Congratulations on taking the first important step into the world of franchising! The worst franchise failures occur due to a lack of thorough research and preparation. By choosing to take our free, online tutorials on various franchising topics, you have already dramatically increased your chances of purchasing a successful franchise.
The first day of school begins now! Our online curriculum here focuses on the various stages of the franchise selection process. We believe there is a strong correlation between the efforts you put into the learning process and the ultimate degree of success you enjoy as a franchisee.
The selection of an optimal franchise is both time- and energy-consuming. Done properly, the process may take 6-9 months and involve the expenditure of several thousand dollars. The difference between a hasty, gut-feel investigation and an exhaustive, well-thought-out investigation may mean the difference between finding a poorly-conceived, or even fraudulent franchise, and an exceptional one.
At the first stage in our Franchising University, you will acquaint yourself with the Research phase of buying a franchise, learning basic franchising concepts and exploring options. Stage 1 is comprised of the following tutorials:
At the next stage, you will be introduced to the observations you should make and the necessary requirements your potential franchise should possess. Stage 2 is comprised of the following tutorials:
At Stage 3, you are familiarizing yourself with the final steps toward franchise ownership to ensure a fair deal. Stage 3 is comprised of the following tutorial:
Upon graduation, the Franchising University will provide you with some lasting words of advice. Stage 4 is comprised of the following tutorials:
Click on the links above, or on the Table of Contents to the right, to begin your comprehensive franchise education today!