Franchise or Independent Business?

http://www.franchiseinfosite.com/Display_Franchise_Articles.asp?ID=441

This is an interesting article for anyone trying to decide whether to open their own independent business or a franchise. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. I’m not sure if I would like the idea of a franchise because someone else would have a lot of the control over how I run my business. I think I would much rather open an independent business. There are alot more risks with opening an independent business rather than an existing, proven, successful franchise. However, if I were to start a business, I would want full control. I want to be my own boss and make my own decisions on how to run my business. I know that all the responsibility would fall on me if problems occur but I feel it would be worth the risk in order to reap the benefits and know that I did it through my own ideas and planning.