The Franchise Expert

Buy a Franchise

Don't Choose a Franchise Until You've Talked to People Who Already Own It

Some lessons you shouldn't learn the hard way, like how a company treats the owners of its franchises.

By Tom Scarda
Franchise Your Business

5 Ways to Know If Your Business Is Ready to Franchise

Think you're ready to become the leader of a brand? Proceed very, very carefully.

Grow Your Franchise

Finding Your Perfect Franchise

Ten sure-fire strategies for tracking down the right one -- and five things to avoid.