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Talks of a possible recession have been swirling for months, but in many markets, concerns are dying down. Still, some states seem to be struggling. According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/18/americas-10-worst-state-economies.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=even-in-low-performing-economies-now-is-a-prime-time-to-open-a-franchise-2726778" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent CNBC report</a>, which looked at job growth, state finances, health of the housing market and concentration of major brands headquartered in each state, Vermont, Illinois, Maine, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Hawaii and Mississippi are the 10 worst-performing states in the country right now.On its face, this may seem like a bad sign. Job growth is minimal (if not negative), foreign investments are hit or miss, and gross domestic products (GDPs) are low. For people in corporate roles, these trends can be unsettling, and justifiably so. So, now more than ever, it’s a great time to explore franchise opportunities.In these states, entrepreneurs can choose to take total control of their futures by building a business for themselves, relieving any concern of layoffs, corporate restructuring or other job-related issues.Based on common market trends, starting a franchise now — even in suboptimal economic circumstances — allows franchisees to begin the ramp-up process and be fully established in time for an upswing. And with this growth, they will also be strengthening their own economies, increasing business in the state and creating jobs for people in their communities.While almost any franchise opportunity holds this positive potential, choosing brands that require lower initial investments and allow for low-overhead, home-based or mobile operations create an even stronger baseline for future economic growth, both for the franchisee and the community.Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=even-in-low-performing-economies-now-is-a-prime-time-to-open-a-franchise-2726778" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

Economic Conditions Prime for Franchising in These 10 States

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Franchising offers a great solution for people looking to take control of their financial situations. Even in the 10 states deemed to have the worst economies in the country, franchising continues to hold strong.

Even in Low-Performing Economies, Now Is a Prime Time To Open a Franchise

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