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23rd Annual Franchise 500® Though good news is scarce in today's economy, thousands of franchisees have found steady success in franchising. And with any laid off from or quitting their corporate jobs, thousands ore are lining up in hopes of finding their calling among the franchises you'll see in Entrepreneur's 23rd Annual Franchise 500[R].
The initial Franchise 500[R] in 1980 was the first ranking of franchises in the industry. Though we've since noticed a smattering of imitators, Entrepreneur's Franchise 500[R] is still the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world. Over the years, we have polished and perfected our ranking procedure, giving us a formula that accurately identifies today's top franchise opportunities for you.
Only franchise companies that submitted full Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars or Alberta, Canada, disclosure documents were eligible to receive a listing in the magazine. And only those companies that have a U.S. or Alberta, Canada, disclosure document and whose information Entrepreneur verified from the disclosure documents are eligible to be ranked--giving us the top 500 franchises.
Franchisors ranked in the Franchise 500[R] are listed in red. The rankings are to the left of their names. Companies whose information was verified by Entrepreneur, but that were not ranked in the top 500, are listed in descending order under those that received a top 500 ranking. Any companies that submitted unverifiable data are listed with the words "Not Ranked" next to their names.
We consider numerous factors in our ranking, so e of which are weighed more heavily than others. The most important ones include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. We also consider the number of years in business and length of time franchising, start-up costs, litigation, percentage of terminations and whether the company provides financing. Financial data was audited by an independent CPA firm. Every company with verifiable data receives a cumulative score. The franchises with the highest "cumes" become the Franchise 500[R],
These factors are objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation. We do not measure subjective elements such as franchisee satisfaction or management style, because these are judgments only you can make based on your own needs and experiences. All companies, regardless of size, are judged by the same criteria.
The franchisor's growth over the past three years is shown by the number of both franchised and company-owned units for 1999, 2000 and 2001. Another key column lists the total start-up costs necessary to open the franchise (including the initial franchise fee). This figure is affected by real estate and construction costs (if applicable), inventory, location, type of business and many other variables. For easy reference, the initial franchise fee is listed separately as well. Additional costs such as royalty fees, usually expressed as a percentage of monthly gross sales, are also listed separately. The remaining information is self-explanatory. "Where Registered" shows where a franchisor has either registered to sell or plans to register to sell this year in states where it is required (CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WI and WA). "Available U.S. Regions" and "Seeking Foreign?" show where franchisors are planning to expand.
Some companies provide financing of their franchise fees or their total start-up costs, or even offer equipment leasing options for franchisees. The "Type of Financing" category details the kind of franchising provided by each franchise company. We've also noted whether the franchise can be operated from home and which companies are seeking multiple units only.
Remember that the Franchise 500[R] is not intended to endorse, advertise or recommend any particular franchise. It is solely a research tool you can use to compare franchise operations. Entrepreneur stresses that you should always conduct your own independent investigation before you invest money in a franchise. Read the UFOC and related materials carefully; get help from an attorney and a CPA in reviewing any legal documents; talk to as many existing franchisees as possible, and visit their outlets. The best way to protect yourself is to do your homework.
Research compiled by Maria Anton Conley, Zoy Parkinson Smith and Marina Brown; financial analysis by David R. Juedes, CPA; graphic design by Matt Samarin; additional assistance from Marla Markman, Liza Dembiec, Steve Cooper, Adam Ludwin, Stephanie Soong and Dave Pomije.
AUTOMOTIVE
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
APPEARANCE SERVICES
128 Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks
161 Colors On Parade
225 Aero Colours Inc.
290 Ziebart
346 Dent Doctor
429 Altracolor Systems
461 Line-X
Spot-Not Car Washes
Super Wash
BRAKE REPAIR
58 Meineke Discount Mufflers
186 Tuffy Associates Corp.
207 Brake Masters Systems Inc.
323 Car-X Auto Service
426 Merlin's Franchising Inc.
482 Lentz U.S.A. Service Centers
OIL-CHANGE SERVICES
20 Jiffy Lube Int'l. Inc.
52 Valvoline Instant Oil Change
119 Express Oil Change
249 Oil Butler Int'l. Corp.
254 Grease Monkey Int'l. Inc.
268 Oil Can Henry's
RENTALS & SALES
56 Thrifty Rent-A-Car System Inc.
59 Budget Rent A Car Corp.
81 Rent-A-Wreck
149 Priceless Rent-A-Car
162 J.D. Byrider Systems Inc.
173 U-Save Auto Rental of America Inc.
228 Sensible Car Rental Inc.
269 Payless Car Rental System Inc.
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES
39 Midas Auto Service Experts
316 All Tune and Lube
338 Airbag Service
433 Top Value Car & Trucks Service Centers
Milex Tune-Up & Brakes
Ryan Engine Exchange
TIRES
61 Big O Tires Inc.
198 Tires Plus Total Car Care
TRANSMISSION REPAIR
90 AAMCO Transmissions Inc.
107 Cottman Transmission Systems LLC
365 MT. Transmission
374 Lee Myles Transmissions
443 Multistate Transmissions
484 Speedy Transmission Centers
Dr. Nick's Transmissions
WINDSHIELD REPAIR
74 Novus Windshield Repair
188 SuperGlass Windshield Repair
MISCELLANEOUS AUTO PRODUCTS & SERVICES
118 Batteries Plus
445 Mighty Distrib. System of America
Alta Mere Window Tinting & Auto Alarms
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
128 Automotive painting & body repair
161 Mobile automotive appearance services (@)
225 Mobile automotive paint repair (@)
290 Auto appearance svcs./accessories & auto glass
346 Paint-free dent repair
429 Mobile auto painting & plastic repair (@)
461 Spray-on truck bed liners & industrial coatings
Automatic & self-serve car wash
Coin-operated self-serve automatic car washes
58 Exhaust systems, shocks, brakes, struts
186 Exhaust, brakes, auto services
207 Brake & under-car services
323 Exhaust, brakes & auto maintenance services
426 Brakes, exhaust, suspension, oil & lube
482 Mufflers, shocks, brakes & misc. services
20 Fast oil change
52 Quick-lube service center
119 Oil changes, transmission, brakes, tire services
249 Mobile oil change & windshield repair (@)
254 10-minute lube & oil change
268 Automotive lubrication & filter maintenance
56 Vehicle rentals, leasing & parking
59 Auto & truck rentals
81 Auto rentals & leasing
149 Car rentals & leasing
162 Auto sales & auto financing
