Business Start Up Help - Texas

[Bob Hubbard]

well, the first draft was 'Noodles and Boobs'

I like yours better tho

There is of course the qestion on if I even want the headaches. Ive been self employed for 20 years. I like the freedom, but the hours are lousy. Working for someone else though...makes me feel tired when i think on it.

 

[jks9199]

There is of course the qestion on if I even want the headaches. Ive been self employed for 20 years. I like the freedom, but the hours are lousy. Working for someone else though...makes me feel tired when i think on it.

Can you split the difference, in a sense, with a franchise operation? Not necessarily for the photo studio (I know you've had bad experiences there)... but for a tea house/noodle place? I suspect that start up costs are probably pretty comparable... What you pay in franchising fees you end up paying in developing your own advertising, supply chains, etc.

 

[Bob Hubbard]

It's comparable in costs. Franchises also require more start up capital and credit than I can bring to bear, and come with restrictions on what you can do.

Mama Fu's Noodle house for example lists these requirements
Total Investment: $325,000-$450,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Royalty Fee: 5%