Buying a Franchise

Buying a franchise may be a good way for you to get started in business. A franchiser will have already made many of the major decisions involved in starting a business, will have perfected the operating methods of the business and will train the franchisee.

Find out more about franchising and decide if it is right for you.

• Franchises is an overview from the Missouri Small Business Development Centers.
• Should You Be a Franchisee? Use this checklist to carefully consider before buying your own franchise or small business.
• Buy a Franchise gives helpful hints from the U.S. Small Business Administration
• The Federal Trade Commission's Guides and Instructions for Buying a Franchise will help you successfully purchase an existing franchise.

Need help finding the right franchise? Use these resources to help you locate the most popular franchises and franchises by type of business.

• Bison
• Franchise 500
• Franchise Advantage
• Franchise Directory
• Franchise Handbook
• World Franchising