Small Franchise Buyers' FAQ's

Why should I buy a small franchise business?

The most significant benefit to franchising is the reduced level of risk that is a direct result of the franchise system's proven method of doing business. Franchising offers individuals the opportunity to be in business for themselves... but not by themselves.

The Franchisor is there to provide support with all the different functions of the small franchise business. They have seen the issues that can arise in their business and know how to deal with problems effectively. They provide extensive initial training and support to prepare you to handle whatever comes as a small franchise business owner. They also may provide advertising and marketing support to help build your franchise business.

Why Use FranUnite Small Franchise Opportunity Service instead of dealing directly with the franchisor?

Quite simply to save time, money, and potential aggravation! We provide free franchise consulting to help you achieve your goals.

FranUnite has the experience and knowledge necessary to assist you in choosing the safest, most successful small franchise opportunities available. Our expertise and knowledge can save you weeks and months of research and indecision time and potentially save you thousands of dollars by not choosing the wrong franchise. We can eliminate the fear, uncertainty, doubt, and aggravation that every new small franchise business owner feels.

How much does it cost me to use FranUnite's Small Franchise Opportunity Service?

You do not pay for FranUnite Franchise Opportunity Service. The price that you will pay for any franchise will be the published price as if you had gone directly to the Franchisor. Our franchisor partners recognize the benefits of the quality and fit of a potential franchise owner that has been referred to them after using FranUnite's franchise consulting service, and they happily absorb our costs.

How will FranUnite help find the best small franchise business for me?

Our goal is to find a small franchise business opportunity that will meet the specific needs of each individual with whom we work. To do this effectively, we first have to learn what those needs are. We will ask you a series of detailed questions, including the following sample:

• What business are you in now?
• Have you ever owned a business of your own?
• What hours do you like to work?
• Where do you want your business to be located?
• How do you feel about managing people?
• How much capital do you have to start your business?
• Will you have partners?
• Do you want to build multiple units?
• How soon do you want you business to open?
• Will you be involved on a full-time or part-time basis?

These are just a few of the many details that we will discuss with you over the course of our franchise consulting process. With this information, we can match you with a few small franchise opportunities that are consistent with your personal goals.

Sifting through over 2,000 franchise opportunities to find the right fit for you can be a long, tedious, and often overwhelming process. We have already done this homework for you.

We have pre-screened hundreds of companies from all areas of business in order to provide you with a wide variety of quality small franchise opportunities. They must meet the exacting standards that we have set to be included in our catalogue. We have done the work so that we can help you find the best franchise opportunity that is perfect for you.

Is financial assistance available?

Financing the small franchise business can be a major hurdle for any potential franchise owner. Start-up costs can be high and it is essential that the Franchisee have adequate working capital. It is important to address any financing issues during the investigation of franchise opportunities.

Our franchisor partners are experienced with this issue, and many offer financing options. FranUnite can assist you in exploring the financing options that are available to you.

Do I need specific industry experience to own a successful small franchise business?

No. In fact most small franchise business owners have had no experience in the industry that they choose. Franchisors want their franchise business operators to focus on running the business and not on performing the labor that their concepts require. Franchise owners are managers rather than workers. Franchisors need people who can be effective in areas such as motivating employees, generating sales, and running the day-to-day operations as effectively as possible.

How soon can I get my small franchise business started?

That depends almost entirely on you. Our franchise consulting process can be completed easily within a few days if you are motivated. Once you begin investigating different small franchise business opportunities, most clients can find a great match within one to three months. After you select the small franchise business that is right for you, it will typically take anywhere from two weeks to six months for your actual franchise business to open for operation.