This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Marty Greenbaum, CFE. Marty is the Founder and Senior Franchise Consultant at Smart Franchise Investing.

This is the first episode in a three-part series discussing business franchising. This episode provides an overview of business franchising, how it works, and many of the advantages of franchising. Topics include: franchising vs. owning a business, franchise flexibility and freedoms, prior experience needed, and financing a franchise.

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