173 New & used auto rentals
228 Car rentals
269 Auto rentals/sales
39 Auto maintenance services
316 Total car care
338 Airbag diagnositc & repair services (@)
433 Full service auto & truck repair
Automotive repair & service
Remanufactured engine installation
61 Tires/wheels/related undercar services
198 Tires & automotives services
90 Transmission repair & services
107 Transmission repair & services
365 Transmission repair & services
374 Transmission repair center
443 Transmission repair & services
484 Transmission repair
Transmission repair & services
74 Windshield repair & paint restoration (@)
188 Windshield repair (@)
118 Batteries & related products
445 Wholesale distribution of auto parts
Window tinting, auto alarms & auto imaging
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
128 King of Prussia, PA (800) 296-2226
161 Conway, SC (800) 726-5677
225 Minneapolis, MN (800) 696-2376/(952) 942-0490
290 Troy, MI (800) 877-1312/(248) 588-4100
346 Little Rock, AR (501) 224-0500
429 Metairie, LA (800) 727-6567
461 Santa Ana, CA (800) 831-3232
Joplin, MO (800) 682-7629/(417) 781-2140
Morrison, IL (815) 772-2111
58 Charlotte, NC (800) 634-6353/(704) 344-4555
186 Toledo, OH (800) 228-8339/(419) 865-6900
207 Tucson, AZ (800) 888-5545
323 Chicago, IL (800) 359-2359/(773) 693-1000
426 Geneva, IL (800) 652-9900/(630) 208-9900
482 Kalamazoo, MI (800) 354-2131/(616) 342-2200
20 Houston, TX (800) 327-9532
52 Lexington, KY (800) 622-6846
119 Birmingham, AL (205) 945-1771
249 Union, NJ (908) 687-3283
254 Denver, CO (800) 364-0352/(303) 308-1660
268 Portland, OR (800) 765-6244/(503) 243-6311
56 Tulsa, OK (918) 669-2219
59 Lisle, IL (630) 955-7039
81 Owings Mills, MD (410) 581-5755
149 Owings Mills, MD (800) 662-8322
162 Carmel, IN (800) 947-4532/(317) 249-3000
173 Jackson, MS (800) 438-2300/(601) 713-4333
228 Matawan, NJ (800) 367-5159
269 St. Petersburg, FL (800) 729-5255/(727) 321-6352
39 Itasca, IL (800) 621-0144/(630) 438-3000
316 Millersville, MD (800) 935-8863/(410) 987-1011
338 Mercer Island, WA (800) 224-7224/(206) 275-4105
433 Livonia, MI (800) 860-8258
Midlothian, IL (800) 377-9247/(708) 389-5922
Denver, CO (303) 232-0012
61 Englewood, CO (800) 622-2446
198 Clearwater, FL (800) 754-6519
90 Bala Cynwyd, PA (800) 223-8887/(610) 668-2900
107 Ft. Washington, PA (888) 426-8862/(215) 643-5885
365 Midlothian, IL (800) 377-9427/(708) 389-5922
374 Paramus, NJ (800) 533-6953/(201) 262-0555
443 Midlothian, IL (800) 377-9247/(708) 389-5922
484 Delray Beach, FL (561) 274-0445
Midlothian, IL (800) 377-9247/(708) 389-5922
74 Minneapolis, MN (612) 944-8000
188 Orlando, FL (407) 240-1920
118 Hartlans, WI (800) 274-9155
445 Norcross, GA (800) 829-3900/(770) 448-3900
Midlothian, IL (800) 373-9247/(708) 389-5922
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
128 www.franchise.maaco.com 1972/1972
161 www.colorsfranchise.com 1989/1991
225 www.aerocolours.com 1985/1993
290 www.ziebart.com 1954/1963
346 www.dentdoctor.com 1986/1990
429 www.altracolor.com 1988/1991
461 www.linexcorp.com 1993/1999
www.spot-not.com 1968/1985
www.superwashinc.com 1982/2001
58 www.meineke.com 1972/1972
186 www.tuffy.com 1970/1971
207 www.brakemasters.com 1983/1991
323 www.carx.com 1971/1973
426 www.merlins.com 1975/1975
482 www.lentzusa.com 1983/1989
20 www.jiffylube.com 1979/1979
52 www.vloc.com 1986/1988
119 www.expressoil.com 1979/1983
249 www.oilbutlerinternational.com 1987/1991
254 www.greasemonkeyintl.com 1978/1979
268 www.oilcanhenry.com 1972/1988
56 www.thrifty.com 1950/1962
59 www.budget.com 1958/1960
81 www.rentawreck.com 1970/1977
149 www.pricelesscar.com 1997/1997
162 www.jdbyrider.com 1979/1989
173 www.usave.net 1979/1979
228 www.sensiblecarrental.com 1987/1987
269 www.paylesscarrental.com 1971/1971
39 www.midasfran.com 1956/1956
316 www.alltuneandlube.com 1985/1985
338 www.airbagservice.com 1992/1995
433 www.top-value.com 1977/1980
www.milextuneupbrake.com 1978/1979
www.ryanengineexchange.com 1989/1997
61 www.bigotires.com 1962/1962
198 www.tiresplus.com 1976/1981
90 www.aamco.com 1963/1963
107 www.cottman.com 1962/1964
365 www.mrtransmission.com 1956/1976
374 www.leemyles.com 1947/1964
443 www.moranindustries.com 1973/1973
484 www.speedytransmission.com 1983/1984
www.moranindustries.com 1979/1979
74 www.novusglass.com 1972/1985
188 www.sgwr.com 1992/1993
118 www.batteriesplus.com 1988/1992
445 www.mightyautoparts.com 1963/1970
www.altamere.com 1986/1993
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
128 All All
161 All except IN,MD,MN All
225 All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
290 All All
346 CA,IL,IN,MI,NY,VA,WA,WI All
429 CA,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA,WI All
461 All except IL,MD,MN,VA All
IL,IN,MI,WI All
IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,SD,WI S,MW,SW,NW
58 All All
186 All except CA,HI,WA NE,SE,MW
207 CA,IL,IN,MN,WA,WI All
323 IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, SD, WI S, SE, MW, SW
426 IL, MI, WI SE, MW, SW
482 IL, IN, MI All
20 All All
52 All All
119 Non-registration states SE
249 CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NY, VA, WA, WI All
254 All All
268 CA, WA All
56 All All (#)
59 All All
81 Non-registration states All
149 All All
162 All All
173 All All
228 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,RI,VA,WI All
269 All All
39 All All
316 All except HI All
338 All All
433 IL,IN,MI All
IL MW
CA,IL,VA All
61 CA,IL,IN,MI,ND,SD,WA,WI SE,SW,W,NW
198 IL,MI,MN,ND,SD,VA,WI S,SE,MW,SW,W,NW
90 All All
107 All except HI,ND All
365 IL,IN NE,S,SE,MW
374 All except HI All
443 IL, MI CO,IA,IL,MI
484 Non-registration states SE
NY NE
74 All All
188 CA,IL,NY,RI,SD All
118 All except HI All
445 All All
Non-registration states S,SE,SW
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
128 C 553/0 530/0 531/0
161 C,F (**) 262/0 265/2 280/3
225 C,F 155/60 174/60 194/19
290 C,F 453/19 447/22 402/25
346 C,F 32/4 36/4 40/4
429 No 86/0 84/0 79/0
461 C,F 0/0 1/0 108/0
No 31/0 30/0 28/0
No N/A/0 N/A/0 0/39
58 C,F (**) 861/10 892/20 883/24
186 No 223/8 229/8 229/11
207 C,F 24/25 31/28 41/34
323 No 130/53 133/53 134/53
426 No 58/4 61/3 60/4
482 C,F 15/11 17/11 15/11
20 C,F (**) 1,390/568 1660/509 1,709/476
52 No 200/398 271/355 302/367
119 No 67/40 102/12 118/12
249 C,F 137/1 142/1 149/1
254 F 181/33 175/35 186/44
268 No 38/1 42/2 47/2
56 C,F (**) 1,257/3 1,272/3 1,268/23
59 C,F 2,390/748 2,179/1,143 2,653/582
81 C,F (**) 511/0 508/0 517/1
149 C,F (**) 137/0 144/0 152/2
162 C 84/9 95/10 108/12
173 No 460/h 418/0 394/14
228 No 101/0 94/0 107/0
269 C,F 82/0 132/0 120/0
39 C 2,702/11 2,716/10 2,697/23
316 C,F (**) 265/0 239/0 230/0
338 No 30/1 40/0 37/0
433 No 32/6 32/6 32/8
No 9/0 9/0 8/0
No 0/1 1/1 3/1
61 C 430/12 446/10 487/0
198 No 50/85 62/78 65/483
90 C 712/2 712/2 715/2
107 C,F (**) 260/4 283/10 304/6
365 No 107/1 101/1 104/1
374 C 84/0 82/0 86/0
443 No 30/0 31/0 31/0
484 F 27/0 27/0 27/0
No 10/0 10/0 9/0
74 C,F 2,519/1 2,494/2 2,479/2
188 C,F (*) 192/0 195/0 204/0
118 No 11/19 140/20 159/21
445 C,F 138/5 136/8 130/6
No 32/1 33/0 34/0
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
128 $249K($30K) 8%
161 $38.7K-594K($5K-15K) 7-30%
225 $55.9K-163.9K($25K-125K) 4-7%
290 $107K-245K($26K) 8%
346 $29.5k-8gK($9.9K-22.8K+) 6%
429 $25.2K($9.95K) $95/wk.
