Chapter 1 : First Steps to Starting Your Own Business
The Advantages of Buying a Franchise
Buying A Franchise Is A Quick Way To Start Quickly In A Proven Business
 Buying a franchise is like buying any other kind of business - It's important that you investigate the franchise fully.
However, if you have what it takes to be in business and pick a franchise that is right for you, owning a franchise can be a fast track to success.
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A franchise is the right to operate a business under the name, logo, and business system of another organization. There are five main types of franchise systems.
- Single-unit franchising: The franchisor sells you a business that you would operate in a particular location. The franchisor sells such franchises to many different individuals in different locations.
- Sequential franchising: In this case, the franchisor would allow you to buy 2 or even 3 franchises.
However, you would purchase one first and prove that you were capable with the first store before being given the opportunity to purchase a second, and so on.
To be involved in this franchise system, you would need to hire and manage employees to run the different stores
- Area development: The franchisor would sell you multiple franchises from the outset for a particular area. You may be required to establish a certain number of stores within an agreed upon timeframe.
- Sub-franchising (also know as master franchising): A franchisor will sell you a master franchise for an area, where in the area, you act like a franchisor. You would attract and select new franchisees, as well as provide ongoing support to them.
- Area representation: This is similar to sub-franchising, except the area representative has less responsibility than the master franchisee.
Buying A Franchise Has Many Advantages
There are many advantages to buying a franchise over starting your own business.
Statistics show that franchisees stand a much better chance of success than people who start independent businesses.
This is because a franchise is a proven concept. It will already have a recognized name, as well as training and guidelines.
Additionally, starting the business is easier. Most franchise businesses are turnkey.
This means that you get everything you need to start running your business, including equipment and supplies. You will even get the benefit of national marketing campaigns.
The Down Side To Franchising
No business venture is perfect. A franchise is no exception. The biggest disadvantage of buying a franchise is that you have very little control of how you run your business.
 The franchisor has a specific plan that you must follow, sometimes even down to how you arrange your display cases.
Another disadvantage is the ongoing cost. The original franchise fee gets you a lot for you money, often buying you more than you could do on your own.
However, once you have the franchise, you are not through paying. There is an ongoing royalty, which is a percentage of your business revenue.
Buying a franchise is one way to begin in the world of small business ownership.
There are many advantages to buying a franchise, as well as some disadvantages.
It is important to keep these in mind as you determine the right way to start your business venture.
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