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What is a Franchise - FAQ on Franchising

Q. What Is Franchising?

A. A franchise is a "business in a box" concept. Typically, everything is provided for the Franchisee including a proven product/service, branding, market and demographic studies, territory in most cases, advertising, training, equipment if needed, supplies, on-going support and anything other material things needed for the business to be successful. A Franchisor licenses its trademark and proven business methods to a Franchisee in exchange for an initial investment and, in most cases, on-going royalties which are usually expressed as a percentage of one's gross revenues. According to the Financial Times, if sales by US franchise businesses were translated into the Gross National Product, they would qualify as the 7th largest economy in the world.

Q. What Can Acadia Business Advisors, LLC Do For Me?

A. We act as a resource for entrepreneurs seeking bona fide franchise opportunities. We have a group of several hundred elite franchise systems, in various industries, that have passed our rigorous scrutiny and that we are proud to present to our Clients. We assist our Clients with their investigative and due diligence process ensuring they make sound, informed business ownership decisions. 

Q. How Can Acadia Business Advisors, LLC Provide Their Valuable Services At No Cost To Me?

A. At no time do we ever charge you for our services. Our Franchisors pay us a Referral Fee for introducing you to them. They expect us to present only well qualified individuals with a serious interest in their concept, which saves them a tremendous amount of time and money. We act very similar to an Employment Agency that introduces qualified candidates to an Employer with a job opening. This does not result in you paying one cent more for a franchise than if you were to approach a Franchisor directly.

Q. Why Should I Work With A Acadia Business Advisors, LLC Consultant?

A. Our team of experienced and respected Consultants will save you valuable time and money in your search process and will be able to introduce you to several franchises, many of which you may not be aware. You will not waste your time looking at franchises in which you have no interest or don't financially qualify. Our Consultants are not salespeople and will never attempt to "push" you to buy anything. The decision to buy must be yours, and yours alone. Think of the role a Realtor plays in assisting you with buying a property and you'll understand the role Acadia Business Advisors, LLC play in helping their Clients find the "right" franchise for them.

Q. Will I Pay More For A Franchise If I Work With Acadia Business Advisors, LLC?

A. Never! Franchisors are bound by the prices they quote in their Disclosure Documents. They are not allowed, by the FTC, to discriminate by charging different people different prices. In fact, you'll save money as explained in the preceding answer.

Q. To What Types Of Franchises Does Acadia Business Advisors, LLC have access?

A. Our inventory consists of a vast array of franchises in a wide variety of industries - from Home Based businesses to small, medium and large storefront operations. Some are local while others are regional and while most are well established, others are newly emerging with "hot" concepts. We have something for everyone.

Q. How Does Acadia Business Advisors, LLC Differ From Other Franchise Consulting Companies?

A. We offer every service to you that other Consultants will promise to perform. However, we will also offer you services that no other Consultant will be willing to perform for you. If you decide to buy a franchise introduced to you by Acadia Business Advisors, LLC and you request our assistance, we will help you with your due diligence process including arranging legal representation by a Franchise Attorney, financing resources, and we will offer to reimburse you for any and all fees you are charged*. In other words, we will help you to protect your investment before you make it.

* (Some restrictions apply)

Q. Why Does It Make Sense To Buy A Franchise?

A. The chances of success with a franchise are typically far greater than with starting up a business on your own.

  • A franchise provides you a proven system, training, support, suppliers, and brand, helping you avoid many of the pitfalls you encounter in starting a brand new independent business.   
  • Business ownership typically provides more security and earning potential than working to help someone else retire wealthy.
  • You will take control of your future and have something of value to leave your loved ones
  • You will be in business FOR yourself but not BY yourself. On-going support will only be a phone call or email away.
  • Franchise opportunities are available to citizens as well as newly immigrated persons. 

Q. What Is The Next Step?

A. Simply contact us to set a confidential telephone consultation appointment with one of our Consultants:

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