How to Open an Admiral Franchise

Opening up a franchise allows you to be your own boss and take advantage of an established company's business model. If you have expertise in the auto glass business and are ready to own your own store, an Admiral franchise might be for you.

Instructions

1. Research the auto glass market in your area. Owning a franchise provides you with instant name recognition, which can give your business the boost it needs to be successful. But if your area is saturated with auto glass businesses, you might never make a profit.

2. Contact Admiral's franchise department and ask about their fees, as well as what kinds of support they offer. Expect to pay a hefty initial franchise fee in addition to a percentage of your monthly sales and an advertising fee.

3. Ask to receive the Admiral's Uniform Franchise Offering Circular. All franchises are required to provide this information by the Federal Trade Commission. The circular will tell you vital information about the company, such as it's financial standing and success rate.

4. Line up the money. Admiral does not offer a financing option for its franchises. If you don't have the cash on hand, you should apply for a loan from a bank or line up funding from a private investor.

5. Apply to open an Admiral auto glass franchise. You will need to prove that you have the resources to make a thriving business, including a strong expertise in the auto glass field, management experience and plenty of enthusiasm.