Become a franchise owner!
Subtitle: the start-up guide to lowering risk, making money, and owning what you do
By: Joel Libava
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781118094020
Subjects: Franchises (Retail trade); New business enterprises
Description: "The definitive A-to-Z guide to researching, selecting, and starting a viable franchise businessWith more and more professionals looking for alternatives to traditional corporate employment, Become a Franchise Owner! 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 (and carefully) research and select a franchise business.Get tips on how to locate information about franchises, current industry trends, interviews with franchisors, and hot franchise opportunities.  Offers a self-evaluation to discover if you are "franchise material"  Describes how to choose the right franchise for your specific situation  Lists the 40 crucial questions to ask current franchise owners  Owning a franchise isn't for everyone; in fact, as Joel Libava says, "it's really not for most people." But if it is for you, this book can guide you in starting your own successful franchise business"--
Notes: Includes index.