Assignment: Research one franchise, paying particular attention to the procedures necessary for buying into the franchise and to the benefits and disadvantages of the franchise. 1. Provide name of franchise, procedures for buying into franchise, cost for start up, yearly cost for name, advantages, and disadvantages. 2. What about the selected franchise is most attractive to investors? 3. What types of obstacles does investors encounter upon opening their selected franchise? 4. What types of existing competitors will their franchise encounter in the marketplace? 5. Provide other pertinent information that will assist with buying into a franchise.