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| Twenty Five Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise |
 If you're considering the purchase of a franchise you should follow a process to properly investigate the franchise opportunity and gather as much information as possible about both the franchise you're considering and your own business needs and preferences.
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| Financial help from Franchisors |
 Franchisors aren't traditionally thought of as a source of financing for franchisees, but many do offer financing and help to new franchises. Here's what you need to know about franchisor financing.
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| A Warning Before Buying a Franchise |
 A recent article in theWSJ Bankruptcy Blog, serves as a reminder. Before you purchase a franchise be aware of "red flags." First, be sure you know who you're dealing with and confirm what they represent. In this case, a master developer, who was representing the franchisor, made questionable representations to the prospective franchisee. Second, be wary of any pressure from the franchisor to buy the franchise.
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