Remember, your rights as a franchise owner are not always included in a franchise agreement beyond the basics. You have the right to read your franchise agreement and ask that it be revised to address any further rights you are not clear about.
There are some requirements to buy a franchise that are consistent from one franchise to the next. Having the money to buy a franchise is one of the biggest requirements to buy a franchise.
A franchise that has a lower start-up cost is going to be less expensive to buy. Believe it or not, there are some franchise opportunities available with low start-up costs, you just have to do a little digging.
Analyzing a franchise opportunity is the same as evaluating a franchise opportunity. It means to take a close look at everything about the franchise before you decide if it's the right franchise for you.
We've mentioned before that one way to get into business for yourself with less risk is by purchasing a franchise. Several advantages increase the franchise success rate and make it a "safer" option than starting a brand new business.