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In recent years, there has been tremendous growth in the number of franchise owners who own more than one franchise location. Whether it be a franchisee who owns and manages two locations in their ...

Nearly half of U.S. franchise owners operate more than one location. Here’s how to know if you’re ready to join them — and what to expect when you do. Nearly half of all U.S. franchise owners operate ...

In franchising, the growth opportunities are endless. You could buy one unit — and then, if you succeed, you could buy a second. Then a third. Then onward into the hundreds or even thousands! The ...