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Know the Costs

A franchise offers the security of an established brand, but it may come at a steep price

You've decided to step up and become your own boss, but you still want a well-established corporate name to provide your new business a little extra security. So you've decided to purchase a franchise. But how much will that cost you?

The answer depends largely on what will be required to get the franchise up and running. For example, some franchi...

If you like the idea of running your own business, but don’t want to take the risk of a pure start-up, consider becoming a franchisee
By Max Berry

Dorothy and Paul Thompson of Atlanta, Georgia, wanted to start their own business, but were concerned about the potential problems that new small businesses often encounter. “We’ve always desired the independence that comes from owning our own business,” says Dorothy, “but we wanted to avoid the ...