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 There are an estimated 1,500 different
franchisors (franchise business companies) operating in the U.S.
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There are believed to be more than 750,000
franchise businesses in the U.S. |
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The franchising industry and businesses employs over
18 million people in the U.S. |
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In 2004, it is estimated that franchise
businesses were responsible for over 1.5 trillion in economic
output. |
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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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The franchise industry accounts for
approximately 40% 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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More than 75 different
industries use franchising as a means to distribute goods and
services |
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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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