{"id":220,"date":"2011-06-07T00:25:53","date_gmt":"2011-06-07T00:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expandsmtest.com\/franchiseking\/?page_id=220"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:43:58","slug":"franchise-press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/franchise-press-releases","title":{"rendered":"The Franchise King\u00ae Press Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The Franchise King<\/strong>\u00ae, Joel Libava, is one of the most sought-after<strong> franchise experts<\/strong> in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you&#8217;ll see on <strong>The Franchise King\u00ae Press Page<\/strong>, he&#8217;s frequently called on by major media outlets for his no-spin insights and opinions about the world of franchising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joel speaks frankly about franchising, and in doing so, <strong>helps separate franchise fact from franchise fiction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please contact him <a title=\"contact Joel Libava\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/contact\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He&#8217;s the author of Become A Franchise Owner! (<strong>Wiley Publishing<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/become-a-franchise-owner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-franchise-books_opt.jpg\" alt=\"become a franchise owner book from the franchise king joel libava\" class=\"wp-image-24258\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-franchise-books_opt.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-franchise-books_opt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-franchise-books_opt-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He also wrote &#8220;<em>The Definitive Guide To Franchise Research<\/em>.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/definitive-guide-to-franchise-research\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-top-franchise-research-book.jpg\" alt=\"best franchise research book\" class=\"wp-image-36196\" style=\"width:180px;height:245px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2>The Franchise King\u00ae Press Page: Recent Mentions<\/h2>\n<p>Quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/foodinstitute.com\/focus\/five-fast-food-restaurant-chains-in-trouble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this<\/a> Food Institute Article on Fast-Food Problems<\/p>\n<p>The Franchise King\u00ae Releases <a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsineagle.com\/winews\/the-franchise-king-releases-free-guide-for-nervous-buyers-wisconsineagle-10332180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Tool for Nervous Franchise Buyers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Revealed: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openpr.com\/news\/4367245\/franchise-expert-reveals-the-top-17-franchises-for-2026-that-most\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Top 17 Franchises That Are Hardly Ever Mentioned<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/markets.financialcontent.com\/wral\/article\/abnewswire-2026-1-7-the-franchise-king-reveals-top-10-franchise-trends-for-2026-that-will-reshape-the-industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Franchise King\u00ae Reveals Top 10 Franchise Trends for 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbn.com\/small-business-shows\/small-business-show\/franchise-king-joel-libava-shares-expert-guidance-for-aspiring-franchise-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Featured Interview<\/a> on America&#8217;s Small Business Network<\/p>\n<p>New Web Directory Launched: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openpr.com\/news\/4251721\/franchise-industry-expert-joel-libava-launches-comprehensive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Franchise Attorney Directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Franchise King\u00ae, Joel Libava, Launches Comprehensive Franchise Evaluation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openpr.com\/news\/4174505\/the-franchise-king-registered-joel-libava-launches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Service<\/a> to Protect Franchise Buyers from $200,000+ Mistakes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplace.org\/story\/2025\/07\/22\/franchisee-relations-should-top-subway-ceos-todo-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quoted on Marketplace<\/a> for a story about new Subway CEO<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prlog.org\/13063891-free-franchise-loan-calculator-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-franchise-loan-payments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News About a New, Free Franchise Loan Calculator\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Franchise King.com was just named <a href=\"https:\/\/leadppc.com\/franchise\/top-franchise-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one of the top franchise websites for 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interviewed about franchise risk on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=089OybWyUP4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Franchise Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Recently cited in a <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/13548166241233775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scholarly journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/business\/press-releases\/ein-presswire\/684976570\/the-franchise-kings-top-45-reasons-to-buy-a-franchise-in-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This franchise article<\/a>\u00a0was just featured on 50+ news websites<\/p>\n<p>Featured as a source on how to best use LinkedIn in franchising in an article on <strong>CMSWire<\/strong> titled: &#8220;<em>12 Emerging Social Media Trends in 2024<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A client of mine is opening a new Hand &amp;\u00a0Stone Massage franchise-and is featured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchising.com\/news\/20230911_retired_school_educator_embarks_on_new_career_beginning_as_business_owner_w.