Please fill out the Questionnaire below so that we may start the process of helping you to locate your new business.


If you have any questions about our business, our process to assist you, or franchising in general, please click on the links above to research the information first and then return here to start entering your information.


Once you have started to fill in the data below, do not leave the page or everything that you have entered will be lost.


Once all of your information has been entered, be sure to click on the Submit button at the bottom of the Questionnaire to submit your information to us. (All of your information will be kept in the strictest confidence and is never sold or given away).


The Questionnaire is divided into 4 parts: Contact Information, Past Experience, Financial Information, and Franchise Consultation. The Questionnaire takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete.


Thank you for your time and interest in our free service to help you locate your future business!


Sincerely,
Mike Finley
Partner, Finley Business Solutions LLC


 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address1:
Street Address2:
Street Address3:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Age Bracket:

 

 

 

PAST EXPERIENCE

What is the highest level of education that you have reached?


 

What industry are you currently employed in?


 

Do you own any businesses now, or have you in the past?
Yes No
(If yes, what industry is the business in?)


 

What did you like the most about your past jobs or businesses?
Boss/Top Management The Company Products/Services
Organizational Structure Political Climate Culture
Compensation/Benefits/Rewards Duties and Responsibilities Geography
People Peers Employees
Customers Vendors/Consultants Physical Space
Facilities Tools and Equipment Stress Level
Tasks/Projects/Activities Travel Working Hours


 

What did you like the least about your past jobs or businesses?
Boss/Top Management The Company Products/Services
Organizational Structure Political Climate Culture
Compensation/Benefits/Rewards Duties and Responsibilities Geography
People Peers Employees
Customers Vendors/Consultants Physical Space
Facilities Tools and Equipment Stress Level
Tasks/Projects/Activities Travel Working Hours


 

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

How much cash will you have to invest upfront?


 

Where is the upfront cash to invest going to come from?
 Savings
 Home Equity
 Stock
 401k
 Credit Card


 

What is your total investment range outside of the initial cash investment? (In addition to the initial cash investment listed above, How much are you willing to spend or borrow for your operating expenses in the first year, your land, your building, etc.)


 

What is your approximate Net Worth?
(Everything you own - Everything you owe = Your Net Worth)


 

What type of credit do you have (borrowing power)?


 

 

 

FRANCHISE CONSULTATION

Below is a table of franchise industries. For each industry, please check your interest level in owning a business in that type of industry. (Please note: I know that the table below is large, but this is a very important part of the questionnaire process. Please think each industry through carefully with your true level of interest in owning a business in that industry.)
INDUSTRY
INTEREST
MAYBE INTEREST
NO INTEREST
Automotive
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Building, Storage & Decorating
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Child Education & Development
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Coffee
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Computer Technology
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Convenience Stores
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Direct Marketing
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Employment & Personnel
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Financial Services
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Food Related Businesses
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Hairstyling
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Health, Beauty & Nutrition
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Lodging
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Maid Service & Cleaning
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Maintenance
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Management & Training
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Packaging & Mailing
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Pet Care
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Printing & Copying
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Real Estate
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Repair & Restoration
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Retail Home
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Retail Sales
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Senior Care
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Sports
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest
Tanning
Interest
Maybe Interest
No Interest


 

How long have you been looking to buy a business?


 

What businesses/franchises have you looked at buying (if any) prior to coming to this website?


 

Realistically, how many hours per week can you devote to your new business?


 

Do you want to be involved with the business everyday as an active owner, or would you be a passive owner by hiring someone to run the day-to-day operations for you?
Active Owner  Passive Owner


 

If an opportunity presented itself as an active owner only, are you open to managing employees, or would you do it all yourself?
Open to managing employees  Do it all myself


 

What about geography? Where do you want your business to be located?
City:
Nearby Major City:
State:


 

How would you rate your sales ability and interest?


 

How soon would you be ready to start your own business if a business was found that met the criteria that you are looking for?


 

If the amount that you have to invest were adequate for a multiple unit purchase, would you be open to this scenerio? (Example: A franchise is found that costs $100,000 upfront and projects possible earnings of $150,000 per year but does not fit your criteria perfectly in our analysis. Another franchise is found that costs $50,000 upfront and projects possible earnings of $75,000 per year and fits your criteria perfectly. Would you be willing to open 2 of the $50,000 franchises to make the same $150,000 per year projected income?)
Yes  No


 

Is there anything else that I should know that will help me to locate the right franchise for you?


 

 

 
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