461 $68.3K-192.9K($15K-25K) 0
$622K-1.1M($25k) 5%
$405.7K-919.5K($gK) Varies
58 $154K-280K($25K) 2.5-7%
186 $209K-312K($25K) 5%
207 $107.5K-647.3K($22.95K) 5%
323 $250K.310K($20K) 5%
426 $163.6K-305.9K($26K-30K) 4.9-6.9%
482 $114K.130K($20K) to 7%
20 $174K.1941K($35K) to 5%
52 $92.5K.932K($30K) 6%
119 $115K.199.5K($17.5K) 5%
249 $19K.35.7K($6K-10K) 7%
254 $120K.220K($28K) 5%
268 $137K.203K($17.5K+) 5.5%
56 $150K+($17.5K+) 3%
59 $166.7K.451K+($20K+) 7.5%
81 $32.8K.207K($5K.74K+) $30\car\mo.
149 $30.9K.175K($2.5K.37K) $30\car
162 $267.6K.1.9M($39K.50K) 3%
173 $56.5K-103.5K($20K) $30/car/mo.
228 $27.5K-45K($3-8K-7.4K) Varies
269 $235.9K-6.3M($35K-500K) 5%
39 $379.4K-528K($20K) 10%
316 $125K($25K) 7%
338 $45.9K-116.3K($25K-35K) 8.5%
433 $107K-160.7K($17.5K) 2-5%
$144K($27.5K) 7%
$112K($20K) 3%
61 $147.3K-1.3M($25K) 2%
198 $322K-509K($10K-30K) 4%
90 $181.1K-190.6K($30K) 7%
107 $115K-185K($27.5K) 7.5%
365 $149K($27.5K) 7%
374 $118.7K-156.6K($25K) 7%
443 $149K($27-5K) 7%
484 $53.5K-81.9K($19.5K) 7%
$149K($27.5K) 7%
74 $22.5K-198.5K($10K-17.5K) 3-10%
188 $9.9K-31K($9.5K+) 3%
118 $164-5K-225K($25K) 4%
445 $101.3K-206K($12.9K-34.8K) 5%
$90.3K($27.5K) 7%
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
128 Eq (3),Inv (3)
161 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
225 Eq (*)(3),FF (*)(3)
290 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
346 None
429 Eq (*)
461 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
None
None
58 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
186 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3),St (3)
207 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3),St (3)
323 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
426 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
482 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
20 A/R Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
52 Eq (*), FF (*)
119 A/R Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
249 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
254 St (*)
268 Eq (3)
56 Limited in-house fin.
59 None
81 Eq (3), FF (*) (3), Inv (*) (3),St (*) (3)
149 Eq (3), FF (3), St (3)
162 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3),Inv (3), St (3)
173 Inv (*)(3)
228 FF (*),Inv (3)
269 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
39 None
316 Eq (3),FF (*)(3), Inv (3),St (3)
338 None
433 Eq (*)(3),FF (*), Inv (*)(3),St (*)
Eq (3),FF (3), Inv (3)
Eq (3)
61 A/R (*)(3),Eq (*)(3),FF (3), Inv (*)(3),St (*)(3)
198 None
90 Eq (3),FF (3), Inv (3), P (3),St (3)
107 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
365 Eq (3), FF (3), INV (3)
374 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
443 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3)
484 Eq (3)
Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3)
74 None
188 30% of total purchase (*)
118 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
445 None
Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3)
BUSINESS SERVICES
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
ADVERTISING SERVICES - DIRECT MAIL
151 Money Mailer LLC
318 Val-Pak Direct Marketing Systems Inc.
Super Coups
American Town Mailer
ADVERTISING SERVICES - MISCELLANEOUS
153 Adventures in Advertising Inc.
301 The Perfect Wedding Guide Inc.
500 Bingo Bugle Newspaper
Next Step Magazine
Creativeworks LLC
The Best in Your Town.com
TV America
ClickTown Int'l. LLC
BUSINESS CONSULTING
232 Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants
266 Fortune Practice Management
305 Action Int'l.
351 The Entrepreneur's Source
AccuTrak Inventory Specialists
Renaissance Executive Forums Inc.
BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES
189 Interface Financial Corp.
398 Commission Express
485 Padgett Business Services USA Inc.
Paid Inc.
MANAGEMENT TRAINING
231 Crestcom International Ltd.
385 Leadership Management Inc.
396 Sandler Sales Institute
Turbo Management Systems
SHIPPING SERVICES
174 Worldwide Express
322 Express One
SIGNS
70 Sign-A-Rama Inc.
100 Fastings
274 Signs Now Corp.
428 Signs By Tomorrow
469 Signs First
470 American Sign Shops
STAFFING SERVICES - EXECUTIVE-SEARCH
8 Management Recruiters/Sales Consultants/MRI Worldwide
233 Sanford Rose Associates
378 Fortune Personnel Consultants
PMA Franchise Systems
STAFFING SERVICES - MISCELLANEOUS
77 Spherion Corp.
102 Express Services Inc.
143 RemedyTemp Inc.
324 Dunhill Staffing Systems Inc.
451 Lloyd Personnel Systems Inc.
456 Careers USA
Link Staffing Services
Jasneek Medical Staffing
Net Ranked PersoNet-The Personnel Network
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS SERVICES
69 Proforma
202 We The People Forms & Service Centers
242 Bevinco Bar Systems Ltd.
279 Stratis Business Centers
392 Dealer Specialties Int'l, Inc.
393 VR Business Brokers
Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection Corp.
Foliage Design Systems
Pacific Medical
Regus Business Centres
Lotusea Franchise Group Inc.
