Franchise Fame & Fortune (Fortune Hunters)

Franchise chains account for $90 billion a year in sales — 10 per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product. And all that money means a whole lot of jobs: over one million Canadians work for a franchised company. Even in an economic downturn, franchising is a reliable business. The industry grew faster than the rest of the economy during the economic turmoil that followed 9/11. Excellent explanation of franchising and pursuing venture capital. Excellent for Marketing, Entrepreneurship and franchising.