The U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library is the place to go to obtain industry specific market research. There are several reports prepared by our staff of experts throughout the Americas that offer market intelligence in the franchising industry. Below are a few examples.

Brazil

Franchising in Brazil - July 28, 2006
The Brazilian franchise sector has experience continuous success over the last two decades and it is becoming more and more professional and sophisticated. Some local comp...

Canada

Franchising in Canada – May 3, 2007
Canada, home to the second largest franchise market worldwide, has nearly 80,000 franchises. More than 60 percent of all master licenses in Canada are for U.S. franchise concepts. Canadians embrace US concepts and, as such, US franchisors should consider Canada as a "first step" to international e...  

Chile

Franchise Industry - June 23, 2006
There are over 113 franchise businesses operating in Chile nationwide, with an average annual growth rate of 15 percent. This industry sector provides direct employment for some 35,000 people and accounts for annual sales of approximately... 

Ecuador

Franchising – May 30, 2007
U.S. franchises have 51 percent share of all franchises in the country. Main competitors are Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Spain, and Switzerland. This sector has shown constant growth over the last six years. During 2006 the franchise sector generated sales of more than $890 million. In the next two...  

Mexico

Franchising in Mexico – April 2, 2008
The franchise sector in Mexico has maintained a constant growth in the last five years between 14 and 17 percent. In 2007, the World Franchise Council ranked Mexico as the 7th leading nation in franchise development. Conservative estimates indicate that this sector will grow at least 12 percent in ... 

Panama 

Franchising – June 4, 2007
This reports provides an overview of Panama's franchising sector in order for prospective franchises to make an educated decision about entering this market...

Uruguay 

Franchising Market Overview – May 14, 2007
The franchising sector in Uruguay is comprised of 209 franchise brands. The sectors covered include store retailing, fast food and restaurants, hotels, car services, health and beauty, business, and communications services. While the market experienced growth in the 1990s, it has slowed considerab...

How to Obtain The Complete Reports

Feel free to contact the Trade Americas Franchising Regional Working Group Leader for assistance.

To access the full reports or others not listed here, please go to http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp, click on Market Research Library and follow the instructions below.

• Under Industry select Services
• Under sector select Franchising
• Under Region select Western Hemisphere
• Then click on the GO button

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