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What is franchising?
It is a form of collaboration between and among entrepreneurs.
The FRANCHISOR producing goods or services grants to the FRANCHISEE the use of its already-established entrepreneurial and commercial formula.
It provides technical assistance and consulting on the working methods allowing the franchisee to manage one’s business with the same image as the parent company.
In general, the commercial agreement consists of the payment of an entrance fee as well as the compliance with the Franchisor’s contract provisions.
3 reasons for choosing franchising:
1 t is a path to do business easily.
2 It is suitable for those who intend to start a new business without starting from scratch.
3 Economic surveys show that in Italy franchised businesses continue to register an increase in their turnover.
Facts and figures of franchising in Italy
The Franchisee Profile:

| Gender: Male - Female |
| Age: between 25 and 45 |
| Educational qualifications: School-leavers/Newly-graduated persons |
| Income: Average |
Working status: |
| Employee with a position of responsibility |
| Unemployed looking for new opportunities |
| Professional |
Non-employed worker
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Human Profile: |
| Resourceful, ambitious, quick decision-maker, loving moderate risk. |











