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Here's casey stegall in los angeles to explain. >> reporter: it could relate to business too, it is not all gloom and doom. certain business start-ups tend to thrive in these tough economic times, because it is so difficult for most people to find a job. also, starting a franchise is safer than building a business from scratch these days, because you are selling a product or service that already has name recognition. according to the national franchise association, there are about 825,000 franchises around the country from fast food restaurants to beauty salons. there's one program helping peo...

Kind of match making. the recession hit everyone hard. a lot of white collar executives were laid off from their jobs, forced to start over, despite having years and years of experience in the corporate world. it is not all gloom and doom when it comes to business prospects in this downed economy for people who have cash in savings and looking to take a game wall about -- gamble. they are turning their dream into a reality by opening a franchise. according to the international franchise association there are 825,000 of them in the united states. employing roughly 18 million people and contribu...