The Barclays Guide to Franchising for the Small Business
Smith, Brian D. (PragMedic) / Stanworth, John (Polytechnic of Central London)![The Barclays Guide to Franchising for the Small Business](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/180/1806182/CHSBZCOP031806182.jpg)
Franchising is one of the most popular ways of starting or expanding a business. Although fraught with problems -- large initial outlay, unsocial hours, lack of control -- it can be highly profitable.