Miami is Open for Opportunity
Following the IFA Convention, we officially set off on the Open for Opportunity road show — starting with an incredible event in Miami, focused on…
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Florida is the third-best state in the country for franchise growth. The state of Florida has 58,517 franchise locations with 624,681 employees and had a franchise revenue of $61 billion in 2022. Florida is home to several brands such as Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Woof Gang Bakery, College Hunks Hauling Junk, and Firehouse Subs.
58,517
# of Franchise Locations
2.9%
Franchise Location Growth Rate
624,681
Employees Employed by Franchises
$61,099
Billion Franchise Revenue
5.7%
Franchise Revenue Growth Rate
Lisa Marie Swiatkowski, Brightstar Care – Venice & Port Charlotte, FL
When Lisa Marie Swiatkowski’s brother was in a serious car accident, she watched as nurses in the hospital worked diligently to save his life. It…
Meet Lisa Marie Swiatkowski
Brian Thompson, Metal Supermarkets – Tampa, FL
Brian Thompson wasn’t always active in the veteran community in Tampa, Florida. A veteran of the United States Navy, Brian spent nine years working in…
Meet Brian Thompson
Azim Saju, HDG Hotels – Ocala, FL
Being a part of the franchise community is deeply personal for Azim Saju. His family came to the United States from Kenya in 1972. While…
Meet Azim Saju