FRANCHISE BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 7, 2009— The nation’s franchise businesses that employ millions of American workers and generate hundreds of billions of dollars of economic output are preparing for economic challenges in the New Year.

The industry is expected to experience a decline in the number of establishments, jobs and economic output in 2009, according to a report released today by the International Franchise Association’s Educational Foundation. Despite this outlook, franchise busi... Read More

Posted: 1/15/09 | Category: Franchise Finance