Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report on why every new franchise buyer must take the time to understand the Franchise Disclosure Document, even if it seems like homework.

Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how understanding the Franchise Disclosure Documents when you buy a franchise will help you protect your investment.

Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to why Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY will eliminate up-front franchise fees for military veterans who apply early for this offer.

Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report on the state of the franchise industry, including if he's seeing any discounting of fees to encourage new franchisees prospects.

Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the current potential for the younger generations to become prospects to buy a franchise.

Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why members of Generation Y may be more likely to create a business that becomes a franchisor before their peers qualify to become a franchisee.

What? Starbucks franchises? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report that Starbucks is offering the availability of franchises, but only in Europe and only to certain prospects.

Who's really in control of your franchise business? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how the dynamic of power and control works between the franchisor and its franchisees, and how this is changing for some franchises.

Could there be good news coming out of Obamacare? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report that the pressures of Obamacare might be creating an opportunity for franchises that focus on staffing services.

Do you know what questions to ask a staffing franchisor? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to recommend some key points to consider when looking into buying a staffing franchise.