It would be wise to post the name of the franchise you are considering.

I'll likely be higher priced on an owner-occupied restaurant franchise, but you've been around the block and have a significant track record.

I co-owned a franchise for 15 years, we paid over $1.3 million in rent.

Goosehead is a franchised agency.  

Not 100% but we were doing that pre '08', and it was based off our model not drawn from anyone else. 

I'm a retired engineer and have been successfully using income from these houses to support my retirement without dipping into retirement savings.I'm transitioning my business from rentals to a franchise and would consider selling one of my houses (5 br/4 ba - the other houses my son while he's still attending).

Quote from @Michael Smythe: We're far from perfect, so our 2 cents should be taken lightly.Most of the national companies are setting up franchises and the challenge is with the individual franchisees.

You can check the franchise director or the franchise guide.

I am sure working for the Home Vestors Franchise gave you a lot of tools/skills on getting undervalued properties.

Quote from @Victor Patel: I have went to many real estate and franchise conferences over the last 30 years.