College of Franchise Knowledge What You Should Know About Choosing and Buying a Franchise

COLLEGE OF FRANCHISE KNOWLEDGE, written by a "street smart" franchising veteran with three decades of hands-on experience. This is an intense, gritty, thorough course on what you should know about choosing & buying a franchise. The practical workbook format encourages the prospective franchisee to investigate, verify & plan before purchasing any business. The book provides a clear concise guide for: * Personal & family planning to prepare for a potentially drastic change in life style. * The selection process which includes becoming familiar with: franchise legal documents, federal & state regulations. * Assessing competition, comparative analysis of several quality franchise opportunities. Detailed forms help accomplish these tasks. * Finding the best possible general location for the business. * Narrowing down multiple choices to the best site, selecting a competent commercial realtor, understanding complicated property leases. * Creatively identifying funding sources for the new business. * Complete business planning outline & financial forecasting system includes budget & cash flow projection forms. The entire course provides a definitive action plan to assist a potential franchise owner from the selection process through the pre-opening phase of the franchise acquisition. The book provides step-by-step "down to earth" advice for the prospective franchise buyer.Foltz, Donald J. is the author of 'College of Franchise Knowledge What You Should Know About Choosing and Buying a Franchise' with ISBN 9780963467102 and ISBN 0963467107.