Most entrepreneurs think that the hardest part about the process of franchising is finding and purchasing a franchise.  That process is difficult for some but it really isn’t the hardest part.  The hardest part is actually running the franchise after you make your purchase.  The minute you sign those final franchise documents, you are now a franchisee.  You will have to make your new investment a success but to do that, you need to be sure about how much franchise support your franchisor is willing to give you. There are cases where a franchisor will just sell a franchise a business and give them no franchise support at all.  Some companies will just leave you on your own because they now have your money.  They feel no real feelings toward you and probably don’t care if you succeed or fail.  But companies that conduct business like that are a rarity.  For the most part, companies stand by their franchisees and do everything to help new owners become successful.  One such company is Planet Beach. The minute that Planet Beach sells you your new spa franchise, they actually become your partner.  They will be there with you every step of the way to make sure that your franchise grows.  That level of support is important to any franchise’s success. And it is in Planet Beach’s best interest to help you.  While you might own the franchise, their name is on the door.  They want to uphold their reputation as much as you want to make money.  That is the type of company that you want to do business with.  Their franchisees have a great working relationship with them, as the franchisor.