Should You Buy A Franchise?

The International Franchise Association says, "Industry analysts estimate that franchising employs more than 8 million people, a new franchise outlet opens somewhere in the U.S. every 8 minutes, and approximately one out of every 12 retail business establishments is a franchised business."

The boom in franchising should continue with aging baby boomers, growing work dissatisfaction and large severance packages. But is the franchise option for you? Read more...