Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/3722/The-State-of-Franchising.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/3722/The-State-of-Franchising.html The economic slowdown is hitting all facets and sectors of the business community, including those involved in franchising. Dina Dwyer-Owens is a successfull franchisor as head of The Dwyer Group. She is also the incoming Chairwoman of the International Franchise Association. Dwyer explains why she is convinced Franchisees have a leg up on the competition in an economic slowdown.