Your own personal checklist might look something like this: 1  I have enough money or can borrow enough money to meet upfront franchise fees and ongoing fees for at least 18 months. 2  The day-to -day operations of the franchise are in sync with how I'd like to spend my time. The management responsibilities are harmonious with my strengths, talents and skills. The franchisor team have a strong reputation and I would enjoy working with them. The brand culture is in sync with my own values and style.
For other uses, see Hyperion (disambiguation). Example of Redwoods in Redwood National and State Parks (Hyperion not pictured) Hyperion is the name of a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in Northern California that was measured at 115.61 m (379.3 ft), which ranks it as the world's tallest known living tree.
Three Lions / Getty Images file. A road runs through a tall redwood tree in this file photo from 1955. Officials would not disclose the location of Hyperion, the world's tallest tree, for fear that too many visitors could damage the delicate ecology of the California forest where it lives. msnbc.com news services.