The Franchise King® by Joel Libava

#242 Nov 12, 2026

The upside and downside of being franchise number one

If you're eyeing a new brand, this will help you weigh the excitement against the unknowns.

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#241 Nov 11, 2026

The upside and downside of being franchise number one

If you're eyeing a new brand, this will help you weigh the excitement against the unknowns.

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#240 Nov 2, 2026

Your VIP discount on the AI playbook is ready

Hi there! Have you checked the price of gas lately? Or coffee? Or steak? Or literally anything? Prices are too darn…

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#239 Oct 23, 2026

Are McDonald’s franchisees using AI to fix prices?

A strange question, but the answer may matter more than you think.

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#238 Oct 8, 2026

Where the truth lives in a franchise deal

A simple way to hear what the brochures and Discovery Day leave out.

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#237 Oct 2, 2026

Can AI help you buy a franchise?

A quick look at where AI helps, where it stumbles, and why human judgment still matters.

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#236 Sep 24, 2026

Before you pick a franchise territory, read this first

The math behind a lease can change the deal fast, and one brand is now under scrutiny for reporting issues.

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#235 Sep 17, 2026

Franchise news, new opportunities, and one warning

A fast scan of what’s new in franchising, including a fine that buyers should know about.

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