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Thinking about going into business for yourself? Not sure if it's right for you or what's involved? FranNet offers an innovative, no-cost approach to help you answer these and other important questions. Through a proprietary self-assessment process and under the guidance of an experienced local business expert, you will determine if business ownership is right for you and if so, how to match your strengths and interests with the right business franchise opportunity.




Is Business Ownership Right for Me?

FranNet has been helping individuals connect with the right business opportunities for over 25 years. Through their proprietary Personal Franchise Assessment (PFA), you will determine if business ownership is not only right for you, but if so, which franchise opportunities best fit your lifestyle, interests, personal goals and financial objectives. The process is educational, free and often profoundly insightful.

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    There is no obligation once you submit the form and the process is risk-free!
Working With a Local Consultant

Unlike many franchise opportunity services, FranNet makes it personal.

FranNet consultants represent a comprehensive network of local franchise experts with proven track records for demonstrated results. The consultation process is one-on-one, customized to your specific interests and needs and is free. Through a trusted relationship with your FranNet consultant, you will...

  • Understand the pros and cons of business ownership
  • Identify and document your lifestyle goals
  • Align franchise opportunities with your goal objectives
  • Conduct research and analysis to support informed decision making

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    There is no obligation once you submit the form and the process is risk-free!
What is Franchising?

In essence, franchising is the right to use another company's successful business model as your own business under certain terms and conditions. From a franchisee's perspective, some of the things to look for in a strong business franchise model are:

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Why Franchising?

After you've taken advantage of FranNet's no-cost, no-obligation proprietary Personal Franchise Assessment (PFA), and if you determine that owning your own business fits with your lifestyle and personal objectives, purchasing a franchise offers certain advantages over starting a new business from scratch. For example, franchise businesses allow you to...

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Doing Your Homework

As with any pursuit that involves generating income, the more you research what's involved, what works and what doesn't, the more likely you are to succeed. The same is true for franchising. The good news when working with an organization like FranNet, is that the franchise buying process is well laid out for you and your progress is facilitated under the personalized, direct tutoring of an experienced franchise expert at no cost to you. FranNet's 25 years of industry experience have broken the Franchise Buying process down into these simple steps:

  1. Perform the proprietary Personal Franchise Assessment (PFA) highlighting your specific needs, goals, strengths, risk tolerance and financial situation
  2. Develop a business model for your ideal franchise opportunity based on your profile
  3. Match your business model to available franchise opportunities
  4. Leverage established tools and practices to effectively research the franchises that interest you
  5. When ready, assist with the purchasing, financing, legal and other aspects of launching your new franchise
> Request your free franchise assessment and matching service
    There is no obligation once you submit the form and the process is risk-free!

10 Great Reasons to Take Advantage of Franchise Assessment and Matching Services

Economic conditions, high unemployment and shifts in lifestyle objectives and priorities combine to make starting your own business a popular option for many of us right now. For those considering this direction, below are 10 useful perspectives for why working with a local, experienced business consultant may be highly beneficial:

  1. Tap the knowledge and expertise of a local business consultant at no cost and no obligation
  2. Understand the pros and cons of owning your own business given your specific and unique interests and objectives
  3. Learn from the experts about what's involved in buying a franchise business
  4. Take advantage of FAQs and the knowledge gained by others who have "been there, done that"
  5. Utilize an established and proven Personal Franchise Assessment (PFA) to make the most informed decisions
  6. Attend events where you can meet Franchisors personally, learn about raising working capital and gain other valuable first-hand knowledge
  7. Sign up for online seminars that speak to the pros and cons of franchise ownership as a career alternative
  8. Work 1-on-1 and face-to-face with a business consultant in a way that builds trust and long-term, mutually productive relationships
  9. Download a free Roadmap to Success Franchise Guide
  10. Investigate the benefits of owning an established business model one step at a time and at your own pace
> Request your free franchise assessment and matching service
    There is no obligation once you submit the form and the process is risk-free!

Where to Begin

The FranNet approach to helping you to assess business ownership and franchise opportunities is purely educational, entirely free and can be summed up in 5 steps...

  1. Submit a short form
  2. Discuss with a local FranNet Consultant your goals and needs
  3. Perform the Personal Franchise Assessment Profile
  4. Receive your Personal Franchise Assessment Profile
  5. Decide if pursuing franchise ownership is right for you
  6. Conclude the best match between your goals and lifestyle, and the right franchise business

About Your Industry Expert

FranNet "FranNet is North America's most respected leader in matching individuals with franchise opportunities. Based in Louisville, Ky., FranNet has more than 80 consultants across North America who use a proprietary profiling and consultative process to determine a business model unique to each client's goals, skill sets and interests, and have matched thousands of entrepreneurs to rewarding small business opportunities. Recognized by INC magazine as one of the top 500 fastest growing private companies in America in 2011 and 2010, this year marks the 25th anniversary for FranNet."

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