How Much Can I Make? [Paperback]

Robert E. Bond (Author)

Book Description

Series: How Much Can I Make? | Publication Date: January 22, 2004

The single most important task for a prospective investor is to prepare a realistic cash flow statement that accurately reflects the economic potential of that business. "How Much Can I Make?" is an invaluable insider's guide that details historical sales, expense and/or profit data on actual franchise operations, as provided by the franchisors themselves. Whether you plan to franchise or start your own business, these actual performance statistics will ensure that you have a realistic starting point in determining how much you can expect to make in a similar business.

137 Earnings Claim Statements in their entirety are included for the 3 major franchise industries. Thinking about starting a fast-food outlet? Enclosed are 16 examples, including McDonald's, Manchu Wok and Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits, of how you might expect to perform. How about a maid service — 5 examples, including Molly Maid and The Maids. How about a printing franchise — there are 7 examples, including Alphagraphics, Minuteman Press and Sir Speedy. Auto services — see AAMCO, Meineke, Valvoline or any of 11 other franchise opportunities.

It would be a colossal mistake to arbitrarily assume that you will generate $80,000+ a year in profits from your new business, simply because you have a good "feel" for the business and are willing to work hard. Your chances of reaching your goal are greatly enhanced by taking full advantage of the thousands of franchised operations that are the underlying basis of the franchisor-provided data. As a result of reviewing these historical results, you will gain invaluable insights into the true economics of running a franchise, or your own small business.

Because publication of earnings claim statements is at the sole discretion of franchisors, only 15–20% provide this critical information. "How Much Can I Make?" includes roughly half of the total universe of earnings claim statements available. Any serious prospective investor would be short-sighted not to fully exploit this extraordinary resource.

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About the Author

Robert Bond is the leading authority on the exceedingly complex franchise selection process. His previous publications on franchising include Bond’s Franchise Guide (15 Editions), "How Much Can I Make?" (4 Editions), Bond’s Top 100 Franchises, Franchise Opportunities Handbook (prepared for the U.S. Department of Commerce), Franchising: The Bottom Line, the Top 50 Franchise Series, Bond’s Minority Franchise Guide (2 Editions) and the International Herald Tribune International Franchise Guide (2 Editions). Several other industry-related publications are in process. Since receiving his MBA from Stanford University, Bond has over 29 years of diversified business experience and an extraordinary record of achievements. He has spent much of the past 17 years focusing on the franchising industry. As an author, lecturer and consultant, he is regarded as one of the industry’s most knowledgeable and widely-quoted spokespersons.

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List of Companies Featured:
Accountants Inc.
Ace Cash Express
Aerowest & Westair Sanitation Services
Allegra Network LLC
AlphaGraphics Printshops of the Future
Alternative Board, The (TAB)
Arby’s
Baby USA
Baskin-Robbins
Bath Fitter
Batteries Plus
Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pubs
Between Rounds
Breadsmith
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Candlewood Suites/Cambridge Suites
Car-X Auto Service
Chipotle
Churchs Chicken
Cinnabon
Circle K
Cleaning Authority, The
Coit Services
Cold Stone Creamery
Color Me Mine
Cost Cutters Family Hair Care
Cottman Transmission Systems
Cousins Subs
Coverall North America
Craters & Freighters
Damon’s International
Del Taco
Denny’s
Dr. Vinyl & Associates
Dunkin’ Donuts
Duraclean International
EconoTax
EmbroidMe
Expressions in Fabrics
Famous Dave’s of America
FasTracKids International Ltd.
FASTSIGNS
Fatburger
Figaro’s Pizza
FISH Window Cleaning
Floor To Ceiling
Fuddruckers
General Nutrition Centers
Gingiss Formalwear
Glass Doctor
Grease Monkey International
Great Frame Up, The
Happy & Healthy Products
Hawthorn Suites Hotels International
Hobbytown USA
Howard Johnson International
Huntington Learning Center
InterContinental Hotels Group
Interiors by Decorating Den
It’s Just Lunch
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Jet-Black Sealcoating & Repair
Juice It Up!
Kiddie Academy International
King Bear Auto Service Centers
Kitchen Tune-Up
L A Weight Loss Centers
Learning Express
Lee Myles Transmissions
Liberty Tax Service
Maid Brigade Services
Manchu Wok (USA)
Marble Slab Creamery
Marco’s Pizza
Maui Wowi Smoothies
McDonald’s
Medicap Pharmacy
Meineke Car Care Centers
Merlin’s Muffler & Brake
Microtel Inns & Suites
Minuteman Press International
Miracle Method Bath & Kitchen Restoration
Money Mailer
Mr. Hero
Mrs. Fields Cookies
Music-Go-Round
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings
NaturaLawn of America
Norwalk - The Furniture Idea
Once Upon a Child
Palm Beach Tan
Papyrus
Pearle Vision
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
Perma-Glaze
Petland
Pizza Hut
Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill
Planet Beach
Plato’s Closet
Play It Again Sports
Ponderosa/Bonanza Steakhouses
Postal Annex+
Pretzel Maker
Pretzel Time
Pro Golf of America
Quizno’s Classic Subs
Ramada Inns
Red Roof Inns
Rita’s Italian Ice
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sanford Rose Associates
Scotts Lawn Service
Signs by Tomorrow
Signs Now
Sir Speedy
Sparkle Wash
Sport Clips
Sports Section, The
Spring-Green Lawn Care
Super 8 Motels
Super Wash
Swisher Hygiene
Taco John’s International
TCBY Treats
Tinder Box International
Travelodge Hotels
UCC TotalHome
United Check Cashing
Valpak Direct Marketing
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Verlo Mattress Factory Stores
Visual Image, The
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Wild Bird Center
Wingstop Restaurants
World Inspection Network

Product Details

• Paperback: 425 pages
• Publisher: Source Book Publications; Fourth Edition edition (January 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887137386
• ISBN-13: 978-1887137386
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,803,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Business & Investing > Small Business & Entrepreneurship > Franchises