t’s a question frequently asked by would-be franchisees wondering exactly how franchising works, and how one-sided the franchisor/ franchisee relationship may prove to be when they want to move on. Writer Stephen Covey sets out a philosophy for success in life and in business in his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, his mantra being: “Begin with the end in mind.” In other words, build your business day by day but with the end goal in mind. Potential franchisees should follow this mantra when investing in a franchise. Consider the sale of your franchise before you buy it.
