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Section 09

Franchise guides

Read these before you pay anyone. Written for a first-time buyer, with sources for every legal or money claim.

  1. How franchising works in IndiaA franchise lets you run a business under another company's brand and system, in return for fees.8 min read →
  2. How to choose a franchise: a step-by-step methodChoose a franchise by fitting it to your money, space, town and skills, and by checking the numbers with people already running it.8 min read →
  3. Funding a franchise: loans and schemesYou can mix your own capital with bank loans and government schemes such as MUDRA, but check each scheme's rules for your type of business.8 min read →
  4. How to read a franchise agreementRead every clause on term, territory, fees, supply, exit and disputes before you sign, and have a lawyer check it.8 min read →
  5. 20 questions to ask a brand before you signAsk these 20 questions, get the answers in writing, and walk away if the brand will not answer.6 min read →
  6. Red flags and fake dealership scamsFake dealership offers in the name of big brands are common, so verify on the official website and never pay into a personal account.7 min read →
  7. Franchise or your own business: honest trade-offsA franchise gives a known name and a method but costs fees and freedom, while your own business is freer but slower to build.6 min read →