Be strongly determined to get satisfactory answers before you make any commitments to purchase a computer franchise.

Compiling the Facts

Start by asking the computer franchise company how many franchisees they currently have, what the average first full year income was for those franchisees, and what percentage of people who purchased franchises are still doing it for their primary business. 

Get these numbers in writing. Ask for the names of the franchisees nearest you and visit them. By visiting the site of a computer franchise, you can get a true feel for the benefits and pitfalls of the business.

Do not put much faith in what a regional "Master" franchisee has to say, since these people have a vested interest in signing you up. You want to talk to computer franchise owners who are operating at the level you will be operating.

Before You Invest

To buy a franchise, we're talking about amounts of money that would pay for a condo in some places - would you buy a condo sight unseen? Find out how long the franchiser has been in business. And if they are a public company, check out their financial statements in at the nearest library.

As you consider purchasing a computer franchise carefully, weigh what the franchise can provide that you can't provide on your own. Many times the computer professional will realize there are great financial benefits to owning their own business without the costs of a franchise.

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