Purchasing a franchise can be a good way to
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become involved in a business that you can then customize.

start a business with no risk.

transition to becoming an entrepreneur in a supportive environment.

learn a business and then copy it.

start a business with no risk.

Explanation:

The Franchise business assume the logic that the person that buys the franchise do not know anything about the business and need a proved business that will generate profit.  

Therefore, the franchise model offers a business that already has the know-how of the market.

so they can see what that city is producing and to also see if they can some how get that product. like gold in africa.

i would say iii (3) because in order to compare a price you have to use as a reference other near stores because it's its

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