There are many benefits to owning a franchise compared to the challenges of starting a business from scratch. Here are just a few.

; Less Risk

Failure rates are significantly lower than start-ups due to the experience, expertise and proven resources a franchise system brings to you in your business.

; Greater Funding Options

Many franchisors will often help you in the borrowing process by facilitating arrangements with lending institutions which look positively on lending to franchisees because of their higher success rates. There are also a number of community development initiatives that will assist minorities in lining up financing to purchase land or a building, fund construction or acquire the franchise.

; Name Recognition and Brand Awareness

With an established franchise, you get the benefits of years of marketing and brand building to help sell your products or services.

; Support Services

As a franchisee, you will generally receive ongoing business support, often including site selection, training, leads, marketing, new technology and more. Some franchisors will assist you in developing a business plan, in learning the best ways to hire and manage employees, and in managing your facility profitably.

; Faster Start Up

You and your employees often get on-the-job training from your franchisor leading to a shorter learning curve. Plus you have the advantage of the franchisors operating procedures to jump start your business.

; Established Track Record

You have the history of your franchisor to lean on and to help you predict your own future growth. Your franchisor brings you a proven concept with products and services that have already sold successfully.