There is tons of franchise information to be aware of before, during and after you have purchased a franchise. This article will highlight some of the key points to help you with what you are doing and keep you aware of the risks and benefits that will occur.

A quick overview of franchise information to know about before purchasing a franchise is know the start-up costs that will occur. There are several start-up costs including initial inventory and operating licenses and insurance. Know what kind of franchise interests you and then shop around to find what business and franchise will best suit you considering the location, price, and comfort level. It is safe to get a lawyer or financial consultant to assure yourself that everything is handled legally and properly.

After purchasing a franchise there is much franchise information to know including advertising, the possibility of restrictions, and renewals of the franchise after a certain amount of time. Whether you agree with the advertising funds cost or not, many franchises will require that a percentage of your income goes to an advertising fund. Before agreeing with the advertising fund and purchasing that particular franchise, you may want to shop around and get certain advertising questions answered from exhibitors. Some questions that are worth finding out include: