Franchising For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Seid, Michael H.; Thomas, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470045817 ISBN 13: 9780470045817

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Seid is the founder and managing director of Michael H. Seid & Associates, one of the nation's leading franchise consultants. Dave Thomas was the founder of Wendy's International. He passed away in 2002.

From the Back Cover

CD Includes:

• Forms, checklists, and a sample business plan
• Training and legal information

Packed with guidance from top industry professionals

Expert advice on choosing and running the right franchise

Get the most updated scoop on setting up and operating your own franchise! In Franchising For Dummies, author Michael Seid, combining the wisdom of the late Dave Thomas with his own expertise, guides you through the choices you'll face from finding the right franchisor and ideal location to managing everyday operations.

all this on the CD-ROM
Over view of franchise legal issues
Sample forms and agreements
Government resources
Small Business Association registry
A sample of a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular

Please see the CD-ROM appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Discover how to:
Understand complex legal issues
Find an ideal location
Manage daily operations
Work with your franchisor and fellow franchisees
Franchise your own small business
Read through a Franchise Disclosure Document

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0470045817
• ISBN 13: 9780470045817
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 408