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There are plenty of franchise opportunities in the cleaning services and maintenance sector. They vary by many aspects including investment level, commercial vs. residential services, the amount of support the franchisor supplies and several other factors...

Many businesses have seen lay-offs, bankruptcies and losses on their balance sheets due to the recession. However, several franchise business sectors have avoided the unpleasant cutbacks....

Child services has become increasingly popular, finding affordable, quality child services is a major concern for many parents, particularly in recent years with the rise in families with two working parents. As the need for child services has increased, the industry is beginning to fill the demand for such services. The growth in the industry has created the opportunity for various types of educational, exercise and recreational services.

Wow... that's a tough one! It's similar to buying a car or a house - there is a huge range in price between various franchise opportunities. What's important to understand are three key pieces of information related to cost: 1.) initial capital required, 2.) total initial investment, and 3.) on-going or recurring costs. Here's the breakdown...

1.) What characteristics make your top-performing franchisees successful and what is it specifically about my background that you think makes me a good fit for your system? This will let you know immediately if they have really done their homework on you and think you are truly a good fit for their system or if they are just looking to sell you a franchise. Listen carefully to their response. Make sure they are addressing items specific to you and not just general fluff.

A UFOC (pronounced “U-Foc” or simply “U-F-O-C”) is a standardized legal document that every franchise company is required by law to have and distribute to prospective franchisees. If you are seriously considering the purchase of a franchise, the franchisor is required to give you a copy of this document at least 10 days before you can sign their franchise agreement.

Great question! And the answer is… it depends. I know that sounds like a cop-out for an answer to the question but it really boils down to two key variables: 1.) which franchise are you thinking about buying, and 2.) You.