Franchising for dummies
"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 …
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- Full title :Franchising for dummies / by Michael Seid and Dave Thomas.
Summary
"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." -- Publisher.
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- Publication Date:2006.
- Edition:2nd ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Wiley Pub., Inc
- Place of Publication:Indianapolis, IN
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2006.
Notes
Dave Thomas's name appears first on earlier edition.
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:xx, 382 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm +
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780470045817, 0470045817, 0764551604, 9780764551604
- oclc:ocm70399538
- LC Classification:HF5429.23
- Dewey Decimal:658.8/708
Table of Contents
Introduction -- PART I: FRANCHISING BASICS: SEPARATING THE MYTHS FROM THE FACTS: The power of the brand: franchising and you -- Franchising is more than just a food industry -- Mirror, mirror, on the wall: am I to be a franchisee? -- PART II: SO YOU WANT TO BE A FRANCHISEE? : Making the choice: deciding which business is right for you -- Raising capital: wowing, wrangling, and winning -- Signing on the dotted line: legal issues -- PART III: OPERATING YOUR FRANCHISE LIKE A WELL-OILED MACHINE: The start-up: setting your franchise's wheels in motion -- Hiring, training, and other staffing decisions -- Working with your franchisor and fellow franchisees -- Attracting and keeping customers -- PART IV: TIMES CHANGE: DECIDING WHAT TO DO NEXT: Acquiring other franchises -- Acquiring other brands -- When the end is nigh -- PART V: ON THE FLIP SIDE: BUILDING YOUR OWN FRANCHISE: From small business owner to franchisor -- Growing your franchise family -- Building the network: expanding wisely -- PART VI: THE PART OF TENS: Ten keys to franchise success -- Ten questions to ask yourself before buying a franchise -- PART VII: APPENDICES: Appendix A: Glossary of common franchise terms-- Appendix B…
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