Ten Myths of Franchising

1. Franchising is the safest way to go into business because franchises never fail.

2. I’ll be able to open my franchise for less money than the franchiser estimates.

3. The bigger the franchise organization, the more successful I’ll be.

4. I’ll use 80 percent of the franchiser’s business system, but I’ll improve upon it by substituting my experience and know-how.

5. All franchises are the same.

6. I don’t have to be a hands-on manager. I can be an absentee owner and still be very successful.

7. Anyone can be a satisfied, successful franchise owner.

8. Franchising is the cheapest way to get into business for yourself.

9. The franchiser will solve my business problems for me; after all, that’s why I pay an ongoing royalty fee.

10. Once I open my franchise, I’ll be able to run things the way I want to.