FAST FOOD FRANCHISES

STARTUP COSTS : $ 337,000 – $ 665,000 FRANCHISE FEE : $ 35,000 ROYALTY : 4.5 % weekly BONUS : Only interested in teams of two or more active franchise partners

Tim Hortons may be approaching saturation in the Canadian market , but its merger with Burger King Worldwide should provide the North American coffee and breakfast chain with the marketing and financial support it needs to truly step into the global spotlight and begin expanding in earnest . Along with its cult favorite status among fans , Tim Hortons has a strong franchisee-friendly reputation for offering extensive training , relatively low royalties , and flexible options like leasing or purchasing a location . www . timhortons . com

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