num_pages: 334
description: 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. Franchise expert Erwin J. Keup shares his nearly 40 years of franchise experience and reveals what to expect and how to avoid costly mistakes. You’ll learn to: • Determine if running a franchise is right for you • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of franchising • Understand the legal terms and documents associated with franchising • Navigate the offering circular and identify what items it should contain • Decide whether you should buy a franchise or start a business from scratch • Select the best method for expanding your existing business • Determine the optimum time to franchise your business This book includes actual franchise documents: • Two sample Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars • Two sample franchise agreements • Franchise application form • Site evaluation form • Operational manual outline Plus, this guide is packed with checklists to help you: • Investigate franchisors • Interview existing franchisees • Assess your suitability for running a franchise • Prepare the required information before purchasing a franchise
language: English
title: Franchise Bible: How to Buy A Franchise or Franchise Your Own Business
titlecomplete: Franchise Bible: How to Buy A Franchise or Franchise Your Own Business
ratings_count: 24
publisher: Entrepreneur Press