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4 Reasons Why Local Entrepreneurship Is the Secret Weapon of Great Franchises

Jeff Helfgott

created: July 11, 2025, 2 p.m. | updated: July 11, 2025, 11:40 p.m.

Franchising works best when it's personalThe beauty of the franchise model is that it allows for scale without losing soul. The most effective franchisees don't just want to grow a business, they want to serve their community. The best franchisees tweak the timing of a promotion based on their community's event calendar. The best franchise relationships aren't rigid. Because at the end of the day, a great franchise is just a great local business that's repeated, supported and elevated across the country.

20 hours, 52 minutes ago: Entrepreneur