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The Wall Street Journal provides this story on how U.S. franchises are seeking overseas markets. In part, the newspaper reports this is due to saturation in U.S. markets by huge franchises like McDonald's, but also the move has been triggered by the credit crunch at home. Emerging markets in Brazil, Central and Eastern Europe and even India and China are drawing companies like Curves International and Subway. But another appeal, according to the newspaper, is so-called master franchisees in these foreign markets who can bankroll an entire franchise startup themselves instead of seeking bank loans. How could this move impact the U.S. franchise market. I'm hoping our resident franchise expert Franchise King Joel Libava. Joel...?