

Before purchasing a franchise, talking to a current franchise owner could help you decide whether to buy a franchise or not.
To help you find franchisees, you can ask the franchisor which owners have similar backgrounds to you. Ask who the most successful owners are and which ones may be struggling. Once your list contains a good cross-section of the franchise community, begin your phone interviews.
Arrange to visit two or three franchisees at their place of business. Also, call at least four or five franchisees, if available, who are no longer with the franchise. Ask them why they are no longer a franchisee and did they enjoy their business. Sometimes these can be revealing conversations.
Download the full The Road Map to Success booklet to help you determine if franchising is right for you.
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