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    The AAFD's Road Map to Selecting a Franchise
    The AAFD's Road Map to Selecting a Franchise
    The AAFD's Road Map to Selecting a Franchise
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    The AAFD's Road Map to Selecting a Franchise

    By The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers

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    A Concise and Useful Roadmap for Anyone Thinking of Buying a Franchise Business

    Buying a franchise business is usually a major investment and is not a simple undertaking. Before you invest your life’s savings, make sure you fully understand the risks of franchising and perform due diligence on all the opportunities you are considering.

    The AAFD Road Map to Selecting a Franchise is a short, info-packed booklet created by the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, an organization that has been advocating franchisee rights and supporting franchise owners for twenty-five years.

    This booklet provides concise, helpful articles and lists that represent the AAFD’s best advice for would-be franchise owners. Included in this booklet you will find:

    • Guidance on building your franchise success team
    • A list of nine essential questions to ask yourself before buying a franchise
    • Eight things to look for in the ideal franchise business
    • The AAFD Franchisee Bill of Rights – contractual protections of concern to all franchisees
    • Lists of the best resources in the industry to help demystify franchising
    • A review of franchise resources provided through the AAFD

    Would-be business owners can use this book as an excellent starting point on their journey to franchise ownership, while experienced business owners will find this booklet a handy reminder on best practices.

    Pick up this helpful franchise book today. It serves as an ideal franchising 101 lesson and is full of great advice and information. 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobert Purvin
    Release dateJul 15, 2015
    ISBN9781516317172
    The AAFD's Road Map to Selecting a Franchise

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