Franchise 101

Are you considering buying a franchise?  If so, this highly informative workshop is perfect to help better prepare you to make that franchise decision.

Franchise 101 is a vital guide for choosing the right franchise and/or deciding if a franchise is right for you.  This workshop covers key topics, such as the pros and cons of a franchise, what to be aware of before buying a franchise, how to decide which franchise best suits you, legal considerations for owning a franchise, what each party to a franchise agreement should expect, and lots more.

What You Will Learn
•  Have a better overview of the plusses and minuses of franchising
•  Gain a better understanding of being in business individually vs. being in business with a franchise
•  Get help in considering which franchise(s) might be the right fit
•  Get a more realistic picture of the support to expect from a franchisor
•  Learn about the legal commitment you are making as a franchisee, the documents involved and what is expected of you

 “…informative, proactive and realistic.  Phil was great and gave us much relevant  advice.”                                                                                                                                                                                                Kate R.                                                     

Instructor:  Philip Binderman, Senior SCORE Counselor

Mr. Binderman has extensive experience in franchising. He has worked for some of the largest franchisers including Subway, McDonald's and Baskin Robbins. He has both assisted prospective franchisees in their decision making process as well as recruited, selected and trained them. Mr. Binderman has also worked with franchise operators in building a management team and improving their operations.