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From possibility to a considered decision

Your next conversation.
Better prepared.

Use this checklist for each franchise on your shortlist. Print it, add your questions, and keep your notes in your buyer dashboard.

Research market

These questions apply in either market. Your dashboard link follows this selection.

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Franchise: __________________________ Market: __________________________ Date: __________________

The right work for you

Describe what the owner does in a normal week.
Confirm the hours, hands-on responsibilities and staffing expectations.
Identify the skills, qualifications and experience you would need.

The complete cost picture

Request a current investment breakdown for your country, format and proposed location.
Separate initial fees, premises, equipment, opening costs and working capital.
List ongoing fees, calculation bases, minimums, exceptions and renewal costs.
Check which estimates exclude tax, financing costs or your personal living expenses.

Training, support and territory

Confirm what initial training includes, who attends and who pays travel and accommodation.
Ask what ongoing operational, marketing and recruiting support is included.
Understand territory boundaries, exclusivity and online or national-account sales.
Confirm whether the location you want is actually available.

Evidence and people

Request current disclosure documents and agreements for your market.
Record the date and source behind each material claim.
Ask to speak with current and former franchisees about their experience.
Review the documents and financial assumptions with your own qualified advisers.

Your next decision

Write down the missing answers and who will provide them.
Compare alternatives in the same country and currency.
Set a follow-up date and keep a record of what changed.

Your checks stay on this open page. Use your dashboard’s private notes to retain answers with each saved franchise.