Should I form an LLC before I sign the franchise agreement?
By Jeff Elgin •
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
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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