Should You Buy A Franchise?

Becoming a franchisee can be a shortcut to success when you're starting a business. But what are the advantages of buying a franchise? What are the disadvantages? What can you expect once you've expressed an interest in buying a particular franchise? If you're thinking of buying a franchise, you'll want to read this first.
Related: How To Interview Franchisees - It's one of the best ways to find out how a franchise actually operates and whether or not you might want to be involved with that franchise. Here's how to find franchisees to interview and what to ask them.