FRANCHISING BASICS
QUESTIONS
TO ASK MYSELF BEFORE BECOMING A FRANCHISE OWNER
ARE
YOU WILLING TO FOLLOW A SYSTEM? – If you have
difficulty following directions or dislike working in a system
franchising would be very frustrating for you.
ARE
YOU WILLING TO TAKE A RISK? – There is less risk
with a franchise than a start up independent business. Whether
you succeed or fail still depends on you!
ARE
YOU WILLING TO ENTER A LONG TERM AGREEMENT?- The franchise
agreement is a 10 year relationship. It is a binding legal document.
Get to know the corporate staff to get a feel for your comfort
level in working with them. Talk with other franchisees about
their relationship with corporate.
WHAT
ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS? – Success doesn’t
come instantly with the franchise agreement. It requires hard
work and a lot of effort. Get a realistic picture from corporate
as well as other franchisees on what to expect from your Wood
Re New experience.
Suggested
reading for a better understanding of FRANCHISING
What
Is Franchising?
Why
Buy a Franchise?