It takes a long time to even get into middle management in a medium-sized company but a person with their own home based franchise is their own boss immediately and backed up by an efficient franchisor (hopefully). What would usually take someone just starting out years to accomplish in terms of  gaining experience, franchisees accumulate at a rapid pace. You stand on the shoulders of your forebears in the business. It's also good training for working for someone else; you'll know what it takes to make a profit. People who've ever only worked for someone else have no idea about this. 

Marketing a home-based business is the sole responsibility of the franchisee. You likely will be limited in your marketing to your home town. 

It's easy to become distracted while working at home. While working from home gives you more freedom, it’s important to consider how your environment will affect your productivity.  If you’re prone to distraction consider setting up your office in a secluded area of your home, turn off any unnecessary gadgets and settle in to your work Set a schedule for hours of work and hours of play and stick to them. 

Find out what the initial start-up cost-price is and what additional financial obligations and requirements must be met. A legit franchisor will be able to provide full particulars. If there's an unusually high initial investment, find out what is included for that fee that will help you get set up. Go into detail. Discuss anything that is not clear. A reputable franchisor should have no problem offering a clear, itemised explanation. 

A home based business franchise opportunity should require very little upfront investment. One major advantage of this kind of franchise is that the initial investment required is typically much lower than a bricks-and-mortar franchise, like a restaurant.You save time on commuting, which means you save money and you have less stress. This means you've more time for your family you can enjoy the comfort of working in your own home.