Why Franchise:    a new franchise is 2.5 times more likely to succeed than a non-franchised business. Franchising produces $1.53 trillion in total economic out put.  Franchising consists of over 760,000 establishments more than 50% of retail and service revenue in North America comes from franchised businesses. A study by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that 86% of franchises opened within the last five years were still under the same ownership and 97% of them were still open for business.

The following is an interesting e-mail  received by A Taste Above from the Interntional Franchise Centre;  we copied it   to share with our readers.

Contrary to you what you may have heard Europe is alive and well and it is
business as usual. All of the major economies are coming out of recession
and we are at the start of a new business cycle. And if you are considering
international expansion, what great opportunities there are!

From the established, stable economies of countries like the UK, France and
Germany to the exciting new emerging markets, Europe has it all. But where
does franchising work best, which markets will suit your franchise and
which countries offer the best chance of finding a good partner. We can
help!

The International Franchising Centre is Europe’s leading franchise
consultancy group. Our Fact Finding Workshop is an intensive three day
information gathering and planning event that will form the basis of your
European expansion plan. Tailored to focus on the markets you are most
interested in, it is THE best way to quickly and cost effectively get the
information you need to start making decisions.

We will be at the IFA on Booth no. 603. Come and see us for a chat and to
find out more about our London Fact Finding Workshop.

To make an appointment to see us at the IFA email
mailto:info@theinternationalfranchisingcentre.com or contact our
consultants at the IFA Convention direct:

Iain Martin: cell phone no. +44 (0)7946 401139
Nick Strong: cell phone no. +44 (0)7919 887954

To see more information about our Fact Finding Workshop click here:
http://www.franchise-consultants.com/home/international-franchising/master-franchise-europe.html
We look forward to hearing from you and wish you a successful 2010.

Best Regards

Jan Webb
Client Support Services Manager
The International Franchising Centre
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Why Franchise:    a new franchise is 2.5 times more likely to succeed than a non-franchised business. Franchising produces $1.53 trillion in total economic out put.  Franchising consists of over 760,000 establishments more than 50% of retail and service revenue in North America comes from franchised businesses. A study by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that 86% of franchises opened within the last five years were still under the same ownership and 97% of them were still open for business.

You don’t need a university or college degree to succeed, the success of both the franchisee and franchi sor is truly dependent on the success of each other. The symbiotic relationship thrives on the willingness to prepare for success. Through consistent training, to strive, improve and to increase the system’s value, each must be willing to invest in the other. This is why franchising is the profitable muscle machine that breaks through challenge and persistently produces success and, consistently achieves record growth across the nation and around the world. 

  • Canada is regarded as the ideal entree into North America.
  • The Franchise industry in Canada alone grosses $100 billion in annual sales.
  • It’s an employment vehicle that produces wealth and financial independence even in financial recessions. 
  • A new franchise is 2.5 times more likely to succeed than a non-franchised business.
  • Franchising produces $1.53 trillion in total economic output
  • Franchising consists of over 760,000 establishments
  • Did you also know that more than 50% of retail and service revenue in North America comes from franchised businesses?
  • The franchise industry is a huge part of our national and local economy.
  • One out of every 12 businesses is a franchised business.
  • The average gross annual income, before taxes, of franchisees averages in the $75,000 to $124,000 range, with over 30% of franchisees earning over $150,000 per year.
  • The newest IFA study says that franchising is responsible for 760,000 businesses, 18 million jobs, 14 percent of the private sector employment, over $500 billion in payroll!!
  • Franchise businesses account for almost 50% of all retail sales in the United States and Canada.
  • A study by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that 86% of franchises opened within the last five years were still under the same ownership and 97% of them were still open for business.
  • Total sales by franchised businesses are estimated to surpass $2 trillion,
  • One out of every twelve business is a franchise operation.
  • A new franchise business is opened every Eight minutes of every business day.

From corporate boardrooms to venture capitalists, they can’t get sufficient positions in this imposing force.  Whenever economies struggle franchise business offers both challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.

Many have noted the franchise industry has emerged from previous recessions even stronger. As credit markets stabilize, they see many opportunities for growth. Some franchise systems may see opportunity for growth and expansion, especially if they offer the right products and services.

A Franchise ownership is an opportunity for executives considering a

  • Career chance, seeking independence and security.
  • Middle to upper-level executives who want to keep their day jobs and start a business are drawn to franchise partnerships.
  • Self-employment has become the hottest labour-force trend:  

Having realised the potential of this dynamic industry trend; A Taste Above™ has created the most rewarding and most reasonable entry level Franchise System which meets all key elements for potential franchises  to ensure that franchise system under consideration offers excellent operational and marketing supports with top-notch site selection with a guarantee performance and training.

Dream, Visualize and let the magic of life manifest your dream into reality.

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