By the numbers. Recent Franchise Trends and Outlook for Remainder of 2008. President and CEO of FRANdata, the franchise industry's number one source for objective information and analysis, reveals the facts.

Darrell Johnson, President and CEO of FRANdata will reveal "Recent Franchise Trends and Outlook for Remainder of 2008" at the New England Franchise Association (NEFA) meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Guest Suites, 550 Winter Street Waltham, MA.

The evening includes a cocktail and networking session beginning at 5:30 PM, dinner at 7:00 PM, and the presentation. The entire business community is urged to attend. Membership in the NEFA is NOT required. Reservations are required. Registration Fee is $60 per person and includes dinner.

Founded in 1989, FRANdata is the franchise industry's number one source for objective information and analysis. FRANdata receives no advertising or other fee arrangements that might influence its unbiased nature. Using its proprietary software to access data from various sources, including its library of more than 15,000 Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars, FRANdata supports the research and competitive intelligence functions of franchisors, helps franchisees evaluate different concepts, provide information and analysis for legal and financial organizations, and provide marketing access to franchisors and franchisees.

About NEFA: New England Franchise Association (NEFA) is the trade organization for franchisors and franchisees in the region, with over 150 members. The mission of NEFA is to bring franchise executives, franchisees and vendors together to share ideas for success. Franchising more than ever before, has an unprecedented opportunity to make a major positive impact on the future New England economy. In a 2001-05 study conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoppers on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) found that in New England over 875,000 jobs area result of franchising, the total output is over 100 Billion dollars a year, and there are over 35,000 franchise establishments in the six New England States.