If you are thinking about buying into a franchise system, it is important that you understand exactly how franchising works, what fees are involved, and what is expected of you from the franchise company. An individual who purchases and runs a franchise is called a "franchisee." The franchisee purchases a franchise from the "franchisor." The franchisee must follow certain rules and guidelines already established by the franchisor, and in most cases the franchisee must pay an ongoing franchise royalty fee, as well as an up-front, one-time franchise fee to the franchisor. Franchising has become one of the most popular ways of doing business in today's marketplace. In most states there are franchised businesses everywhere you look.

Costs of Franchising
Below are the main costs associated with buying a franchise.

Franchise Fee
Every franchise company will require you to pay an initial franchise fee. Most franchise fees are between $20,000 and $50,000. In some cases, you may see franchise fees less than $20,000. These franchises with lower franchise fees are usually home-based or mobile franchises. The franchise fee usually covers the cost of training, support and site selection. The items or benefits that are included in a franchise fee are different for every company. In some cases, the franchise fee is just an upfront licensing fee for the rights to use the franchise name. All franchises are different so be sure to research what you are getting for your franchise fee. The consultants at The Franchise Depot LLC will assist you with this.

Legal Fees
Anyone considering buying a franchise should consult with a franchise attorney. Your franchise attorney will help you review the UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular) and the franchise agreement. There is no one set fee to review these documents since some will take longer to review than others. Your franchise consultant will be able to provide you with a range as to what the legal expenses should be but be sure to consult with your attorney as well since all legal experts charge different rates.

Equipment & Office/Store front
All businesses are different and this cost will have multiple variables. Will you be working from a home office or from an office outside your home? Do you need a store front? Will you be renting or purchasing you office or store? Once you have the structure how much work will be required to transform it into the correct environment for your business? Depending on the industry you may need certain software applications or other critical tools to run your business. The franchisor will give you very specific requirements and you should be sure to review these requirements before purchasing your new business.

Inventory
If you are buying a retail franchise or any other franchise that you are selling a specific product you must stock up on inventory. Once again, every franchise is different and has different requirements. The franchisor will usually recommend how much inventory to start with. You should also consult with other franchiseeís to get input.

Supplies
All new businesses require you to have the proper supplies to run your business. Whether it is a food franchise required to offer plastic utensils to its customers or a service-based franchise that is in need of office supplies, every franchise needs the proper supplies in order to do business. Your franchisor should be able to give you an accurate estimate of what is needed before you open your franchise.

Working Capital
Working capital is in the amount of day-by-day cash available to a business. Depending on the type of business, it is important that the working capital cover a particular length of time, ranging from a few months to possibly two to three years until the business is in full swing. The franchisor typically provides an estimate of the amount that is needed.

Advertising Fees
Once you business is up and running be sure to allocate some money to advertising. Your franchise might have an advertising fee that will go toward a national advertising campaign but many require you to advertise yourself. Whether you plan on advertising on the radio, on television, or the internet it will require you to come up with additional funds.

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