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
If you are concerned about the risk involved in a opening a new, independent business venture, then a Beat the Bookstore franchise opportunity may be the best business option for you. But remember that hard work, dedication, and sacrifice are essential to the success of any business venture, including franchising.
If you are interested in buying a Beat the Bookstore Franchise, then you will most likely be requested to complete a formal franchise application, which will involve typically a credit check and sometimes a background check. If you meet the franchisors guidelines, then to move forward then by law the franchisor is required to send or provide to you a disclosure document, known as a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). Read the UFOC carefully and have your lawyer go over it as well, since it will include a vast amount of information on the franchise such as: history of franchise and its key principals, financial statements, litigation, franchise openings/closings/terminations, franchisee contacts, franchise agreement, requirements, and more.
When considering whether or not to invest your money in a Beat the Bookstore franchise, be sure to ask if you will be required to purchase products and supplies from the parent company. If so, compare your cost to the local retail prices of the same goods. There have been instances in the franchise industry where the price from the franchise company for goods was higher than the price of the same goods in local retail stores. Selling anything under these conditions would make it quite difficult to keep your prices comparable with your competitors.
If you've always imagined running your own business someday and leaving the corporate world behind for more independence, putting your valuable skills and experience at work for your own benefit, exercising your talent and creativity and having an impact on your customers and community, a Beat the Bookstore franchise may just be the opportunity to help you make your dreams real. Franchising has become the most popular method for conducting business because you are independent yet supported by a network of similar businesses.
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