he international Franchise Asscciation has put together a list of questions you should consider asking your potential franchisor. (Learn more at tranchise:org)) ABOUT THE FRANCHISOR: JWiere wil they be located? What isthe sucess rate? How do you protect franchisees from ootly performing franchises? Is there a franchise owners group? Js thore a franchise advisory council? ‘Who owns the trademarks, service marks, ote. Are thay feceraity registered? ‘Aré there any disputes pending oF threatened against the trademark? Has the tranchssor complied with the FTGand state disclosure laws? ‘Are any senior management or key personnel leaving the system? Does this company compete with the franchisees in the marketplace? Will the franchisor offer financing? Is the franchisor miling to negotiate the terms of the franchise? ‘What is the total investment required to own a franchise? ‘franchise too ‘furniture, fixtures, andi equipment ‘leasehold improvements ‘lease deposts ‘other deposits ‘franchise training ‘travel expense = supplies advertising and brochures *gtand-opening advertising ‘inventory + pre opening staif costs ‘working capital until breakeven What aro the continued financial costs, the basis used for calculation, method of payment and frequency of payment? Must the franchisee purchase prod- ucts oF services from the frenchigor? Haw much dees the franchisor earn? How are the products distributed?