Opening a franchise can be a great opportunity for an entrepreneur to start a business. There are pros and cons to choosing a franchise. If you have experience in the cleaning business, Jan-Pro could be the way to go. Previous contacts in the commercial management industry will help you get started. You must follow the rules of the head office, though. Investigate all the details before signing.
Instructions
1. Check out the Jan-Pro website at jan-pro.com. You can study up on all the offerings of the company and learn basic details offered to the franchisee.
2. Find a few franchise owners and ask them about their experience with the Jan-Pro franchise. Try to find someone on your own instead of just calling the franchisees referred by the main office. You will receive much more honest reviews of the company from your own sources rather than those whom the company knows will give glowing accounts.
3. Hire a franchise consultant. Most consultants are paid by the franchise system for bringing new business owners to them. However, a consultant will interview you first to see if you are a right fit for Jan-Pro before recommending you.
4. Listen to the consultant's advice. They might uncover reasons that you never thought of to not invest in that kind of system. Or they could tell you that you are a perfect candidate for that opportunity.
5. Contact the company and request an interview. This initial conversation should go two ways. They will ask you for a lot of personal information, including financial questions. and you should have an in-depth set of questions to ask them before you pursue the business opportunity.
