--- product_id: 5212879 title: "Franchise: Freedom Or Fantasy?: How To Know If A Franchise Is Right For You After Your Corporate Career" price: "¥4419" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5212879-franchise-freedom-or-fantasy-how-to-know-if-a-franchise store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Franchise: Freedom Or Fantasy?: How To Know If A Franchise Is Right For You After Your Corporate Career **Price:** ¥4419 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Franchise: Freedom Or Fantasy?: How To Know If A Franchise Is Right For You After Your Corporate Career - **How much does it cost?** ¥4419 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5212879-franchise-freedom-or-fantasy-how-to-know-if-a-franchise) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "This book is a must-read for anyone who is considering owning a franchise. Business ownership is a life-changing event that must be carefully considered and this book is a great first step." -Angie Shaw, The Entrepreneur's Source As the American economic landscape shifts, seasoned corporate executives are looking at independent business ownership as a way to secure and control their futures, and franchised businesses are growing in their appeal. But pouring a large amount of money into a franchise does not guarantee success. In this book, you'll find out: How to determine if you can succeed as a franchise owner; What dangerous pitfalls to avoid as a buyer; The potential rewards of owning your own business; Whether or not the numbers make sense; Ways to raise money for your venture; And much more! If you are tired of the corporate world and want to escape the rat race, then let Mitchell York, a successful franchisee and professional certified coach, guide you through the many steps involved in deciding whether or not to buy a franchise and how to do it right. As the former president of LendingTree Inc. and other major companies, he now owns a profitable and growing franchised business, and he's sharing his secrets for success in Franchise: Freedom or Fantasy? Review: ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. JUST BUY IT!! - STOP!! Absolutely DO NOT purchase a franchise until you have read this book!! I'm not sure if the author reads these reviews, but I hope he does so I can extend an enormous "THANK YOU." This book is extremely well written and literally packed with amazing and invaluable information on every single page. There is ZERO fluff or filler. I absolutely identified with Rena, the fictional character in the book who bought a franchise for all the wrong reasons. I realized that I was running *from* a problem rather than *toward* a goal. Mitch helped me see that with utmost clarity. After much reflection, I realized that I don't currently have what it takes to run my own franchise. I don't have the time, the know how, the negotiation skills, and most importantly the capital. I thought that I did, but after reading Mitch's sage advice, I realize now that I was kidding myself. Just because you meet a franchisor's net worth requirements does NOT necessarily mean you have the financial wherewithal to realistically start a business. This book forced me to reevaluate my strengths, weaknesses and goals. I've done that and come up energized with a true plan that I will follow on my pathway to success and financial independence. A month ago, I would have jumped into a franchise opportunity unprepared and potentially lost my life savings. But now I feel empowered to make intelligent decisions going forward. Don't let the relatively short length of this book fool you. It is *LOADED* with information, and if you approach it with a growth mindset, you will get much more than your money's worth. Again, thank you Mitch, for helping me avoid what could have been a devastating decision and instead navigating toward my true goals with patience and wisdom. All the best from Virginia Review: Compact addressment of the critical issues - - Perfect for anyone becoming interested in a jump to the franchisee world. It gets right at the needed mindset and lifestyle of the prospective franchisee and addresses the critical issues crisply and compactly, on many if not all key fronts. Mitch uses simple exercises to make certain points and totally eliminates "book lethargia" for me. Initially it may seem short, but when you are done, you have had a "stiff drink" of franchise reality, and likely some good action items should you want to continue the pursuit! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #6,367,034 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,470 in Development & Growth Economics (Books) #12,150 in Job Hunting & Career Guides #33,068 in Entrepreneurship (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 10 Reviews | ## Images ![Franchise: Freedom Or Fantasy?: How To Know If A Franchise Is Right For You After Your Corporate Career - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wHSU2oTQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. JUST BUY IT!! *by B***S on October 20, 2019* STOP!! Absolutely DO NOT purchase a franchise until you have read this book!! I'm not sure if the author reads these reviews, but I hope he does so I can extend an enormous "THANK YOU." This book is extremely well written and literally packed with amazing and invaluable information on every single page. There is ZERO fluff or filler. I absolutely identified with Rena, the fictional character in the book who bought a franchise for all the wrong reasons. I realized that I was running *from* a problem rather than *toward* a goal. Mitch helped me see that with utmost clarity. After much reflection, I realized that I don't currently have what it takes to run my own franchise. I don't have the time, the know how, the negotiation skills, and most importantly the capital. I thought that I did, but after reading Mitch's sage advice, I realize now that I was kidding myself. Just because you meet a franchisor's net worth requirements does NOT necessarily mean you have the financial wherewithal to realistically start a business. This book forced me to reevaluate my strengths, weaknesses and goals. I've done that and come up energized with a true plan that I will follow on my pathway to success and financial independence. A month ago, I would have jumped into a franchise opportunity unprepared and potentially lost my life savings. But now I feel empowered to make intelligent decisions going forward. Don't let the relatively short length of this book fool you. It is *LOADED* with information, and if you approach it with a growth mindset, you will get much more than your money's worth. Again, thank you Mitch, for helping me avoid what could have been a devastating decision and instead navigating toward my true goals with patience and wisdom. All the best from Virginia ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact addressment of the critical issues - *by T***R on June 3, 2013* Perfect for anyone becoming interested in a jump to the franchisee world. It gets right at the needed mindset and lifestyle of the prospective franchisee and addresses the critical issues crisply and compactly, on many if not all key fronts. Mitch uses simple exercises to make certain points and totally eliminates "book lethargia" for me. Initially it may seem short, but when you are done, you have had a "stiff drink" of franchise reality, and likely some good action items should you want to continue the pursuit! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very down to earth book about Frachising *by V***A on July 9, 2011* I needed to know both sides of franchising from someone who is skeptical of franchising. Franchisors are good at selling you their business. They make everything sound so easy. The author admits that some people will push on regardless of his warnings. He is right. He didn't scare me off. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5212879-franchise-freedom-or-fantasy-how-to-know-if-a-franchise](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5212879-franchise-freedom-or-fantasy-how-to-know-if-a-franchise) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-09*