Are you interested in buying a franchise?
October 27, 2011 | Christina | Comments (2)
Who hasn't considered buying a franchise at one point in their lives?
Franchises allow people to become self-employed. There is also the benefit of help and support of a parent company. If successful, a very satisfying sense of accomplishment can be achieved.
The Toronto Public Library has books that may help you decide if buying and owning a franchise is the right business decision for you. Here are a couple of titles that may be of interest:
Wilson, Tony. Buying a Franchise in Canada : Understanding and Negotiating Your Franchise Agreement. 2nd Ed. North Vancouver, B.C. : Self-Counsel Press, 2009.
Bennett, Julie. Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying & Owning a Franchise. New York: Sterling Pub., c2008.
For additional information on franchises, try the following items:
Canadian Franchise Guide. Don Mills, Ont. : R. De Boo, c1983-.
A loose-leaf publication that is updated regularly.
Matthews, Joe. Street Smart Franchising. 2nd Ed. [Irvine] : Jere L. Calmes, 2011.
Norman, Jan. What No One Ever Tells You about Franchising : Real-Life Franchising Advice from 101 Successful Franchisors and Franchisees. Chicago, IL : Kaplan Pub., c2006.
You can also search the Toronto Public Library catalogue with the subject heading Franchises (Retail Trade) for more publications.
If looking for a directory of franchises, the following titles are recommended:
Bond's Franchise Guide. Oakland, CA : Source Book Publications, c1995-.
Latest edition is 2009.
Canadian Business Franchise Directory. Victoria, B.C. : CGB Pub. Ltd., 1999-.
Latest edition is 2010.
Canadian Business Franchise Handbook. Richmond Hill, Ont. : Kenilworth Media, 2005 -.
Latest edition is 2011.
If interested in meeting industry professionals and representatives, there will be a National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show in Toronto, Ontario on January 14 & 15, 2012. It will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For more information about this upcoming two-day event, click HERE.
