The How-To Franchise Guide
Chapter 7: Getting Started
The Franchise ApplicationJuly 21, 2009 | By Kerry Pipes | Read Full Story
Getting to know a little more about you as a prospect is one of the first things franchises are interested in. The initial franchise application process is a screening mechanism by which franchisors begin to determine your interest and qualifications.
Today, it is common to find initial franchise application forms on franchisors' websites - but most will be happy to send you one as well. This is a good stepping off point for beginning the communication process. You should not only take this very seriously, but also expect to spend some time gathering the information and completing the application.
Most franchise applications include many of the same requests for information, and it can get quite detailed.
One of the fundamental requests you'll discover will deal with the specifics of your current financial situation. The franchisor will want to know about your personal assets (and liabilities), for example, because they want to make sure you have enough financial resources to...
Top News Stories
Oxi Fresh Joins The IFMA In Asking: "How Clean Is The Air You Breathe?"
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| The IFMA (International Facility Management Association) is challenging facility managers to improve the indoor air quality for building occupants. The IFMA is a community of facility management practitioners, consultants, educators, and product and... |  |
Carpet Cleaning Franchisees Grow Business From The Ground Up!
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| What's the best way to start a new business when the economy has tanked? According to Jonathan Barnett, President of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®, a home-based franchise can provide a low-cost business with the benefits of a national brand and a proven. | |
U.S. Green Building Council Grants LEED Certification To Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Jonathan Barnett, President of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, a premier home-based franchising company, is a firm believer in making the world a cleaner and healthier place to live. To that end, the company has recently been certified by the U.S. Green... | |
Pie In The Sky! Founder Of Papa John's To Set A World Record By Delivering Pizzas At 1,300 Feet
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Papa John himself, John Schnatter, made a promise that he would search high and low to find his 1972 Z28 Camaro during his summer Road Trip. On Wednesday, in Chicago, he'll have the "high" part of that promise covered. |  |
2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl MVP Brian Johnson To Visit Utah Play N Trade
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Brian Johnson, star and MVP of the 2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl, will appear at Play N Trade in West Valley City, Utah on July 14, 2009 from 4-6 p.m. to greet fans, sign autographs, and play NCAA Football 10. |  |
Pizza Inn Announces Deals For 13 New Franchised U.S. Restaurants
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Pizza Inn (Nasdaq:PZZI), an international pizza chain famous for its traditional and specialty pizzas, is defying recession-conservatism, having recently signed 13 new deals through its development incentive program. In addition, Pizza Inn, Inc. has... |  |
Bevinco + Moxie's = A Perfect Match
July 20, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| No matter how well-oiled your business may appear at a glance, it's impossible to be on site 24 hours a day to know for sure if things are really as they seem. When Moxie's Classic Grill franchisee Eatz Enterprises realized there was more to their... |  |
Jack In The Box Inc. Recognizes Franchise Operators At Annual Conference
July 20, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Jack in the Box Inc. recognized the achievements of several franchise operators during the company's annual franchisee conference, which was held last week in Lake Tahoe, Calif. Awards were presented for Franchisee of the Year... |  |
Sylvan Learning, Inc. Opens First Centers In Bahrain & Kuwait
July 15, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Sylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, announced today the opening of centers in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Sylvan Learning center in Bahrain will open later this month and the Kuwait center will open in... |  |
Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Announces The Award Of $65,000 In Educational Scholarships
July 20, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Coverall Health-Based Cleaning SystemSM, a leading commercial cleaning franchise company, today announced The Coverall Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program 2009-2010 academic year scholarship winners. |  |
Strategic Alliances
Bevinco + Moxie's = A Perfect Match
July 20, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| No matter how well-oiled your business may appear at a glance, it's impossible to be on site 24 hours a day to know for sure if things are really as they seem. When Moxie's Classic Grill franchisee Eatz Enterprises realized there was more to their... | |
Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate LLC Selects Kwittken & Company As Public Relations Agency Of Record
Kwittken & Company (KCO), the intelligent communications agency, today announced it has been selected by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC to lead its public relations efforts nationally both to business and consumer audiences.
