{"id":39311,"date":"2022-01-31T08:57:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T13:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/?p=39311"},"modified":"2022-04-28T20:46:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T00:46:17","slug":"whats-stopping-you-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/whats-stopping-you-2","title":{"rendered":"Is This Stopping You From Buying That Franchise?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-making-franchise-decision-620x414.jpg\" alt=\"man making franchise buying decision\" class=\"wp-image-39315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-making-franchise-decision-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-making-franchise-decision-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-making-franchise-decision-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-making-franchise-decision-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-making-franchise-decision.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of factors that go into making a yes or no decision on buying that* franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*The franchise opportunity you\u2019ve pretty much decided is the one for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in my experience, more often than not, it\u2019s <strong>one<\/strong> thing that\u2019s stopping you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I have a feeling you know <em>exactly<\/em> what it is, although you may not have said as much&#8230;out loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to find out what I\u2019m speaking of?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>The 4-Letter Word Stopping You From Buying That Franchise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>C\u2019mon. You\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/free-tools-franchise-buying-process\">smart<\/a>. You know the word I\u2019m referring to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fear<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re scared you\u2019ll lose your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How did you get there?<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>These Two Words Are Stopping You In Your Tracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not moving ahead with your purchase of that franchise because of the \u201c<em>what if\u2019s<\/em>.\u201d It\u2019s those two words that are the root of your fear. And they\u2019re having a direct impact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/good-fit-for-the-franchise\">on your decision to buy that franchise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a moment, I\u2019m going to provide specific examples of what I mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if one of more of the examples below don\u2019t cause you to shake your head up and down in agreement, physically, or psychologically, you need to click away from this post. <strong>Immediately<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tenor-gif-embed\" data-postid=\"18274044\" data-share-method=\"host\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.00631\" data-width=\"70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/view\/yes-yess-yes-yes-yes-sure-massacars-gif-18274044\">Yes Yess GIF<\/a>from <a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/search\/yes-gifs\">Yes GIFs<\/a><\/div> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Because either you\u2019re in complete denial, or I have no idea what I\u2019m talking about, and you need to erase my name from your memory forever.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Are These \u201cWhat If\u2019s\u201d Preventing You From Buying That Franchise Business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you asking yourself these questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <em>What if<\/em> the folks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/franchise-discovery-day\">at franchise headquarters<\/a> are being dishonest with me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <em>What if<\/em> the franchise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/what-everybody-ought-to-know-about-franchise-consultants\">consultant<\/a> I\u2019m working with only suggested the franchise I\u2019m interested in so he can make a big commission for himself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <em>What if<\/em> the franchisees I\u2019ve talked to are lying?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <em>What if<\/em> I run out of money before I become profitable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <em>What if<\/em> I fail? How is that going to look?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <em>What<\/em> if I can\u2019t take the pressure of owning a business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. <em>What if<\/em> the product and\/or service my franchise business offers ends up becoming nothing but a one-or two-year fad? Like these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/comparison-of-soulcycle-and-flywheel-4066794\">Spinning businesses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. <em>Wh<\/em>at if I shouldn\u2019t be doing this at all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. <em>What if<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/the-decision-maker-franchising\">my spouse isn\u2019t supportive<\/a> of me buying a franchise-and I end up failing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. <em>What if<\/em> I get sued by a customer and lose my business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Did You Shake Your Head Up And Down?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do any of those \u201c<em>what if\u2019s<\/em>\u201d hit close to home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any you\u2019d like to add?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, is there anything else preventing you from buying that franchise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, or if it\u2019s something above, I encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/thefranchiseking\/15min?month=2022-01\">schedule a complimentary call<\/a> with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are lots of factors that go into making a yes or no decision on buying that* franchise. *The franchise opportunity you&rsquo;ve pretty much decided is the one for you. 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