The secret to owning the right franchise is no secret if you understand what it takes to succeed. The single most important factor is preparation. Knowing what to look for is what sets apart successful franchise owners who found the right franchise from those who did not.

This week on Franchising & You, author, serial entrepreneur and long-time franchise professional Nick Neonakis discusses the tools you need to understand which franchise is right for you as you seek to cross the river to independence and prosperity. Referring to his best seller book, The Franchise MBA, Nick shares how to master four critical steps necessary to find the ideal franchise that fits your life.

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