Franchising is gaining popularity in fast food, production of soft drinks, hotels, and retail trading of consumer goods, cosmetics, and apparel.  Coca‐Cola, McDonald’s, Curves, Pepsi, Wendy’s, Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts, KFC, Domino’s Pizza, Best Western, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Burger King, Marriott, and Holiday Inn all operate in Georgia.

Franchise relationships are governed by contract and commercial laws.
 

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