5 Things To Consider In Franchise Buying

In franchise buying, there's a lot of factors that are involved that you should consider. Even though it's a very big decision and a serious process especially since the buying of a franchise is regulated by the FTC, it should also be a great time as an entrepreneur to enjoy the process.

Someone who's new to the franchise industry can easily be overwhelmed by all the choices of franchises that are available. If you can think of it, there's probably a franchise that exists today for that business. So when evaluating all your choices, keep these 5 things in mind when franchise buying.

1. Find a franchise you are passionate about - Bottom line is this is the most important thing to consider. If your dream is to have nights and weekends off and you want to spend that time with your kids and family, don't choose a franchise that requires heavy night schedules or weekends as the primary source of your business. Whatever your passion is and whatever your values are, stick with that. If you don't, you will seriously reduce your chances of success.

2. What are the costs of entry? - Franchises can start in the low 5 figures and go all the way to a few million dollars. Look at a McDonald's franchise. Obviously the lower cost franchises can put you in a profitable position quicker, but not always. The other costs to entry that you must know are the brick and mortar costs, leasing equipment, inventory, fixed costs, variable costs, etc. If you can work from home in your franchise, that could be a huge savings right from the start.

3. What is the royalty structure in franchise buying? - Are the royalties calculated off the gross sales, net sales or are they figured into the cost of the products or services? You must know what the royalties are because you are paying the royalties before you pay any mortgage, inventory, wages, etc. The royalty structure can be the single factor in determining if big money can be made in owning the franchise.

4. What are the territory restrictions? - All franchises in the US have some sort of territory restriction, whether it's restricted to zip codes, blocks, cities, counties, or maybe the whole entire US. Online franchises really have advantages in that they usually have no territory restrictions. Do your due diligence on the territory restrictions in franchise buying and negotiate for the best possible terms.

5. Is the franchise scalable? - This might come as a shock in franchise buying but most franchises are NOT scalable meaning that owning just 1 franchise really won't make someone the money that they truly desire. If it's a franchise with a physical location, it can only be open for so many hours and service so many customers.

The final thing to consider on top of the 5 items above is the leadership of the franchise. Is the leadership truly committed to the success of it's franchisee's or are they really out to 'fatten' their own wallets. Look at the history of the company and do your due diligence on the leadership. Bottom line is that franchise buying is part of the American Dream we all want, just make sure you do your due diligence and make the best decision for you and your family.

By: Gerek Allen

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