a good

fit.

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3. There are many franchise owners who have terrific working partnerships. You might even want to bring in

a “silent partner” who is just going to help with the initial investment and then share in the potential

profits. An active partner is someone with whom you can share the responsibilities of running the franchise.

Whether it’s a family member or friend, it’s always best to have support when operating a franchise

business. For a lot of people, it’s beneficial to bring in another partner because not only will they help share the franchising costs, but two heads are better than

one when it comes to business!

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Disclaimer: This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for

information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer

you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements

in your state. Franchise offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only.