Praise for Become a Franchise Owner!
"Joel 'The Franchise King' Libava knows what he's talking about. That's why I handpicked him to become the resident franchise expert at my publication-no one else gives the same balance of facts and informed advice." -Anita Campbell, CEO and Editor in Chief of SmallBizTrends.com
"Joel Libava goes beyond what's necessary. He gives you the heart of the matter in regard to becoming a franchise owner, and guides you in what to do with that information. Get this book and grow!" -Chris Brogan, coauthor of Trust Agents
"The decision to become a franchise owner is a big one-you would be crazy to even consider making it without Joel Libava's years of experience in your corner." -John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing and The Referral Engine
"Joel is indeed the Franchise King-I wouldn't even consider buying a franchise without reading his book twice." -John Warrillow, author of Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You
"Joel's no-nonsense attitude and refreshing honesty comes through in droves in this outstanding book. Prospective franchisees will find the Franchise King's approach very effective, highly educational, and entertaining. This book is a must-read for anyone thinking about buying a franchise." -Rob Goggins, Vice President of Franchise Development, Great Clips, Inc.
The definitive A-to-Z guide to researching, selecting, and starting a viable franchise business
With 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.
Joel Libava
Business & Management Klein- u. mittelständische Unternehmen u. Existenzgründung Klein- und Mittelbetrieb Small Business & Entrepreneurship Wirtschaft u. Management