Document Type

Fact Sheet

Publisher

University of Montana Rural Institute

Publication Date

2002

Disciplines

Economics | Labor Economics | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

Franchises are quite popular and may be an option for business owners with disabilities. Mike Powers, author of How to Open a Franchise Business, says that about one-third of today’s franchises are owned or co-owned by women and about one-tenth are minority owned. Franchising offers a good opportunity for potential business owners with disabilities--especially with careful planning, investigation, and an adequate financial base.

Keywords

employment and vocational rehabilitation, self-employment, franchises, rural, disability

Rights

© 2002 RTC:Rural.

Granting Agency

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

Acknowledgement

Our research is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Dept. of Education.

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