Franchise owners don’t often earn normal, flat-rate salary, unlike most other employment options. Instead, the success of the company benefits the franchisor as well as the franchisee. Royalties and other fees paid by franchisees provide income for the franchisor. Profits from sales and support agreements are how a franchise owner gets paid. This is typically the money that is left over from income after overhead expenses have been deducted. A physical location’s upkeep costs, such as energy, internet, etc., are also considered overhead costs. They can include equipment prices and fees, stocking and supply costs, employee wages and perks, and so on. An important distinction between a franchise and a normal business model is that a franchise typically carries fees for both ownership and operation.