You may be surprised to find that many of your favorite brands are franchises. In fact, without realizing it, you most likely do some sort of business with a franchise every day. You've eaten at Baskin-Robbins, Cinnabon, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, Pizzeria Uno, and Carvel Ice Cream Bakery. You've relied at H&R Block, to ship packages at The UPS Store, and to repair your car at Midas Auto Service Experts. You've bought shoes at The Athlete's Foot, stocked up on vitamin supplements at General Nutrition Centers, had your hair removed or skin rejuvenated at a Sona MedSpa. And you've no doubt purchased just about anything and everything at your nearest 7-Eleven. All of these corporations are built on franchises.
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