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
151 Direct-mail advertising (@)
318 Co-op direct-mail advertising (@)
Co-op direct-mail advertising (@)
Co-op direct-mail advertising (@)
153 Promotional products/ad specialties (@)
301 Wedding guide (@)
500 Specialty newspaper (@)
College planning mag. for high schoolers (@)
Advertising & marketing services
Online city business directories (@)
TV listing publication/internet ad sales (@)
Online city guides (@)
232 Telecommunications consulting (@)
266 Business consulting to health-care industry (@)
305 Business coaching, consulting & training (@)
351 Franchise consulting & development services (@)
Inventory consulting services (@)
Business advisory boards/consulting services (@)
189 Invoice discounting (@)
398 Real estate commission factoring
485 Accounting, consulting & tax services (@)
Check drafting/automated financial services (@)
231 Management/sales/office-personnel training (@)
385 Executive/management training (@)
396 Sales & sales-management training (@)
Management training (@)
174 Discounted air express services (@)
322 Freight delivery resale business (@)
70 Full-service business
100 Computer-generated vinyl signs & graphics
274 Computerized 24-hr.sign-making services
428 One-day retail sign stores
469 Computerized one-day sign store
470 Computer-generated vinyl signs
8 Personnel placement/search/recruting services
233 Executive search services
378 Middle-management & executive recruiting
Management recruiting services
77 Full-time & temporary staffing services
102 Staffing & executive search services
143 Temporary staffing services
324 Permanent & temporary staffing services
451 Staffing services
456 Temporary & permanent staffing services
Temporary staffing services
Medical staffing services
Net Ranked Staffing/payroll/P.E.O. services
69 Commercial printing, promotional products & multimedia (@)
202 Paralegal services
242 Liquor inventory-control service (@)
279 Office space & business support services
392 Used-car-window stickers (@)
393 Business brokerage/mergers & acquisitions
Pipe inspection & locating services (@)
Interior foliage/plant maintenace (@)
Medical-billing service (@)
Office space & business support services
Corporate wellness programs (@)
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
151 Garden Grove, CA (888) 445-4648
318 Largo, FL (800) 237-6266
Avon, MA (800) 626-2620
Mersa, PZ (480) 649-0344
153 Quincy, MA (800) 432-6332
301 Longwood, FL (888) 222-7433/(407) 331-6212
500 Vashon, WA (800) 327-6437/(206) 463-5656
Victor, NY (716) 742-1260
St.Louis, MO (314) 367-8500
Tucson, AZ (520) 877-3867
Glens Falls, NY (800) 833-9581
Union, NJ (908) 964-5566
232 Stratford, ON (800) 465-4145
266 Sand Diego, CA (800) 628-1052
305 Las Vegas, NV (702) 795-3188
351 Southbury, CT (800) 289-0086
Charleston, SC (843) 853-0901
La Jolla, CA (858) 551-6600
189 Palm Beach Gardens, FL (800) 387-0860
398 Fairfax, VA (703) 560-5500
485 Athens, GA (800) 323-7292/(706) 548-1040
Waco, TX (877) 674-7543
231 Greenwood Village, CO (303) 267-8200
385 Waco, TX (800) 925-4594
396 Stevenson, MD (800) 669-3537/(410) 653-1993
Newberg, OR (503) 625-1867
174 Dallas, TX (800) 758-7447
322 Sandy, UT (800) 399-3971/(801) 944-1661
70 West Palm Beach, FL (800) 286-8671/(561) 640-5570
100 Carrollton, TX (800) 827-7446/(972) 447-0777
274 Bradenton, FL (800) 356-3373/(941) 747-7747
428 Columbia, MD (800) 765-7446/(410) 992-7192
469 Memphis, TN (800) 852-2163
470 Raleigh, NC (800) 966-2700/(919) 787-1557
8 Cleveland, OH (800) 875-4000/(216) 696-1122
233 Akron, OH (800) 731-7724/(330) 670-9797
378 New York, NY (800) 886-7839/(212) 302-1141
Marietta, GA (800) 466-7822
77 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (800) 388-7783
102 Oklahoma City, OK (800) 652-6400/(405) 840-5000
143 Aliso Viejo, CA (800) 828-3726/(949) 425-7600
324 Hauppauage, NY (800) 386-7823/(631) 952-3000
451 Melville, NY (888) 292-6678
456 Boca Raton, FL (888) 227-3375
Houston, TX (888) 929-5465/(713) 784-4400
Carmel, IN (866) 527-6335
Net Ranked Holiday, FL (727) 781-2983
69 Cleveland, OH (800) 825-1525/(216) 520-8400
202 Santa Barbara, CA (805) 962-4100
242 Toronto, ON (888) 238-4626/(416) 490-6266
279 Kennesaw, GA (678) 290-0555
392 Middletown, OH (800) 647-8425
393 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (800) 377-8722/(954) 565-1555
Englewood, CO (800) 781-3164
Orlando, FL (800) 933-7351/(407) 245-7776
San Diego, CA (800) 815-6334
Kennesaw, GA (678) 290-0555
Johnson City, TN (800) 914-2598/(423) 915-0852
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
151 www.moneymailer.com 1979/1980
318 www.valpak.net 1968/1988
www.supercoups.com 1982/1983
www.recoups.com 1976/2000
153 www.discoveraia.com 1982/1994
301 www.perfectweddingguide.com 1991/1998
500 www.bingobugle.com 1981/1983
www.nextstepmagazine.com 1995/1999
www.creativeworks.com 1996/1998
www.thebestinyourtown.com 2000/2000
www.tvamericafranchise.com 1997/2000
www.clicktown.com 2000/2001
232 www.schooleymitchell.com 1996/1997
266 www.fortunepractice.com 1979/1991
305 www.actionnorthamerica.com 1993/1997
351 www.franchiseexperts.com 1984/1997
www.accutrakinventory.com 1993/2000
www.executiveforums.com 1994/1994
189 www.interfacefinancial.com 1971/1991
398 www.commissionexpress.com 1992/1996
485 www.smallbizpros.com 1965/1975
www.paidinc.com 1998/1999
231 www.crestcom.com 1987/1991
385 www.lmi-inc.com 1965/1965
396 www.sandler.com 1967-1983
www.turbomgmt.com 1985/1995
174 www.wwex.com 1991/1994
322 www.express1shipping.com 1995/1996
70 www.sign-a-rama.com 1986/1987
100 www.fastsigns.com 1985/1986
274 www.signsnow.com 1983/1986
428 www.signsbytomorrow.com 1986/1987
469 www.signsfirst.net 1966/1989
470 www.amerisign.com 1984/1987
8 www.brilliantpeople.com 1957/1965
233 www.franchisesra.com 1959/1970
378 www.fpcnational.com 1959/1973
www.pmasearch.com 1985/1998
77 www.spherion.com 1946/1956
102 www.expresspersonnel.com 1983/1985
143 www.remedyfranchise.com 1967/1987
324 www.dunhillstaff.com 1952/1961
451 www.lloydstaffing.com 1971/1986
456 www.careersusa.com 1981/1988
www.linkstaffing.com 1976/1994
www.jasneek.com 1997/2000
Net Ranked www.personet.com 1994/1994
69 www.proforma.com 1978/1985
