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Franchise University

Congratulations on taking the first important step into the world of franchising! The worst franchise failures occur due to a lack of thorough research and preparation. By choosing to take our free, online tutorials on various franchising topics, you have already dramatically increased your chances of purchasing a successful franchise.

The first day of school is now! Our online curriculum here focuses on the various stages of the franchise selection process. Please click on any of the following courses, depending on your level of knowledge and experience:

Stage 1: Research
At the first stage in our Franchising University, you will acquaint yourself with the Research phase of buying a franchise, learning basic franchising concepts and exploring options.

Stage 2: Evaluation
At the next stage, you will be introducted to the observations you should make and the necessary requirements your potential franchise should possess.

Stage 3: Close the Deal
At Stage 3, you are familiarizing yourself with the final steps toward franchise ownership in order to ensure a fair deal.

Stage 4: Graduation
Upon graduation, the Franchising University will provide you with some lasting words of advice.

We believe there is a strong correlation between the efforts you put into the learning process and the ultimate degree of success you enjoy as a franchise.

The selection of an optimal franchise is both time and energy-consuming. Done properly, the process may take 6-9 months and involve the expenditure of several thousand dollars. The difference between a hasty, gut-feel investigation and an exhaustic, well-thought out investigation may mean the difference between finding a poorly-conceived, or even fraudulent franchise, and an exceptional one.


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Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers provides non-medical, in-home care, such as companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery and clothing shopping, grooming and assistance with recreational activities for the elderly and others who need assistance in daily living.


Papa John's International
Papa John's International
Papa John's International, Inc. is the third largest pizza company in the U.S., and one of the largest pizza companies in the world, based on system-wide sales, with more than 3,400 restaurants worldwide.


Focus Brands, Inc.
Focus Brands, Inc.
Focus Brands, Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 2,200 ice cream stores, bakeries, and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 34 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, and the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on military bases and internationally.


RadioShack
RadioShack
At more than 6,500 convenient locations, RadioShack offers a broad selection of relevant technology products, including innovative mobile devices, accessories, and services, as well as items for personal and home technology and power supply needs.