Street Smart Franchising Read This Before You Buy A Franchise

The truth you need to know before you buy a franchise This straight-shooting franchise guide goes beyond the “how-to” to teach you what to expect when starting a franchise. Real-life stories from the trenches illustrate to you how to cope with the difficulties a franchise presents. Smart Franchising reveals the personality types most likely to succeed at franchising and warns you about the character traits that may increase the risk of failure. Plus, it offers an in-depth look at what happens during the research and investigation of a franchise, something glossed over in most franchise books.

THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO BUYING, OWNING AND OPERATING A FRANCHISE. Prepping you for what it takes to succeed in franchising, franchise experts Joe Mathews, Don DeBolt and Deb Percival deliver an insider's view of how franchising works, imparting real-world tactics and strategies, and empowering you to decide if franchising is for you. Street Smart Franchising is the kind of book I wish every one of our current and prospective franchisees would take the time to read. It beautifully captures the challenges of owning and operating a franchise business along with practical guidance on how to make it work. Anyone considering a franchise investment will make a better investment decision by reading this down-to-earth self help book. Don't miss it!" -- David McKinnon, chairman/CEO, Service Brands International: Molly Maid, 1-800 Dryclean, Mr. Handyman, Ductz "Twenty-five years ago when I became a franchisee of the Great American Cookie Company, this book would have saved me a world of grief. Street Smart Franchising lays it out. No sugar coating. It’s a realistic guide on how to make one the most important decisions of your life." -- Lawrence (Doc) Cohen, past chairman, International Franchise Association, franchisee of 21 units - Great American Cookie Company, Pretzel Time, and Coffee Beanery. "At the International Franchise Association, we were privy to all the fine books on franchising. What's truly unique about Street Smart Franchising is the carefully crafted treatment of how emotions and behavior influence success. It's another must read for any prospective franchisee--good stuff for folks who have been in the business a while too." -- Matt Shay, past president, International Franchise Association Joe Mathews has held management roles with such national chains as Subway, Blimpie, Motophoto and the Entrepreneur's Source. Don DeBolt is a former president of the International Franchise Association. Deb Percival works in franchise development.

Experienced franchisees and franchisors tell entrepreneurs what they need to know before they buy a franchise. Second edition includes a sample copy of the entire UFOC plus 40% new and updated examples. This straight-shooting franchise guide goes beyond the “how to” to teach potential franchisees what to expect when starting a franchise. Real life stories from the trenches illustrate how to cope with the difficulties a franchise presents. The author reveals the personality types most likely to succeed at franchising, and identifies entrepreneurial traits that may increase risk of failure. Plus, it takes an in-depth look at the research and investigation of a franchise, something glossed over in most franchise books.

This title helps small and medium-sized enterprises discover the advantages and disadvantages of international business and plan their entry or expansion strategies. In an age where globalizing a business has gone from an innovation to an imperative, how can entrepreneurs make sure their small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are set up for maximum worldwide reach from the very beginning? Going Global: An Informational Sourcebook for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses is an extraordinary resource that points the way to a wealth of available print and web resources for helping SME owners research their international sales potential. Going Global offers separate chapters on such critical topics as how to do a business plan, how to analyze the competition and the market, how to find foreign customers, how to set up an international business, how to manage a global business, and how to use the Internet to its fullest. No matter what stage of entering international trade a company is in, its owners, managers, and stakeholders will be able to quickly and easily find the information and expertise they need to compete in a world-based economy.

If you want to own your business but don’t want to start from scratch, maybe buying into a franchise is the right choice for you! Franchising can be a great way to get started in small business without taking the huge risk of founding and building a company on your own. But before you jump in there’s plenty you need to know in order to make sure you do it right. Franchising For Dummies, Second Edition gives you all the inside insight and smart advice to make sure you pick the right investment opportunity and make the most of it. Written by one of the nation’s leading franchise consultants and by the late Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s International, this fun, friendly guide is packed with guidance from top industry professionals. Packed with practical resources you need to succeed, this handy guide will help you: Pick the perfect franchise opportunity for you Find an ideal location Raise the capital you need to launch your franchise Manage daily business operations Understand complex legal issues Work and communicate with your franchisor and other franchisees Read and understand a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular Expand your business and buy new franchises Full of handy resources—including sample forms and agreements and a listing of available government resources—Franchising For Dummies, Second Edition is a great way to discover a great franchising opportunity, get started, and achieve your dream of small business success and independence. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Two franchise best-sellers in one collection! If you're thinking about buying a franchise, you'll be better prepared to make wise decisions by reading 101 Questions To Ask Before You Invest In A Franchise and 7 Dirty Little Secrets of Franchising. Both books are included in How To Buy A Franchise Collection Volume I. As you prepare to investigate franchise opportunities, you'll appreciate knowing that How To Buy A Franchise provides information that you can trust from one of America's best-known names in franchise education. Reading this book will help you know which questions to ask and, more importantly, who to ask. You'll find questions for franchisors, franchisees, professional advisors, and others. The book helps you think about your responsibilities as a franchisee, leading you to even more questions that will ultimately help you gain the confidence that you need to buy a franchise. Franchising is fabulously successful for many people worldwide. It can be for you, too, especially if you buy the right business. What Amazon.com Reviewers say: J. Barry Watts: Five Stars. "John Hayes has forgotten more about franchising than most people will ever know. He's an undisputed expert in the field, and in this book he spills all the beans so you can make an informed decision about whether a particular franchise is right for you. Before you spend thousands on a franchise, spend a few bucks on this book. It'll make you an informed buyer, and might just save you a fortune!" Daniel Burke: Five Stars. "This is an excellent book. The author's knowledge is clearly at the expert level, and he is candid, honest, and complete about everything associated with opening a franchise."

Franchising is a popular way for many people, disillusioned with their corporate work/life balance to leave the rat race and start their own business. And yet, for many, the reality fails to live up to the expectation and for some, the businesses fail.In this book, lifelong accountant, author and former franchise owner, Richard Edwards, will take you through the whole process.Through this book (inspired by his own experiences), you will learn: -The fundamentals of franchising, -The pitfalls as well as the possibilities-What you should look out for before you spend your life savings-How to assess the cost of a franchise, -Advantages and disadvantages of buying a new franchise, compared to a second-hand franchise, -How to calculate your gross margin and why it's important to do so, And much more. If you're considering buying a franchise, buy this book first.Richard Edwards is an accountant with more than 28 years of experience, qualifying ACCA in the UK in the year 2000. He has worked in a variety of industries in a variety of countries. In 2014 he and his wife bought a business. In 2016 he and his wife bought a franchise.This is the book they both wish they had read before they bought their franchise.