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If an established franchisor agrees to provide you the opportunity to become a franchisee in its franchise system, the franchisor may also be willing to serve as a source of financing for your operation.

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If a firm is advertising that it is selling franchise opportunities, the prospective franchisee can be assured that the government has performed due diligence on this company, and has deemed it a safe investment.

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A is an arrangement whereby someone with proven idea for a business sells the rights to use the business model, to sell a product or service to others in a given territory.


A) conditional grant
B) franchise agreement
C) trade contract
D) extended ownership agreement

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A merger involving a commercial bakery and a grocery retailer would be an example of a:


A) Vertical merger.
B) Horizontal merger.
C) Linear merger.
D) Conglomerate merger.

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Jocelyn belongs to a food cooperative in her community. As a member, she can expect to have a vote in the election of the cooperative's board of directors.

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Selma owns a roofing business. She enjoys being her own boss, but her satisfaction comes at a price. Her days are filled with organizing the activities of her employees and soliciting new customers. She often misses activities with friends and family because of the obligations of running her own business. She also knows that she has unlimited personal liability for any of her firm's debts. Selma's business is organized as a(n) :


A) Joint venture.
B) C corporation.
C) S corporation.
D) Sole proprietorship.

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Which of the following statements about S corporations is most accurate?


A) The major attraction of S corporations is that they avoid the problem of double taxation.
B) S Corporations are similar to C corporations, except that the majority of owners are foreign investors.
C) Any corporation willing to pay the necessary fees and fill out the required paperwork can become an S Corporation.
D) Only large corporations with operations in more than one state can qualify to be classified as S corporations.

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Dane is a stockholder in SmallWorld, Inc., a C-corporation that manufactures amusement park rides. The company recently lost a major court decision and will probably be forced into bankruptcy. In fact, the damages awarded are so great that, even if all company assets are sold and the proceeds are used to pay its debts, SmallWorld is likely to still owe money to its creditors. If SmallWorld go bankrupt, Dane and the other stockholders will:


A) Be personally responsible for all remaining debts.
B) Lose their investment but nothing else.
C) Be entitled to full reimbursement of any investment losses.
D) Automatically qualify for federal reimbursement for any losses suffered by the firm.

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Javier is the sole proprietor of a golf shop. Because he is a sole proprietor, any profit Javier's business earns is:


A) Totally tax-free.
B) Taxed only as Javier's personal income.
C) Taxed twice, once as business income, then again as Elroy's personal income.
D) Taxed only if and when it is distributed to investors.

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In today's economy, only large business enterprises should operate as corporations.

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A franchise can be formed:


A) Only as a general partnership.
B) Only as a corporation.
C) As either a corporation or partnership, but not as a sole proprietorship.
D) As a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship.

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Starting a new business as a sole proprietorship:


A) Requires retaining the services of an attorney.
B) Is simple, but the proprietorship fee is very expensive in some states.
C) Is usually simpler and less expensive than starting other forms of ownership.
D) Is very similar to starting a business as a corporation.

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A limited partnership refers to a partnership set up for a temporary purpose, such as a real estate development project.

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A horizontal merger refers to a merger between two companies that serve entirely different markets.

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If a franchisee decides he wants out of the business, he is free to close-up shop or sell the business, just as if he were a sole proprietor or partnership outside of a franchise arrangement.

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One reason that companies participate in mergers and acquisitions is:


A) To do the same thing as the competition because it makes for a highly leveraged company.
B) To convert a sole proprietorship into a partnership.
C) To expand within their own field or enter new markets.
D) To take the first step toward a join venture.

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Midas Muffler sells franchises to prospective businesspersons who want to use the Midas name and offer Midas products. In a franchise arrangement, Midas would be the , and the buyer of the franchise is the .


A) owner; limited partner
B) co-signer; co-signee
C) franchisor; franchisee
D) franchisee; franchisor

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The stockholders in a corporation elect a board of directors to oversee the company's major policy issues.

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The is the most common form of business ownership.


A) partnership
B) corporation
C) joint venture
D) sole proprietorship

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Because of the growth of minority-owned businesses in the U.S., franchisors are becoming more focused on recruiting minority franchisees.

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