202 www.whetherpeopleusa.com 1985/1996
242 www.bevinco.com 1987/1990
279 www.stratisnet.com 1996/1997
392 www.getauto.com 1989/1996
393 www.vibusinessbrokers.com 1979/1979
www.hydrophyscis.org 1991/1996
www.follagedesign.com 1971/1980
www.pacificmedical.com 1991/2000
www.regus.com 1989/2001
www.lotusea.com 1990/2000
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
151 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA,WI All
318 All All
All except HI All
Non-registration states All
153 All except CA All
301 All All
500 NY All
All All
CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN All
All All
All All
All All
232 All All
266 CA,IL,MD,NY,VA All
305 All except CA All
351 All except HI,ND,SD All
IL, MI, VA All
All All
189 All except HI, ND, RI, SD All
398 All except HI, ND, RI, SD All
485 All All
NY All
231 All All
385 All except HI All
396 All except ND, SD All
Non-registration states All
174 All All
322 All All
70 All All
100 All All
274 All All
428 All except HI,ND,SD All
469 Non-registration states S,SE,MW,SW,W
470 IL,MI,VA,WI NE,S,SE,MW,SW
8 All All
233 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WI All
378 All All
Non-registration states All
77 All All
102 All All
143 Non-registratIon states All
324 All All
451 CA,MD,NY All
456 IN,VA All
All except HI All
All All
Net Ranked IN,MI NE,S,SE,MW
69 All All
202 CA,HI,IL,MD,VA All
242 All All
279 All All
392 All All
393 All All
CA,VA,WA All
VA All (#)
All All
All All
Non-registration states All
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
151 No 240/0 197/6 214/9
318 C 245/7 226/6 215/5
No 380/4 369/4 293/0
No N/A/0 2/0 2/0
153 C 194/0 309/0 397/0
301 C 14/3 29/3 43/3
500 C 70/0 69/0 62/0
C,F 0/0 11/3 8/0
No 0/1 1/1 2/1
C,F N/A/N/A 0/1 2/1
C N/A/0 0/0 2/0
C,F N/A/N/A N/A/0 0/0
232 C 20/0 35/0 58/0
266 C 31/1 35/0 41/0
305 C,F 44/0 83/0 132/0
351 C* 21/1 43/0 55/0
F (**) N/A/0 0/1 12/1
C, F 27/2 29/0 28/0
189 C, F (**) 60/0 65/2 75/2
398 No 13/1 21/1 35/1
485 C 406/1 412/1 389/1
No 4/1 14/0 19/0
231 C, F 116/0 120/0 125/0
385 No 204/0 197/0 177/0
396 C, F 160/0 162/0 158/0
C, F 2/1 2/1 2/1
174 No 86/3 108/3 118/2
322 C, F 41/5 62/9 80/9
70 C,F (**) 474/0 561/0 612/0
100 C,F 426/0 436/0 446/0
274 C,F (**) 311/0 310/1 279/0
428 No 79/1 90/1 97/1
469 No 36/0 32/1 33/0
470 No 49/0 46/0 42/1
8 C,F 910/42 986/45 1,330/30
233 C,F 53/0 51/0 60/0
378 No 99/1 95/1 91/0
No 3/1 5/1 5/1
77 No 403/399 329/827 346/768
102 C,F 393/0 406/1 401/2
143 C 148/202 166/115 170/223
324 C 116/31 110/24 109/27
451 No 4/6 7/6 8/7
456 No 5/15 5/16 4/17
C 28/16 29/18 28/17
C,F (**) N/A/3 0/4 1/3
Net Ranked No 5/0 5/0 7/0
69 C,F 411/0 483/0 545/0
202 No 28/0 45/1 65/1
242 C,F (**) 158/1 174/1 179/1
279 No 4/2 9/2 15/0
392 No 172/0 179/0 176/0
393 C,F 48/0 76/0 112/0
No 4/1 6/1 9/1
C,F (**) 39/3 39/3 41/3
No N/A/a 68/0 82/0
C,F N/A/245 N/A/338 0/379
No N/A/1 0/1 2/1
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
151 $47.7K-76.3K($30.5K-41.5K) Varies
318 $43.7K-76.3K($7K) 0
$32.9K-52.3K ($29K) $148/mailing
$23.9K-37.2K ($20K) 0
153 $11.9K-47.7K ($5K-27.5K) 5-7%
301 $39K-49K ($25K-35K) 6%
500 $5.6K-20K ($1.5K-10K) 10%
$19.4K-58.7K ($3.95K) $2.5K/issue
$194.3K-268.3K ($45K) 5%
$24.5K-81-8K ($7.5K-22.5K) Varies
$43K-68K ($25K) 7%
$13.3K-25K+ ($7.5K+) 0
232 $35K-43K ($25K) 8%
266 $44K-115K ($42K) 10%
305 $60K-1.1M ($30K) $1.5K/mo.
351 $55.8K-64.2K ($35K) 0
$22.5K.32.51((515K) 7%
$34.4K-59.2K($19.5K) 20%
189 $77.1K.128.3K($25K) 0.8%
398 $85.3K.162.5K(57-5K-30K) Varies
485 $46.5K($22K) 4.5-9%
$25.8K-27.3K($24.5K) 0
231 $44.4K-73-2K($35K/52.5K) 1.5%
385 $33.5K-42K($30K) 6%
396 $51.5K-68.3K($45K) $908/mo.
$35K.56.8K($29K) 10%
174 $30.9K.295-3K($14K-266K) 6%
322 $30K.350K($15K-250K) 6%
70 $103K-107K($37-5K) 6% w/cap.
100 $151.2K-228.3K($12.5K-20K 6%
274 $125K-765K($25K) 5%
428 $93.5K-150.5K($19.5K) 3-6%
469 $27.9K-100.3K($7.5K-17.5K 6%
470 $66.8K-91.6K($20K) 6%
8 S113K-155K($75K) 7%
233 $70.4K-98.2K($40K) 5-7%
378 $73K-115K($40K) 7%
$28.3K-55K($25K) 10-8%
77 $95.3K-222K($10K-15K) Varies
102 $110K-150K($15.5K-18.5K) 6-9%
143 $95K-155K($18K) Varies
324 $84.98K-162.8K ($17K/55K) Varies
451 $93.5K-155.3K ($20K) 7.40%
456 $110.9K-159.6K ($14.5K) Varies
$89.5K-161K($17K) Varies
$54K-186K ($13.5K-22K) 5.50%
Net Ranked $35.2K-100K+ ($15K-60K) Varies
69 $10.5K-28.5K($9.5K) 9%
202 $138.6K-171.6K ($89.5K) 0
242 $41.5K-45K($34.9K) $12/audit
279 $86.4K-252K($35K) 6%
392 $10.2K-35.4K($2.5K) $0.64/unit
393 $32.1K-58.8K($17.5K) 6%
$70K-95K($22.5K) 7.5%
$34K-124.6K ($20K-100K) 6%
$3.8K-11.5K($2.5K.7-99K) 0
$243K-989.8K($50K) 6%
$56.8k-96.2K($35K) 7-8%
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
151 FF (*)(3),St (*)(3)
318 FF (3), St (3)
None
None
153 A/R (*),FF (*),St (*)
301 FF (*)
500 None
None
None
None
Conversion financing
None
232 None
266 FF (*)
305 None
351 None
Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
None
189 A/R (3), FF (*)
398 A/R (3)
485 FF (3), St (3)
None
231 FF (*) (3)
385 FF (*)
396 None
None
174 None
322 FF (*)
70 Eq (3), Inv (3)
100 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
274 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
428 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3), P (3),St (3)
469 A/R (3),Eq (3), Inv (3),St (3)
470 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
8 Eq (3),FF (3)
233 FF (*)
378 FF (*)
None
77 None
102 A/R (*),Eq (*),P (*),St (3)
143 A/R (*),Eq (3),FF (*),P (*),St (3)
324 Eq (3),FF (3),P (*),St (3)
451 A/R (*),P (*)
456 A/R (*),P (*)
P (*)
A/R (3),Eq (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
Net Ranked A/R (*),P (*)
69 A/R (*),FF (*), P(3), St (3)
202 None
242 None
279 None
392 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3), St (3)
393 Eq (3),FF (*)(3),Inv (3),St (*)(3)
A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3), P (3),St (3)
None
FF (*)
None
None
CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
CHILD CARE
135 The Goddard Schools
262 Tutor Time Learning Systems Inc.
435 Primrose School Franchising Co.
Child Care Choices
Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Centers
Sunbrook Academy
CHILDREN'S FITNESS PROGRAMS
115 Gymboree
193 My Gym Children's Fitness Center
276 Stretch-N-Grow Int'l. Inc.
288 Kinderdance Int'l. Inc.
Gymsters Inc.
