Ten Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise

An Informed Franchisee Is a Wise Franchisee

When you buy a franchise, you're putting big dollars on the line -- and your success doesn't entirely depend upon you alone. The quality of the company that stands behind your franchise also matters a great deal. Thus, it's important to find out as much as you can about the parent company before you lay your money down.

Here are 10 key questions to ask before jumping off the deep end of the franchise pool.