defiantly? thats the way to do it right there! rage against the capitalist machine! damn the man, fight the power! i refuse to bend to your oppressive money-grubbing ideals!!!!!
*ahem*, so, anyways. i second the idea of a franchise. sure, you pay a little more in startup because of franchise fees, but, you are much more likely to be successful due to the support of the main entity and the name brand (read:advertising) that you dont have to pay for yourself.