J.W.Tumbles, A Children's Gym
CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS
196 Once Upon A Child
245 Children's Orchard
367 Learning Express
434 USA Baby
LEARNING/ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
252 The Mad Science Group
257 Drama Kids Int'l. Inc.
286 High Touch-High Tech
Young Rembrandts Franchise Inc.
Odyssey Art Centers
TUTORING
16 Kumon North America Inc.
45 Sylvan Learning Centers
111 Huntington Learning Centers Inc.
294 FasTrackids International Ltd.
424 Tutoring Club
495 A Thousand Points of Knowledge
The Honors Learning Center
MISCELLANEOUS CHILDREN'S BUSINESSES
440 Stork News of America Inc.
472 Babies 'N' Bells Inc.
Woodplay
Ident-A-Services of America
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
CHILD CARE
135 Preschool/child-care center
262 Child-care learning center
435 Educational child-care facility
Child-care referral network (@)
Child-care learning center
Child-care centers
115 Parent/child play program
193 Children's early learning & fitness program
276 On-site children's fitness program (@)
288 Children's movement/educational program (@)
Mobile children's fitness program (@)
Children's gym/parties
196 New/Used kid's clothes, equip., furniture & toys
245 Children's products resale stores
367 Specialty toy store
434 Baby & children's furnishings
252 Science activities for children (@)
257 After-school children's drama program (@)
286 Science activities for schools/parties (@)
Art classes for children 3 to 12 (@)
Art classes (@)
16 Supplemental education
45 Supplemental education
111 Educational services
294 Enrichment education for young children (@)
424 Individualized instruction for K-12 students
495 Tutoring programs (@)
Supplemental Educational services/testing
440 Newborn announcement-services/product (@)
472 Invitations & announcements (@)
Residential playground equip./specialty toys
Child identification products & services (@)
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
CHILD CARE
135 King of Prussia, PA (800) 272-4901
262 Boca Raton, FL (800) 275-1235/(561) 994-6226
435 Cartersville, GA (800) 745-0677/(770) 606-9600
Bensalem, PA (877) 748-4968
Bel Air, MD (800) 554-3343
Kennesaw, GA (770) 426-0619
115 Burlingame, CA (800) 520-7529/(650) 579-0600
193 Sherman Oaks, CA (800)469-4967
276 Plano, TX (800) 348-0166/(972) 519-1635
288 Melbourne, FL (800) 554-2334/(321) 242-0590
Scottsdale, AZ (480) 315-0351
San Diego, CA (800) 886-2532
196 Minneapolis, MN (800) 445-1006/(763) 520-8500
245 Ann Arbor, MI (734) 994-9199
367 Ayer, MA (978) 889-1000
434 Elmhurst, IL (630) 832-9880
252 Montreal, QC (800) 586-5231
257 Ellicott City, MD (410) 480-2015
286 Coral Springs, FL (800) 444-4968
Elgin, IL (847) 742-6966
Tarrytown, NY (914) 631-7148
16 Teaneck, NJ (800) 222-6284
45 Baltimore, MD (800) 284-8214/(410) 843-8000
111 Oradell, NJ (800) 653-8400/(201) 261-8400
294 Greenwood. Village, Co (303) 224-0200
424 San Jose, CA (888) 674-6425/(408) 997-7590
495 Spokane, WA (800) 647-7114
Chattanooga, TN (423) 892-1803
440 Fayetteville, NC (800) 633-6395/(910) 426-1357
472 Frisco, TX (888) 418-2229
Raleigh, NC (800) 9663-752
St. Petersburg FL (727) 577-4646
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
CHILD CARE
135 www.goddardpreschool.com 1986/1988
262 www.tutortime.com 1979/1989
435 www.primroseschools.com 1982/1988
www.childcarechoicesinc.com 1998/1999
www.kiddieacademy.com 1979/1991
www.sunbrookacademy.com 1984/1999
115 www.gymborer.com 1976/1978
193 www.my-gym.com 1983/1995
276 www.stretch-n-grow.com 1992/1993
288 www.kinderdance.com 1979/1985
E-mail: gymsters.inc.@home.com 1980/1988
www.jwtumbles.com 1985/1993
196 www.ouac.com 1984/1992
245 www.childorch.com 1980/1985
367 www.learningexpress.com 1987/1987
434 www.usababy.com 1975/1986
252 www.madscience.org 1985/1995
257 www.dramakids.com 1979/1989
286 www.hightouch-hightech.com 1990/1993
www.youngrembrandts.com 1990/1997
www.odysseyart.com 1974/1995
16 www.kumon.com 1958/1958
45 www.sylvanfranchise.com 1979/1980
111 www.huntingtonlearning.com 1977/1985
294 www.fastrackids.com 1998/1998
424 www.tutoringclub.com 1991-1999
495 www.1000pointsofknowledge.com 1998/2000
www.honorslearningcenter.com 1987/1991
440 www.storknews.com 1983/1984
472 www.babiesnbells.com 1996/1997
www.woodplay.com 1975/1999
www.ident-a-kid.com 1986/2000
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
CHILD CARE
135 All All
262 All except ND,RI,SD All
435 VA,WA S,SE,MW,SW
MD,MI,MN,NY,RI,VA All
CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,RI,VA All
Non-registration states SE
115 All All
193 All except HI,ND,SD All
276 CA,IL,NY,WA,WI & upon request All
288 All except IN,ND,RI,SD All
CA All
IL,NY All
196 All All
245 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,WI All
367 All except HI All
434 All All
252 All except MD,MN,ND,SD All
257 All except HI,IL All
286 IL,NY,VA,WI All
IL,IN,MI,WI All
NY All
16 All All
45 All All
111 All except HI,ND,SD All
294 All All
424 All All
495 All except MD,ND,SD All (#)
Non-registration states All
440 All except MN,ND,SD All
472 CA,IL,MD,MI,NY All
Upon request All
MI,WI & pending All
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
CHILD CARE
135 No 57/10 74/10 97/12
262 C,F (**) 120/63 129/77 124/87
435 No 98/1 101/1 93/1
No 0/4 6/1 12/1
No 41/12 42/12 42/12
No 0/4 1/4 1/4
115 C,F 382/22 414/27 420/26
193 C,F 22/8 30/8 50/6
276 C,F 57/0 77/0 82/0
288 No 57/1 60/1 65/1
No 7/1 8/1 8/1
F 4/2 5/3 5/3
196 C 219/4 225/1 231/1
245 C 88/2 93/2 95/2
367 C (**) 139/0 163/0 142/0
434 C,F 40/9 49/0 55/0
252 C,F (**) 107/0 127/0 136/0
257 No 68/5 74/5 98/6
286 C,F 69/6 74/6 79/2
No 0/1 0/1 1/1
No 3/1 3/1 3/1
16 C,F 24,256/20 22,437/19 24,695/20
45 C 665/64 751/81 791/89
111 C 151/49 143/69 171/50
294 C,F 30/0 85/0 121/0
424 C,F (**) 0/9 16/2 25/1
495 C (**) N/A/1 0/1 18/1
No 1/1 1/1 1/1
440 C,F 133/1 137/1 135/1
472 No 35/6 54/5 66/5
C,F 0/3 2/4 3/3
No N/A/0 0/0 0/0
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
CHILD CARE
135 $298K($50K) 7% 7%
262 $250K-2M($50K) 6%
435 $180K-210K($50K) 7%
$13.2K-16.2K($12K-15K) 5%
$194.8K-492K($50K) 7.5%
$271.2K-2.1M($40K) 6%
115 $70.5K-208.4K($35K) 6%
193 $87.2K-154K($36.5K) 6%
276 $11K-16K($10.6K-15.6K) $50-100/mo.
