5 questions you should ask about a fast food franchise before investing

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5 Questions You Should Ask about a Fast Food Franchise

Before Investing

Topics of Discussion:1. Does the Brand Offer Franchisee

Support?2. What Are the Investment Costs?3. How Many Franchises Does the Brand

Have?4. What’s it Like to Really Work There?5. How Selective Is the Franchisor in

Choosing Franchisees?

#1 Goal and Strategy Alignment with Cookie Business

It’s important to make sure that you potential franchisor will offer you strong support, such as resources and tools to help get set up. At Great American Cookies, we pride ourselves in

providing our franchisees with top-notch support for the lifetime of our business relationship. We offer in-depth

training and support when needed.

#1 What Are the Investment Costs?

The investment costs will vary depending on the fast food franchise. Fast food franchises require costs that are

included – but not limited to – franchise fees, ongoing royalties to the brand, store build-out costs, costs for

equipment and inventory, and the like. You’ll also need to make sure that you meet the financial requirements.

#1 Goal and Strategy Alignment with Cookie

Business

Depending on certain circumstances of the business, a larger number of franchises will typically indicate an established business model. One step further – it’s important to give

special consideration to the potential location of your franchise. If it’s too close to another unit, you may wind up

essentially competing with yourself.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise.

It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana,

Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or

want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. Franchise

offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only.

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