[dondasz]

Why would someone seek the services of a franchise consultant or franchise broker?

A potential business owner that has an interest in purchasing and running a franchise would benefit from the services of a franchise consultant. A franchise consultant can provide expertise and guidance throughout the entire process. Listed below are many of the numerous reasons that it is advantageous to use this service.

• The service is free to the franchisee, with the franchisor covering the consulting fees.
  
• The service is personal and confidential.
  
• The consultant guides the potential franchisee through the entire process of deciding whether to become a franchisee, and how to go about it.
  
• A detailed profile including an evaluation of the potential owner's experience, interests, and goals is complied in order to match the new franchisee with the most suitable opportunity.
  
• Education is provided on the various types of ownership and investment options.
  
• Investigation into the most suitable opportunities that are available is done by the consultant.
  
• Initiation of contact with company representatives is part of the service.
  
• The consultant helps to verify each company's success and track record.
  
• The potential business owner saves time and money by having the experts perform research on various opportunities.
  
• The consultant acts as the one-stop shop, answering questions and referring the potential owner to other resources as necessary, such as financial or legal advisors.
  
• The consultant works with all types of franchises, including full-time, part-time, new units, and re-sale franchises.
  
• Consultants are fully trained by their company and work similar to independent real estate agents, providing a full service package.
  
• Complications and confusion are virtually eliminated by having an expert perform these services.

Overall, a franchise consultant will help you determine if franchising is right for you and if so, what type of franchise in which you are most likely to succeed.

Click Here to contact a local franchise consultant for a free franchise consultation.

[jumper666jr]

what are the fees based on. if intered please PM me.

[dondasz]

There are no fees to the buyer of the franchise. The franchisor pays the franchise broker a finders fee. Most franchise brokers represent hundreds of different franchises.