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Franchise Purchase Process






The flowchart below indicates the general process for buying a Franchise.


Inquire about a franchise purchase with an Associated Equity Franchise Broker.
Fill out Buyer Profile Information.
Meet with Associated Equity Broker to discuss interests and opportunities.
Determine franchises in which Buyer is interested.
   
 
Owner is interested and wants to learn more
Associated Equity Franchise Broker registers the Buyer with selected franchise(s) corporate office(s).
 
 Franchise(s) corporate office(s) contact the registered Buyer to further determine interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buyer is still interested
 If interested, franchise corporate office provides UFOC(s) for Buyer review.
Buyer reads UFOC Buyer does due diligence with established operations.
Buyer is offered a Discovery Day at the corporate headquarters.
Buyer obtains financing.
Buyer signs documents to purchase 1 or more franchise locations.
Buyer now owns a franchise and prepares for opening
Begin build-out of selected franchise location.
Training at franchise corporate headquarters.
GRAND OPENING of the new franchise business!