What are the advantages of owning a franchise?

• "Owning a business allows you to go in business for yourself, but not by yourself."
• A franchise provides franchisees with a certain level of independence where they can operate their business.
• A franchise provides an established product or service which already enjoys widespread brand name recognition. This gives the franchisee the benefits of customer awareness which would ordinarily take years to establish.
• A franchise increases your chances of business success because you are associating with proven products and methods.
• Franchises may offer consumers the attraction of a certain level of quality and consistency because it is mandated by the franchise agreement.
• Franchises offer important pre-opening support:
• Site selection
• Design and construction
• Financing (in some cases)
• Training
• Grand opening program
• Franchises offer ongoing support
• Training
• National and regional advertising
• Operational procedures and operational assistance
• Ongoing supervision and management support
• Increased spending power and access to bulk purchasing (in some cases)