BUS 402 Week 3 Discussion Ownership and Franchising

"Ownership and Franchising" Please respond to the following:

• Two friends are considering launching a small company,      which they believe has potential to grow into a large firm in the future.      Identify three (3) important factors they should take into consideration      when selecting a form of ownership. Next, recommend one (1) form of      ownership you believe will best serve the organization now and in the      future. Justify your response.
• Identify two (2) key criteria you would use to evaluate      different franchise opportunities, then select a franchise using the      following websites: www.franchisegator.com or www.worldfranchising.com.      Next, discuss the benefits and limitations of this particular franchise.