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European Franchise Federation

The European Franchise Federation (www.eff-franchise.com) is a non-profit international organisation that represents, promotes and defends the interests and development of franchising in Europe. The EFF was founded in 1972, and its headquarters are in Brussels.

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European Franchising – Trends and Developments

The franchise industry in the European Union has tremendous growth possibilities. With 450 million consumers in 27 nations, many franchisor companies worldwide, especially U.S. businesses, are eager to expand franchise units into Europe.

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Franchise Statistics for the European Union

Franchising in Europe is on track for continuing positive growth. The 27 nations that comprise the European Union represent a single market of more than 450 million consumers.

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Franchising in Europe: Past, Present and Future

Although franchising is mistakenly thought to be a twentieth century innovation, the concept has its first beginnings in the European feudal systems of the middle ages.

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Methodology Franchise Top 500

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