There are upwards of 5,000 franchises in the United States operating more than 320,000 outlets. Franchises gross more than $1 trillion annually and employ 8 million people. A new franchise opens every eight minutes.

Don't think that you have to plunk down a quarter of a million dollars to get in on the franchise action. Low-cost franchises are available for less than a $25,000 initial investment. And low investment doesn't necessarily mean peanuts for profits. In fact in many business sectors, low-investment franchises boast significant income potential.

But not all low-cost franchises are created equally. You have to look not only at income potential, but also at costs, fees, business assistance provided by the franchisor and a bevy of other factors.

That's how this seminar can help. It will walk you through the steps you need to carefully take before you invest your hard-earned dollars. You'll learn how to evaluate the promise of a low-investment franchise--and how to separate the promises from the realities.