Retail Franchises

Own Your Own Retail Store

Many people dream of owning their own store. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of your business as the owner of a retail franchise. Retail is an excellent avenue for those who wish to build and run a business in a tried-and-true category.

As a retail franchise owner, you’ll be able to observe your franchise operating on a daily basis. This hands-on franchise type allows you to take charge of inventory, operations, customer interactions, and community involvement.

Retail is the perfect industry for those who enjoy working with people. You’ll work with suppliers, store managers, store employees, and customers, so there’s plenty of opportunity for interaction when you run a retail franchise. You can choose the retail franchise that fits your needs and is just right for the community in which you plan to do business.

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Benefits of owning a retail franchise include:

Brand Recognition

A key factor in the success of any franchise, brand recognition means that many people already know and trust your store, even before you open it.

Work With People & Products or Services

This franchise type allows you to sell useful items or services while interacting with your employees and customers.

A Long History of Success

Retail stores are far from new. They follow a classic business model that’s been around for thousands of years. Retail is an enduring, tested business type.

Featured Brands

FranNet Verified Brand - Big Frog Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Retail Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 Net Worth Required: $300,000 Total Investment: $183,201 - $250,801 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - Buddy’s Home Furnishings Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Retail Liquid Capital Required: $150,000 Net Worth Required: $500,000 Total Investment: $349,570 - $839,690 Financing: Not Available Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - CTRL V Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Retail Liquid Capital Required: $150,000 Net Worth Required: $300,000 Total Investment: $262,000 - $300,000 Financing: Not Available Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - Red Wing Shoe Company Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Retail Liquid Capital Required: $80,000 Net Worth Required: $300,000 Total Investment: $275,000 - $325,000 Financing: Available Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - Uptown Cheapskate Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Retail Liquid Capital Required: $50,000 Net Worth Required: $200,000 Total Investment: $309,779 - $501,579 Financing: Not Available Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - Verlo Mattress Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Retail Liquid Capital Required: $250,000 Net Worth Required: $500,000 Total Investment: $214,883 - $408,183 Financing: Not Available Training: Available

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Buying a Franchise in 7 Steps

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Understand Franchising

Complete your Entrepreneur Readiness Profile to determine which types of businesses are best suited for you. This process includes a personality analysis and an investment range determination. From here, our algorithm can help determine what franchise options in your local market may be best able to meet your goals.
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Determine Your Style

Once you understand your options and find that franchising is a good match, you may want to think about the business model that will best meet your ownership goals. You’ll want to research or speak with someone to gain insight into which franchise opportunities may be the best fit for your experience, goals, skillset, lifestyle, and more.

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Explore Franchise Options

After determining any must-haves for your business ownership lifestyle, you’ll want to research local franchise options that can best meet all your goals to enhance your success. It may be advantageous to work with a local consultant with insider knowledge who can match you with many options and potentially make an introduction at your franchise of choice!

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Speak With Franchise Companies

To know if a franchise will fit your lifestyle, it’s best to go straight to the source. You’ll may want to work with someone who can facilitate introductions at companies and coach you on the due diligence process, providing guidance on questions to ask, Franchise Disclosure Documents, and how to rank the franchise opportunities for yourself.

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Speak With Local Franchise Owners

Once you learn more about each franchise company that you’re interested in, you will be able to speak with active franchisees in their respective organizations. This will allow you to validate the business, support, and success of each while getting up close and personal with owners to see how their model will match your needs.

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Discovery Day

Prior to making a formal commitment to an opportunity, you will attend a Discovery Day, usually on-site at the corporate headquarters of the franchise you’re interested in. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the top management team, see their operational facility, and learn more about the day-to-day life of owning a business under their brand.

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Decision Time

After you return from Discovery Day, you’ll be ready to decide if that franchise is the right fit for you. If it is, you may also want to research and access any necessary referrals for franchise attorneys, accountants, and funding partners to help complete your franchise due diligence. From there, it is your choice to sign the final franchise agreement and become a franchisee.

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