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Franchisor Business Plan Page 3

A.

Hours and Days of Operation
How will your hours and days of operation be configured to meet the needs of  your customers?

    
B. Location & Facilities

Location - where will the business be located? Is location important to the success of your operation? How will this location contribute to that success? What businesses and potential customers are nearby? For retail businesses, provide traffic counts if you can.

Facilities - describe the actual location, including total square footage, allocation of space, parking (if appropriate). Discuss office & computer equipment, as well as other equipment and vehicles required. If renting, describe the lease. Describe how your facilities needs will change as the business grows.

   
C. Licensing, Permitting & Other Regulatory Issues


Describe the regulatory requirements for doing business, including any certifications, licenses, permits, registrations. Also discuss any zoning or building regulations. For home based businesses, discuss any homeowners' association restrictions. Discuss your current status in regard to those requirements.


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