There are many benefits to owning a franchise. Opening a franchised business, rather than starting your own from the ground up, gives you access to proven systems and the support of a much larger organization. Brand recognition and increased buying power are additional examples of what makes owning a franchise advantageous for a new business owner.

Statistics from the US Dept of Commerce state that 40% of all business start-ups fail in the first year and 90% fail in the first 5 years. Similar research of franchises shows 90% are still in business after 10 years.

The Benefits of Owning a Franchise

The franchise management team will provide you with the support you need, including:

	Exclusive usage of trademarks and logo
	Exclusive Marketing Area
	Start-up assistance to get your business up and running quickly and efficiently
	Location and lease negotiation guidelines
	Two week comprehensive training at the National Training Center
	Operations manual
	Third party financing and leasing programs
	SBA approved
	Preferred vendor discounts
	Ongoing assistance
	Regular communications from the home office
	Private Intranet site with forums, library, newsletters and ad slicks
	On going research and development