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Friday Franchise News; It’s Doctor’s Associates by 2 1/2 Lengths!

WOW!

That's right; Doctor's Associates has finally beaten Mac & Don's Rainbow Room by 1,012 franchise units! Really, Joel?Thanks a lot for being absolutely clear on which two franchises you're talking about…

1. I'm talking about Subway, which goes by the name of Doctors Associates Inc.




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2. Mac & Don's Rainbow Room is what my comedic friend, Eric Nussbaum, calls McDonald's.

Before you read the hot Subway franchise news of the week, it's only fair that I offer you the opportunity to see my friend (via YouTube) perform his brand of comedy at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, in Rochester, New York. (Circa 1986)

WatchEric Nusbaum's Comedy on YouTube



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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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