Florida among top states for franchise growth in 2025: Report

Growth in the Southeast and Southwest is set to outpace the rest of the U.S. franchise market in 2025, according to a new report from the International Franchise Association.
Growth in the Southeast and Southwest is set to outpace the rest of the U.S. franchise market in 2025, according to a new report from the International Franchise Association.
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Rising business optimism and lower interest rates than early 2024 are expected to drive more franchise establishments nationwide this year, according to a new report from the International Franchise Association. 

 

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