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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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HoneyBaked Ham
HoneyBaked Ham
Whether it's the hand-selected, fully prepared, spiral-sliced, tender HoneyBaked Ham or our gently roasted and sweetly glazed turkey breast, you can be sure that it will be perfect every time. HoneyBaked Ham has over 400 retail locations nationwide.


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.


PostNet Postal & Business Centers
PostNet Postal & Business Centers
PostNet Postal & Business Centers offers a proven method of marketing products and services, which consumers need on a daily basis.


Money Mailer
Money Mailer
Money Mailer is one of America's leading direct mail advertising companies with over 300 franchises in the U.S. and Canada. Over its 20 year history, Money Mailer has been at the forefront of introducing innovative direct mail advertising products and programs to the marketplace - helping businesses get and keep more customers and helping consumers save money everyday.