The Franchise Launch Contest

Accurate Franchising, the franchise development arm of United Franchise Group, opened The Franchise Launch Contest, where one small business owner will receive a full franchise launch package worth $79,500 at no cost to them.

Franchising a concept usually costs $50,000 to $100,000 in legal and operational groundwork before a single new location opens. That price tag is why a lot of profitable, replicable small businesses never take the leap. This contest removes the barrier for whoever wins. Entry is open to any U.S. business that's been profitable for at least two years, with no restriction by industry or location, so the pool of applicants runs from single-location retailers to regional service companies.

Applications close September 18. Ten finalists get named September 21, then present to a judging panel October 27 at United Franchise Group's headquarters in West Palm Beach. The winner is announced October 28. Students from the Titus Center for Franchising sit on the evaluation team alongside franchising executives. Real business plans from real owners get reviewed by both. 

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