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in this press release<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Franchise King\u00ae releases <a href=\"https:\/\/www.einnews.com\/pr_news\/618683583\/check-out-the-franchise-king-s-top-21-franchise-opportunities-to-own-in-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Top 21 Franchises To Own<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Joel was just featured in Small Business Trends&#8217; 2022 end of the year review-&#8220;<em>Best Of<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y3RRBRAjzwo\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>New Interview<\/b>: &#8220;<em>How Can The Franchise King Help Me<\/em>?<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecoachcast.libsyn.com\/the-franchise-king-with-joel-libava\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecoachcast.libsyn.com\/the-franchise-king-with-joel-libava\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecoachcast.libsyn.com\/the-franchise-king-with-joel-libava\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview-joel-libava-the-franchise-king-podcast.png\" alt=\"podcast interview the franchise king\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>NTD-TV Interview On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntd.com\/franchise-king-on-pandemic-opportunities_746387.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hot Food Franchises<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Franchise King Blog Is Included In <a href=\"https:\/\/bestbizz.co.uk\/great-small-business-blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">21 Great Small Business Blogs 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Radio Interview On Vaccine Mandates And <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2021\/08\/joel-libava-vaccine-mandates-franchise-business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Franchising<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABC News Story:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Travel\/wireStory\/indian-hoteliers-test-clout-lawsuits-big-chains-79118357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Do Hotel Franchisees Have Any Clout Left?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Franchise Trends 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktvn.com\/story\/43499959\/the-top-2021-franchise-trends-and-predictions-from-the-franchise-king-highlights-delivery-restaurant-technology-and-robots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>KTVN-TV Reno<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The article is also featured on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>WRDE-TV<\/li>\n<li>RFD-TV<\/li>\n<li>SNN-TV News<\/li>\n<li>Digital Journal<\/li>\n<li>Financial News Today<\/li>\n<li>The Times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And many other media outlets<\/p>\n<p>Quoted in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/pandemic-paves-way-to-chains-to-swallow-up-independent-restaurants-2020-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Business Insider<\/b><\/a> article about franchises and commercial real estate opportunities<\/p>\n<p><b>Update! Joel&#8217;s hardcover book was just named &#8220;One of the best franchise books of all time&#8221; by Book Authority.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\nIn addition, The Franchise King\u00ae Wrote This Guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/definitive-guide-to-franchise-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Researching Franchise Opportunities<\/b><\/a>\n<br \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-franchise-research-book.jpg\" alt=\"franchise research guide\" class=\"wp-image-29455\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seosamba.com\/franchise-marketing\/top-100-franchise-influencers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seosamba.com\/media\/badge\/small\/top-100-franchise-influencers-badge.png\" alt=\"top 100 franchise influencers badge\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And he&#8217;s an influencer in the franchise industry.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-franchise-king-s-recent-press-guest-posts-mentions\">The Franchise King&#8217;s Recent Press\/Guest Posts\/Mentions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Quoted in <b>QSR Magazine<\/b> regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qsrmagazine.com\/franchising\/what-learn-burgerim-disaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;<b>What to Learn from the Burgerim Franchise Disaster&#8221;<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m working with <strong>Pet Butler<\/strong>, helping them get the word out about their Pet Services Franchise Opportunity. Here&#8217;s a recent Press Release about the business <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchising.com\/news\/20200225_herersquos_the_scoop_pet_butler_is_on_a_national_m.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>and what their plans are for 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here&#8217;s where you can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/pet-butler-franchise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>how to become a franchise owner with Pet Butler<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/franchise-press-releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/corporate-vision-magazine-2019-franchise-awards.png\" alt=\"best franchise consultant advisor midwest\" border=\"0\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Corporate Vision magazine just named The Franchise King\u00ae <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cv-magazine.com\/2020-franchise-selection-specialists-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Best Independent Franchise Consultant &#8211; Midwest<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p> (<em>Even though I&#8217;m a Franchise Advisor!