fa has answers to your questions. We know you want all the information you can get in order to make an educated business decision.

Starting a business of your own is an exciting step. Besides the assistance you will receive from the franchise company you choose, here are a list of additional resources you may want to utilize.

Assistance for evaluating a Franchise or business:

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
“Buying A Franchise” booklet
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/consumers-guide-buying-franchise

US Small Business Administration (SBA)
“Are You Ready to Start a Business” assessment
www.sba.gov/assessmenttool/index.html

Assistance for business planning or financial help:

US Small Business Administration (SBA)
Loan Programs, 7(a), 504 and others
http://www.sba.gov/loanprograms

Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Business Tools and Plans
https://www.score.org/

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC’s)
Location Directory and business planning
http://americassbdc.org/home/find-your-sbdc/ 

Franchise Registry
Find Franchises pre-approved for SBA loans
http://www.franchiseregistry.com/index.php  

You may have more options than you think. If you are evaluating different franchise opportunities, whether in the food, service or retail industries—and you are willing to invest $200,000 or more, you may want to consider becoming a Franchisor.

It’s possible to invest into a growing or emerging franchise company, as a different investment strategy. Of course, investing in any business is a careful and considered decision. If you would like to explore your potential of becoming a Franchisor, or if you have questions about any of fa’s services, call us at 214.505.2202 or 800.460.9000 or contact us at: info@fassocs.com.