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Joel Libava

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Expertise

If you are thinking about getting into franchising, and want to learn all you can, I'll be happy to answer general questions on franchising; From how to find the right one, to how to do the proper research, and how to protect yourself from scams. I only offer straightforward franchise advice. I'm not going to try to sell you anything. I've written well over 1,000 articles on franchise ownership.

Experience in the area

Cleveland, Ohio based franchise consultant, expert, and popular (sometimes unpopular!) franchise industry blogger. I'll be happy to answer questions related to the business model of franchising! I'm also writing a new book on becoming a franchise owner. (Fall 2011, John Wiley & Sons, Publisher.)

Publications

The Franchise King.com SBA.gov Small Business Trends Open Forum.com AllBusiness.com The Franchise Blog4 Vets.com Small Biz Daily.com Spin Sucks.com

Education/Credentials

Brush High School Cleveland State University

What do you like about this subject?

Franchising can be a great way to start your own business, if the right one is chosen.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I would like to make sure that my blogs and websites continue help franchising become be more transparent, so that prospective franchise owners get the information they need to make the right decision for them.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

You do NOT have to make a large investment to be successful.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Do NOT get into a franchise business based on your hobbies!

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jon	05/20/10	8	10	10
Don	11/06/09	1	1	10
am	03/31/09	10	10	10
Mark	10/27/08	10	10	10	Thank you , that is exactly what I .....
Russell	06/04/08	10	10	10	Thanks for the fast response.

Recent Answers from Joel Libava

2010-05-12 Franchise or Corporate:

Hi Chris, Great question; I'll simplify it here. If you would like an opportunity to build some equity in something, than getting a location could be a way to get it. (Ask if you can sell when

2009-12-22 franchise opportunity:

Hi Amy, I would need to know a lot more about you, including financial info, background etc. in order to help you along this path. I can do a phone consult for a nominal fee. Just email me for

2009-11-06 Estimating expenses:

Hi Don, Here is the best way to figure expenses for any franchise opportunity you are looking at; Call the franchisees. Ask a few of them what their typical expenses are. Call different part of the

2009-05-08 new business:

Hi, I guess it just depends on the specif franchise you end up looking at. Industry knowledge is certainly a plus.. Look at the investment and your return on it. Visualize yourself owning this business

2008-10-25 Franchise concept based on a patent:

Hello, This is a question that can only be answered by you. You must be the one to get your idea going, proved that is really works, is really profitable, and can be sold as an entire business system

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