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Business Consulting Franchise Industry Report 2012

Everyone needs business advice. A massive industry has spawned around the business consulting trade, as well as a lucrative franchise industry. Franchise Direct has examined the state of business consulting franchises in its latest insightful report on the franchise industry.

Child Education Industry Report 2011

Child education franchises are poised for great growth both in America and around the world in the coming years. Franchise Direct's Child Education Industry Franchise Report is the most comprehensive examination of this business sector on the internet today.

Home Improvement Industry Report 2011

In the wake of the subprime housing crisis, the demand for home improvement franchises has never been higher. Franchise Direct's report on the home improvement franchise sector provides an in-depth examination of the industry that assesses its current and future business trends.

Beauty Franchise Industry Report 2011

Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder. But there is nothing arbitrary about the success of beauty franchises. Over the past decade, a number of exciting, diverse franchise brands have experienced vital growth in conjunction with the explosion in the beauty industry.

Fitness Franchise Industry Report

In the face of country's growing obesity crisis, fitness franchises have perhaps never played a more important role in American life. Franchise Direct's Fitness Franchise Industry Report provides a comprehensive snapshot that explains how the franchise industry is satisfying America's demand to stay fit and healthy.

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Pizza Franchise Report 2011

This report presents an overview of the U.S. Pizza franchise industry including background of its integration into American cuisine and current trends within the industry

Top 100 Global Franchises 2009

Franchise Direct has compiled a definitive list of the Top 100 Global Franchises. They reached this list via a complex and objective methodology that assessed the financial standing and corporate citizenship of thousands of franchises that operate on an international level.

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Home Care Franchise Report

Home care businesses are one of the biggest growth industries in franchising. If you’re interested in purchasing a home care franchise, read this exclusive Franchise Direct report for in-depth information on the state of the industry. Franchise Direct is your franchise authority.

Pizza Franchise Report 2010

Franchise Direct’s 2010 pizza report examines the current state of pizza franchising. This report assesses the Franchise Disclosure Documents of 25 different pizza franchises. You’ll learn everything you need to know about owning a pizza franchise from this new Franchise Direct report.

Green Franchise Industry Report 2010

Franchising is going green. While the national and global economies struggle to grow, America’s green economy has become a driving force, and franchising is reaping the benefits, as the Franchise Direct green report outlines.

Pet Franchise Report

Are you looking for franchise industry with a bit of bite? Pet franchises have gone from a niche industry to a blue chip investment over the last 25 years. Pet ownership continues to rise in America and consumers are turning again and again to trusted pet franchises for products and services.

Food Franchise Industry Report

Food franchises are the most popular franchise sector in the world. It's a diverse field, and for the first time, Franchise Direct has produced a number of reports explaining every element of food franchising. Educate yourself on food franchising with these in-depth studies.

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Ice Cream Franchise Study

Franchise Direct has published an exclusive study on the ice cream franchise sector. A number of top ice cream franchises are enjoying great success during the recession. Read this report to get the latest info on the state of the ice cream franchise industry.

Home-based Business Report

Home-based franchises make up a varied and growing franchise industry, according to the latest exclusive report on the franchising industry by Franchise Direct. With a history of success during past recessions, home-based franchises are a worthwhile investment at the current time.

Coffee Franchise Report

After thoroughly examining 29 Franchise Disclosure Documents, Franchise Direct has found that the coffee franchise sector is weathering the recession resiliently, bolstered by a product that is an integral part of American life.

Automotive Franchise Report

Franchise Direct recently conducted its latest franchise study, focusing this time on the automotive franchise industry. It found that automotive franchises are well-positioned to reap profits despite the faltering economy and the collapse of America’s auto industry. The Franchise Direct study found that, if anything, automotive industries are faring well because of the recession.

Pizza Franchise White Paper

Franchise Direct has analyzed the latest facts and figures from the pizza industry. What emerges is a snapshot of a food franchising sector that is well-positioned to thrive during the current economic downturn.

Academic Spotlight

Franchising white papers with Franchise Direct brings the most comprehensive academic work on the field of franchising to you. These papers will provide valuable information on the latest trends and research in franchising. Knowledge is power so stay informed with Franchise Direct.