| There are an estimated 1,500 different franchisors (franchise business companies) operating in the U.S. |
| There are believed to be more than 750,000 franchise businesses in the U.S. |
| The franchising industry and businesses employs over 18 million people in the U.S. |
| In 2008, it is estimated that franchise businesses were responsible for over 2.1 trillion in economic output. |
| The franchise industry accounts for 40% of all retail sales in the US |
| A new franchise business opens every 8 minutes of every business day. |
| Approximately two out of every 12 businesses in the U.S. is a franchise business. |
| Franchise fact: 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 |
| Top franchise industry- Fast Food |
| Top franchise company- McDonalds |
