50,000 pages of Franchising Information Now Available for Interested Consumers

Comprehensive Resource for More Than 2,400 Franchises Around the World, Across Industries

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 25, 2011 - Franchising is the champion of small business expansion, and Franchising.com is the official home page of the industry, offering 50,000 pages of information for interested consumers. The site is the most comprehensive intelligence and information resource for more than 2,400 franchises worldwide, covering 24 franchise industries, and more than 250 sub-industries.

"Franchising.com is a direct connection to the industry, providing information for more franchise opportunities than any other portal," said Therese Thilgen, president of Franchise Update Media Group, publisher of Franchising.com. "Visitors can browse our directory of more than 2,000 franchise business opportunities, gain insight into how to be a successful franchisee by reading articles and blogs from industry leaders, and stay on top of the latest franchising events and news."

Visitors to Franchising.com can take advantage of the innovative "click-to-call" function which allows them to instantly get in touch with the franchise for more details about the concept and opportunity, or complete the "quick application" process. A mobile version is also available for on-the-go access. Social media sharing buttons allow users to connect with Franchising.com through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

"We take great pride in our 23 years of publishing experience, and serving the franchise community," Thilgen said. "We are always looking for new ways to reach out and engage with our audience, and provide them with the information, intelligence and resources they need to achieve their objectives, as well as to introduce those new to the franchise industry with compelling and useful content."

About Franchise Update Media Group

Founded in 1988, Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) produces online franchise sites, magazines, research, books and conferences in franchising. Serving franchise audiences online, in print and in person, FUMG delivers a unique combination of education and lead-generation sources that helps franchisors, multi-unit franchisees and suppliers achieve their growth objectives. For more information, please visit www.franchiseupdatemedia.com.