The desire to become beautiful inside and out has created a global beauty industry and it is interesting to note that many of the most influential players in this sector are franchise systems.

Research and Markets announces the addition of the Health, Fitness & Beauty Report to its offerings.

Over the last five years, Americans have become extremely health conscious due to both an increased awareness of health risks and a strong emphasis placed on the fit and healthy body. The desire to become beautiful inside and out has created a global beauty industry that, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs, “is growing at up to 7% a year, more than twice the rate of the developed world’s GDP.” (The Economist, May 22, 2003)

It is interesting to note that many of the most influential players in this sector are franchise systems.This report analyzes 28 health, fitness and beauty franchises using 15 different criteria. The report profiles companies in all three sub-sectors: Health, Fitness and Beauty.
The report is interesting reading for potential and current franchisees and franchisors; financial firms and investors; and suppliers to this marketplace.    

For a complete index of this report click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/44927

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