Franchising 101 Author:The Association of Small Business Development Centers This new definitive guide provides clear, concise explanations for finding, buying, operating, and growing a successful franchised business from top experts from the ASBDC and the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD). Checklists, forms, worksheets, and easy to follow strategies along with a sample franchise bu... more »siness plan and contract allow readers to discover how to: evaluate a franchise opportunity, develop forecasts and budgets, estimate start up costs, and get financing.« less