-not a Consultant!<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>A January 6th, 2020 Press Release: The Franchise King\u00ae Just Published <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prlog.org\/12804305-the-hottest-franchise-trends-for-2020.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Hottest Franchise Trends For 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qsrmagazine.com\/franchising\/how-add-fast-casual-your-franchise-portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Quoted in QSR Magazine<\/strong><\/a><strong> for a story about adding to your franchise portfolio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/subway-franchise-location-1-620x465.jpg\" alt=\"The Franchise King\u00ae Press Page and the rise and fall of the Subway franchise\" class=\"wp-image-30675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/subway-franchise-location-1-620x465.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/subway-franchise-location-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/subway-franchise-location-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/subway-franchise-location-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/subway-franchise-location-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Featured Franchise Expert (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/duQow41bTx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Featured Franchise Expert<\/a><\/strong> in this <strong>Business Insider<\/strong> video about the rise and fall of Subway (<em>5 million views<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/socialgeekradio.com\/the-franchise-king-on-blogging-joel-libava\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-franchise-king-social-geek-radio-e1570546263128.jpg\" alt=\"social geek radio the franchise king\" border=\"0\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/boston.app.bbb.org\/businessblog\/how-to-get-past-the-fear-of-buying-a-franchise\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>This article<\/strong><\/a> was just featured on the New England area <b>Better Business Bureau<\/b> Bulletin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quoted in a Business Insider article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/how-chick-fil-a-took-over-america-2019-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Church of Chicken<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quoted in an article about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressnews.com\/business\/local\/article\/San-Antonio-s-Sardar-Biglari-looks-to-reverse-13689992.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Steak n Shake's new expansion plans (opens in a new tab)\">Steak n Shake&#8217;s new expansion plans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New eBook on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.einpresswire.com\/article\/473071209\/top-expert-releases-game-changing-new-franchise-book-the-definitive-guide-to-franchise-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Researching Franchise Opportunities<\/b><\/a> Released<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was just Interviewed by Carol Roth for <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com\/community\/running-your-business\/business-startups\/blog\/2018\/11\/26\/7-things-to-do-before-becoming-a-franchise-owner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>The Bank of America<\/b><\/a> #SmallBusiness Community Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business writer for The Washington Post dialed The Royal Phone to ask me about the latest <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chick-Fil-A<\/a> political fiasco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_Logo_of_The_Washington_Post_Newspaper.svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/93\/The_Logo_of_The_Washington_Post_Newspaper.svg\/256px-The_Logo_of_The_Washington_Post_Newspaper.svg.png\" alt=\"The Logo of The Washington Post Newspaper\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was quoted in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/business\/wp\/2018\/04\/26\/its-just-not-what-people-want-anymore-subway-to-close-hundreds-of-u-s-stores\/?noredirect=on&amp;utm_term=.e49a95649485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>The Washington Post<\/b><\/a> story about Subway closing hundreds of franchises<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Tweet was really nice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote twitter-tweet is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Thank you for all you do to help entrepreneurs and people wanting to start businesses in the franchising industry! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FranchiseKing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FranchiseKing<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/smallbiz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#smallbiz<\/a> hero! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1p0rSkfbVR\">https:\/\/t.co\/1p0rSkfbVR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 SBE Council (@SBECouncil) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SBECouncil\/status\/1005158448084987904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 8, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was recently featured on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unhappyfranchisee.com\/no-limit-agency-full-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unhappy Franchisee<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I received a nice mention in a book review of &#8220;Small Business Hacks&#8221; on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/james-sudakow\/this-practical-guide-written-by-two-small-business-experts-covers-just-about-everything-youll-encounter-running-your-business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inc.com<\/a> (<em>I wrote a chapter for the book.