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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.

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The UK master franchisee / area owner listing is trading at much lower multiples than the US, how come?

Single territory?
Costs and growth under pressure currently, must be the same for the US?

Reading up on franchising it's much better to be the master than servant (local franchisee) given the amount you have to invest, thin margins and lack of say so,it's quite risky for the small business owner IMO.

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