Comparing Startups and Franchises

Often entrepreneurs are unsure whether they should invest in a franchise (Subway, Super Cuts, Cinnabon, Midas Muffler, etc.), or start their own business from scratch.  Each alternatives has its advantages and disadvantages.  Charles Internicola, of the Internicola Law Firm in Staten Island, New York, recently wrote a brief but very helpful blog post comparing the two options.  Take a look at his post, Franchise vs. Startup, on his firm’s website.