Instructions

1

Start a filing system to record your notes and observations. Before you choose a franchise, a thorough examination of each business is necessary. You will invest a substantial amount of money in the venture so protect the integrity of your investment by doing your research.
2

Narrow down your choices in motorcycle franchises by focusing on providing a service to the community that is not currently offered.
3

Make contact with the franchise marketers of each store you are considering. Ask about their support procedure, their training package and their marketing concept. Every franchise is different; some will allow you to run your own ads and some insist that you follow their plan, exclusively.
4

Compare your investment with your projected earnings in each franchise choice. Each business opportunity will supply you with its financial reports that detail costs and profit margins for the last few years. Study these carefully because they reflect what you can expect in your own franchise.
5

Decide how you will finance the franchise. With larger franchises, you may have an option of investing a specified amount of money and letting the company finance the balance. Before you go that route, check with local lenders who might be able to beat those rates and save you some money.
6

Locate an existing building or a lot where you can construct a new building to start your motorcycle franchise.