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations go out to Otto Beatty, who worked with me as he researched and eventually purchased the Intelligent Office of Columbus franchise, for winning the <b>Micro Entrepreneur of the Year<\/b> award at Increase CDC&#8217;s 13th Annual Entrepreneur Award Ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>The Beauty Industry Report<\/b>, a newsletter for executives in the industry, just featured my insights into hair care franchise trends for 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Franchise King\u00ae predicts the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbwire.com\/press-releases\/the-franchise-king-predicts-franchise-trends-for-2018-including-smaller-pool-of-prospective-franchise-owners-926793.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Franchise Trends for 2018<\/b><\/a> (<em>From Small Business Wire<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s my take on the <b>hottest franchise sectors for 2018<\/b> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackenterprise.com\/hottest-sectors-franchising-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Enterprise Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Business Insider<\/b> writer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/author\/kate-taylor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <b>Kate Taylor<\/b><\/a> asked me about the upcoming franchisee revolt at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subways-closes-stores-spirals-downwards-2017-12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subway\u00ae<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>The Franchise King Blog<\/b> was named one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weebly.com\/inspiration\/best-small-business-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best business blogs of 2017<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little birdie called to tell me that <b>I&#8217;m on the cover of 4321 Startup!<\/b> It&#8217;s a very unique online business magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/startup-magazine-the-franchise-king.jpg\" alt=\"the franchise king startup magazine cover story\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4321startup.com\/magazines\/issue-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I just got a mention in an <b>Entrepreneur\u00ae Magazine<\/b> article about the stark <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/290463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">differences<\/a> between the commission-based services franchise brokers\/consultants offer and the services I provide to prospective franchise owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/delta-sky-magazine-joel-libava-franchising.jpeg\" alt=\"joel libava franchising delta sky magazine\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dayton-daily-news-joel-libava-franchising.png\" alt=\"joel libava dayton daily news\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m quoted several times in <b>Delta Sky Magazine<\/b> for an in-depth article on franchising. 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Bradstreet: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.dandb.com\/2015\/05\/04\/small-business-twitter-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top <b>Twitter<\/b> Business Influencers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Top Franchise Gurus To Follow<a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchisingusamagazine.com\/expert-advice\/franchise-gurus-start-following-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8211; Franchising USA Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Simple Dollar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesimpledollar.com\/four-businesses-kids-can-start-themselves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>4 Businesses Kids Can Start Now<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Importance Of <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2014\/10\/hiring-a-franchise-attorney.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hiring a Franchise Attorney<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wjcu.org\/2014\/08\/26\/minding-your-business-encore-presentation-buying-into-franchising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips On Buying A Franchise<\/a> -WJCU-Radio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opnlttr.com\/letter\/open-letter-mayor-seattle-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An Open Letter To The Mayor Of Seattle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Franchise Biz Directory- <a title=\"franchise directory advertising promotion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prbuzz.com\/business-entrepreneur\/280843-franchise-directory-website-extends-franchise-advertising-promotion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Franchise Advertising Promotion Extended<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arizona Daily Star- <a title=\"veterans and franchising tuscon websites\" href=\"https:\/\/tucson.com\/business\/local\/veterans-can-make-great-franchise-owners\/article_74da2984-80d7-56dc-b7cb-d0d934c1159b.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans Make Great Franchisees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social Media Workbench-<a title=\"franchise professionals on social media\" href=\"https:\/\/jackmonson.com\/2015\/01\/04\/15-for-15-franchise-pros-to-follow-on-social\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15 Franchise Pro&#8217;s To Follow On Social Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"top marketing experts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeflyte.com\/evergreen-marketing-tips\">Top Marketing Experts Top Tips<\/a>&#8211; 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