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Carol Tice

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Hayden Field

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Franchise Bible Ninth Edition
Franchise Bible Ninth Edition
The Insider's Guide to Buying a Franchise or Franchising Your Business
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The Franchisee Handbook
Franchisee Handbook gives you the resources you need to decide if franchising is right for you.
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Franchise Your Business
The ultimate how-to guide to employing the greatest growth strategy for your business --franchising.
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What's New In Franchise?

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Top 12 Chicken Franchises to Buy in 2023

Turn your fried chicken obsession into a business by buying into one of the top chicken franchises.

How Stratus Building Solutions Became the Fastest-Growing Franchise of 2023

The cleaning company's vice president of franchise development explains the benefits of being an essential business.

A Breakdown of Shaquille O'Neal's Franchise Ventures

What you should know about the former athlete and 2022 IFA convention keynote speaker.

How to Narrow Down Thousands of Franchises to Find the One That's Right for You

"The best hamburger does not always win the race. The best business does."

Why Franchisors Must Embrace Technology to See Growth

Why staying on the cutting edge of tech is so important in the franchise industry.

Jeff Brazier