Should I Buy a Franchise in a Crowded Market?

By Jeff Elgin • Feb 21, 2011

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Jeff Elgin

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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