Franchise self-test – suitability to franchising

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Franchising isn't for everybody as it involves a particular mind-set and attitude, and with so many different franchise companies on the market how do you choose the right franchise to invest into?

Franchise self test has been designed to help you identify a starting point from which to commence your own research.

The following 25 questions will help identify whether franchising is the right way into self-employment for you and will find the best type of franchise match for you.

Q1. I have excellent physical stamina
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q2. People think I'm a very straightforward person.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q3. I am willing to do what it takes to make a lot of money.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q4. Those close to me recognise that I'm very much a "people" type of person.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q5. Colleagues at work let me know that I'm a very orderly type of individual.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q6. I could still meet my financial commitments if the franchise income was lower than expected.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q7. I find my feelings going up and down frequently.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q8. As a youth at the weekends I went from door to door offering to wash cars or similar money making things.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q9. I like to find out for myself the best way of doing things.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q10. In my current job I'm not accustomed to taking financial decisions.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q11. People who know me say I'm a natural salesman.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q12. It gives me much more pleasure to finish a project than to start it.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q13. My spouse or partner is happy to share the risks involved in a franchise.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q14. Given a bad situation, my approach is to see what good can come from it.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q15. If I were in charge, my priority would be looking after my staff rather than the customers
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q16.I find it very satisfying doing two or three things at the same time
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q17. To be honest, I find quite a lot of life stressful.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q18. Training people up for the job gives me a big buzz.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q19. In my franchise I'll be employing mainly non-skilled staff.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q20. High street premises will probably not be essential for me.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q21. I see my franchise as dealing more with other businesses than with the public
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q22. Working from home, rather than having to operate out of business premises, is preferable.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q23. I'll operate the franchise as a one man business, certainly in the initial years.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q24.Office type of work is preferable to non-office work.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

Q25.In my franchise I would not have to wear a uniform at work.
Definitely	Yes	Not sure	No	Definitely not

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