The Irish Franchise Sector Is Still Growing!

Franchise Key:

As the Irish Franchise Association marks the 25th anniversary of its foundation, this landmark is an appropriate moment to review the development and current progress of this vibrant and dynamic business sector in Ireland and its prospects.

John Green, Chairman of the IFA, remains positive and believes that the mood of franchisors remains “upbeat”. He comments: “The Irish franchise sector is still growing; and there is no noticeable effect of the recession at this time. We find in the association that we are receiving a lot more enquiries for the past year from people investigating franchising as franchisees.” That is why he predicts a 22 per cent growth in turnover in franchising next year, 12 per cent growth in franchisors and 24 per cent increase in employment.”

John Cronin is also optimistic. Director and Master Franchisor for Ireland of PHQ – the international franchisor whose brands include Pizza Hut and which bought out Godfather’s Pizza in 2008, John “feels challenged but very positive about continuing opportunities for the PHQ by Pizza Hut brand in Ireland.” He believes growth for the franchise in the coming year will be between 10 and 15 per cent.

Tony Marsh, Sales & Marketing Director of UK-based Sign Express adds, “This year, in particular, we have had lots of enquiries from interested parties and expect new recruits during 2009 throughout Ireland.”

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