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By Darrell Zahorsky, About.com Guide to Small Business Info

Should You Buy A Franchise Opportunity?

Wednesday July 21, 2004
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? Learn more in "Pros & Cons of Buying A Franchise" and "Franchise Opportunity of a Lifetime?"

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