The Federal Trade Commission is a federal agency whose mission is to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and promote fair competition in business. In keeping with its mission, the FTC has prepared a Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Franchise to help potential buyers evaluate franchise opportunities. This guide provides suggestions on how to shop for a franchise opportunity, including what questions to ask before investing; this can help you decide if a franchise is a good fit for you.
IS A FRANCHISE SUCH AS SAMURAI SAM’S® RIGHT FOR YOU?
To determine if a specific franchise is right for you, the Guide suggests you consider how much money you are able to invest, your skills and what your goals for owning a business entail. Questions to ask yourself include:
- How much money are you able to invest and how much could you afford to potentially lose?
- Will you be purchasing the franchise with partners or by yourself?
- Will you need financing and will you be able to obtain financing?
- Do you have money to live on until your franchise opens and turns a profit?
- Will this franchise require you to obtain special training?
- Do you have experience owning or managing a business?
- Why do you want to buy a certain franchise?
- Do you require a specific minimum income?
- Will your franchise be your main source of income?
- Will you operate the business yourself or hire a manager to run it?
- Do you plan to be in this for the long term?
While buying a Samurai Sam’s franchise can be a good opportunity, consulting the FTC Guide to Buying a Franchise can help you determine if this is the right opportunity for your situation and your business goals.
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