Has anyone owned a franchise or storefront before?

i've been... considering a career switch. but i'm afraid this might be career suicide so i want to field this out first. i'll keep it broad. i'd like to start by asking anyone who's owned a franchise or storefront before, could you please share your stories? from when/where you got your initial investments, to finding a location to rent out or buy, and how it was like providing services the first few years? how long did it take for you to become profitable?

...or anything else you think is a good talking point to your story.

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