General Franchising Industry News
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A Brand That Helped Put Franchising On The Map (No, not McDonald's)
Ray Kroc of McDonald's may have raised the profile of franchising, but he wasn't first. Here's a profile of one of the more unheralded pioneers of franchising: Howard Johnson.
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The Rise of Corporate Refugees in the Franchising World
Franchising has become a place where many castoffs from corporate America have made a new career home. This has benefited both franchisors and the new franchisees.
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2017 Outlook for U.S. Franchising
A look ahead detailing what International Franchise Association (IFA) leadership sees for the franchising industry in 2017.
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How Your Community Wins When You Buy A Franchise
Making the decision to own a franchise can also be a positive thing for your community, here's how.
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How to Make Your Hardware Franchise a Success
Hardware and other home improvement franchises are stalwarts of the industry as they tend not to fluctuate widely due to fads and trends. Here are some tips for making a hardware franchise a success.
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Diversity in Franchises: What You Need to Know
Summarizing a few of the obstacles that have arisen in the quest for greater diversity in the franchising world, and what can be done to overcome them.
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What You Need to Know About Starting a Senior Care Franchise
Senior care franchising is booming! Coincidentally, Baby Boomers are a big reason why. Here are a couple of things to know about starting a senior care franchise.
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Franchise Employment is On the Rise
In 2015, franchise employment growth outpaced figures the for small business and national employment markets. The trend has continued through the first couple months of 2016.
U.S. Franchise Industry Infographic
Looking for franchise statistics and fast facts? You found the right page. There are several interesting U.S. franchise industry nuggets in this infographic!
U.S. Franchise Industry Statistics
Looking for franchise statistics? You found the right page. We have several U.S. franchise industry statistic graphs right here!