How do you start an American eagle franchise?

Answer 1

That'd be really hard. American Eagle Outfitters' business model is designed around corporate stores, and they do not rely on franchises. To start an American Eagle franchise would take a significant amount of starting capital, much more than a traditional franchise in the retail space. Then, and more importantly, you'd need a geographic market that American Eagle would otherwise not be able to easily penetrate that has a good potential of attracting customers from their target demographic.

For more information, refer to M. H. Alshaya, a UAE franchisee of American Eagle.