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Franchise Your Business in 7 Steps

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Carol Tice

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Hayden Field

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Franchise Bible Ninth Edition
Franchise Bible Ninth Edition
The Insider's Guide to Buying a Franchise or Franchising Your Business
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The Franchisee Handbook
Franchisee Handbook gives you the resources you need to decide if franchising is right for you.
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Franchise Your Business
Franchise Your Business
The ultimate how-to guide to employing the greatest growth strategy for your business --franchising.
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Live Oak Bank

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What's New In Franchise?

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Do You Have Enough Capital to Fund a Franchise? Here's How to Find Out.

This is everything you need to know about funding a franchise.

5 Tips for First-Time IFA Convention Attendees

Get ready for the franchising industry's biggest trade show event of the year.

Trevor Rappleye

How Franchisees Can Use Technology to Change Consumer Behavior

Here's how franchisees can tap into consumer behaviors using strategic messaging and offers that speak to clients wants and needs.

Stephen Gould

Which Franchise Is Right for You? Start By Evaluating Your Goals.

How do you narrow thousands of possibilities down to the one perfect franchise for you?

Find Out Which Brands Have Ranked on the Franchise 500 for Longest, Earning a Spot In our New 'Hall of Fame'

Looking to buy an A-list franchise? These brands have been the strongest for the longest.

The Top 9 Coffee Franchises for 2023

These concepts continually rank as the top franchises in the coffee and tea industry.