A franchise is a business where the "franchisor" authorizes the proven methods and trademarks of his business to the "franchisee" for a fee and a percentage of gross monthly sales. Various tangibles and intangibles such as national or international advertising, training, and other support services are commonly made available by the franchisor. Agreements typically last five to twenty years, with premature cancellations or terminations of most contracts bearing serious consequences for franchisees.
Franchise markplace
has a listing of franchise opportunities and allows you to search by company name, industry or desired investment amount.
Some of the more well-known examples of these businesses are:
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