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AUGUST 16, 2022

of inquiries went unanswered in June 2020, as the pandemic surged and many businesses were forced to shut down), it does mean that almost a fifth of lead generation budgets were wasted by some franchise sales teams, assuming that the survey respondents are representative of the total population of prospects. in August 2021.

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Franchise City

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

What do you want franchises to know for 2020? Franchises need to find their voice in 2020. It provides a solid and proven business model that is already up and running in other areas, bypassing the learning curve. It increases one's chances to do it well and achieve success, hence the gateway to business ownership.

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MAY 11, 2022

in June 2020, when 27.3% That downtrend reversed as fall of 2020 approached, and contact attempt rates were highest at 75.4% Over the last two years (chart below), contact attempt rates dropped as low as 45.5% of those surveyed reported that none of the concepts that they requested information from followed up within seven days.

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Franchise Wire

JUNE 24, 2025

Hydrogen Fitness, founded in 2020 and based in Westchester County, N.Y., Its amenities range from spa-quality infrared saunas, steam rooms, recovery lounges and smoothie bars to superlative personal training with top-quality equipment. redefines the fitness process via its luxury, high-performance facilities, Pinon says.

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Franchise Journal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Census Bureau, 2020). The Silver Tsunami and the In-Home Care Industry The United States is experiencing a dramatic increase in its senior population. By 2030, it is estimated that one in five Americans will be 65 or older, with over 72 million seniors projected by that time (U.S. References U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved from U.S.

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Franchise Journal

JANUARY 1, 2024

They saw 33% stacked same shop sales growth from 2020 to 2022, and currently have over 140 operating locations. With Asian food leading the fast casual industry, they serve what the people want. TMAD also serves up a hot franchising opportunity. Their full-service support for franchisees is best in class.

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Franchise Insights

JUNE 18, 2025

This age distribution of franchise interest is supported by academic studies, as we reported back in September 2020. The youngest members of the “Silent Generation” are now 80, and that cohort represents only 0.8% of survey respondents.

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Franchise Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

From the emergence of the pandemic in 2020, control over working conditions – including “flexibility of work schedule” and “ability to work from home” were often the two next most important characteristics. But last month, “extensive training and support” ranked higher than working from home.

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Franchise Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Anna Huelle Franchise FastLane Director of Marketing www.franchisefastlane.com Anna Huelle has been a part of the FastLane since 2020. As the Director of Marketing, Anna leads her team in creating brand awareness for our growing portfolio of brands as well as Franchise FastLane.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

Founded in 2020, Canopy has rapidly expanded its footprint, with five new nurseries opening in Watford, Bounds Green, Wickford, Uxbridge and Leicester throughout 2025. This swift growth underscores the brand’s commitment to redefining childcare through a nature inspired, child-first approach.

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Franchise Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In 2020, 2021 and 2022, Critter Control was ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® as a Best of the Best Franchise in America. Critter Control has over 30 years of success in the pest control business. This success and longevity have earned their brand national recognition, as well as several awards and recognition.

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Franchise Journal

JANUARY 1, 2024

With nearly 30 owners operating over 50 territories across the US, the franchise has doubled in size since 2020. A Place At Home positions entrepreneurs at the forefront of this expanding industry. For those looking to make a meaningful impact, territories are still available across the U.S.

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FranFund

JUNE 25, 2024

There’s a good chance you’re looking forward to putting 2020 behind you! Here are some new year’s resolutions for small business entrepreneurs in 2021.

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Franchise Insights

APRIL 22, 2025

This is almost a mirror image of the pandemic shifts in franchise interest from 2020 to 2022 , and somewhat of a reversal of the northward and eastward trends spotted in an April 2023 article. In the first quarter of 2024, California and Florida had the highest share losses among the top ten states for franchise inquiries.

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Franchise Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Joanie Penhollow Fibrenew Central Oregon Franchise Owner fibrenew.com/central-oregon Joanie Penhollow joined forces with her husband, Todd, back in 2020–and the two have been a force of nature ever since. Joanie has gone above and beyond building a flourishing Fibrenew franchise.

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Franchise Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

These are the highest readings for “high-propensity” applications since July 2020, as entrepreneurs responded to the pandemic with a desire to control their own destinies , and business applications soared. Of this month’s respondents, 42.6% of entrepreneurs planned their startups within the next three months.

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Franchise Insights

MAY 31, 2023

Looking at data for the month of April each year since the pandemic unfolded in 2020, our analysis shows results similar to the most recent month of April 2023. In total, 68.3% of all prospects inquire about only one, two or three franchises. This is not a behavior unique to the most recent month.

