Understanding Franchises: How They Work and Their Benefits

A franchise is a business model where the owner licenses operations, products, branding, and knowledge for a fee. The franchisee sells a product or service under the franchisor's business name. In exchange for acquiring the franchise, the franchisee usually pays the franchisor an initial startup fee and annual licensing fees. A typical franchise agreement includes three types of payments to the franchisor.

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