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Franchising

Unit Growth

The net increase in total locations over a period, calculated as new openings minus closures. A key indicator of brand momentum.

Related Terms

Franchise Count

The total number of franchised locations in a system, indicating brand scale and market presence.

Development Pipeline

Committed future unit openings based on signed franchise agreements and area development commitments.

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