College students have little money to spend, but they have many expenses. Tuition is unbearably high, and yet increasing. Living expenses can be equally daunting. But students perceive textbooks to be the most infamous extortion of their money. It is not surprising that the majority of students distrust, dislike and are frustrated by the campus bookstore. They perceive that the bookstore offers high prices low buy back values and unacceptably poor service. The High cost of college textbooks has reached crisis proportions for many students.
That's where Beat the Bookstore steps in. They cater to students, not publishers, wholesale companies, authors, nor administrators. They buy for more and sell for less; provide uncommon customer service, treat students with respect, and have fun in the process. Their stores don't even look like a college bookstore. They have no high priced junk, no fudge, no candy, no sweatshirts, no glassware, no decorative spoons, no trinkets, no bumper stickers … and no apathetic managers or employees. They just have cheap textbooks and genuine respect for students.
Franchising Tips and Facts
Sometimes, franchises fail because the franchise buyers do not adequately research franchise opportunities prior to purchase. If you are interested in a Beat the Bookstore Franchise Opportunity, then you should do your homework. Try to match your personal attributes and interests to activities associated with the business opportunity you are interested in. If your personality and interests, don't match, you may want to consider a different franchise.
Ultimately the success of owning a Beat the Bookstore Franchise can be determined by such factors as your franchise territory, site location, and your individual efforts and commitment to following the system. While you will be your own boss, when owning a Beat the Bookstore franchise you will not be "on your own". The franchisor will have also committed to fulfill their promises to you as stated in the franchise agreement.
As a franchisee, you may want to know... can I own more than one Beat the Bookstore franchise? Franchisors often sell area or master franchises within a certain specified territory. These are of course costly. If you own a single Beat the Bookstore franchise and are successful, then if there is an opportunity to develop in another and the territory is available, then the franchisor will usually be pleased to sell you another franchise for the new location.
Be sure to ask about marketing programs (if any) that are offered to Beat the Bookstore Franchisees. If your franchise contract requires you to make contributions for larger scale advertising and marketing programs, try to find out how the franchisees participate in decisions on the programs, campaigns and budget management. You want to make sure your money is going to good use, and it's being managed properly.
How much can you make if you own a Beat the Bookstore Franchise? By law a franchise salesperson cannot provide you with an Earnings Claim, unless it is included in the disclosure document. There is no legal requirement that the franchisor must provide you with an Earnings Claim, however some franchisors do provide it. If the franchisor has chosen not to provide it, then it remains important to contact other franchisees listed in the disclosure document. Other Beat the Bookstore franchisees can answer many of your questions. Many franchisors will also require you to visit their headquarters before signing the agreement, so that you can both get to know each other better. This is known as Discovery Day.
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