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Franchise Businesses Are Locally Owned
Real Franchise Stories
Franchise businesses are powered by local entrepreneurs.
Owning locally. A local owner maintains full control and oversight by making all operating decisions.
Hiring locally. Franchise owners create jobs for their neighbors.
Investing locally. Franchisees reinvest their success directly into their communities.
Local franchises may carry national brand names, but they are built by local entrepreneurs who invest their time, energy, and dollars into local communities.
LOCAL IMPACT YOU CAN MEASURE
Franchise businesses create jobs, support families, and strengthen communities in ways corporate chains simply cannot.
9 + million
jobs nationwide
That’s more Americans employed by franchises than in the entire financial services industry.
831,000
locations nationwide
Franchise businesses bring trusted services and business opportunities to communities everywhere.
83 % of franchisees
give to local charities
Franchise owners fund schools, sponsor youth sports, and support local nonprofits and charities.
FAQS
Franchise businesses are often misunderstood. Here’s what makes them truly local:
Who really owns a franchise business?
A local entrepreneur. They invest their own money, take on personal risk, and make the day-to-day decisions.
Success or failure impacts their family directly.
Do franchise owners have control over their businesses?
Yes. They make the calls on hiring, operations, and customer service. The brand provides the model, but the local owner runs the business.
How do franchise owners impact their communities differently than corporate chains?
Franchise owners live where they work. They join chambers of commerce, sponsor youth sports, donate to schools, and show up for local government. Corporate chains can’t match that level of local commitment.
Why do entrepreneurs choose franchising instead of starting an independent business?
Franchising offers a proven model, training, and brand recognition. It lowers risk, but the responsibility of business ownership still rests with the local entrepreneur.
Don’t franchises just benefit big corporations?
No. The real impact happens locally. Franchise owners keep profits in their communities, hire local workers, source nearby when possible, and reinvest in local causes.
Stay informed about the local franchise businesses making a difference in your community.