FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. What is About Franchises?
A. We act as a business opportunity brokerage representing franchises, licensors, dealerships and business opportunities of all sizes, descriptions, styles, prices and locations.

Q. Why deal with About Franchises?
A. We offer one-stop shopping for all your entrepreneurial needs with the advantage of time saving research and business matching performed at no cost to you.

Q. Will I pay more for the franchise if I use About Franchises?
A. No. You will pay the published price for any franchise just as if you had gone directly to the seller. The seller absorbs our marketing costs.

Q. What type of businesses does About Franchises represent?
A. Cross-section of hundreds of different businesses, full and part-time, small-to-large investment, nationally known to start-ups.

Q. Does About Franchises charge any up-front fees to the purchaser?
A. No. You never pay us for any of our work, before or after the purchase. Our income is earned by commissions paid us by the sellers of the businesses.

Q. Does About Franchises offer training, advice or counsel?
A. No. We leave that to the professionals. We are careful to represent only the highest quality businesses and we carefully research any business before adding it to our listings. However, we also recommend that you seek advice from a qualified attorney or CPA before making a major business purchase decision.

Q. How does About Franchises differ from a standard business brokerage?
A. A business brokerage lists and sells existing businesses, often including real estate and leases in the sale. Usually these are local businesses run by local owners and are frequently overpriced or lack sufficient bookkeeping controls. About Franchises represents only new business opportunities.

Q. Why should I consider franchises?
A. Landlords love franchises because of a very stable track record, a proven system and an ongoing business model. Last year 42% of all retail goods and services were sold through franchised outlets. You are in business for yourself, but never by yourself.