Franchising is More than Just Fast Food

Nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Franchising is More than Just Fast Food Let's imagine a woman named Mary, a fitness instructor who is thinking about opening an independent fitness and recreational sports center. She researches demographics of several potential locations and identifies a city that could be an ideal spot. However, she notices an increase of chain fitness centers opening in that area. Read More Should she drop the idea of an independent business and buy a franchise fitness center with an established brand recognition instead? Are there data that could help her make this important decision? Good news for Mary, our fictitious entrepreneur: The 2017 Economic Census Franchise Statistics Report publishes information on the 498,234 franchise establishments in the United States in 2017. Continue reading to learn more about: Franchises are more than just restaurants Franchisee-owned vs. franchisor-owned Digging deeper into the numbers Pulling it all together Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested 2017 Economic Census Data Breaks Out Industry Growth, Changes By State: State and local data from the Census Bureau's 2017 Economic Census provide insight into the businesses that are vital to our economy. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency management, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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