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Have you ever thought about starting a B2B franchise? B2B, short for business-to-business, is a sector of franchising that’s a bit under the radar. That’s because these franchises are not as visible as food or retail franchises.
The retail sector of franchising is huge. According to a recent report* from Franchise Direct, the retail franchise sector brings in nearly $70 billion dollars per year, while directly employing over 815, 000 people.
Occasionally, franchise owners run into problems running their businesses. If you decide to become a franchise owner, who should you communicate with to get an issue you’re experiencing resolved?
I’d like to start out by telling you that it’s perfectly normal to be fearful about owning a franchise business-or any business. As a matter of fact, if you weren’t afraid, it would cause me worry.