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Buying a franchise can be a handy shortcut to the American dream of owning your own business. But there are dangerous pitfalls--and possible drawbacks to even the best franchise deals. Here, for every prospective franchisee, is authoritative advice from a trustworthy source. The experts of Franchise Timesoffer their picks of the top 200 franchises and 100 up-and-comers, complete with contact information, financial requirements, fees, and more. There are practical tips on everything from hiring and marketing to financing your franchise, leasing a retail space (or setting up a home office), and deciding if you should buy or run a franchise with your spouse. With anecdotes and advice from current franchisees and franchisors, this is a book every would-be entrepreneur should read before signing a contract.

Buying a franchise-whether it's a fast-food restaurant or a home-based cleaning service-can be a handy shortcut to the American dream of owning a business. This authoritative guide includes practical advice on finding the right business for you, investigating and buying a franchise, estimating profits, deciphering cryptic government required documents, marketing your enterprise, and much more. There's also a comprehensive directory of 300 franchises-the Franchise Times Top 200 franchises, as well as 100 up-and-comers-with contact information and important facts. Anecdotes and real-world advice from successful people in the field complete this must-have reference.