Franchising: A Proven Structure for Business Success

The role of Franchising in the overall U.S. economy is astonishing. According to recent estimates, franchising accounted for $1.5 trillion in annual U.S. retail sales from over 760,000 franchised small businesses in 75 industries. Further studies indicate that franchising accounts for more than 40 percent of all U.S. retail sales. Franchising employs more than 9 million people and a new franchise outlet opens somewhere in the U.S. every 8 minutes. If that weren't impressive enough, estimates also indicate that approximately one out of every 12 retail business establishments is a franchised business.


Consider the alternatives. Over 67% of independent start-up businesses fail within the first three years with 38% failing in the first year alone. However, over 90% of franchises remain in business after five years as opposed to only 23% of independent businesses. These statistics alone show why franchising is the optimum choice for any serious investor.


So what drives the success of franchising? A proven concept packaged in a well organized operation that projects brand recognition coupled with a superior product that ensures a customer's ultimate satisfaction. Both you and Aaron's benefit from your success, so we do everything in our power to help you realize the full potential of an Aaron's franchise as quickly as possible.

Meet Todd Wilkins

Husband, Father, CPA, Entrepreneur, and Aaron's Franchise Owner

"When I took a look at Aaron's I took a very hard look. Like a good CPA I compared their ROI to every other business and franchise I could find and there was no comparison. Then I talked to their corporate folks, shopped their stores and visited with their franchisees.

"I could see that Aaron's was different.

"If you're considering a franchise business - I'm guessing you are since you landed on this page - I know what you're feeling. Take a look at Aaron's like I did and I promise you'll feel a whole lot better; better about our franchise opportunity and better about your future."

Source: International Franchise Association