Franchise Statistics Bureau
Franchise industry statistics, verified at the source
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🇺🇸 US franchise industry
$921.4B
How big is the US franchise industry in 2026?
IFA / FRANdata · 2026-02
845,000
establishments
How many franchise establishments are there in the US?
IFA / FRANdata · 2026-02
8.9M
jobs
How many people work in franchising in the US?
IFA / FRANdata · 2026-02
$558.4B
How much GDP does US franchising generate?
IFA / FRANdata · 2026-02
3.2%
projected growth
What are the fastest-growing franchise sectors in 2026?
IFA / FRANdata · 2026-02
+2.5%
Southwest growth
Which US regions are growing fastest for franchising?
IFA / FRANdata · 2026-02
🎯 Franchise lead generation
38%
of all lead sources
What share of franchise leads come from online portals?
Entrepreneur · 2020-06
84%
of portal deals went to enterprise brands
Who actually wins deals on franchise portals?
Entrepreneur · 2020-06
Almost 1 in 3
prospective franchisees surveyed
How many franchise buyers don't know portals exist?
Entrepreneur · 2022-01
🔎 Search & AI behavior
🌍 Global buyers & language
90%
of EU internet users
Do buyers prefer websites in their own language?
European Commission · 2011-05
18%
of EU internet users, frequently or all the time
How many people buy online in a foreign language?
European Commission · 2011-05
10
country websites at Franchise Direct (self-reported)
How international are today's franchise portals?
Franchise Direct · 2026-09
📊 Marketplace benchmarks
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