288 $9.4K-25.6K($6.5K-20K) 6-15%
$19.8K-24.5K($12K) 7%
$115.5K-142.2K($30K) $500/mo.
196 $114.8K-194.7K($20K) 5%
245 $69.5K-144.95K($19.5K) 4.5-6%
367 $196K-383.5K($30K) 5%
434 $344K.650K($23.4K-60.2K) 3%
252 $60K-70K($23.5K) 8%
257 $33.1K-38.6K($25K) 10%
286 $40.1K($35K) 7%
$28.97K-35.6K($19.5K) 15%
$28K-54K($24K) 6%
16 $3.6K-15.9K($1K) $28.32
45 $121.1K-219.3K($38K/46K) 8-9%
111 $139.3K-191.6K($34K) 8%
294 $10.4K-36.2K($5K-15K) 1.5%
424 $48.8K-74.9K($17.5K) 10%
495 $175K-201K($50K+) 12.5%
$48.5K-53.7K($15K) $2K/mo.
440 $10K-18K($5K-10K) $500-1.5K/yr.
472 $17.5K-29.2K($8.5K) 8%
$100K-180.6K($25K) 1%
$29.5K-64.96K($29.5K) 0
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
CHILD CARE
135 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
262 A/R (3),Eq (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
435 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
None
A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
Land/bldg. (3)
115 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
193 None
276 FF (*),St (*)
288 FF (*)
None
None
196 None
245 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
367 Eq (3),FF (3),inv (3),St (3)
434 Eq (3),FF (3),inv (3),St (3)
252 Eq (3),St (3)
257 FF (*)
286 FF (*)
None
None
16 None
45 A/R, Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
111 FF (*)
294 FF (*)(3)
424 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3), Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
495 Eq (3)
None
440 None
472 None
FF (*),St (3)
None
FOOD/QUICK SERVICE
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
ASIAN FOOD
258 Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
425 Manchu Work
490 Edo Japan Inc.
498 Made in Japan, Teriyaki Experience
Koya Japan
BAKED GOODS - CINNAMON ROLLS
68 Cinnabon Inc.
427 Cinnzeo
Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls
BAKED GOODS - DONUTS
26 Dunkin' Donuts
312 Southern Maid Donut Flour Co.
Tommie's Donuts
BAKED GOODS - PRETZELS
67 Auntie Anne's Inc.
114 Wetzel's Pretzels
250 The Pretzel Twister
We're Rolling Pretzel Co.
BAKED GOODS - MISCELLANEOUS
55 Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co.
165 Great Harvest Franchising
220 Atlanta Bread Co.
282 Big Apple Bagels
465 Cookie Factory Bakery
477 Breadsmith
Michel's Bakery & Cafe
Le Croissant Shop
House of Bread
Crescent City Beignets
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip
Between Rounds Bagel Deli & Bakery
CHICKEN WINGS
156 Buffalo Wild Wings
251 Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
493 Wing Zone Franchise Corp.
CHICKEN, MISCELLANEOUS
12 KFC Corp.
34 Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
53 Church's Chicken
238 El Pollo Loco
Pudgie's Famous Chicken
FISH & CHIPS
199 Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
311 Long John Silver's Restaurants Inc.
334 Captain D's Seafood
HAMBURGERS & HOT DOGS
7 McDonald's
15 Sonic Drive in Restaurants
94 Wienerschnitzel
230 Back Yard Burgers Inc.
283 A & W Restaurants
292 Farmer Boys
438 Flamers Charburgers
Woody's Hot Dogs Hawail Inc
ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT & ICES
5 Yogen Fruz Worldwide
33 Dairy Queen
35 Baskin-Robbins USA Co.
76 Cold Stone Creamery
103 Culver Franchising System Inc.
108 The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Co. Inc.
112 Dippin' Dots Franchising Inc.
130 Bruster's Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Yogurt
144 Rita's Water Ice
259 Marble Slab Creamery Inc.
280 All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
397 Tastee Freez
415 MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery
Morrone's Italian Ices & Homemade Ice Cream
Petrucci's Ice Cream & Joe's Water Ice
Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co.
ITALIAN FOOD
73 Sbarro The Italian Eatery
192 Fazoli's Systems Inc.
275 Mrs. Vanelli's Fresh Italian Foods
JUICE BARS
243 Smoothie King
319 Planet Smoothie
350 Maui Wowi Smoothies
403 Happy & Healthy Products Inc.
MEXICAN FOOD
57 Taco Bell Corp.
113 Del Taco Inc.
175 Taco John's int'l. Inc.
386 The Taco Maker
471 La Salsa Inc.
496 Desert Moon-Fresh Maxican Grille
PIZZA
105 Hungry Howie's Plzza & Subs
152 Buck's Pizza
166 East of Chicago Pizza Company
221 Pizza Factory Inc.
255 Jet's Pizza
270 Villa Pizza/Cozzoll's Pizzeria
303 Pizza Inn Inc.
337 Fox's Pizza Den
361 Marco's Inc.
384 Papa's Pizza To-Go Inc.
400 Breadeaux Pisa Inc.
419 Pizza Man - He Delivers
423 Shakey's Pizza Restaurant
460 Captain Tony's Pizza & Pasta Emproium
Stuft Pizza
Chicago's Pizza Franchises
Extreme Pizza
PIZZA, TAKE & BAKE
75 Papa Murphy's
404 Figaro's Italian Pizza
Mom's Bake At Home Pizza
SANDWICHES - PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
122 Charley's Steakery
163 The Great Steak & Potoao Co.
180 The Steak Escape
SANDWICHES - SUBMARINE
1 Subway
6 The Quizno's Franchise Co.
85 Togo's Eatery
91 Blimple Int'l. Inc.
126 Jersey Mike's Submarines & Salads
181 Cousins Subs
222 Port Of Subs
241 Penn Station East Coast Subs
256 Mr. Hero Restaurants
285 Larry's Giant Subs
402 Tubby's Sub Shops
407 Sub Sation II
422 Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems Inc.
Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs
SANDWICHES - MISCELLANEOUS
44 Arby's
116 Schlotzsky's Deli
134 Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops
169 Roly Poly Franchise Systems LLC
184 McAlister's Deli
459 Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
466 Pickerman's Soup & Sandwich Shop
Baker Bros. American Dell
Great Wraps Inc.
MISCELLANEOUS FAST FOOD
48 Orlon Food Systems Inc.
306 Orange Julius of America
389 Happy Joe's
412 The Coffee Beanery
416 Steak-Out Franchising Inc.
Icebox/Soupbox
It's A Grind
PJ's Coffee & Tea Co.
BARBECUE RESTAURANTS
291 Damon's International
327 Red Hot & Blue
339 Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants
362 Tony Roma's
FAMILY RESTAURANTS
27 Denny's Inc.
36 International House of Pancakes Inc.
64 Friendly's Restaurants Franchise Inc.
287 Huddle House
ITALIAN RESTAURANTS
123 CiCi's Pizza
297 Ledo Pizza System Inc.
358 DoubleDave's Pizzaworks Systems
478 The Italian Franchise Co.
Goodfella's Old World Brick Oven Pizza
Samuel Mancino's Italian Eatery
STEAKHOUSES
92 Golden Corral Franchising Systems Inc.
244 Ponderosa Steakhouse
Not Ranked Bonanza Steakhouse
MISCELLANEOUS FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
109 Bennigan's Grill & Tavern
289 Fuddruckers
336 Winger's Diner
341 Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant
430 The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
464 Pepe's Mexican Restaurants
Garfield's Restaurant & Pub
Hamburger Mary's Int'l. LLC
Famous Sam's Inc.
