PRWEB -- Apr 18 -- Marketdata Enterprises released its U.S. dating services market Report on matchmakers, dating Web sites, chains and franchises, radio datelines, print personal ads, and singles publications. Revenue growth for dating websites has slowed to ~4.5% last year and will grow at an average annual rate of 3.7% from 2005 to 2008, to $1.11 billion. 1,300 independent matchmakers operate nationwide grossing $50,000 to $200,000 per year each. An additional 218 physical offices run by chains or franchises (Great Expectations, Together, The Right One) also compete. RELEASE @ PR WEB

Mark Brooks: NOTE - This report incorporates intel available on real world matchmakers. As worth all analysts reports, take it with a pinch of salt. Look at the raw data and draw your own conclusions as well. Has anyone reviewed the report? Your comments please...