For the first time ever, the U.S. Census Bureau issued a report today on the nation’s franchised businesses. The report, entitled the Economic Census Franchise Report, found that franchise businesses account for 10.5 percent of all businesses operating in the U.S., and nearly 17 percent of the total amount of sales made in the country, with nearly $1.3 trillion dollars in sales annually.
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Are Politics Preventing Relief To Small Businesses?
The Senate voted today to continue the filibuster on the Small Business Jobs Act. Are politics getting in the way of relief to small business owners?
Nevada Franchise Business Network: Summer 2010 Meeting
The next meeting of the Nevada Franchise Business Network will be on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 5:00 PM in the Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Country Club.
Franchising In The Movies: “Meet Bill”
As a serious film fanatic, I watch lots of movies. Only one that I’m aware of features the business of franchising as a major plot point: Meet Bill.
Another Franchise Blog Worth Checking Out
New franchising blog by David Rutkauskas gives insight into the mind of a franchising success story.
Awuah v. Coverall: Is The Franchising Model Really At Risk?
The recent case Awuah v. Coverall North America, Inc. has grabbed headlines for finding that a franchisor is an “employer” under Massachusetts employment law. What are the ramifications of that decision?
Forward Franchising 