Straightforward tips and advice on how to buy and how to research franchises, from a top franchise business expert/advisor. Before you even think of becoming a franchise owner, there are several things you need to know. You need to find out if you`re even right for franchise ownership, and then see if you qualify, financially. Then, you need to choose and research wisely. If done right, becoming a franchise owner can turn out to be a great thing. If you skimp on the research, and don`t use a competent franchise business attorney before you sign the franchise contract, then all of the thorough franchise information that Joel Libava provided on his web resource will be for naught.