The International Franchise Association recently published its annual Franchising Economic Outlook, which for 2025 expects growth of 6.2% in the Southeast and 8.5% in the Southwest, fueled by the regions’ business-friendly policies and lower cost of living.

We were happy to note that Georgia is projected to be the leading state for franchising growth in 2025.

Some interesting facts include the pace of franchise growth faster than the US economy, and bringing an additional 210,000 jobs.

Another important fact is that retail food products and services – think QSR – are going to grow even faster, at 3.5%. That’s good news for all of us in the business.

But these are the averages. Obviously, some enterprises will do better, while others – not so much. The question is, which one yours is going to be?

To assure that you are on the winning side of history (of the franchise expansion), you need to establish solid connections with industry partners that can provide much-needed support.

One of such partners is Ticon – a recognized leader in data analytics for the retail industry, focusing on c-store and QSR business. Especially after its recent announcement of getting an exclusive deal with Atlanta-native startup Map AI for its ultra-precise demographics offering both a platform and demographic reports by radius, Ticon has a unique advantage when it comes to supplying comprehensive datasets required for optimal selection of future business sites.

Armed with this highly granular and accurate set of data, you can make important strategic decisions about your franchise network growth, way ahead of the competition, and without breaking a bank (or a sweat).

Do you want to be among the winners? Contact Ticon today to get ready for your big, successful expansion.