Franchise Direct, one of the world’s top franchise portals, is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new national website to serve the Irish franchisemarket.
Franchising has grown exponentially in Ireland over the past two decades and Franchise Direct is looking forward to helping Irish entrepreneurs discover perfect franchise opportunities.Franchise Direct is one of the biggest players in international franchising. With offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Dublin, Ireland, Franchise Direct has a truly global grasp of the industry. Its Irish website will be its seventh national portal, sitting alongside websites focused on the American, Canadian, British, French, German and Spanish franchise markets.
Franchise Direct is particularly eager to launch its Irish franchise portal because the company was founded in Ireland. As a member of the Irish Franchise Association, Franchise Direct has witnessed firsthand the rise of the Irish economy. With the boom of the celebrated ‘Celtic Tiger’ economy, franchising experienced huge growth on the Emerald Isle. Some of the world’s biggest franchise brands, like McDonald’s and Subway, now have prosperous operations in Ireland, while the franchising industry has developed to include a mouth-watering range of sectors and industries. The Irish Times recently reported that turnover for franchises is “in excess of €2 billion” in Ireland, with over 270 franchises employing more than 25,000 people. Not bad for a country of just over 4 million people.
And although the Irish economy has stalled during the global economic downturn, franchising has a proven history of inspiring economies back to life during recessions. Franchise Direct is excited to be playing an enhanced part in Irish franchising during this period.
"Franchise Direct have been very supportive of the Franchise Industry in Ireland over many years, through their website, seminars, and their Franchise Surveys, carried out biennially,” said John Green, member of the Irish Franchise Association, “We are proud to have them as members.”Not only will Franchise Direct’s Irish portal feature top franchises, but visitors can expect information on the franchise industry as well as exclusive franchise videos. These videos provide real insight into what it takes to run a franchise.Ireland is awash with entrepreneurial spirit, as well as outstanding franchise opportunities. Franchise Direct is looking forward to lending its global expertise to this growing franchise market.
Here's a video to celebrate Franchise Direct's launch of their new Emerald Isle site: