Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Parkwood West?
A. We act as a business opportunity brokerage, representing franchises, licensors, dealerships, and business opportunities of all sizes, descriptions, styles, prices, and locations.
Q. Why deal with Parkwood West?
A. We offer one-stop shopping for all your entrepreneurial needs with the advantage of time saving research and business matching performed at no cost to you.
Q. Do I pay more for a franchise by dealing with Parkwood West?
A. No. You will pay the published price for any franchise just as if you had gone directly to the seller.
Q. What type of businesses does Parkwood West?
A. We represent a cross-section of hundreds of different businesses, full and part-time, small-to-large investment, nationally known to start-ups.
Q. Does Parkwood West charge any up-front fees to the purchaser?
A. No. You never pay us for any of our work, before or after the purchase. Our income is earned through commissions paid to us by the sellers of the businesses.
Q. Does Parkwood West offer training, advice, or counsel?
A. No. We leave that to the professionals. We are careful to represent only the highest quality businesses and we carefully research any business before adding it to our listings. We also recommend that you seek advice from a qualified attorney or CPA before making a major business purchase decision.
Q. How does Parkwood West differ from a standard business brokerage?
A. A business brokerage lists and sells existing businesses, often including real estate and leases in the sale. Usually these are local businesses run by local owners and are frequently overpriced or lack sufficient bookkeeping controls. Dearborn West represents only new business opportunities.
Q. Why should I buy a franchised business?
A. There are many reasons, increasing your odds for success is chief among them. Additionally, landlords love franchises because of a very stable track record, a proven system, and an effective business model. Last year, 42% of all retail goods and services were sold through franchised outlets. You are in business for yourself, but never by yourself.
Q. What is the next step?
A. Call our toll free number 800-973-8671. We will provide you with free information about business opportunities that are available in your area.
Listed below are some of the categories of business opportunities available.
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Auto Repair
- Bars
- Check Cashing
- Child Care
- Dating Service
- Debt Counseling
- Decorating
- Dry Cleaning
- Employment Services
- Entertainment
- Florist
- Formal Wear
- Gymnastics
- Hair Salons
- Home Inspections
- Investigators
- Laundry
- Lubrication
- Maid Services
- Mail Services
- Maintenance
- Motels/Hotels
- Photographic
- Printing/Copying
- Rentals
- Restaurants
- Signs
- Tax Services
- Travel
- Tutoring
- Dealerships
- Art Supplies
- Automobiles
- Auto Parts Business
- Consulting
- Children's Products
- Clothing & Shoes
- Computers
- Construction
- Direct Mail
- Environmental Fire Protection
- Health/Nutrition
- Home Furnishings
- Insurance
- Lawn/Garden
- Telecom
- Distributorships
- Books Buying Service
- Car Wash
- Child Identification
- Cigars
- Coffee
- Coupons
- Debt Management
- Educational Prod
- Financial Services
- Food
- Fundraisers
- Greeting Cards
- Internet Services
- Jewelry
- Licensed Products
- Personal Services
- Tools/Hardware
- ToysVending