Franchise Job Growth Is Booming—Here’s What It Means for Your Business

If you’re a franchise owner, operator, or manager, here’s a stat worth your attention: franchise jobs will account for over 400,000 new roles between now and 2025. That’s 11% of all U.S. job growth, and if you’re in Southeastern states, that number’s even higher.

Translation? You’re not just running a business—you’re part of one of the fastest-growing hiring segments in the country.

Let’s break down what this means for your hiring strategy.

Franchises Are Fueling the Job Market

New data from the International Franchise Association shows that quick-service restaurants, retail, personal services, and hospitality franchises are leading the charge in job creation. QSRs alone will employ more than 4 million people in 2025.

Even lesser-known franchise types—like escape rooms, cryotherapy clinics, and pet grooming salons—are seeing explosive growth. If you’re running one of these, you’re in a high-demand category for job seekers.

The Southeast Is Leading the Pack

New data confirms what many local employers already know: the Southeast is leading the nation in franchise employment and job creation. In fact, 9 of the top 10 states with the highest share of franchise workers are in the Southeast.

This includes:

• South Carolina – Projected to have the highest franchise employment share in the U.S. at 8.8%

• Georgia – Franchise jobs make up 7.1% of all employment and are driving 18.4% of total job growth

• Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee – All among the top-ranking states for franchise job concentration

What Franchise Job Growth Means for Employers

More job growth = more competition for workers. Whether you're staffing up for the summer rush or expanding into new locations, the hiring landscape is tightening.

Here’s what you’ll need to stay ahead:

• Fast, local recruiting tools

• Flexible applicant screening options

• Ways to stand out to job seekers (beyond just pay)

• A simplified, modern hiring process

This is where Juvo Jobs comes in. We connect you with local hourly talent—right when and where you need them. No more drowning in job board clutter or getting ghosted by job seekers who live 20+ miles away!

Franchises Run on People—Make Hiring Easier

Whether you manage a single pizza shop or multiple fitness studios, hiring shouldn’t be the hardest part of your day. With franchise hiring on the rise, now’s the time to:

• Streamline your recruiting

• Focus on local talent

• Use tools built specifically for hourly hiring

The takeaway?

Franchise businesses like yours are powering the U.S. economy—and the hiring momentum isn’t slowing down. The right team can make or break your success. Don’t leave it to chance.

Join the Juvo Network or become a Juvo partner today! Download the Juvo Jobs app to see local jobs in your neighborhood.

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