Finding and Financing Your Franchise

This 22-page research report written for franchisees and franchisors alike, examines the sometimes daunting, always evolving world of the franchise business. From strategies for researching potential franchisors to how top executives ask the right questions; from understanding the price you will pay to how to determine the break-even point, this report takes readers across the franchising landscape covering the important, while highlighting the essentials.

Some areas explored include:

• financing options
• tips to avoiding overpaying
• advice on finding value
• how to spot hidden costs

This report outlines the important strategies and best mindset for approaching buying a franchise, and how to do so effectively.

This Executive Report is written by:

• Joy Flora, President & Don Slifer, VP of Market Development, Merry Maids - Paying the Right Amount for a Franchise
• Paul R. Hogan, Founder and President, Home Instead Senior Care - How Much Is Too Much? Determining the Cost of a Franchise
• William D. McIntyre, Chairman and CEO, Allegra Network LLC - Getting the Best Price
• Blake K Smith, President and Chairman, Christmas Decor Inc. - Finding Value
• Greg Muzzillo, Founder and CEO, Proforma - Financing your Franchise

About Executive Reports:

Executive Reports offer focused, hard-hitting advice from the leaders of some of America's top companies, packaged in a concise, readable format. Each research report provides readers with 3 to 5 strategies that will have a direct financial impact on their business. While not meant as a comprehensive guide, each report includes quick-hit items that can immediately impact specific business strategies. Executive authors drill down to the central issues surrounding each topic area and dispense expert advice in concise, direct language. Executive Reports feature leading professionals selected by the Aspatore Editorial Board based on their experience, research, and standing within the professional community.