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What should I do first--secure financing for a franchise or continue with the application process with the franchisor?

By Jeff Elgin

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Jeff Elgin has almost 20 years of experience franchising, both as a franchisee and a senior franchise company executive. He's currently the CEO of FranChoice Inc., a company that provides free consulting to consumers looking for a franchise that best meets their needs.

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