Franchise Assessment
Course Learning Objective: LO3: Assess small business case studies for ongoing challenges and opportunities LO4: Design a small business sustainability and survivability programs Assignment Prompt: This week we turn our thinking about small business opportunities to franchises. You will not be going back to the business you have been interviewing, but instead will look at the top 100 franchise opportunities available to entrepreneurs today. Each of the franchise opportunities in the hyperlink below gives you insight into the demands, constraints, training, and investment requirements faced by entrepreneurs interested in owning a small-business franchises. Start by looking over the long list of franchise opportunities and pick three that may be of some interest to you. As you read each of the franchise make notes on: The franchise name, description, and overview of the type of business Training requirement How territories are set up Obligations and restrictions Terms of Agreement and Renewal Financial Assistance Training requirements Investment requirements Assignment Instructions: For your assignment this week, you are to write an essay of 700 to 1050 words addressing each of the areas above. In the final section of this essay, summarize your personal thoughts, insights, and interests in the final section of this essay. Hyperlinks to Franchise Opportunities: Franchise Direct: The Top 100 Franchise opportunities
