For investors searching for growth stocks, they need look no further than companies that franchise, such as McDonald’s and DineEquity.
Whether its shoes or automobile parts or burgers and fries, many stocks of companies that have more franchised locations than company-owned stores are outpacing the return on the S&P 500 this year. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, for example, has seen its stock surge 20% as the business recovers following the Great Recession.
It’s likely most people have a friend or relative who has talked about buying that McDonald’s franchise and opening their own store. Carry on reading this post.