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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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Carlson Hotels Worldwide
Carlson Hotels Worldwide
Carlson Hotels Worldwide is one of the world's leading privately-held lodging companies with five hotel brands spanning luxury to economy: Regent International, Radisson, Park Plaza, Country Inns & Suites and Park Inn.


Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc. is a leading worldwide hospitality company with more than 3,000 operating units in the United States and 67 other countries and territories.


Captain D's
Captain D's
Captain D's offers a wide variety of fried fish, shrimp and chicken dishes, as well as numerous seasonal and regional seafood favorites. Since opening in 1969, the company has grown to nearly 600 restaurants in 23 states.


Jani-King International
Jani-King International
Jani-King International is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchisor, with locations in 19 countries and over 125 regions in the U.S. and abroad.