Saudi commercial franchise registrations surge 53% to 6,484 in Q3 2026
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a 53 percent increase in commercial franchise registrations during the first nine months of 2026, reaching 6,484 registrations, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The ministry reported that the total number of registered commercial franchises rose from 4,227 at the end of 2025 to 6,484 by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The sectors recording the highest number of franchise registrations included food and beverages, fuel and petroleum, and fashion and apparel, among others. The ministry highlighted the role of the Commercial Franchise Law in supporting…
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same Ministry of Commerce announcement of 6,484 franchise registrations up 53%, with matching figures and no conflict.
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