BizSugar.com › Franchises › Should Former Independent Business Owners Look At Franchise Ownership?

By Joel Libava. Sometimes, the best-laid plans don’t pan out.

Take business ownership, for instance. Think about how many businesses are started and closed in the US every year. Not every business makes it. But, every small business owner wants to make it. Why else would someone risk their money, and commit the time and energy needed to be their own boss?