The Franchise King® by Joel Libava

#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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#234 Sep 9, 2026

Nobody's seen this yet — you could be first

Hey there! I've been heads-down on something new - a practical guide I wrote for anyone about how to use ChatGPT or…

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#233 Jun 5, 2026

Not By Yourself

Hi there! This week, I want to give you a reminder about what owning a franchise gets you. As opposed to trying to start…

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#232 Apr 16, 2026

Your Exit

Hi there, Having an exit strategy doesn't mean you expect to fail in your franchise business. On the contrary, knowing…

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#231 Apr 2, 2026

Does This Mean Anything?

Hi there, I shared this on LinkedIn, and it's important. Does One Successful Franchisee in One Location Mean Anything? A…

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#230 Mar 26, 2026

Don't Rely on THESE Franchisees

Hi there, When you're doing your research on a franchise opportunity you like, it's tempting to pick up the phone to…

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