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Can Franchising Be Learned?
Formally educated people may make for better franchisees.

Is Refranchising Working?
It's one of the hottest strategies in franchising, but is it really benefiting franchisors and franchisees?

Evaluating New Franchises
Proceed with even more caution.

From Business Owner to Franchisee
Consider these issues when making the move from independent business owner to franchise owner.

Choosing the Best Business to Buy
Franchise, business opportunity or going it alone? Weigh the pros and cons of each before making your choice.

Buying an Existing Franchise
Thinking about purchasing a franchise owned by someone else? Make sure you do your research.

Making the Transition
How one person survived the leap from corporate employee to franchisee

Secondhand Store
Destination: Buying a used franchise? Here's how to make the right moves.

The Right Stuff
Are you cut out to be a franchisee? Take this quiz and find out.

Different Worlds
How to choose between a franchise and a business opportunity

Franchisees and Licensees--What's the Difference?
Think franchisees and licensees are the same? Our Franchise & Business Opportunities Experts explain how they're not.

The Choice Is Yours
Should you buy a franchise, a business opportunity, or go it alone? Don't leave this important decision to chance.

Which Way To Go?
Decide whether you'll buy an existing business, a business opportunity, a franchise, or go it alone.

Finding the Perfect Opportunity
Owning a franchise or business opportunity is within your reach--it's just a matter of finding the right one.

Warming up Franchisees
How to get franchisees to tell you what you need to know.

The Wide World of Franchisees
Today's franchise buyers are a diverse group--from corporate refugees to individuals born after The Beatles split up.

Are You Franchisee Material?
We asked franchisors what they want in franchisees, and 4 qualities rose to the top. Find out if they're looking for you.

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