Will Burgers and Big Gulps Save the Economy? Consider this look at the impact franchised businesses have on the U.S. economy -- and how doughnuts may be just what we need to rebound from the recession.
Sources: 2007 Economic Census Franchise Report, U.S. Census Bureau | International Franchise Association (IFA) | Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses, Vol. 3, IFA | Frandata