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What is one of the primary benefits of investing in franchise bonds?
What is one of the primary benefits of investing in franchise bonds?
- They are only available for short-term investments.
- They require no minimum investment.
- They are offered by companies with substantial capital reserves. (correct)
- They guarantee a high return without risk.
How can bonds be secured to provide security for investors?
How can bonds be secured to provide security for investors?
- By securing them solely through government backing.
- By using physical collateral and leveraging insurance. (correct)
- By relying exclusively on the company's reputation.
- By trading them on the stock exchange.
What typically dictates the minimum and maximum investments in bonds?
What typically dictates the minimum and maximum investments in bonds?
- The regulatory requirements of the issuing company.
- The terms outlined in each specific bond. (correct)
- The cost of living index in the bond's country.
- The stock market performance of other investments.
What is the typical maturity period for bonds offered by the company mentioned?
What is the typical maturity period for bonds offered by the company mentioned?
Which franchise was noted as the most popular bond in the previous year?
Which franchise was noted as the most popular bond in the previous year?
What type of tax advantages can certain bonds offer?
What type of tax advantages can certain bonds offer?
What characteristic is required for the franchises that the company works with?
What characteristic is required for the franchises that the company works with?
What insurance group provides full coverage for the bonds managed by the company?
What insurance group provides full coverage for the bonds managed by the company?
What distinguishes a franchise bond from regular bonds?
What distinguishes a franchise bond from regular bonds?
Which statement accurately describes the yield of a bond?
Which statement accurately describes the yield of a bond?
In the context of franchises, what is the significance of McDonald's market presence?
In the context of franchises, what is the significance of McDonald's market presence?
What is a key characteristic of bonds as financial instruments?
What is a key characteristic of bonds as financial instruments?
How does a traditional franchise differ from a franchise bond?
How does a traditional franchise differ from a franchise bond?
What role do bonds play in a country’s financial strategy?
What role do bonds play in a country’s financial strategy?
Which scenario illustrates a unique advantage of investing in franchise bonds?
Which scenario illustrates a unique advantage of investing in franchise bonds?
In the context of bonds, what is meant by capital growth?
In the context of bonds, what is meant by capital growth?
Flashcards
What is a franchise?
What is a franchise?
A type of license granting a franchisee access to a franchisor's business knowledge, processes, and trademarks, allowing them to sell products or services under the franchisor's name.
What is a bond?
What is a bond?
A contract offering a rate of interest in return for a loan, one of the oldest financial tools in the world.
What is a franchise bond?
What is a franchise bond?
A bond where a franchisee agrees to pay an investor a fixed return and their capital back on a pre-set maturity date.
What is the yield?
What is the yield?
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Do bonds have capital growth?
Do bonds have capital growth?
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What makes franchise bonds secure?
What makes franchise bonds secure?
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Bond Security
Bond Security
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Bond Insurance
Bond Insurance
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Secured Bonds
Secured Bonds
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Franchise Bonds
Franchise Bonds
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Franchise Bond Insurance
Franchise Bond Insurance
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Bond Maturity
Bond Maturity
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Trading Bonds
Trading Bonds
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Minimum Investment
Minimum Investment
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Study Notes
Franchise Information
- A franchise is a license granting access to a franchisor's proprietary business knowledge, processes, and trademarks.
- Franchisees sell products/services under the franchisor's name.
- McDonald's is a large and successful franchise operator.
- UK McDonald's franchises average £4.5 million annually.
- Franchises represent a significant portion of the overall McDonald's business.
Bond Definitions
- A bond is a contract offering interest in return for a loan.
- Bonds are the oldest form of financial instruments in global economics.
- Governments and companies issue bonds to raise capital.
- Bonds commit to paying interest and returning the initial investment at maturity.
Franchise Bonds
- A franchise bond is where a franchise pays a fixed return and capital repayment at a set maturity date.
- Franchise bonds often have security and insurance.
- Underlying businesses with solid revenue are often chosen for franchise bonds.
Bond Yield
- Yield represents the interest or income a bond pays to the investor.
- Expressed as an annualized percentage of the bond's original value.
Capital Growth in Bonds
- Bonds can offer capital growth, even with fixed maturity values.
- Additional capital growth possible if the bond is or becomes listed.
Bond Security
- Bonds have varying security levels, designed to be more secure than equity.
- Ultimate security depends on the underlying company.
- Bonds can include insurance or other security measures.
- Zurich Insurance Group secures some bonds.
Bond Access
- Maturity dates vary by bond, allowing for different times to access capital.
- Some bonds are listed and tradeable, others provide capital access in 12-month periods or after 4 months.
Investment Minimums and Maximums
- Minimum and maximum investment amounts depend on bond terms.
- An example McDonald's bond in the past varied between £100,000 to £950,000.
Tax on Bond Income
- Bond income may be taxed at source or paid gross.
- Some bonds offer potential capital gains tax advantages.
Company Partnerships
- Simmonds & Simmonds works with large franchise businesses (e.g., McDonald's, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, Wendy's), all of which have to be approved by the GFA (likely the Financial Conduct Authority or a similar regulatory body).
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