July 17, 2009 | Read Full Story
Orange County-Based Marketing Firm To Remain Johnny Rockets Agency-Of-Record
Following a comprehensive agency search that included more than thirty requests for proposals and a dozen in-person presentations, The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. has announced the decision to remain with incumbent marketing firm, Northten.
July 20, 2009 | Read Full Story
Blockbuster Enhances Consumer Electronics Offering With Entertainment-Ready ARCHOS Netbook
As a part of its consumer electronics offerings, Blockbuster Inc. will now feature a netbook for sale in 1,000 BLOCKBUSTER(R) stores in the U.S. which will enable consumers to access entertainment on-the-go. The ARCHOS 10 netbook, manufactured by...
July 20, 2009 | Read Full Story
Additional Announcements
Oxi Fresh Joins The IFMA In Asking: "How Clean Is The Air You Breathe?"
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| The IFMA (International Facility Management Association) is challenging facility managers to improve the indoor air quality for building occupants. The IFMA is a community of facility management practitioners, consultants, educators, and product and... | |
Carpet Cleaning Franchisees Grow Business From The Ground Up!
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| What's the best way to start a new business when the economy has tanked? According to Jonathan Barnett, President of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®, a home-based franchise can provide a low-cost business with the benefits of a national brand and a proven. | |
U.S. Green Building Council Grants LEED Certification To Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Jonathan Barnett, President of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, a premier home-based franchising company, is a firm believer in making the world a cleaner and healthier place to live. To that end, the company has recently been certified by the U.S. Green... | |
Pie In The Sky! Founder Of Papa John's To Set A World Record By Delivering Pizzas At 1,300 Feet
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Papa John himself, John Schnatter, made a promise that he would search high and low to find his 1972 Z28 Camaro during his summer Road Trip. On Wednesday, in Chicago, he'll have the "high" part of that promise covered. | |
Days Inn Brand Present In All 50 States With Hawaii Opening
Days Inns Worldwide, one of North America's most well-known hotel companies, today announced that with the opening of its first hotel in Maui, Hawaii, the brand has achieved a milestone that few are able to tout: a presence in all 50 United States.
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story
2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl MVP Brian Johnson To Visit Utah Play N Trade
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Brian Johnson, star and MVP of the 2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl, will appear at Play N Trade in West Valley City, Utah on July 14, 2009 from 4-6 p.m. to greet fans, sign autographs, and play NCAA Football 10. | |
Donna Lanier Named Hvacr Woman Of The Year
Donna Lanier, owner of All Seasons One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of Huntsville, AL was recently honored with the HVACR Woman of the Year award by Contracting Business Magazine. The award is given to female leaders in the HVAC community...
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story
New Web Site Is One-Stop Shop For Best Of Brand's Original Content
Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today a redesign of its Web site, making it an enhanced, consumer-friendly portal that aggregates the best of Burger King Corp.'s original content. From successful micro sites that still attract considerable Web...
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story
Pizza Inn Announces Deals For 13 New Franchised U.S. Restaurants
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story | Franchise Information
| Pizza Inn (Nasdaq:PZZI), an international pizza chain famous for its traditional and specialty pizzas, is defying recession-conservatism, having recently signed 13 new deals through its development incentive program. In addition, Pizza Inn, Inc. has... | |
Noodles & Company Expands In Virginia With Grand Opening In Midlothian
Noodles & Company, the quick-casual, globally inspired noodle restaurant that serves a balanced menu of freshly sautéed Asian, Mediterranean and American cuisine, will open its third restaurant in the Richmond area on Friday, July 31 at 11 a.m.
July 21, 2009 | Read Full Story
Thank you for the information. It is really helpful for one like me. I am considering to buy a franchise.
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