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Definitions of Franchising
Do you know what “franchising” is? Find definitions of the term franchising by clicking on the link provided.
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How Does Franchising Work?
Do you want to know how a franchise system works? You can find out by clicking on the link provided. Read an explanation of the franchise system plus a real-life franchise success story highlighting how franchising works.
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Franchise Success – First Know Yourself!
When choosing to invest in a franchise or business opportunity, you must first assess your personal and professional skills and decide what your strongest and weakest skills are. List your skills by order of preference, so if you like organising; list this as your priority skill. Knowing who you are and what you’re best skills are will be a determining factor in what franchise or business opportunity you decide to invest in.
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Introduction to Franchising
For a brief history overview of the origins of franchising and how it all started, click on the link provided.
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Franchise Territories
In our latest report, we examine every aspect of franchise territories: what they are, how they are decided upon and what to look for in acquiring one.
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Final Advice
When you’re ready to begin your journey to franchise ownership, browse through our listings on FranchiseDirect.ie and find a franchisor that suits you most.
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Common Franchise Terms
We've compiled a list of the most commonly used franchise terms so you don't have to struggle when reading the small print.
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Signing the Franchise Agreement
Once signed, you are legally obligated to uphold all the provisions of the Agreement, so it is absolutely essential that you do your prep work.
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Minorities and Franchising
Franchise companies' commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in the industry, can help everybody achieve their dreams of franchise ownership.
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Different Types of Franchises
From home based to master franchises, we tell you everything you need to know before choosing what works for you.
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Franchise Costs
Franchises and small businesses share many of the costs associated with starting a business. However, franchises do have some special costs associated with them, which are profiled here.
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Financing Your Franchise
Gaining the necessary financing for your franchise venture can be an overwhelming task, but with our tips you can tremendously speed up the process.