Interview with Joel Libava

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 siids 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.

Is a strong economy good for franchises or bad? Joel answers this and other questions with Jim, as they discuss the current issues to consider if you're interested in franchising.