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 There are an estimated
3,000 different
franchisers (franchise business companies) operating in the U.S.
today.
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It is estimated that there are over 825,000 franchise businesses
across 300 business categories in the U.S. which provide
nearly 18 million jobs and generate over $2.1 trillion to the
economy. |
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According to the IFA (International Franchise
Association) almost 4% of all small businesses in the USA are
franchises. |
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There are More than 300 different
industries and business categories that use the franchising
business model as a means to distribute goods and
services. |
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It is estimated that the franchise industry accounts for
approximately 50% of all
retail sales in the US. |
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A new franchise business opens every 8 minutes
of every business day. |
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Approximately one out of every 12 businesses
in the U.S. is a franchise business. |
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The average initial franchise investment is
$250,000- excluding real estate. |
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The average royalty fees paid by franchisees
range from 3% to 6% of monthly gross sales. |
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Most franchise companies have fewer than 100
units.
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The average length of a franchise contract is
10 years. |
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Top franchise industry-
Fast Food
Franchises |
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Top franchise company- McDonalds
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