Statistics

 

  • Franchised businesses account for nearly 45% of all retail sales in the United States

 

  • International Franchise Association has reported that franchising is responsible for 900,000 businesses, 21 million jobs, 15.3 percent of the private sector employment, and over $660 billion in payroll!

 

  • According to latest estimates, there are over 2,500 franchises available in 75 industry categories. 

 

  • Total sales by franchised businesses are projected to reach over $2.3 trillion, this year. 

 

  • 1 out of every 12 businesses is a franchised business.

 

  • A new franchised business is opened every 8 minutes of every business day.