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Franchising in Frontier Markets (click here)
Dalberg Global Development, with support from the John Templeton Foundation and the International Finance Corporation, have released a large-scale research report on the role of franchising as a development tool in emerging markets. The report, Franchising in Frontier Markets, examines the strengths and weaknesses of franchising and micro-franchising, and the ability to develop scalable and sustainable businesses. The report also includes a number of case studies and examples of what has worked and not worked in these markets.
2009 Franchise Lending Report
New Report Makes Case For New Small Business Lending Policies
Small Business Lending Matrix and Analysis
2010 Franchise Business Economic Outlook Report
Franchising activities to expand gradually in the coming year
Economic Impact of Franchises Businesses,
Vol. 2 Highlights (February 2008)
Financial Performance Presentations (Earnings Claims) Update Report, August, 2009, by FranData
Franchised Business Ownership: By Minority and Gender Groups (October, 2007)
A Study of Franchise Loan Performance in the SBA Loan Guaranty Programs(September, 2007)
Profile of Franchising Report #8 (December 2007)
Profile of Franchising Report #7 (November 2007)
Profile of Franchising Report #6 (January 2007)
Earnings Claims
Profile of Franchising Report #5 (December 2006)
Unit Renewal Terms
Profile of Franchising Report #4 (November, 2006)
Franchisor Financial Assistance
Profile of Franchising Report #3 (October, 2006)
Royalty and Advertising Fees
Profile of Franchising Report #2 (September, 2006)
Understanding Initial Investment Requirements of Franchise Systems
Profile of Franchising: 2006 (August, 2006)
IFA Educational Foundation-FRANdata study shows franchise systems growing at rapid pace, new concepts appearing in greater numbers.
Profile of Franchising - Full Report(PDF - Large Download :4mb) (2006)
Minority Outreach Programs study, sponsored by the PepsiCo Foundation, identifies and provides case examples of special programs targeted to minorities. (2005/2006)
Describes "Diversity Report and Case Studies", how four companies have developed their strategies and plans to deal with such challenges. The report describes how these companies developed their plans and also provides contact information and additional resources. (2005/2006)
William Rosenberg International Center of Franchising- Franchise Research Bibliography and Database. Fran 50 Index tracks publicly traded franchise companies. Undergraduate courses in international franchising at the Whittemore School of Business and Economics.
