I have been thinking for some time of investing in a franchise.  I have been leaning this way because I don’t really have time to setup my own company and figure out something to sell.  I really like the idea of having proven systems to follow, so I don’t have to figure them out myself.

Searching for top franchise opportunities is the easy part – picking one is a little harder.  I would really like to get into something that I am familiar with, or have used myself, so I would have a better idea of the value of the franchise.

Take Starbucks for example.  Now, I can see the locations in town here that would benefit from having a Starbucks franchise.  There is a definite need for them, since they only started popping up here in the last five years.

On the other hand, it is sometimes good to get in when the franchise is just growing and the market is not saturated.  I have been keeping my eye on the fastest growing franchises for something that would work for me – but there is nothing on the list that I would have any interest in.

So, I will have to continue looking for a good franchise for me to invest – and do a little more research.  Besides, I am not in a big rush, rather I am looking for a franchise that is a good fit for me.