Economic uncertainty is nothing new for entrepreneurs, but franchise systems are uniquely structured to soften the blow of cost pressures, tariffs and inflation. By leveraging economies of scale, innovating supply chains and maintaining strong lines of communication, franchisors can give franchisees a competitive advantage that independent operators often lack.

To explore how franchisors are adapting and protecting owners' bottom lines in these turbulent economic times, Entrepreneur spoke with 20-year industry veteran Nick Powills, chief growth officer of Mainland, a Chicago-based communications and content marketing agency focused on franchising and multi-location businesses. He explains why franchising is inherently resilient, what smart franchisors are doing to cut costs and w

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