The story of women in franchising has moved from inspiring… to transformational.

Today, women represent roughly **30% of all franchise owners in the U.S.** Up significantly from about **20.5% just a decade ago.**

And what stands out even more?

Women are not only entering franchising in greater numbers, they’re thriving once they get there.

About **1 in 3 female franchise owners operate multiple units**, which speaks to something bigger than participation.

It speaks to growth.

Leadership.

Scalability.

Long-term success.

Franchising has created a path that combines entrepreneurship with structure, support, and systems, giving more women the opportunity to build businesses, create flexibility, scale operations, and make an impact.

As someone who works with aspiring owners, it’s been exciting to watch more women step into business ownership and redefine what entrepreneurial leadership looks like.

And I believe this is only the beginning.