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What we look for

The strongest franchise candidates share four traits: a proven, profitable concept; systems someone else can learn; a brand customers recognize; and an owner ready to lead other owners. The questions below cover each one. There are no wrong answers. Many great franchise brands started with gaps they fixed along the way.
 

2. How long has your first location been open?
Under 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
5+ years
3. How many locations do you operate today?
1
2-3
4-10
10+
4. Approximate annual gross sales of your best location
Under $250K
$250K-$500K
$500K-$1M
$1M+
5. Is that location profitable?
Yes
Breaking even
Not yet
7. Could a new manager run a location using your current training and processes?
Yes, fully documented
Partly
Not yet
8. Do you have a written operations manual or SOPs?
Yes
In progress
No
9. Is your trademark registered with the USPTO?
Registered
Applied
Not yet
11. How many franchise locations would you like open in five years?
1-10
11-25
26-50
50+
12. Where would you like to grow first?
Local
Regional
National
13. How much can you invest in launching a franchise program?
Under $50K
$50K-$100K
$100K-$200K
$200K+
14. When would you like to start offering franchises?
Within 6 months
6-12 months
12+ months
Just exploring
15. Have you received inquiries from people who want to open your concept?
Yes, several
A few
None yet
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