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The Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses report by the IFA found that the direct and indirect contributions of franchised businesses to the U.S. economy were significant.
| Impact of Franchises in US | |
|---|---|
| Jobs Created | 11,029,206* |
| Total Payroll | $278.6 billion** |
| Economic Output | $880.9 billion |
| Establishments | 909,253 |
* Franchised businesses provide more than 11 million jobs, or 8.1% of the national private-sector workforce.
** Franchised businesses supply an annual payroll of $278.6 billion, or 5.3% of all private-sector payrolls in the United States.
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It's All In The Family For The Siebers
Bill and Wanda Sieber have six children, all of whom have worked in their shipping business at one time or another. For the Siebers, Unishippers is the quintessential family affair, right down to the building where their office is located. Read More...
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