Ultimate Book of Low Cost Franchise 2005 Edition
Your One-Stop Guide to Buying a Low-Cost Franchise\ Ultimate Book of Low-Cost Franchises is the first book of its kind to provide comprehensive franchise listing targeting popular businesses with a low entry cost. Explore all the essentials of low-0cost franchise ownership, from researching options and finding financing to marketing on a budget and operating on a shoestring. Packed with solid advice and timely information, this unique, all-in-one guide delivers valuable guidance customized...
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Your One-Stop Guide to Buying a Low-Cost FranchiseUltimate Book of Low-Cost Franchises is the first book of its kind to provide comprehensive franchise listing targeting popular businesses with a low entry cost. Explore all the essentials of low-0cost franchise ownership, from researching options and finding financing to marketing on a budget and operating on a shoestring. Packed with solid advice and timely information, this unique, all-in-one guide delivers valuable guidance customized for low-cost franchises. Time-critical information on up-and-coming franchises Top 10 lsit for low-cost franchises More than 300 low-cost franchise listings Details on contacts, costs, size, training, support and franchisee qualifications Expert and comprehensive overview of the franchise industry Lessons from Entrepreneur magazine’s more than 25 years of research and reporting If you’re looking for a way to purchase your own business on a budget, Ultimate Book of Low-Cost Franchises can quickly and cheaply get you up and running in the franchise game.Rieva Lesonsky provides guidance, inspiration, and advice to millions of entrepreneurs each month as senior vice president/editorial director of Entrepreneur Media. She is the coauthor of Start Your Own Business.Maria Anton-Conley, executive director of Entrepreneur magazine, oversees Entrepreneur's renowned anuual Franchise 500® listing and Entrepreneur's Franchise Zone (www.entrepreneur.com/franchise), the world's most comprehensive franchise website.
Ch. 1So you want to own a business?3Ch. 2Organizing for business5Ch. 3Buying a low-cost franchise11Ch. 4Exploring the franchise concept15Ch. 5The four "Cs" of franchise financing21Ch. 6Buying multiple franchise rights23Ch. 7How the government protects you27Ch. 8Are you suited to be a franchisee?31Ch. 9Attending a franchise trade show35Ch. 10Research on the Internet41Ch. 11Organizing the information you gather43Ch. 12Understanding the UFOC45Ch. 13Five great questions not answered in the UFOC51Ch. 14Key sections of the franchise agreement55Ch. 15Franchisor financial information in the UFOC (and how do I read this gobbledegook?)63Ch. 16Top 10 warning signs in franchise investments67Ch. 17Closing on your franchise purchase71Ch. 18Resolving legal disputes75Ch. 19Renewing your franchise rights79Ch. 20International franchising83Ch. 21Negotiating franchise agreements87Ch. 22Working with lawyers and accountants93Ch. 23Questions for franchisees97Ch. 24Skill sets of the successful franchisee99Ch. 25Make it happen105Understanding the directory109Automotive111Business services119Children's businesses137Financial services153Food businesses161Home improvement167Maintenance181Personal care219Pets227Recreation231Retail239Services243Tech271Top 10 low-cost franchises for 2005277AppState franchise authorities279
