WSI- Franchise Opportunity Now in Spain

Business for sale in Spain

In terms of franchised businesses, Spain ranks as one of the largest markets in the EC. With a population of about 40 million and a gross national product of $310 billion (U.S. dollars), Spain is a very attractive target for U.S. franchisors.

Today, about 290 franchising firms operate in Spain with approximately 17,000 sales outlets. Of these 290 firms, 67 percent are Spanish companies and the remaining 33 percent are foreign, with 43 percent of these from France, 20 percent from Italy and 13 percent from North America. The majority of franchisors (57 percent) are involved in retailing, followed by services and miscellaneous firms at 18 percent each, and production at 7 percent (International Franchising Body of Spain 1992).

The origins of franchising in Spain can be traced back to the late 1950s when a foreign firm specializing in woolen products entered the country. From that time until the 1980s, the development of franchising was rather slow, characterized by the gradual appearance of foreign firms, primarily in the clothing and fast food sectors, and the development of chain stores in the food sector which were later to become sales outlets for franchisors. From the early 1980s, franchising began to grow rapidly, increasing from a mere 50 franchisors at that time to 290 franchising companies operating in Spain today.

The franchise explosion in Spain may be characterized by the following aspects: (a) an increasing awareness about the franchising concept and its advantages on the part of businesspersons and professionals in Spain; (b) an increase in the number of foreign franchisors, particularly from the U.S. and France; and (c) a sizeable increase in the number of local franchisees in the personal goods sector, particularly in the clothing segment.

Growth in Spanish franchising has been facilitated by numerous franchising shows, conferences, seminars, round tables, etc., around the country in places like Madrid, Barcelona, Lerida, Balboa, and Valencia. Table 1 shows the geographic regions where franchise establishments are concentrated.

A WSI franchise is a white collar Spanish business opportunity that offers effective and affordable internet marketing solutions to small and medium sized enterprises. All of their Spanish business franchises are trained, certified and supported as a WSI internet marketing Consultant. There is minimal overhead, no inventory, cost effective business operation and a high growth market backing up the WSI Spanish business opportunity that they offer, which makes them an attractive choice for anyone wishing to work at their own home based business.

Unlike other Spanish business for sale opportunities that leave you stranded without the proper tools to make a successful steady work income, WSI gives you everything you need to get up and running.  They offer first class support, cutting edge technology and a network that encourages innovation and sharing.

WSI, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is ranked as the 4th fastest-growing International Franchise. With systems that have been developed, utilized and proven by over 1500 Internet Consultants in 87 countries worldwide, WSI delivers thousands of business for sale in Spain opportunity solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses annually. Visit www.wsicorporate.com for more information.

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