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🎙️ Episode 280 – What really determines franchise success? In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, sits down with Edith Wiseman, President of FRANdata, to unpack the data driving the franchise industry. FRANdata maintains comprehensive performance and credit risk information on franchise systems across the U.S., data that directly impacts lending decisions, lease approvals, and long-term success rates. From franchise credit scoring to industry trends, startup cost realities, and why lower-investment concepts often fail at higher rates, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the numbers driving franchising.

You’ll learn:

✅ How franchise credit scoring works

✅ Why lower startup costs often mean higher failure rates

✅ Current trends in automotive, child-related services, and retail footprints

✅ The rise of multi-unit, multi-brand franchisees

✅ What prospective owners must understand before investing

As Edith says, “This is not like buying a car. This is buying a business.” If you’re considering franchise ownership, or already in the industry,  this episode delivers critical insights you won’t want to miss.

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