Market Trends and Stats About Franchising
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The Top 100 Global Franchises 2016 Report Highlights the Ever-Changing Nature of the Industry
Franchise Direct's annual Global Franchise Report highlights which franchises are making important innovations and finding better ways to operate.
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Franchisee Profiling
Finding the right franchisees is key to franchisors being successful. Several use psychometric assessments to create profiles of franchisee candidates to determine compatibility.
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Explaining Social Franchising
Social franchising, or using franchising methods to further social causes, is gaining momentum. How? Read this post to find out.
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Franchise Outlook for 2015 Forecasted to Exceed Prerecession Levels
The U.S. franchise business network this year is expected to see an upswing exceeding figures that were in place during the prerecession year 2007, and year over year growth in gross domestic product and output sales across the board.
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Franchisee Prospect Insights 2015
Franchise Direct conducted a prospective franchisee survey in early 2015. The responses offer fascinating insights into the demographics and motivations of prospective franchisees using Franchise Direct.
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10 More Random Franchise Facts: Food Edition
We're back with 10 more random factoids about popular franchise brands. This time it's fast food specific.
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Franchises Being Funny: A Look at April Fools’ Pranks Pulled by 3 Franchises
While April Fools' pranks can be a risky proposition for businesses, some franchises have pulled one on the public at-large. Here's a look at 3 of the most well-known April Fools' pranks pulled by franchises.
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10 Up-and-Coming Fitness and Sports Franchises
The multi-billion dollar fitness industry is expected to grow over the next 10 years. Here are 10 franchises that are poised to grow along with the industry in general.
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10 Food Trends and 10 Up-and-Coming Food Franchises That Embody Them
Taking a look at 10 up-and-coming franchises that embody current trends in the always evolving food franchise industry.
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Survey: Franchise Leaders Wish to Increase Marketing Influence with Franchisees
Might franchise businesses stand to gain greater success with increased influence over franchisee marketing and operations decisions? Find out more about what some franchise marketing leaders think with latest Yodle survey.