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From its inception in the 1950’s, business format franchising has quickly grown to become a globally accepted business strategy of formidable economic significance. Today there are reportedly over 17,500 franchise systems around the world, supporting over 1.2 million franchisees and over 12.5 million employees. These franchise systems collectively generate an estimated $1.4 trillion dollars U.S. in retail sales annually and control up to 40% of total retail sales in many industrialized markets.

Although franchising is not necessarily the most suitable method of expansion for every business, franchising growth strategies are being applied to more and more businesses and industries every year. While franchising has traditionally dominated the food service and retail sectors, this highly adaptable strategy is now being applied to such diverse industries as business - to - business services, health care, education, information technology, steel fabrication and water purification, to name a few.

Whether your business is already franchising or only considering franchising as a possible means of expansion, Northern Lights can bring its expertise to bear at every stage of your business’ growth.