The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released its 2023 Franchising Economic Outlook report, showing that franchise unit and job growth continues to outpace pre-pandemic levels, delivering jobs and business ownership opportunities across the United States, despite economic uncertainty across all industries and in daily life. The report highlights the impacts of today’s unique economic challenges, which have affected system growth and led to an increase in wages, among other factors.
Sixty-seven years ago this April, the bay doors went up in the first-ever Midas car care center—in Macon, Georgia. Today, the North America-wide brand, owned by the Florida-based TBC Corporation, is one of the world’s largest auto service providers, offering brake, maintenance, tires, exhaust, steering and suspension services—with more than 2,100 franchised shops in 13 countries, including nearly 1,200 in the U.S. and Canada.
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The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently named Tom and Debi Taube, owners of Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up in Charlotte, as 2023 Franchisees of the Year.
This partnership allows multiple brands under one company to provide exposure to various jobs and industries to kids and teens in Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.