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 Essential Five-point Guide to Buying a Franchise
 The Royal Bank of Canada offers information on five topics that you should examine before purchasing into a franchise.

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 Checklists for Franchisees
 Thinking about purchasing a franchise? This checklist is designed to help assist you in the purchase decision-making process.

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 Should You Buy a Franchise?
 Many factors are put into the decision making process when you are deciding whether or not you want to start a franchise. Advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a franchise in Canada can be found here.

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 Canadian Franchise Association
 The Canadian Franchise Association is a national trade association of franchisers including Canada’s leading franchise systems, all committed to achieving excellence in franchising.

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 Etlzer Franchising Consulting
 Claus Etzler established Etzler Franchise Consulting. His high profile franchise management positions over the past 15 years with three national franchisers has given him an insiders knowledge of the best and worst franchise practices.

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 Franchising vs. Independent Business
 Having trouble deciding between purchasing a franchise, existing business or starting your own? Canadaone.com provides us with several advantages and disadvantages of purchasing either a franchise or an independent business.

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 Franchising in Ontario
 This site contains information about franchising, why it is popular, franchise legislation and the disclosure document. This information provided is used for people who are thinking of starting a franchise and for those who already own one.

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 The Complete Franchise Business Plan
 Slightly different from a traditional business plan, the franchise business plan combines elements from the franchisee and the franchisor. This article provides the sections that should be included in the plan along with a brief description of each.

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 Franchise Site Evaluation Form
 Having difficulty deciding where to open your franchise? This article provides a list of questions and topics that you should try to obtain information on before choosing a location.

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