Shortlisted a few opportunities? Put up to three franchises side by side and compare investment, finance, break-even time and track record at a glance.
Figures come from each franchise’s Franchise Local profile. Always confirm them with the franchisor.
Filter the directory, then add up to three franchises to your comparison.
Test your favourite with your own figures before you speak to the franchisor.
Once you have a shortlist, comparing franchises side by side helps you see which ones genuinely fit your budget, your goals and the way you want to work. The figures here are a starting point. The real answers come from the franchisor and, most importantly, from people already running the business.
The minimum investment shows the least you would need to get started, but it rarely includes everything. Check what it covers, how much working capital you need on top, and whether the franchisor has links with bank franchise lending teams. Use the true cost calculator to add up the fees over the whole agreement.
A shorter break-even time means less time drawing on your savings, but it is an estimate. Ask existing franchisees how long it took them, and test the figures in the cash flow visualiser.
The year a business was established and the number of franchisees in the network show how long the model has been running and how often it has been repeated. A larger network gives you more people to speak to. A newer franchise may offer more territory choice and closer support. Neither is right or wrong, but both are worth asking about.
Compare what each franchisor includes in its initial training, how long it lasts and what ongoing support you get once you are trading. This matters most if you are moving into an industry you have not worked in before.
Add up every fee over the life of the agreement, not just the upfront price.
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