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	What is the outlook for the commercial cleaning industry in 2010? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 9 days ago
	What are the pros and cons of buying a franchise? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 9 days ago
	Is it illegal for a franchisor to offer first right of refusal? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	What's the norm for franchise royalty/residual payment percentages? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	How can I motivate my managers and help them focus? Answered by Elinor Robin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Do we pay our franchise fee before or after we close on our loan? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	How should I start to franchise my business idea? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Is there a way to determine the profitability of various franchises? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Are franchise fees negotiable? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	When buying a franchise, should you stick with the industry you know? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	How do I find investors for a franchise? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	What do you think about buying a franchise right out of college? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	What gives an automotive franchise a low ranking or a high ranking? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	How do I find a franchise interested in leasing our building? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Do franchisees have legal obligations to pay royalties to franchisors on loss-making product introduced by the franchisor? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Do franchisees have legal obligations to pay royalties to franchisors on loss-making product introduced by the franchisor? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Should I sell my fledgling, struggling franchise territory, hire someone to run it or shut my doors? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Is it good to go with a startup franchisor with good potential or with an established one? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	What would be an advantage of buying into a franchise when, in all aspects, you have the financial stability to just start your own business? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Where can I get the money to start my franchise business? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Can I get compensation for a franchise product I created? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	Is there a national convention/show that people can attend to see franchise opportunities? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	How long must you be in business to start a franchise? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	I want to expand and would like to know the least expensive way to franchise my company. Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago
	As a wholesale distributor, how much should I offer a franchisor on the front end to service its franchisees? Answered by Jeff Elgin \| Posted in Franchises 30+ days ago

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