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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Entrepreneur's Journal: Jumpstarting things by purchasing an existing franchise]]></title><link>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/24/entrepreneur-s-journal-jumpstarting-things-by-purchasing-an-ex/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/24/entrepreneur-s-journal-jumpstarting-things-by-purchasing-an-ex/</guid><comments>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/24/entrepreneur-s-journal-jumpstarting-things-by-purchasing-an-ex/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/category/small-business/" rel="tag">Small Business</a></p><p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.bloggingstocks.com/media/2008/08/subway.jpg" alt="" />A franchise can be a great way to start your entry into self-employment -- and strong income. Yet, there are still risks -- such as with site locations and hiring employees -- and lots of upfront costs.</p>
<p>But there is another approach; that is, purchasing an existing franchise (which is known as a "resale"). What are some things to consider? Well, let's take a look:</p>
<p><em>Track Record</em>: With some due diligence, you can determine whether a franchise is successful or not. Besides getting the financials, you can talk to customers as well as vendors. </p><p><a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/24/entrepreneur-s-journal-jumpstarting-things-by-purchasing-an-ex/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Entrepreneur's Journal: Jumpstarting things by purchasing an existing franchise</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/24/entrepreneur-s-journal-jumpstarting-things-by-purchasing-an-ex/">Entrepreneur's Journal: Jumpstarting things by purchasing an existing franchise</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com">BloggingStocks</a> on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:40:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/24/entrepreneur-s-journal-jumpstarting-things-by-purchasing-an-ex/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/forward/1289734/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/24/entrepreneur-s-journal-jumpstarting-things-by-purchasing-an-ex/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>bizbuysell</category><category>business valuation</category><category>Franchises</category><category>subway</category><category>VR Business Brokers</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Taulli]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:40:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
