Franchise Count
The total number of franchised locations in a system, indicating brand scale and market presence.
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System-Wide Sales
Total sales across all locations in a franchise system, including both franchised and company-owned units. A key measure of brand scale.
Unit Growth
The net increase in total locations over a period, calculated as new openings minus closures. A key indicator of brand momentum.
Market Penetration
The percentage of potential customers or geography served by a brand, measuring saturation and expansion opportunity.
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