Ultimate Book of Franchises
Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Book of Franchises includes everything you need to know about buying a franchise. Culled from Entrepreneur magazine's more than 20 years of research and reporting on the world of franchises, this book is packed with practical, how-to advice to guide you through every step on the road to franchise ownership.\ Inside, you'll find:\ \ The most comprehensive listing of franchise companies available anywhere—more than 1,000 companies!\ In-depth facts and figures,...
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It combines comprehensive franchise listings with practical advice and in-depth facts on over 1,000 franchise qualifications, financial stability ratings.
Sect. 1How to buy a franchiseCh. 1So you want to own your own business?3Ch. 2Organizing for business5Ch. 3Understanding the franchise concept11Ch. 4Buying multiple franchise rights17Ch. 5Franchise sales regulation21Ch. 6Make sure you are well-suited to be a franchisee25Ch. 7Attending a franchise trade show29Ch. 8Research on the Internet35Ch. 9Organizing the information you gather39Ch. 10Understanding the UFOC41Ch. 11Five great questions not answered in the UFOC47Ch. 12The key sections of the franchise agreement51Ch. 13Franchisor financial information in the UFOC (and how do I read this gobbledegook?)59Ch. 14The top 10 warning signs in franchise investments63Ch. 15Closing on your franchise purchase67Ch. 16When things don't work out : resolving franchisor/franchisee legal disputes71Ch. 17Renewing your franchise rights75Ch. 18International franchising79Ch. 19Negotiating franchise agreements83Ch. 20Working with lawyers and accountants89Ch. 21Questions for franchisees93Ch. 22Skill sets of the successful franchisee95Ch. 23Make it happen101Sect. 2Ultimate franchise directoryUnderstanding the directory105Automotive107Business services137Children's businesses177Financial services203Food/full service217Food/quick service239Food/retail sales349Health businesses363Home improvement373Hotels409Maintenance425Personal care477Pets499Recreation507Retail527Services551Tech597Top 10 franchises for 2004609Top 10 homebased franchises for 2004610Top 10 new franchises for 2004611Top 10 low-cost franchises for 2004612App. AState franchise relationship laws613App. BState franchise authorities615
