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Franchising For-Benefits: Emergence of the ‘Fourth Sector’

MSA Worldwide

This new model of social franchising will dramatically accelerate the growth of the fourth sector by facilitating the replication of proven for-benefit businesses. MSA Worldwide is also engaged with leaders of economic development initiatives in American cities to advise on the use of franchising to revitalize low-income communities.

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Think Different (and Big)

MSA Worldwide

While there are an increasing number of social enterprises meeting social needs, most are operating at a scale far too small to make a meaningful dent in global problems. Social franchising offers a model for far greater reach and impact. Michael; “Can franchising be an economic development strategy?