LendingTree
A LendingTree report, published yesterday, found that Columbus boasts one of the highest percentages of franchised businesses in the nation, 6.8% to be exact. As a result, Columbus ranks No. 8 among US metro areas where franchising is most popular.
To determine the rankings, our research team analyzed data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Entrepreneurs to find which US metro areas house the most franchises.
Full report: Cities Where Franchises Are Most Prominent
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