What is stopping you? Are you like many other people and simply don’t know where to start? Are you asking yourself the following questions? q I want to start a business, but I don’t know what kind? q There are over 1500 franchises available, which is the right one for me? q I don’t have any experience in running my own business; can I get the training? q Can I get support after I get my business started? q How much investment will I need? q Can I finance any of my investment? q Do I need to operate the business or can I hire someone to run it for me? q Can I open more that one unit? The questions are endless, and that is where Alliance Franchises can help you. We help you answer the above and many more questions. Our role is to help you analyze your lifestyle, financial and business requirements, and then help you focus in a few opportunities that best fit them. Then, we will help you present your qualifications to the franchises that you have an interest. With our vast knowledge of franchising, we will help you choose the franchise the best for you and your family. Alliance Franchises does not charge you for our services. There is absolutely no obligation that you buy a franchise that we present to you. After going through the evaluation and qualification process together, we will present you as a qualified prospective buyer to the franchises that you have chosen. If you purchase one of these franchises, the franchisor will pay us for finding a qualified buyer. Federal Trade Commission law dictates that the franchisor must charge you the same whether you go through us or directly to them. There are other reasons you should utilize the services of Alliance Franchises instead of going direct to the franchisor. q The Alliance Franchises consultant will educate you in the intricacies of franchising. q The franchisor will tell you the advantages of their franchise, but the Alliance Franchises consultant will also identify any disadvantages that should be considered. q The franchisor will tell you how great their franchise is, but the Alliance Franchises consultant will help you identify the franchisors competitors that may be even better.
Everywhere you look today, you see FRANCHISES! In fact, financial experts have indicated that franchising is the “wave of the future”. In the next 10 years, franchising could comprise over 50% of the retail economy and employ millions of people. This growth should be anticipated based on the simple logic of the underlying concept. Franchising offers success, with the least amount of risk, to aspiring
There is no time like the present to see what options you have. Your contact information is kept confidential and is reviewed by our staff to provide you the best opportunities for your particular needs. One of our consultants will contact you to setup an appointment to discuss your goals in finding the right franchise for you. This will take about an hour and can be accomplished over the We take the information provided by you, research available franchises and match them with your stated goals and needs. There are over 1500 franchises and our goal is to identify the best 3-4 franchises that match your requirements. We present you with the opportunities that we have identified in our research. This meeting should accomplish two goals. First, if any of the opportunities are of interest to you, then we will arrange an introduction directly to the representative of the franchise. This will require that you complete and submit a confidential questionnaire to be supplied to the Franchisor. The Franchisor wants to know that you are financially qualified to purchase their franchise, that your timeframe to buy is within reasonable limits, and that your partners or family are in complete agreement with you buying a business. This does not obligate you in any way. It simply shows the Franchisor that when you find the right opportunity then you are capable of buying it. Second, this step will allow us to clarify your goals and needs identified in Step 2, sending us back through Steps 3 & 4. This may take place several times throughout the process. It is important to remember that the Franchise For each of the opportunities that you have an interest, we will introduce you to the Franchisor. The Franchisor will send materials to help you become acquainted with their franchise. They will also send the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC), which is a disclosure document for their franchise opportunity. The UFOC receipt should be signed and returned immediately. We will discuss the items that are contained in an UFOC; in particular items that you should pay close attention. You should then review the UFOC in complete detail writing down any questions or concerns for discussion with the Franchisor. The UFOC will contain a list of franchisees and contact information. The Franchisor should provide you a list of several franchisees for you to call to ask questions about the franchise. Obviously, the Franchisor is going to give you a list of franchisees that are successful and have positive things to say about the franchise. The reason for calling these references is that you want to ask them why and how they became successful. Then you need to determine if you can be do the same things that they did to be successful. You should always consult with an attorney and an accountant before making a decision. It is important to insure that both people have a good background in franchising. If they don't, then the process may cost you more that you needed to pay while they do their research. Most franchisors have a Discovery Day, where they will invite you to their location. You will not only get crucial information for your decision, but will get to meet the staff that will be providing your initial training and continuing support. You have taken all of the steps up to the door, and now you must open it. Decision time. Congratulations you have decided to buy a franchise. You have become a “Frantrepreneur”, a cross between a traditional entrepreneur and a modern franchise owner. A person that possesses the desire to be a business owner, but does not want to recreate the wheel.
Step 1 - Contact Us
Step 2 - First Appointment
Step 3 – Research
Step 4 – Presentation
Step 5 - Introduction to Franchisor
Step 6 - Review of the UFOC
Step 7 - Call Franchisees
Step 8 - Consultation with Attorney and Accountant
Step 9 - Attend a Discovery Day
Step 10 - Decision Time
q Alliance Franchises is not an
q Alliance Franchises is an Independent Contractor engaged in the activity of introducing prospective business buyers to sellers of franchises and business opportunities.
q Alliance Franchises represents only new business opportunities and does not list or sell existing businesses.
q If you select a business from a company that was introduced by the q Alliance Franchises is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided by the seller, and assumes no responsibility for the acts, errors, or omissions of the seller, or the outcome of any transactions.
q Alliance Franchises is not qualified to advise in any part of the purchase of a business opportunity. You are urged to seek professional advice from an attorney, accountant, or other qualified resource.
q Buying a business is a complicated investment! Take your time to decide, and personally visit the headquarters of the company you elect to buy from. The UFOC lists current and former franchisees; you should interview them thoroughly. You should always make good common sense decisions in all investment matters.
q The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates the sale of franchises and business opportunities. Contact the nearest office to you for information to assure yourself that any company you deal with is in full compliance with the law.
q Your state may also have laws regarding franchises and business opportunities. Ask your state agencies about them.
q The Better Business Bureau is an excellent information source for potential business buyers. Contact your local bureau, as well as, the bureau, in the city of origin, of the seller.
q You alone are responsible for researching the seller. |
