U.S. Adds 25,060 Franchise Jobs in October

National AP Franchise Report" SM OCTOBER 2013 25,060 Change in U.S. franchise employment Franchise Employment Growth Accommodations Auto Parts & Dealers Business Services 1 2,070 1 5,150 11,430 Food Retailers Real Estate Restaurants +710 1 510 1 11,520 Breakdown of Key Industries Employment Change Current Month 6 Month Avg. Difference Industry -/+ Accommodations 2,070 1,130 940 Auto Parts and Dealers 5,150 2,340 2,810 Building Material and Garden Equipment 70 110 -40 Business Services 1,430 1,240 190 Education 580 320 260 Food Retailers (710) 380 -1,090 Gasoline Stations and 140 180 -40 Auto Repair Leisure (790) 170 960 160 -110| Manufacturing 140 (20) Personal Care Retailers 70 180 Personal Services 920 330 590 Professional Services 1,220 600 620 Real Estate 510 130 380 06- 1,730 Rental (120) (30) Restaurants 11,520 9,790 Other 2,870 2,000 870 TOTAL 25,060 18,860 6,200 Sum of components may not equal total due to rounding ADP and the ADP logo are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. The ADP National Franchise Report is a service mark of ADP, Inc. Copyright © 2013 ADP, Inc. AP