The go-to book for franchise information,now in its sixth edition

This proven, popular reference has been completelyupdated to better guide you through thecurrent franchise environment. Real-life examples ofboth service- and product-oriented franchises anduseful checklists prevent mistakes and save time andmoney. Contact information for state and federal franchisingregulatory agencies and a listing of useful publicationsguide you to the resources youneed. Robert Smith, founder of Granite Transformations,describes how he successfully opened franchisesnationwide based on guidelines in previous editions