General Franchising Industry News
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This Emerging Retail Franchise Area Is Gaining Steam Rapidly
This specialty retail franchise area isn't for everyone and is still limited in many areas. But it's gaining steam quickly—so quickly the industry it's in started generating billions of dollars in revenue right away.
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Five Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Children's Franchise
Children’s franchises are expected to continue growing for the foreseeable future. Read the reasons behind the industry's growth and what you should know before you buy a franchise that caters to kids.
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A Growing Industry: Pet-Related Franchises
If you like animals, and would like to immerse yourself in an industry where consumers spend around $70 billion annually, you should look into owning a pet-related franchise.
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3 Types of Automotive Franchises to Consider
Even if you're not a gear head, an automotive franchise could be worth considering if you are looking for which type of franchise to open.
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Hurricane Maria and Franchising in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has long been viewed as an attractive franchise destination for US franchisors and, despite the damage done by Hurricane Maria in 2017, that fact hasn't changed.
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Franchise No-Poaching Clauses Under Review
No-poaching clauses have been a common occurrence in franchise agreements. Find out what no-poaching clauses are and why their usefulness is being scrutinized in this post.
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Food Franchises Refresh to Stay Relevant
To stay fresh in consumers' minds, many food franchises are undertaking, or have undertook, a brand refresh. What is a refresh, and when do franchises need to do one? Read this post to find out.
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Infographic: History of Franchising
Easily learn about the history of franchising, and current U.S. franchise facts, with this interesting infographic!
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Emerging Franchise Area: Drones
One of the buzziest business areas is commercial drones. True to form for the industry, there are now franchise options that feature drone use.
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The Health of the U.S. Franchise Market
How is the franchise market doing? An overview of the current state of the U.S. franchise market and factors that will impact its future growth.