W. Edwards Deming, whose sampling techniques are still used by the U.S. Department of the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, once said, “In God we trust; all others must bring data.” What he did not know then was what happens if it is “bad data.” The last time the U.S. Small Business Administration […]
While returns for FRANdex were down by -12.95% Q-o-Q, the recent volatility in the markets led to FRANdex outperforming broader indices in Q4 2018. The returns for S&P 500 and Russell 2000 in Q4 were -13.15% and -17.40%, respectively. Hotel companies performed better than food franchises which saw their returns decline by 10.26%. Overall, […]
Franchising’s year in review: Another year has come to an end. And thus far it has been a busy year for the franchise industry. We have seen numerous new concepts opt for the franchise business model as their growth engine, enter the market, and a few others lose traction. Read all about the trends here. […]
Another year has come to an end. And thus far it has been a busy year for the franchise industry. We have seen numerous new concepts opt for the franchise business model as their growth engine, enter the market, and a few others lose traction. So, what’s hot in the sector? Here is a quick […]
On Veteran Franchising: Last year, a report from the U.S. Small Business Administration showed there were about 2.52 million businesses in the nation mainly owned by veterans. Read more here. In the News: 6 Veterans Rocking their Post-Military Careers [Forbes] Veterans Share their Experiences Transitioning from Military Service to Franchise Ownership [Small Business Trends] LeanFeast […]