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2011 Franchise Outlook

Growth of business format franchise establishments:
765,723 in 2010 to 784,802 in 2011

Projected franchise job growth in employees:
2.5 percent in 2011

Business formats with the largest expected gains in establishments:
Lodging, Automotive, and Retail Products and Services

Annual percent increase in output by franchises:
4.7 percent in 2011

The business lines projected to see the largest percentage increases in output:
Automotive, Commercial and Residential Services, and Personal Services

Source: Franchise Business Economic Outlook: 2011, January 3, 2011, prepared by PwC for The International Franchise Association Educational Foundation[[In-content Ad]]

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