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Why research a franchise opportunity? Why become part of the franchising industry?

Here's why!

Here are some interesting franchising facts to get you motivated to take the plunge and change your career prospects for the better.

•  The franchising industry employs over 1 million people in the Canada.
• The Canadian franchise industry produce over $100 billion in sales annually.
• A new franchise business is 2.5 times more likely to succeed than a non-franchised business.
• Franchising generates 10% of Canada's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

 The International Franchise Association (IFA) has compiled the following relevant facts and statistics relating to the franchise industry in a whitepaper entitled the "Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses" conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Take a look at these facts and see why franchisees are 2.5 times more likely to succeed than their business start-up colleagues!