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REPORT: The Value of Franchising
January 7, 2026 // The benefits of being a franchise owner are substantial, particularly for those new to entrepreneurship. Franchising lowers traditional barriers to business ownership by providing access to a brand name, training, ongoing support, and peer networks – especially critical for underrepresented groups, such as veterans, women and people of color, who are represented as franchisees at a disproportionately higher rate.