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What should prospective franchisees investigate before buying a franchise?

What should prospective franchisees investigate before buying a franchise? (IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa · 2026-10-07-36573 · Critical Thinking Case) — "3…

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  • Evaluating franchise opportunities through regulatory research and comparative analysis
  • The Federal Trade Commission monitors and regulates franchises
  • The FTC website provides resources on franchising
  • These resources explain the legal responsibilities of franchisors and franchisees
  • Prospective franchisees should investigate potential problems and scams
  • Potential problems to watch for when considering a franchise
  • Typical scams in the franchise industry
  • Select three franchises that are of interest
  • Research franchises using the Franchise Handbook Online
  • Research franchises using Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500
  • Research franchises using Be the Boss
  • Prepare a chart comparing the three selected franchises
  • Compare franchise history
  • Compare the number and locations of units
  • Compare financial requirements, including fees, start-up costs, royalties, and advertising fees
  • Include other information useful for evaluating the franchises
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IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa · 2026-10-07-36573

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"3. The Federal Trade Commission is the government agency that monitors and regulates franchises. Visit the FTC site ( http://www.ftc.gov ), and explore the links to its resources on franchising, including details on the legal responsibilities of franchisors and franchisees. What kinds of problems should a prospective franchisee look out for when considering a franchise? What kinds of scams are typical in the franchise industry? 4. Select three franchises that interest you. Research them at sites such as the Franchise Handbook Online ( http://www.franchisehandbook.com ), Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 ( http://www.entrepreneur.com ), and Be the Boss ( www.betheboss.com ). Prepare a chart comparing your selections, including history, number and location of units, financial requirements (initial franchise fee, other start-up costs, royalty and advertising fees), and any other information that would help you evaluate the franchises."

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