The Connections program researches potential franchises to determine those with proven track records and documented success rates of 90 percent. Then the staff begins education and documentation processes that can lead to a new business owner hanging out his or her shingle. He or she receives a brochure by mail that includes a three-page application. The program also sponsors periodic forum luncheons where franchises strut their business stuff. Candidates then are helped to tackle the required paperwork.
Candidates then present their loan package to the loan committee for approval.
We guide them through finding a location and signing a lease as well as the process of buying their franchise. After all that, usually it's off to franchise headquarters for two weeks of training.