The first recognized business format franchise arrangement was established in 1891 when Martha Matilda Harper began offering franchises in her hair salon business.

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The statement is true. Martha Matilda Harper, a Canadian-American businesswoman, is known to have established the first business format franchise arrangement in 1891 for her hair salon business.

The First Recognized Business Format Franchise Arrangement Was Established in 1891