Anyone Know a Good Solid Franchise Business that works in this Economy?

[Chris]

Looking for a Good Solid Franchise Business that works in this Economy?
prefer service related Biz

[Diego Tobon]

There are a lot of them. What about McDonalds? Seven Eleven? Dunkin Donuts? I am not sure about Starbucks being a franchise, but I know the reported great quarter earnings. They are what we consider solid franchises. Good luck in your search.

[Bud Vet]

Hooters, and mid line restaurants they are all down now with gas being up. Good time to buy people are folding up and all expenses have been paid just move in and open the door except for liquor license and food vendors and staff!

[Tom Green]

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The franchising industry and businesses employs over 18 million people in the U.S.
In 2004, it is estimated that franchise businesses were responsible for over 1.5 trillion in
economic output.

According to the IFA (International Franchise Association) almost 4% of all small
businesses in the USA are franchises.

The franchise industry accounts for approximately 40% of all retail sales in the US
A new franchise business opens every 8 minutes of every business day

Approximately one out of every 12 businesses in the U.S. is a franchise business
More than 75 different industries use franchising as a means to distribute goods and services
The average initial franchise investment is $250,000- excluding real estate.

The average royalty fees paid by franchisees range from 3% to 6% of monthly gross sales.
Most franchise companies have fewer than 100 units

The average length of a franchise contract is 10 years
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7. 20% of business activity uses Social Media. 57% expect to
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9. 300,000 people sign up with Twitter per day.
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[bake]

Hey Chris. There are plenty that are solid in this economy.. And you don't need to put up a huge investment, as you would for the fast serve restaurants mentioned here. Your best choice really depends on you. Let me know if you want some options.