Market Trends and Stats About Franchising
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Newcomers & Veterans of Franchising Featured In Top 100 This Year
The latest report compiled by the Franchise Direct Team is here, providing a closer look at what’s going on in franchising not just locally in the U.S. market but expanding out into the many successful franchise business networks around the world.
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2015 Top 100 Global Franchises: News & Notes
A lot can change in a year. Here are a few big news stories from the past year in franchising.
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Resale, Reuse, Recover: Why This Year’s Budding Franchisees Should Consider Waste Minimization
What are some franchises you can invest in to capitalize on the people's desire to reuse and recycle items? Read this post to find out -- some of the industries may surprise you.
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AARP Study Predicts Retirees Seeking Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities
People with the desire, or need, to work after traditional retirement age is becoming more common. Franchising allows many "retirees" the ability to continue working with a little more flexibility than other methods of employment.
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The Impact of Cloud Computing on Franchises
Cloud computing is one of a number of technologies changing the way franchises do business. What are its benefits?
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Home Improvement Safety Modifications Help Five Star Bath Solutions Expand in U.S.
With a large aging population that wants to remain independent, bathroom modifications are becoming more common. Five Star Bath Solutions is a home-based franchise business opportunity that specializes in helping homeowners improve their bathrooms.
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Changing Gym Membership Demographics Revealed in Fitness Franchise Industry Report 2014
One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is getting in shape. Our latest fitness franchise report covers the industry, including the latest gym membership stats and fitness franchise investment info.
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The Evolution of Table Service: Tabletop Tablets Making Their Way to Franchises
A number of franchised restaurant chains have adopted tabletop tablets. What do these tablets do, and what does this mean for human servers?
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Franchising’s Place on the Forbes 400 & Global 2000
How do franchise operations stack up against the titans of the business world? We dissected two of Forbes' top lists to see.
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2014 Child Education & Tutoring Report Highlights Current Industry Trends
Franchise Direct has released its 2014 Child Education and Tutoring Industry Report. The report contains a wealth of info about industry trends and franchise investment data.