Question: what are some of the major advantages of franchising?
Answer: Capital. The most common barrier to expansion faced by today's small businesses is lack of access to capital. ... 
Motivated Management. ... 
Speed of Growth. ... 
Staffing Leverage. ... 
Ease of Supervision. ... 
Increased Profitability. ... 
Improved Valuations. ... 
Penetration of Secondary and Tertiary Markets.