Bond's Franchise Guide offers the prospective franchisee detailed profiles of over 1,000 franchises, as well as listings of franchise attorneys, consultants and service providers. The companies are divided into 45 distinct business categories for easy comparison. The data represents the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable information about this dynamic industry. The profiles are the result of an exhaustive 40-point questionnaire that details: Background - number of operating units, geographic distribution and detailed description of the business. Capital requirements - initial cash investment and total investment, on-going royalty and advertising fees, staffing levels, space needs, etc. Initial training and start-up assistance provided, as well as on-going services. Franchisee evaluation criteria. Specific areas of geographic expansion - U.S., Canada and International. And much more... Book jacket.