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ByRachel Balko

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Franchising may be a great way to get into business, but likestarting any business, it has its risks. There's the dreaded"what if" factor: What if, after all the sacrifice ittakes to get the franchise up and running, you discover thebusiness isn't for you?

David Heddleson, president and owner of Mister Mobile, may havefound the solution to such misgivings. The St. Petersburg,Florida-based on-site oil-change franchise now offers a trial leaseprogram to ease potential franchisees into the business.

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