Franchising is huge in the United States. Financial services giant PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts that there are almost 785,000 franchised establishments employing more than 7.8 million people and raking in $740 billion in sales.
But if you’re considering buying a franchise you ought to think about many factors, from the stability and longevity of the franchisor to whether you can afford the costs.
You also want to buy into a good system.
Who knows better how well or poorly a franchising system works than the franchisees?
Every year, Franchise Business Review asks thousands of franchise owners about their companies and then rates the best according to size, by industry category and required investment.
The 2011 top franchises under $50,000… read on.