What is the franchise reality in the wake of the Great Recession? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the entrepreneurial behavior of franchise owners, plus the landscape for prospective franchisees, especially regarding capital acquisition.

Delivering some tough love on acquiring a franchise, Joel Libava talks with Jim Blasingame about the key issues that are involved in buying a franchise, including cyclical headwinds and perennial challenges.

There is a new franchise acquisition learning center. Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the educational resources he has developed for his new Franchise Online University.

What is the credit crisis doing to the franchise industry? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report that the credit crunch is definitely affecting franchise opportunities and what can be done to mitigate the lack of traditional financing.

Are you a prospect to become a franchise owner? Joel Libava talks about the process of finding, buying and financing a franchise with Jim Blasingame. They also talk about the franchise environment in this recession.

What hath the recession wrought for franchise prospects? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about franchise due diligence, including how to find the business opportunity that fits you more than it fits your circumstances.

How does the current economic downturn impact franchising prospects? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the key challenges for those on both sides of a franchise transaction.

How is franchising doing during a slow economy? Joel Libava talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the challenges that the franchise industry is facing, and what the successful franchisers are doing.

What are the essential steps to checking out a franchise opportunity? Joel Libava and Jim Blasingame begin their visit talking about the economy, followed by a tour of the most important steps to take in order to find the franchise that's right for you.

Why does franchise activity pick up when the economy is weakening? Joel and Jim talk about this counter-intuitive phenomenon, what it means and why should you care.