Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Finance and Business: [header] How to evaluate an appropriate franchise location [title] Obtain the site criteria from your franchisor. [step] The franchisor probably has a set of requirements that your business locations must satisfy. You should contact the franchisor to find out this set of requirements.

Ending1: [substeps] For example, mcdonald's states that an ideal site would have at least 50 , 000 square feet. The building should also ideally be on a corner with a signalized intersection. Ending2: [substeps] Franchisors rely on referrals from others in the field. The less prepared you are, the easier your chances are. Ending3: [substeps] For example, you may need to pay maintenance, cleanup, and breakdown fees. You shouldn't consult with your franchisor at this stage because he could get shocked and don't understand why a large manufacturing company needs to. Ending4: [substeps] It's hard to choose a franchise location without a franchisor, since most franchisors can be found through a website or by referral. If you intend to franchise in a brick-and-mortar environment, then find a location that meets that criteria.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4