2007-10-02 09:19:51 · 3 answers · asked by Joe M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I would guess, about 3,000. Franchising has experienced an expansion in 1970s and early 1980s, but then the growth began to slow down. In 1972, there were 909 franchisors in the U.S.; in 1986, 2,177; by 1995, the number increased to 2,618.
There is a book called The Franchise Annual, which is published annually and contains data and profiles of all franchises operating in the U.S., Canada, and internationally. Ask your local public library if they have a copy (they most likely do).
2007-10-02 09:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows exactly?
Hundreds I think. Look at some franchise lists.
For example: http://franchise.totalprofitsonline.info/
2007-10-04 18:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by Nikolai Nikonov 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but if you can get into it go with Dunkins.. You have to have a half mil to buy on first though. (I think its about a half mil) If you really want to go into a shared ownership
2007-10-02 16:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