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Franchise Direct, one of the world’s top franchise portals, has released its first-annual list of the Top 100 Global Franchises (http://www.franchisedirect.com/top100globalfranchises/). Franchise Direct arrived at these rankings after examining thousands of franchises worldwide. Franchising plays a major role in the global economy, and this list highlights the franchise businesses that have best-invested in international development. Combined, they make up some of the world’s most best and… Continue

Franchise Direct (http://www.franchisedirect.com/), one of the world’s leading franchise portals, recently conducted an in-depth study of the coffee franchise sector. After thoroughly examining 29 Franchise Disclosure Documents, Franchise Direct has found that the coffee franchise sector is weathering the recession resiliently, bolstered by a product that is an integral part of American life.



Despite an early dip at the beginning of the recession, this $11 billion a year industry… Continue

These are very hard times for the American automotive industry, but an exclusive franchise study by Franchise Direct (http://www.franchisedirect.com/) has revealed that automotive franchises are doing well nonetheless. With Americans holding onto their cars for longer than ever before, their analysis of the Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD’s) of 30 automotive franchises found that more and more drivers are turning to franchises to keep their car on the road.



The endemic problems… Continue

Franchise Direct (http://www.franchisedirect.com/) has analyzed the latest facts and figures from the pizza industry. What emerges is a snapshot of a food franchising sector that is well-positioned to thrive during the current economic downturn.



This research comes from assessing FDD (UFOC) documents of a sample size of 20 pizza franchise chains, as well as published industry sources.



Generally-speaking, the restaurant industry has shown initial resilience in coping with… Continue