Credit remains tight, but more entrepreneurs are turning to franchising to expand their businesses, the Los Angeles Times reports. In California, for instance, first-time franchise offerings are on pace for a 4% increase this year. Behind the trend: lower rents for prime retail locations and laid-off executives looking to invest their nest eggs.

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