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Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is this service free?
A. Our services are free to consumers. There are no hidden fees, commission charges etc. You will not be charged anything. Furthermore the price of the franchise is exactly the same whether you use our service or not. Franchise companies cannot, by law, charge a potential franchisee more if they use a consultant or offer a discount when they do not.
Our fees are paid by the franchise company because we save the companies time and money by doing the marketing, qualifying and prescreening for them. This is a win, win, win situation. The franchise company gets good quality leads, you are granted a priority status and we get to do what we love for a living.
Q. Why should I use Pepin Valley Consulting?
A. To save time, effort and frustration. Our proven method of matching your requirements with the franchisors requirements helps individuals avoid making costly mistakes exploring franchises that are not a good fit for them or worse yet, the expense of having picked the wrong franchise to purchase. Many of the clients we have worked with, after considering business requirements and lifestyle goals, in the end, choose a franchise they never would have considered on their own.
Investigating a franchise company can be a menacing task. If you have never done this before you will find it is easy to lose your objectivity without the guidance of an experienced consultant. With all that is at stake, it makes sense to have someone on your side who is not under obligation to a single franchise company. We will be there to help guide you through the process.
Q. How will Pepin Valley Consulting find the best franchise for me?
A. First, we need to learn what your specific needs are. We do this by asking you a series of detailed questions. Next, we take that information and match it to our database, which has hundreds of companies from all areas of business. All companies in our database have been pre-screened to exacting standards we have set in order to be included in our inventory. From there we typically will match 2-3 franchisers with your needs and make recommendations based on those matches. Our goal is to find a "perfect fit" between you and the franchise.
Q. Why should I buy a franchise?
A. The most significant benefit to franchising is the reduced level of risk. The franchiser is following a business plan that has proven itself to be successful in the past. The United States Department of Commerce statistics show an over 90% success rate for franchised businesses as opposed to only 18% for independents.
Q. What type of business does Pepin Valley Consulting represent?
A. A cross-section of hundreds of different franchises, full and part-time, small-to-large investment, nationally known to start-ups.
Q. Does Pepin Valley Consulting offer training or advice?
A. No. Although we are careful to represent only the highest quality franchises and we carefully research any franchise before adding it to our listing, we recommend you seek advice from a qualified attorney and CPA before making a major business purchase decision.
Q. What financial assistance is available?
A. Financing a business venture is critical, most business that fail do so because of undercapitalization. However, it need not be as discouraging a subject as it may appear. There are many resources available to ensure adequate financing. Which options are the best for you depend on the circumstances you are in. We recommend you discuss this first, in general, with your consultant.
Q. Will my personal or financial information be sold to anyone?
A. Absolutely not. By law, any information we obtain from you cannot be sold or shared with anyone without your sole permission.
Q. What is the next step?
A. Click here. Fill in and submit the form. A consultant from Pepin Valley Consulting will contact you with free information about franchises that are available in your area.