International Franchising
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2019 Top 100 Franchises Report: Franchising Headlines of the Past Year
Two of the biggest stories from the past year in franchising were the amount of corporate changes at franchise head offices and the continued debate over the definition of joint employment. Read a summary on both topics here.
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2019 Top 100 Franchises Report: International Franchising News and Notes
Find out where many of the top franchises are currently expanding to, along with tips on international franchising and protecting your intellectual property in this report section. There's also a feature on the Dominican Republic franchise industry.
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2019 Top 100 Franchises Report: Honorable Mentions
Here's a list of the franchises that came up just short of the Top 100 in 2019. There's also a look at some emerging franchises that could make their way to the ranking in future years.
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2018 Top 100 Franchises Report: Overview
Get stats on the 2018 Top 100 and learn how one franchise is managing its burgeoning franchise system by reading the first section of the report.
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2018 Top 100 Franchises Report: Headlines From the Past Year in Franchising
Joint employment was a hot topic in franchising this past year, so were SBA guaranteed loans for franchisees. Find out more here.
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2018 Top 100 Franchises Report: International Franchising
Which countries in the Top 100 originated outside the US? Find out here along, with where US franchisors are expanding to. Also, a look at possible Brexit implications for UK franchisors.
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2018 Top 100 Franchises Report: Just Outside the Top 100
These franchises narrowly missed the 2018 Top 100.
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2018 Top 100 Franchises Report: Introduction
Annually, Franchise Direct takes a look at the some of the most well run and largest franchises in the world. Here's how the 2018 version came out.
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Brazil Set to Adopt New Franchise Disclosure Act in Hopes of Heading Off Joint Employer Friction
A new Franchise Disclosure Act is on the verge of being adopted in Brazil. The main focus is to clarify the position of franchisors in relation to their franchisees and the franchisees’ employees.
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2017 Top 100 Report: Regulatory News from Around the World
Over the past year, franchise regulations evolved around the world. Here's a deeper look at franchise regulation developments in the United States and Europe.