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The Franchise Rebellion Break the Rules. Build the System. Scale the Brand. Franchising is broken—and The Franchise Rebellion is here to fix it. This isn’t another stuffy manual written by corporate insiders. It’s a bold, modern playbook for founders who want to scale smart, support strong, and grow without selling out. Whether you're launching your first unit or leading a national expansion, this book gives you the real-world tools and unfiltered guidance to build a franchise system that actually works. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Build systems that scale without killing culture Create a modern FDD that drives growth and compliance Market like a founder, not a Fortune 500 Support franchisees as entrepreneurs—not just operators Use the right metrics to make smart, scalable decisions Plan for a profitable exit that protects your legacy Written by franchise expert and visionary Joe Malmuth, CFE and franchise and M&A expert Tiffanie Knapp, MBA, The Franchise Rebellion blends powerful insights, field-tested frameworks, and the bold voice of founders who’ve lived it. If you’re ready to stop playing by the old rules, this is your blueprint.