The franchise model predates the global rise of McDonald's
In short: While we often associate franchising with fast food, the business model actually found its roots in the beauty industry. This video explores how a beauty salon pioneered a system that empowered hundreds of women to become independent business owners.
Sir Harold Evans, author of 'They Made America,' highlights a beauty salon as a primary ancestor of the modern franchise. Rather than a corporate expansion of a single brand, this early model allowed women to own their own businesses while utilizing a shared system.
The story serves as a historical lesson on how scalable business models can be used for individual entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, moving beyond the well-known corporate structures of today.
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