Retail Franchises Module

The vastest of the franchise industries. By the formal definition, virtually anything can be considered a retail franchise. However, most tend to think of retail stores (and online outlets) in terms of clothing, consumer products, and the like. 

Within franchising specifically, IHS Economics includes the following sectors in its retail products and services category according to its Franchise Business Outlook:

• Furniture and home furnishings stores
• Electronics and appliance stores
• Building-material and garden-equipment and supplies dealers
• Health and personal-care stores
• Clothing and general merchandise stores
• Florists and gift stores
• Consumer-goods rentals
• Photographic services
• Book and music stores

Also, part of franchise retailing, per IHS Economics, are selected food service providers such as:

• Food and beverage stores
• Convenience stores
• Food-service contractors
• Caterers
• Retail bakeries
• Beer, wine, and liquor stores
• Gas stations with convenience stores

In other words, whatever area of commerce your dream business is in, there is a retail franchise waiting for you.