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The State of Michigan

View a brief outline here for the State of Michigan franchise profile. Find out how many franchised businesses are operating within Michigan and the annual economic output of its franchise industry.

You can also view valuable information on associations you can contact if you are interested in setting up or locating a francise within Michigan. Also you can view a recent pdf article relating to what you should know about franchising in Michigan and the types of questions you should be asking before investing in a franchise or business opportunity.

You will also find a short list of some of the franchise and business opportunities already operating within Michigan. Click on the individual links for more info on each profile…

The Mini Facts!

Nickname: The Great Lake State

Capital: Lansing

Population: 37.7 million

Franchise Fun Facts!

Franchised Businesses: 23,851

Employment in Franchising: 322,445

Economic Output of Franchising: $18.9 billion

Michigan amended its Franchise Law in 1984 which simplified the process by which franchisors register to do business in Michigan and place upon the prospective franchisor more responsibility in the evaluation of his/her new business relationship.

For a complete evaluation of franchising in Michigan you should visit The Official State of Michigan government web portal, and for information on franchising in particluar consult this pdf document: Michigan Franchise Guide

Some franchises operating in Michigan state:

Click on the links to view individual profiles for more information:

Associations you can contact:

Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Centers (SBTDC): To contact the Small Business & Technology Development centers in Michigan call 616-331-7480. The SBTDCs are better for those further along in business rather than those just starting a business.

Midwest Women Business Owners Development Team (EXCEL!)

600 W. Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48226
313.961.4748

Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC)
SBA’s Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is excellent for those first starting a business.

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Have a great weekend,

Franchise Reporter