Report: Franchise Businesses Will See Steady Growth Of 1.7 % In 2016 (But Is That Too Optimistic?)

For small business hopefuls thinking of buying into a franchise – or franchise entrepreneurs looking to expand their holdings – there are no glaring reasons not to pull the trigger this year. So says the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) latest report on what to expect from the US franchise space in 2016. The predication: growth across the board.