'It's Complicated' podcast: Edible Brands makes it cheaper to become a franchise owner

Small businesses have a big impact on the economy in metro Atlanta — as you can read about in this week’s special report. In addition to small, independent companies run by entrepreneurs, nearly 28,000 small businesses in Georgia are franchises, according to the International Franchise Association. They include fast food restaurants, fitness centers, massage parlors and schools. Prior to the spread of the global pandemic, the number of franchises across the state was expected to increase by 2.3%.…