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Buy a Franchise

Business franchising offers many opportunities; this form of ownership has helped many entrepreneurs to get started in business and succeed.
Franchising Overview
Get a general description of franchising.

Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise
How to examine and buy an existing franchise.

Plain English Guide to Buying a Franchise
For those looking to purchase an existing business, buying into a franchise can be an attractive option. While franchisees have the highest survival rate of any type of business startup, the operational and financial restrictions on franchisees are greater as well. Franchise law is a complicated and highly specialized area, and it is essential to enlist the services of a qualified attorney throughout the entire process.

Franchising Strategy
Learn to research your perspective franchise and examine its possible problems.

SBA Franchise Workshop
(PDF file)
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a self-guided workshop (.pdf) for those who are considering buying a franchise.

Associations and Forums
(AFA) is a national trade association of franchisees and dealers with over 7000 members.

Federal Franchise Regulations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s Franchises and Business Opportunities webpages contain federal guidelines and other information potential franchisees need to know.

Buying a Franchise FAQs
Answers to questions frequently asked when buying a franchise.

Franchising FAQs
Answers to commonly asked questions about franchising.

Guides and Instructions for Buying a Franchise
Help on purchasing an existing franchise successfully.

Additional Information on Franchising
Other helpful information about franchising.



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