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Franchise Journal

OCTOBER 4, 2022

When the ERC launched in 2020, the IRS estimated that 6.1 Although the ERC program’s qualifications are for 2020 and 2021, small businesses still have several years to claim it. ERC rules allow businesses that started during the pandemic to compare gross receipts to 2020, with all other qualifiers still applying.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

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Franchise Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This is almost a mirror image of the shifts in franchise interest from 2020 to 2022 that we showed earlier, and somewhat of a continuation of the northward and eastward trends spotted in an April 2023 article.

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Franchise Insights

AUGUST 31, 2022

While the survey does not glean “why” behind these trend changes, the drop in preference for initial contact by voice was dramatic in early 2020, as the pandemic unfolded. While there is some month-to-month variation in these results, an observation is that texting is gaining acceptance for initial contact in 2022, as seen also in July 2022.

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Franchise Insights

JUNE 15, 2022

While the survey does not glean “why” behind these trend changes, the drop in preference for initial contact by voice was dramatic in early 2020, as the pandemic unfolded. Also in the June 2022 survey, 57.3%

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Franchise Journal

JUNE 1, 2023

billion on their pets in 2020, a significant increase from the $95.7 The largest category of spending is pet food, which accounted for $42 billion in 2020. This convenience has led to an increase in online pet product sales, which grew by 60% in 2020. million households welcomed a new pet into their homes in 2020.

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Franchise Insights

JUNE 26, 2024

This is almost a mirror image of the pandemic shifts in franchise interest from 2020 to 2022 that we showed earlier, and somewhat of a reversal of the northward and eastward trends spotted in an April 2023 article. ranging in values from under two percent in either direction (1.94% loss from Florida to 0.59% growth in Mississippi).

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Franchise Insights

MARCH 27, 2024

The survey does not tell us the drivers behind these trend changes, the but the lower preference for initial contact by voice was significant in early 2020 as the pandemic unfolded, but now seems to be recovering in acceptance (growing orange bars across the top of the chart above).

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Franchise Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

While the survey does not glean “why” behind these trend changes, the lower preference for initial contact by voice was significant in early 2020 as the pandemic unfolded, but now seems to be recovering in acceptance (orange bars in the chart above). Also in the “mystery shopping” surveys April to June 2023, 51.4%

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Franchise Journal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Brian Froncek Cotton Candy Factory CEO www.thecottoncandyfactory.com In 2020, after the pandemic started Brian Froncek was looking for a business that would be safe for both the customer and employee.

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Franchise Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While the survey does not tell us the drivers behind these trend changes, the lower preference for initial contact by voice was significant in early 2020 as the pandemic unfolded, but now seems to be recovering in acceptance (growing orange bars across the top of the chart above).

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Franchise Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Joy's nursing career officially began in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she worked for the Veterans Affairs as a Medical-Surgical Oncology Nurse. Her military experience greatly aided her in adapting to the dynamic and rapidly changing healthcare environment during the pandemic.

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Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2024

And in August 2020, that dream became a reality with their first location in Wesley Chapel, Florida. After a successful venture on the road, I was ready to open the first Brick and mortar store a year later in 2020. Following a year of unparalleled success, they expanded their footprint to Trinity, Florida, in July 2022.

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Franchise Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Since launching its franchise opportunity in March 2020, Fundraising University has grown 244% by 2022, expanding to 68 territories across 39 states and raising over $150 million for more than 2,700 high schools nationwide.

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Franchise Journal

JULY 1, 2025

But the post-2020 shift runs deeper. Why "Back to School" Is a Franchise Opportunity Let’s start with the obvious: education is recession-resilient. Even in uncertain economic times, parents consistently prioritize spending on their children’s education.

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Franchise Journal

JUNE 1, 2023

According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent over $100 billion on their pets in 2020, and this trend is expected to continue. This means that there is a significant market for dog care services, and franchises that can offer high-quality services can capitalize on this demand.

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Franchise Business (Australia)

JUNE 16, 2025

Buying into a business with franchise support “I finished my studies in December 2020 and bought my first centre in 2021,” she reveals. After graduating and preparing for her next challenge, she attended a Kumon franchise information session, and the rest is history. At the time, Pooja was young, with no family history in business ownership.

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Franchise Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

They sold an additional four stores in 2019, and when the pandemic hit in 2020, they took time to network, build infrastructure, generate funding, work with mentors and think about how they wanted to grow the brand. By 2014, the couple added two locations, including a franchise that his sister, Vanetta Roy, owns in Chicago's South Shore area.

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Franchise Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While the survey does not glean “why” behind these trend changes, the drop in preference for initial contact by phone call was dramatic in early 2020, as the pandemic unfolded, but now seems to be recovering (orange bars in the chart above). Also in the November 2022 survey, 61.5%

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Franchise Wire

JULY 3, 2025

The Josts launched Kitchen Tune-Up in 2020 as a home-based business and moved into a retail showroom in their third year of operation. “Kitchen Tune-Up’s low initial investment was attractive,” Paul says, “and that allowed us to focus more of our up-front investment in marketing and scaling the business.”

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