FRANCHISE GUIDES
Franchise Guides: How to Choose, Research and Fund a Franchise
Start here
New to franchising? Begin with the big picture.
The franchise process, step by step
The 12 steps from first conversation to signing, and what happens at each one.
Free e-book: Franchising: How to Start
A short guide to deciding whether franchise ownership fits your goals.
Choosing a franchise
Understand the models, territories and costs before you compare brands.
Franchise business models explained
Brick-and-mortar vs service-based, owner-operator vs semi-active, and how to choose.
Franchise territories explained
How protected territories work, what FDD Item 12 covers and what you can negotiate.
Franchise fees explained
Initial fees, royalties and brand funds: what you pay and what you get.
Due diligence
Confirm what the franchisor tells you before you commit.
Validation calls and Discovery Day
The questions to ask franchisees, red flags, and how to prepare for Discovery Day.
Funding
Work out how you will pay for your franchise.
How to finance a franchise
Nine funding options compared, including SBA loans, 401(k) rollovers (ROBS) and HELOCs.
Further reading
Go deeper with books and columns.
The best books on franchising
The books a franchise consultant recommends to candidates.
Articles
Columns on franchising and business ownership, including pieces from Entrepreneur.com.
Working with a franchise consultant
Free, one-on-one help wherever you live.
Franchise consultant in St. Louis
How David Busker works with candidates in St. Louis and across Missouri.
Areas we serve
Cities where David works with candidates most often, from Dallas to Denver, and nationwide.
Talk it through with David
A free 30-minute intro call to see whether franchising fits your goals. There is no cost and no obligation.
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