Multi-Unit Franchising

Continued from Feburary Issue

Some franchise categories lend themselves to multi-unit franchising much better than others. The 2021 Annual Edition of the Multi-Unit Buyer’s Guide reveals the top 10 industries with the most participation. Not surprisingly, QSR topped the list. beautyrelated concepts followed closely behind, with automotive, retail, food and clothing & accessories rounding out the top five spots. For a look at the rest of the MUO-friendly franchise categories, here’s an online version of the guide.

Industries With The Most Muos

The franchising industry is well-known for the sheer amount of data and resources available to prospective franchisees, and information on the multi-unit sector is prolific Whether you’re interested in the best multi-unit categories or a ranking of the most profitable franchise concepts, the information is readily available Franchise Business Review publishes an annual list of the best multi-unit franchise opportunities. Give it a look here.

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THERE’S PLENTY OF MUO DATA OUT THERE

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The rise in popularity of multi-unit franchising among the investor class highlights the attraction of semi-absentee ownership. The investigation of multi-unit franchises as a means to diversify business ownership portfolios is on the rise. And a majority of these candidates have no interest in running the day-to-day operations — they’re on the hunt to find the best talent, so they can sit back and “manage the manager”. Beyond seeking multi-unit operations in one category, the interest in investing in multi-branding franchise operations is also on the rise. Building wealth over time requires diversity and, for some, that means treating multi-unit franchise ownership like any other investment vehicle.