The document discusses how to successfully franchise a business. It outlines what franchising is, that it provides a proven business model and brand to franchisees. It describes the franchising industry, factors that make a business suitable for franchising, typical franchise revenue streams and stages of franchising a business. The document also discusses the costs of franchising, return on investment and alternative expansion models to franchising. It notes that now may be a good time to franchise as more people are looking to become franchisees.