The Franchise King®

A Huge Collection Of Essential Articles On Franchising

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In case you don’t know, I’ve written dozens of franchise how-to articles over the years. And thousands and thousands of aspiring franchise business owners from all over the world have read them.

To that end, I’m confident they’ve found these articles on franchising informative and helpful. And you will too.

That’s why I encourage you to take the time to read them, as they offer clear, step-by-step ways to reach your goal of becoming a successful franchise owner.

But don’t forget to bookmark this page.

Because I know you’re going to want to refer to these articles again and again as you search for a franchise business opportunity to buy that makes sense for you.

Essential How-To Articles On Franchising To Read Now

This is how to become your own boss

Here’s how to get rid of your current boss

This is how to generate revenue quickly

How to screw up your search for a franchise

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This is exactly how to buy a franchise

How you’ll know if you’ve found a great franchise





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How to read a Franchise Disclosure Document

This is how to use franchise for sale websites

Learn how to research a franchise

Here’s how to research a new franchise

This is how to experience the thrill of franchising

Here Are A Few More How-To Franchise Articles

You’re going to like these articles.

Here’s how to be the boss at a franchise show

This is how to fail as a franchisee

Here’s how to be the King of your franchise business

This is how to use your 401(k) to buy a franchise

My Articles About Franchising From Around The Web

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Over the years I’ve been asked to write articles on other small business/entrepreneurial websites, too. In most cases I’m paid to do so. But sometimes I’m not.

Either way, my articles are always written to help you navigate through the franchise purchasing process in the safest way possible.

With that in mind, I’m confident you’ll find the following collection of franchising articles from around the web to be useful resources you can use on your journey to be you’re own boss.

How to overcome your fear of being the boss (SBA)

How to get your money questions answered (SBA)

How to get issues with your franchisor resolved (SBA)

How to whittle down your franchise choices (Franchise Direct)

How to choose between two good franchises (Franchise Direct)

How to create a thriving franchise business (Franchise Direct)

A Reminder

I’ve found that it can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks to go through the process of:

And making a yes or no buying decision.

That’s why I’m reminding you to bookmark this page, so you can come back and review all of the franchising articles I’ve included here.

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About the Author
Joel Libava is The Franchise King® — an independent franchise advisor with 25+ years in the industry, two published books on franchising, and his writing has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, Entrepreneur® Magazine and others. In addition, he wrote exclusively for the U.S. Small Business Administration blog for eight years. He doesn't sell franchises. Instead, Joel helps you figure out if franchise ownership is actually right for you — and if it is, teaches you his powerful, proven-to-work franchise research techniques, so you can make a smart, informed decision on a franchise to own and be your own boss.

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Thinking About Buying a Franchise? Read Below.

Most people looking at franchise ownership get overwhelmed fast—high-pressure sales tactics, confusing Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise brokers pushing deals, and expensive mistakes waiting to happen.

That’s where I come in.

I’m The Franchise King®, Joel Libava.

For more than 25 years, I’ve helped thousands of aspiring franchise owners learn how to properly research, evaluate, and buy a franchise—the smart way.

I’m not a franchise broker. I’m not here to sell you a franchise.

Instead, I’m here to help you avoid costly mistakes, ask better questions, and make a confident decision before you invest your money.

If you want honest, practical franchise advice from someone who puts buyers first—you’re in the right place.
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