Owning a franchise can be very lucrative, but often, there are significant investment and start-up costs involved. This can lead some aspiring entrepreneurs to believe that buying a franchise is out of reach, particularly if they don't have the cash they need to purchase a franchise. Fortunately, you can find franchises with investment levels starting under 10K if you know where to look.

Money can be both a barrier and a motivator for starting a business. While some entrepreneurs may be able to fund a low-cost franchise through personal savings, others may need to leverage external franchise financing options. It's important to get your financing ducks in a row before making the leap into buying a franchise. Let's review the key terminology and how to map out your journey to franchise investment.

A couple in New Jersey shares their story of flexibility and opportunity with Two Maids franchise. They now have two locations and twelve employees.

This week we talk to a franchise owner who converted an existing business to a franchise with AlphaGraphics. He later opened a new location and later bought an existing franchise location. He shares his wealth of experience on the podcast.