--- title: The Franchise Academy | franchising description: franchising | The Franchise Academy educates and gives valuable insights to potential franchise business investors. The Academy also inspires people to choose uncertainty over unhappiness in their lives. --- [![TSPNG copywhite](https://info.tomscarda.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TSPNG%20copywhite.png?width=300&height=91&name=TSPNG%20copywhite.png "TSPNG copywhite")](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/tag/tomscarda.com) - [Home](https://www.tomscarda.com) - [Franchise Academy](https://www.tomscarda.com/franchise-coaching) - [Podcast](http://thefranchiseacademypodcast.com/) - [Contact](http://www.tomscarda.com/contact/) ### [What to do before you search for a franchise - First steps July 6, 2020 | by FranChoice Staff The lure of franchise ownership can be a heady experience. You imagine the thrill of being your own boss, creating wealth for yourself instead of someone else. But you don’t want to enter the search... 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All these small enterprises also become tax bases for the state... In franchising, how to buy a franchise, franchise opportunities, business obstacles, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/the-great-recession-prepared-us-for-this) ### [Should I Buy a Franchise or Start Something on my Own? March 9, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive I get the question all the time; is it better to franchise - Buying a franchise seems to be more expensive than starting something from scratch? Yes, on the surface, franchising does seem more... In franchising, how to write a business plan, franchise opportunities, how to start a business](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/should-i-buy-a-franchise-or-start-something-on-my-own-0) ### [Success is an Inner Game March 2, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive Starting a franchise is not for the faint of heart. It is for the courageous, the determined, and those who are willing to make a name for themselves. It's for those who aren't afraid to roll up... In franchising, franchise opportunities, business obstacles](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/success-is-an-inner-game) ### [Before You Buy: 4 Reasons to Talk to a Franchise Consultant January 29, 2020 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive There's a lot to know when it comes to buying a franchise, and it can help to work with a franchise consultant before you buy. At The Franchise Academy, we are dedicated to expanding your knowledge... In franchising, franchise opportunities, Multi-unit franchise, franchise definition](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/before-you-buy-4-reasons-to-talk-to-a-franchise-consultant) ### [Franchise Opportunities: 4 Common Myths Busted December 18, 2019 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive There are more than 4,000 different franchise concepts that span 90 different industries, and many myths surrounding the business program. Although Franchise opportunities represent a fifth of all... 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