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.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Introduction
Part I Franchising Basics: Separating the Myths from the Facts
Chapter 1 The Power of the Brand: Franchising and You
Chapter 2 Franchising Is More than Just a Food Industry
Chapter 3 Mirror , Mirror, on the Wall: Am I to Be a Franchisee?
Part II So You Want to Be a Franchisee?
Chapter 4 Making the Choice: Deciding Which Business Is Right for You
Chapter 5 Raising Capital: Wowing, Wrangling, and Winning
Chapter 6 Signing on the Dotted Line: Legal Issues
Part III Operating Your Franchise like a Well-Oiled Machine
Chapter 7 The Start-Up: Setting Your Franchise's Wheels in Motion
Chapter 8 Hiring , Training, and Other Staffing Decisions
Chapter 9 Working with Your Franchisor and Fellow Franchisees
Chapter 10 Attracting and Keeping Customers
Part IV Times Change: Deciding What to Do Next

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