LibGuides at USA: MGT 347: Franchising: Company & Industry Info

Competitor Information

Mergent Intellect database- Available from Mobile Public Library

Create lists of companies in the same industry, in the same geographic area. Get number of locations, estimated sales, employees. Includes demographic data for specific geographic areas.

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