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“Living the dream of owning a pub could be easily obtained through a franchise option, with more support and training that opening a small business.”

their own right, but certain beverages alone are branded staples of the American diet. Beverage franchises come in a variety of forms, including restaurants and bars, retail, wholesale. Living the dream of owning a pub for example, could be easily obtained through a franchise option, with more support and training that opening a small business.

Retail When considering the food market, grocery stores and retail venues are vital portions of the franchise industry. Grocery stores in the U.S brought in $594 billion sales last year, which is no surprise since it’s the one industry that is in demand by every American. It’s a vital necessity and grocery stores dominate the food retail industry. There are grocers that specialize in specific foods, health focused selection or wholesale products in large quantities. There are benefits to seeking a retail franchise opportunity in a specific retail. One could invest in a passion or possibly have more creative input in a small business model. A grocery store on the other hand is a part of a chain and can provide more than food, turning over a large profit. As a franchisee, the retail food industry is usually a very safe investment, again with an established and trusted presence and strong customer base, while offering highend brands. It’s a high-paced industry which may allow for a lot of involvement and support from the franchisee.

Wholesale and Distribution Food is shipped and received from all over the world. This industry includes those suppliers, as well as companies that ship, store and prepare food. It’s a very intrinsic process that allows different foods to be accessible to many parts of the world. All other food industries are dependent on the whole sale and distribution of their product in order to remain in business. There is only so much that can be prepared on site, and this type of franchise

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