ANSWERS What are the pros and cons of buying a franchise? The Remedy franchise has been developed to provide a formula for operating a successful staffing business. Many unavoidable business mistakes have been worked out of the system through our experiences over the past 36 years. Follow the system for minimum risk and maximum success. In exchange for the security, training and Remedy trademark, you must be able and willing to follow the Remedy system and comply with the various controls and procedures established to ensure success. How do you determine the type of business that's right for you? The Remedy Staffing Franchise is without question a business that needs to be promoted on a consistent basis to both the business community and to your pool of temporary associates. A sales and marketing background, and/or the ability to develop business relationships is ideal. However, Remedy has attracted franchisees from many different business backgrounds that have been successful. This business is not normally attractive to highly introverted people.How to evaluate the risk/reward potential? The Small Business Administration estimates that nearly 50% of small businesses fail within their first year of operation, and approaching 90% within the first five years. Reasons for failure are lack of business and management expertise, insufficient money and poor attitude. With a reputable franchise such as Remedy, the failure rate is reversed, and over 90% of Remedy franchisees are still in business and growing after five years. Remedy provides business and management expertise, insures you have sufficient working capital and has built an accurate profile on successful franchisees to insure that there is a cultural and philosophical "fit."Click here to learn more about the success profile. Is there a "right" time to go into business? Remedy has attracted franchisees in all age groups, and from many different backgrounds. The "right" time is when all the positives of going into business, building equity, and taking the calculated risk of investing in ownership outweigh the benefits of remaining in your current position or situation. Why should I consider the staffing industry vs. fast food or others? The start-up costs for a Remedy franchise are low compared to many other franchised businesses, and the return on your investment is high, providing the system is followed. Incrementally it does not cost appreciably more to run a staffing business generating several millions of dollars in annual billings, than one generating only nominal amounts. In addition, a Remedy franchise allows a franchisee to utilize the education, management and people skills that were experienced in previous positions.The Remedy franchise is not only financially profitable, but is also emotionally fulfilling by providing jobs and new careers to people in your community.