Nick Bibby, franchise consultant, is principal of the Bibby Group ( www.bibbygroup.com), an international consulting firm focused on the development of franchise systems, as well as due diligence services for prospective franchisees and independent entrepreneurs. He is a court accepted franchise expert who has worked in, studied, and written about the franchise industry for over 25 years. Nick received his MBA from Boston University and his MA in Counseling from Louisiana State University.