Buying a franchise can be a handy shortcut to the American dream of owning your own business. But there are dangerous pitfalls--and possible drawbacks to even the best franchise deals. Here, for every prospective franchisee, is authoritative advice from a trustworthy source. The experts of Franchise Times offer their picks of the top 200 franchises and 100 up-and-comers, complete with contact information, financial requirements, fees, and more. There are practical tips on everything from hiring and marketing to financing your franchise, leasing a retail space (or setting up a home office), and deciding if you should buy or run a franchise with your spouse. With anecdotes and advice from current franchisees and franchisors, this is a book every would-be entrepreneur should read before signing a contract.
- ISBN10 1402743939
- ISBN13 9781402743931
- Publish Date 5 February 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 July 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Sterling Publishing Co Inc
- Imprint Sterling
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 401
- Language English