{"id":10162,"date":"2016-10-19T14:17:17","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T18:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.franchisegator.com\/articles\/?p=10162"},"modified":"2022-08-04T17:22:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T21:22:56","slug":"top-8-books-to-read-for-franchising-11763","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchisegator.com\/articles\/top-8-books-to-read-for-franchising-11763\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Books to Read for Franchising"},"content":{"rendered":"

An important step to becoming a franchisee is to invest
\nquality time into researching the industry and all of the laws that affect it.
\nBelow is our list of the top 8 books to read if you\u2019re thinking about buying a
\nfranchise. Whether you have some knowledge of the franchise industry or none at
\nall, these books can help guide you through the process of becoming a franchise
\nowner.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. 101 Questions To Ask Before You Invest In A Franchise by Dr. John P. Hayes<\/h3>\n

\n

101 Questions To Ask Before You Invest In A Franchise<\/a> is a great tool to help you dive into the world
\nof franchising. It provides organized lists of questions by topic to help you understand
\nwhat and who to ask and is a great starting point for those new to the
\nfranchise industry.<\/p>\n

2. Become
\na Franchise Owner! by Joel Libava<\/h3>\n

Become a Franchise Owner!<\/a> covers both the pros and cons of becoming a
\nfranchise owner and offers straightforward, no-nonsense advice on gathering
\ninformation, industry trends and hot franchise opportunities. <\/p>\n

3. Buy
\n‘Hot’ Franchises without Getting Burned: A How to Franchise Guide: Helping You
\nMake the Best Decision When You Buy a Franchise by Dr. John P. Hayes<\/h3>\n

A user-friendly guide, Buy ‘Hot’ Franchises without Getting Burned<\/a> advises prospective franchisees
\non the right questions to ask once you\u2019ve narrowed down your search to a
\nspecific opportunity covering all the points that need to be considered before
\nbuying a franchise.<\/p>\n

4. The
\nEducated Franchisee: The How-To Book for Choosing a Winning Franchise, 2nd
\nEdition by Rick Bisio<\/h3>\n

The Educated Franchisee<\/a> serves as a guide for confidently selecting the
\nperfect franchise by showing you how to identify quality franchisors, how to
\nmake sure a franchise is profitable, and the five keys to success in owning a
\nfranchise.<\/p>\n

5. The
\nFranchise MBA – Mastering the 4 Essential Steps to Owning a Franchise by Nick
\nNeonakis, MBA<\/h3>\n

The Franchise MBA<\/a> is a guide that includes insights from franchise leaders and
\nprovides a thorough understanding of the franchising industry by combining
\nexperience and facts.<\/p>\n

6. The
\nFranchise Rules: How To Find A Great Franchise That Fits Your Goals, Skills and
\nBudget by Michael Martuza<\/h3>\n

The Franchise Rules<\/a> explores what it takes to become a successful
\nfranchise owner by examining both franchisors who are successful and those who
\nstruggle, and how to find the right \u2018fit\u2019 with a franchise system.<\/p>\n

7. Hire
\nYourself: Control Your Own Destiny through Franchise Ownership by Pete
\nGilfillan<\/h3>\n

Hire Yourself<\/a> provides a blueprint for determining the right franchise for
\nyou and helps you understand how to capitalize on your investment while minimizing
\nrisk, as well as understand how to avoid common mistakes while transitioning from
\ncorporate life to entrepreneur.<\/p>\n

8. Street
\nSmart Franchising by Joe Mathews<\/h3>\n

Let experienced franchisees and franchisors tell you what
\nyou need to know before buying a franchise in Street Smart Franchising<\/a> – a straightforward guide that
\ngoes beyond the \u201chow to\u201d to show you exactly what to expect.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An important step to becoming a franchisee is to invest quality time into researching the industry and all of the laws that affect it. Below is our list of the top 8 books to read if you\u2019re thinking about buying a franchise. 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