The 2025 Franchising Economic Outlook: Record Output Projections, Sector Forecasts, and Growth Intelligence for Franchise Professionals FRANdata projects franchise output to surpass $936 billion in 2025 — a record — with establishments growing to 851,000 and employment exceeding 9 million for the first time. This report gives franchisors, lenders, private equity firms, and franchise suppliers […]
The 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook: Growth Projections, Industry Forecasts, and Strategic Intelligence for Franchise Professionals Franchise output is projected to exceed $920 billion in 2026 across approximately 845,000 establishments. This report gives franchisors, lenders, private equity firms, and franchise suppliers the sector-by-sector data and regional intelligence needed to plan, underwrite, and invest with confidence. U.S. […]
How FUND Scores Determine Franchise Loan Rates, Risk, and Lender Outcomes FRANdata analyzed more than 18,000 SBA 7(a) franchise loans to quantify how brand-level credit risk scores predict interest rates, default probability, and bank portfolio performance — giving lenders, franchisors, and investors a common financial language for franchise risk. Access to capital determines how fast a franchise […]
FRANdata’s independent research on the small-sided soccer market reveals a high-growth, underleveraged opportunity for franchisors, lenders, private equity firms, and franchise suppliers — with Soccer 5 as the only franchised field rental brand in an industry where 90% of all soccer participation is small-sided. Soccer is no longer a niche sport in the United States. […]
2024 Annual Franchisee Survey This annual report by FRANdata with the support of the International Franchise Association, highlights the ongoing struggles of franchisees in the face of persistent inflation and rising operational costs. Despite easing labor concerns, 87% of franchisees report a significant impact from inflation, with 80% experiencing lower earnings over the past year. […]