"How much can I make?" : actual sales, expenses, and/or profits on 83 franchise opportunities, 15th by
The single most important task for a prospective franchisee (or small businessperson) is to prepare a realistic cash flow statement that accurately reflects the economic potential of a franchise (business). How Much Can I Make? 2015 is an insider’s guide that provides historical sales, expense, and/or profit data on actual franchise operations to establish a solid basis for making these critical financial projections.
HBR guide to buying a small business by
SJU login required. "Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a small business and run it as CEO. Purchasing a small company offers significant financial rewards—as well as personal and professional fulfillment. Leading a firm means you can be your own boss, put your executive skills to work, fashion a company environment that meets your own needs, and profit directly from your success. But finding the right business to buy and closing the deal isn't always easy."
Franchise bible : how to buy a franchise or franchise your own business (Eighth edition). by
"This proven, popular reference has been completely updated to better guide readers through the current franchise environment. Real-life examples of both service- and product-oriented franchises and useful checklists prevent mistakes and save time and money."
The franchisee handbook : everything you need to know about buying a franchise by 
Franchise your business : the guide to employing the greatest growth strategy ever by
"Learn how to: Evaluate your existing businesses for franchisability. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of franchisingDevelop a business plan for growth on steroidsEvaluate legal risk, obtain necessary documents, and protect intellectual property.Create marketing plans, build lead generation, and branding for a new franchise. Cultivate the franchisee-franchisor relationship."
Franchising & licensing two powerful ways to grow your business in any economy (Fourth edition). by
"The definitive resource for corporations in myriad industries—now completely revised and updated. Filled with illuminating examples, stories from the field, and dozens of forms for drafting franchising agreements and licensing programs, the fourth edition of Franchising & Licensing covers all the strategic, legal, financial, and operational aspects of these complex but highly profitable business strategies."