Quick Guide to Franchising Your Business

This article was written by Mark Siebert of Entrepreneur.com

Thousands of entrepreneurs have chosen franchising as an ideal way to expand. Who can blame them? The vision of having your business's name spread across the nation -- maybe in every city, or even on every corner -- has lured many a successful entrepreneur to the land of franchising.

And the benefits don't end there. Since your franchisees are responsible for the investment of each operating unit, they basically bear the cost of expansion. Also, franchisees are highly motivated -- much more than employees -- because they're investing their own capital in the business.

So you think you're ready to enter the world of franchising? Here are a few tips. ...