Book excerpt: In this essential guide to franchising, 20 successful franchisors, franchisee and franchising experts candidly share their stories, strategies and insights for finding the right franchise, starting, building and growing a profitable and sustainable franchise business.Franchise business opportunities are found in every industry you can possibly imagine. There are thousands of brands with another 300+ each year to choose from.No matter what your background, skills, passion or what you want your lifestyle and legacy to look like, there is a franchise for you.Are you seeking an alternative to the high-stakes, high-stress, rat race of corporate America?Many of those exiting their corporate careers are choosing a different direction. Owning a franchise has given many the option of designing their life instead of just making a living.The franchise business model has allowed thousands of "average" people to escape the 9-5, generate wealth and live life on their terms.If you have always wanted to own your own business but just didn't know where to begin, this book will give you an insight into how plugging into a franchise will help you achieve your dream.Transform your future through franchise ownership by reaching out to our expert contributing authors. They will share how you can be in business for yourself but not by yourself.