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• A: A Franchise is a proven business model with a reputation and recognized name behind it. The United States Department of Commerce statistics show an over 90% success rate for franchised businesses, as opposed to only 18% for independent businesses. Last year, 42% of all retail goods and services were sold through franchised outlets.
