Simplified and clear outlines of the total cost of a franchise and ongoing fees will help an investor choose which franchise opportunity is a plausible business option for them. For many franchise investors costs are a major hurdle when starting a business, and many want a simplified answer in dollar terms. The basic fees can be separated into the following categories:

Must read before signing: 10 things you must know about franchise contracts. Reading the small print and asking questions can save you from a franchise calamity.
Many people are turning to owning a franchise as an alternative to the standard corporate job. They’re attracted by the empowerment this strategy represents, and the control they’ll have over [...]

Subway - Founded: 1965
Franchising since: 1974
In 1965, 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and family friend Peter Buck opened Pete’s Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. With a loan from Buck for only $1,000, DeLuca hoped the tiny sandwich shop would earn enough to put him through college. After struggling through the first few years, the founders changed the [...]