hi all!

I have saved up an amount of savings and would like to venture into business. however, I have no experience in business and from what I have read, franchise gives me the experience but in a controlled environment (with guidance depending on which franchise). I read that mc donalds have a good franchise programme. I'm afraid without business guidance I will fail which is why toying with the franchise idea.

another issue I would like to clear out is, what is the ROI like considering the high amount of capital I have to put up and also funding I have to take loan. I haven't asked PNS what the exact figures are for capital n funding of the various franchise. just a ball park figure would be ok.

would really appreciate if anyone with experience in owning a franchise, give their opinion.

yeah. of course. franchisor will always make money from franchisee. but it is a win-win situation, the way I see it. the person investing follows a a proven track-record of services and get profit. and the franchisor is relieved from the burden of investment and risk from all the outlets.

... but I guess like any investment, lower risk(just follow a system), lower yield(pay franchise fees etc).

I'm not so sure I understand the made-in-Malaysia franchise term but I believe any famous franchise would be ok because they have a proven track record. mcD, KFC, burger king maybe? those are the ones in F&B but any other experience from different area also welcome. for now still open.

...u only need 30% of the total cost n the rest will be from loan. so the cheapest according to the mcD website it 1.5mil n that means 450k cash. n ur required to be a full time 'on-site operator'.

Do MacD, very profitable