| Being an independent health club owner is the aspiration of many entrepreneurs and fitness professionals, but for some people, going it alone seems daunting. Being an entrepreneur while also having the backing of a franchise is an alternative for those people. The following three articles from this month's sponsors will share with you the history of franchising and where it is now, will demystify some areas of franchising, and will educate you about financing options for franchisees. If you are interested in reading more Resourcebeat articles on previous topics, you can do so by going here. —Pam Kufahl, Director of Content and Engagement | 