Franchise Development Service Market Report 2025

The franchise development service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.97 billion in 2024 to $7.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth observed during the historic period is driven by the rising need for standardized operations, greater emphasis on brand consistency, increased availability of financing options, expanding globalization of brands, and enhanced support for franchisee training and development.

The franchise development service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The projected growth during the forecast period is driven by increasing franchise adoption, rising investment in franchise technology, greater emphasis on sustainable and socially responsible franchising, expanded use of data analytics for franchise growth, and enhanced collaboration between franchisors and franchisees. Key trends expected in this period include advancements in digital franchise management tools, innovations in virtual training programs, integration of artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, improvements in customer engagement strategies, and new approaches to franchise recruitment.

The increasing trend of entrepreneurship is expected to fuel growth in the franchise development service market. Entrepreneurship involves identifying, developing, and launching new business ventures, often taking financial risks with the aim of generating profit. This rise is largely driven by greater access to technology and funding, which make it easier for individuals to start and expand businesses. Franchise development services support entrepreneurs by offering proven business models, operational guidance, and brand recognition, reducing the risks of launching a new venture independently. For example, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics in August 2024, as of June 2024, there were 2,662,998 actively trading businesses in Australia, including 999,161 employing businesses. Between 2023 and 2024, the total number of businesses increased by 2.8%, with 73,125 new businesses commencing operations. Consequently, the growth in entrepreneurship is driving the expansion of the franchise development service market.

Leading companies in the franchise development service market are focusing on advanced solutions, such as app-based platforms, to streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and provide real-time support and analytics for franchisees. App-based platforms are digital tools accessible on smartphones or tablets that enable users to efficiently manage, monitor, and operate services. For example, in October 2024, ideaForge Technology Limited, an India-based drone manufacturer, launched the FLYGHT Franchise, India’s first app-based drone-as-a-service model. This platform allows franchisees to offer drone-based surveillance and inspection services through a centralized system, providing regional exclusivity, technical support, and revenue-sharing opportunities. It enables entrepreneurs to enter the drone industry with minimal barriers while ensuring consistent service delivery and accelerating national expansion for ideaForge.

In July 2023, Franchise FastLane LLC, a US-based franchise development company, acquired Raintree Franchise Growth for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Franchise FastLane aims to strengthen its position as a leader in franchise sales development by leveraging Raintree’s expertise to deliver enhanced, comprehensive services, attract top-tier franchise brands, and drive scalable growth for both franchisors and franchisees. This strategic move is intended to create greater value and long-term success for all stakeholders. Raintree Franchise Growth, based in the US, specializes in providing franchise development services.

Major players in the franchise development service market are Tworld Franchise Pvt. Ltd., United Franchise Group LLC, FranNet Inc., Strategic Franchising Systems Inc., FranChoice Inc., Accurate Franchising Inc., Sparkleminds Pvt. Ltd., iFranchise Group LLC, CDS Development Inc., Franchise Development Group Inc., Franchise Development Service Inc., Ashtons Franchise Consulting Ltd., Franchise Growth Partners LLC, Franchise Fame Pvt. Ltd., Seeds Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Pinnacle Franchise Consulting LLC, The Franchise Builders LLC, Fulcrum Franchise Development Inc., Your Retail Coach Inc., REP’M LLC, and Fransmart Inc.

North America was the largest region in the franchise development service market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in franchise development service report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the franchise development service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the professional services sector, particularly in legal, consulting, architectural, and engineering domains. Higher costs for imported technology, software licenses, office equipment, and digital infrastructure have raised operational expenses for firms reliant on global tools and platforms. International consulting projects are facing delays or cost overruns due to increased travel expenses and restricted access to foreign-sourced data and tools. Additionally, clients in manufacturing, construction, and logistics, heavily affected by tariffs are cutting back on outsourced services, squeezing demand for professional expertise. As a result, service providers are reevaluating pricing structures, expanding domestic supplier relationships, and investing in AI-driven solutions to sustain profitability and client engagement amid economic uncertainty.

Franchise development services involve professional guidance and support for creating, growing, and managing a franchise business model. These services encompass building operational structures, defining brand standards, establishing legal and regulatory frameworks, and designing strategies to recruit and retain franchise partners. The goal is to ensure brand consistency, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth while keeping all franchise outlets aligned with the company’s long-term objectives.

The main types of franchise development services include franchise consulting, franchise marketing, franchise sales, franchise training, and others. Franchise consulting provides expert advice to businesses on developing, structuring, and expanding their operations through franchising. These services cover various franchise formats, including single-unit, multi-unit, master franchises, and area development franchises, and cater to enterprises of all sizes, from small and medium enterprises to large corporations. They support different stakeholders, such as franchisors and franchisees, across industries including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more.

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The franchise development service market includes revenues earned by entities providing services such as franchise strategy development, legal compliance consulting, franchise territory planning and analysis, franchise financing advisory, and brand consistency and quality assurance support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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