For all of the Discussion Topics, three contributions are required. The first contribution will be your original overview and analysis of the topic – the contribution should be at least four paragraphs. The subsequent contributions (two) may add additional unique ideas; respond to two others (with substantive contributions; or combination of the two. The prompt for Discussion Topic #1 – FRANCHISING. Explain the concept in depth, provide examples; explain how a franchise is different from a stand alone business; discuss how you would explore buying a franchise; consider the pros and the cons of opening a franchise; identify what you would consider the most important aspect of success of a franchise; select a franchise and research it in depth to help answer the above and include anything else you would like to add! Some webpages you may find of interest: Entrepreneur magazine: Top Franchises 2018: https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500/2018 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Forbe’s Best and Worse Franchises 2016: https://www.forbes.com/best-worst-franchises-to-buy/#13aa727b2699 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Franchise Direct: https://www.franchisedirect.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8pTjjeni2AIVmYuzCh2OTw2uEAMYAiAAEgKN-fD_BwE (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. International Franchise Association: https://www.franchise.org/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.