The numbers speak for themselves when it comes to franchising. The industry is expected to grow by $36 billion to $710 billion this year, according to the International Franchise Association. The IFA also reported that personal services franchises were ranked No.1 among all franchise types for growth in 2017 and that Colorado was named among the top five states for franchise employment growth. Those numbers bode well for 46-year-old Mathew Martini of Aurora, who became a Pillar To Post Home Inspectors^® franchise owner last month.

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