In this special edition of Small Business Insight, we turn our eyes to the successful franchise.

Here are a few stories that might pique your interest:

• Franchising 101 - Common misconceptions addressed
• Franchising Your Business – Local franchising attorney Stephen E. Story lists the items you should have in place
• Why I Choose Not to Franchise – Simply Selma’s owner shares her story
• Websites for Franchisees – What clicks, and what doesn’t
• See It. Want it? Flip it. – You’ve heard of flipping houses, but what about franchises?
• The Top Five Most Franchisable Businesses in Hampton Roads

Also, here is an index of featured companies in this in special edition:

• Liberty Tax
• The Royal Chocolate
• Surf Rider
• Metro Scoot
• YNot Pizza
• Aromas
• Simply Selma’s
• Tropical Smoothie
• Bagels N’ More
• Jimmy John’s
• Geeks on Call
• Impressions in Print