Should I buy a franchise?

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• Do you have significant capital to invest?

• Meet with banks to request a loan

• Bank says:

• Keep working your current job

• Research franchise opportunites

• Requires further information

• No

• No

• Yes

• Yes

• Attend a franchise expo

• Research databases/ directories

• Contact the Franchisor

• Study the Financial Disclosure Document

• Are you satisfied with the opportunity?

• No

• Engage with franchisor's training/ induction process

• Sign the franchise agreement

• Start your business!

• Yes

• Start

• Should I buy a franchise?

• Choose Opportunity