Opening a new business is a major risk. There’s no guarantee that you’ll be successful. If you’ve got your eye on running your own business, but are wary of taking on the risks of business ownership without support, franchising could be a good path for you.
When you buy a franchise, you have the support and branding of the franchisor, which reduces some of the risks associated with new businesses. Still, there are risks in starting any business, even franchises. Be on the look-out for the following red flags as you evaluate franchises to invest in.