Become a Franchise Owner!: The Start-Up Guide to Lowering Risk, Making Money, and Owning What you Do
<b>The definitive A-to-Z guide to researching, selecting, and starting a viable franchise business</b> <p>With more and more professionals looking for alternatives to traditional corporate employment, <i>Become a Franchise Owner!</i> informs would-be franchise owners of the joys and perils of purchasing a franchise. Authored by a trusted, feisty, tell-it-how-it-is independent franchise industry insider, this book offers straightforward, step-by-step tips and advice on how to properly (<i>and carefully</i>) research and select a franchise business.</p> <p>Get tips on how to locate information about franchises, current industry trends, interviews with franchisors, and hot franchise opportunities.</p> <ul> <li>Offers a self-evaluation to discover if you are "franchise material"</li> <li>Describes how to choose the right franchise for your specific situation</li> <li>Lists the 40 crucial questions to ask current franchise owners</li> </ul> <p>Owning a franchise isn't for everyone; in fact, as Joel Libava says, "it's really not for most people." But if it <i>is</i> for you, this book can guide you in starting your own successful franchise business.</p>