Joel Libava
Independent franchise advisor for prospective franchise buyers in Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Based in | Ohio, United States |
| Experience | 25 years coaching |
| Practice | The Franchise King |
Joel Libava is an independent franchise advisor who helps people research, evaluate and buy a franchise. He works under the name The Franchise King and is based in Ohio. He has taught prospective franchise owners for more than 25 years. He is not a franchise broker, so he takes no commission from franchisors. He also runs a blog and a directory of franchise attorneys, and offers one-on-one franchise evaluations.
What Joel helps with
Joel helps people decide if franchise ownership fits them and which franchise to choose. He focuses on avoiding costly mistakes in the buying process.
- Researching franchises before buying
- Deciding if franchise ownership is the right fit
- Evaluating a specific franchise
- Questions to ask franchisors and current franchisees
- What to ask during a Discovery Day at franchise headquarters
- Finding a franchise attorney
Who Joel works with
Joel works with prospective franchise buyers, including people who are new to franchising. He also works with people who already own franchises. Clients want facts about a franchise decision instead of sales pitches.
Background and qualifications
Joel Libava has advised people who want to buy franchises for more than 25 years. He is known as The Franchise King. He works as an independent advisor and is not a franchise broker. He does not earn a commission for recommending a franchise. He publishes buying guides, research strategies, franchise news, videos and checklists. He also keeps a directory of franchise attorneys that he has selected.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one franchise evaluations
- Free Discovery Day Survival Guide
- Free franchise newsletter
- Franchise Attorney Directory
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The CoachVouch take
Joel is an independent franchise advisor who takes no broker commission, so his advice does not depend on which franchise a client picks.
Best for first-time franchise buyers who want unbiased research help before choosing a franchise.
Common questions
How much does Joel Libava charge?
Coaching with Joel runs $160 to $290 an hour. Message Joel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joel Libava help with?
Joel Libava helps with researching franchises before buying, deciding if franchise ownership is the right fit, evaluating a specific franchise and questions to ask franchisors and current franchisees.
Is Joel Libava a franchise broker?
No. Joel is an independent advisor and does not take a commission for recommending a franchise.
Does Joel help with legal questions about franchising?
He keeps a directory of franchise attorneys. He has also connected clients with a legal specialist.
How do I contact Joel Libava?
Send Joel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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