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Is Business Ownership Right For Me?
Although people enter the Sanford Rose Associates system for a variety of reasons, almost all of our current franchise owners had two desires in common:
Many had worked for companies where work and travel schedules increasingly interfered with their life at home...where constant changes in strategic direction wreaked havoc with workforce morale and productivity...and where personal performance was eclipsed by corporate politics. In order to get ahead, many also found the need to uproot their families and change jobs every several years.
If you are considering business ownership as an alternative to employment, you can truthfully answer "YES" to these brief questions:
Starting a brand new business is often a trial-and-error process, with the owner trying to learn from each mistake before the business fails.
Franchising provides an alternative way to become a business owner by eliminating much of the trial and error.
Today more than ever, companies need people - and they can't always find them on their own.
The combination of new job creation and high employee turnover has created a huge demand for highly qualified talent that cannot be met through such traditional means as promotion from within, employee referrals and advertising. With lean Human Resource staffs, companies increasingly outsource their recruiting needs.
SRA's executive search franchise offers the combination of low capital investment, potentially high return on investment, strong customer demand and utmost professionalism. It's both a business and a profession you can feel proud to be a part of.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
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