Franchise Industry Research

Market Research for Small Business -- Stay informed and gain critical insights from IFA’s curated franchise industry research reports.

Choose from a list of topics and deepen your knowledge and outlook of the franchise industry. Identify market opportunities, and leverage data from industry research reports, business outlook assessments, and market research for small business, to reduce risk, to raise your competitive edge, and to stay poised and prepared for success.

Franchise Economy

With research conducted by PwC, and polling data powered by Morning Consult, IFA launched Franchise Economy to educate policymakers and the public on the economic benefits of franchising across America. From national-level data to the smallest Congressional districts on the map, you can view the economics of franchising, including the number of establishments, jobs supported, payroll, output, and GDP in your own community.

April 10, 2019

Franchise Economy

Franchise Business Ownership; Minority and Gender Groups

Franchised Business Ownership by Minority and Gender Groups

April 05, 2019

Franchise Economy

Franchise Administration

The role of Franchise Administration is to protect the integrity of the brand system through the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), Franchise Agreements and the activities and programs directly related to non-technical support and services for the brands.

March 15, 2019

Finance & Legal

Diversity On The Rise

Latest statistics show higher levels of growth in diversity and inclusion among franchise businesses.

June 12, 2018

Diversity

The Golden Key

Getting started with the Global Franchise Team is as easy as reaching out to your nearby U.S. Commercial Service.

May 08, 2018

International

Franchising’s Role in Apprenticeship Expansion

Franchise businesses and individuals working for franchise companies will benefit from President Donald Trump’s Executive Order signed June 15 as part of Workforce Development Week.

July 11, 2017

Franchise Business Outlook