Investing in the Future – Hot Franchise Picks

The International Franchise Association reports that a new franchise outlet opens somewhere in the United States every eight minutes.

Franchises are hotter than ever.  From recent graduates to displaced workers to retirees, more and more people are considering franchise opportunities as a means to financial security.  It’s an attractive option for would-be business owners who want the added security of a proven concept.  Small Business Administration data shows that, while the vast majority of businesses fail within five years, 80 percent of all franchise operations successfully reach the five-year benchmark. (more…)