Genghis Grill Franchise Inc.
CANDY
120 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
349 Kilwin's Chocolates Franchise
356 South Bend Chocolate Co.
Schakolad Chocolate Factory
Sweets From Heaven/Candy HQtrs.
GOURMET FOOD GIFTS
82 Candy Bouquet
147 Cookies By Design/Cookie Bouquet
Incredibly Edible Delites Inc.
Cookies in Bloom
The Connoisseur
HAM STORES
129 Heavenly Ham
296 The HoneyBaked Ham Co.& Cafe
Logan Farms Honey Glazed Hams
DENTAL HANDPIECE REPAIR
343 Hayes Handpiece Franchises Inc
439 The Dentist's Choice
VITAMIN STORES
28 GNC Franchising Inc.
352 Great Earth Vitamins
Discount Sport Nutrition
MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES
138 Pearle Vision Inc.
139 LA Weight Loss Centers Inc.
293 Women's Health Boutique
335 Passport Health Inc.
357 Wheelchair Getaways Inc.
Foot Solutions Inc.
BUILDING SERVICES
246 Paul Davis Restoration Inc.
247 A-1 Concrete Leaveling Inc.
401 Archadeck
405 EverDry Waterproofing
467 Dry-B-Lo Int'l. Inc.
499 Deckare Services
The Crack Team
The Gutter Guys
A-Seal Basement Waterproofing Inc.
CLOSET SYSTEMS
248 The Closet Factory
391 Closets By Design
Closet & Storage Concepts
DECORATING SERVICES
212 Christmas Decor Inc.
218 Decorating Den/Interiors
Dector & You Inc.
Not Ranked Nite Time Decor Inc.
FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES
379 DOTI (Designs Of The Interior)
480 Verlo Mattress Factory Stores
Terri's Consign & Design Furnishings
A Shade Better Inc.
Not Ranked Mountain Comfort Furnishings
FURNITURE RESTORATION
142 Furniture Medic
216 Guardsman WoodPro
HANDYMAN SERVICES
200 House Doctors
347 Handyman Connection
449 Mr. Handyman Int'l. LLC
Andy OnCall
Delbe Home Services
HOME INSPECTIONS
88 HouseMaster
89 Pillar To Post
117 AmeriSpec Home Inspection Services
160 The HomeTeam Inspection Service
191 National Property Inspections Inc.
394 World Inspection Network
409 The BrickKicker Home Inspection
454 Inspect-it 1st Property inspection
Allstate Home Inspection & Household Environmental Testing
REMODELING SERVICES
321 Kitchen Tune-Up
354 Kitchen Solvers Inc.
377 Dream/Maker Bath & Kitchen By Worldwide
IDRC Franchising Corp.
SIDING SYSTEMS
304 ABC Inc.
326 United States Seamless Inc.
SURFACE REFINISHING/RESTORATION
208 Re-Bath Corp.
209 Bath Fitter
307 Miracle Method Bathroom Restoration
333 Bathcrest Inc.
457 Surface Specialists Systems Inc.
MarbleLife
WINDOW & FLOOR COVERINGS
98 Budget Blinds Inc.
121 Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings
492 Today's Window Fashions
Window-ology
Window Works Int'l. Inc.
Floor Coverings Int'l.
Carpet Network
The Rug Place
Decor-At-Your-Door Int'l.
WINDOW & SCREEN REPAIR
236 Glass Doctor
450 The Screenmobile
455 The Screen Machine
MISCELLANEOUS HOME-IMPROVEMENT BUSINESSES
159 Stained Glass Overlay
164 Certa ProPainters Ltd.
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
258 Japanese fast food
425 Chinese fast food
490 Japanese fast food
498 Japanese fast food
Japanese fast food
68 Cinnamon rolls
427 Cinnamon rolls
Specialty bakery
26 Donuts & baked goods
312 Donuts & related products
Donuts & related items
67 Hand-rolled soft pretzels
114 Hand-rolled soft pretzels
250 Hand-twisted soft pretzels & fruit shakes
Homemade soft pretzels
55 Bakery/cafe
165 Bread bakery
220 Bakery/cafe
282 Bagels/sandwiches/gourmet coffee/muffins
465 Cookies & bakery products
477 Hearth-baked bread
Cookies & bakery products
French bakery, soups & sandwiches
Specialty bread, muffins, scones
French pastries/New Orleans-style coffeehouse
Cookies, baked goods, desserts & coffee
Bagels/baked goods/deli items/catering
156 Buffalo wings & sandwiches
251 Chicken wings
493 Buffalo wings take-out & delivery
12 Chicken
34 Cajun-style fried chicken & biscuits
53 Southern fried chicken & biscuits
238 Flame-broiled chicken
Fast-food skinless chicken, ribs & fish
199 Seafood fast food
311 Fish & chicken
334 Quick-service seafood restaurant/drive-thru
7 Hamburgers, chicken, salads
15 Drive-in restaurant
94 Hot dogs & hamburgers
230 Hamburgers & chicken sandwiches
283 Burgers, hot dogs, root beer
292 Hamburgers
438 Hamburgers & chicken
Hot dog, beverage & coffee carts/in-line outlets
5 Frozen Yougurt & ice cream
33 Soft-serve dairy products/sandwiches
35 Ice cream & Yogurt
76 Ice cream, frozen yogurt,
103 Italian sorbet Frozen custard/specialty burgers
108 Ice cream/yogurt
112 Specialty ice cream, frozen yogurt, ices, sherbert
130 Homemade ice cream
144 Italian ice, custard, gelati & soft pretzels
259 Ice cream, frozen yogurt, baked goods
280 Ice cream, frozen yogurt & dell sandwiches
397 Ice cream & fast food
415 Ice cream, smoothies, cakes
Italian ices & homemade ice cream
Italian ices & ice cream
Shaved ice & fruit smoothies
73 Quick-service Italian restaurant
192 Quick-service Italian food
275 Italian fast food
243 Smoothies & healthy products
319 Smoothies, sandwiches, vitamins
350 Mobile smoothie carts & kiosks (@)
403 Frozen fruit bars & smoothies (@)
57 Mexican quick-service restaurant
113 Mexican/American fast food
175 Mexican food
386 Mexican fast food
471 Mexican fast food
496 Fresh Mexican/Southwesterm food
105 Pizza, subs, salads
152 Pizza
166 Pizza, subs & pasta
221 Pizza, pasta & sandwhiches
255 Pizza, subs, & salads
270 Quick-service pizza & Italin restaurant
303 Pizza, pasta, salads
337 Pizza & sandwich shops
361 Pizza & submarine sandwiches
384 Pizza, subs, salads & wings
400 French-crust pizza
419 Pizza, chicken & ribs
423 Family pizza restaurant
460 Pizza & pasta
Pizza, sandwiches, salads, microbrewery
Pizza, salad, sandwiches
Gourmet pizzas, take-&-bake pizza, subs
75 Take-&-bake pizza
404 Baked pizza & bake-at-home pizza
Bake-at-home pizza
122 Grilled subs, fries & salads
163 Cheeseteaks, grilled, sandwhiches & salads
180 Grilled sandwiches, baked potatoes & salads
1 Submarine sandwiches & salads
6 Submarine sandwhiches, soups, salads
85 Specialty sandwiches, soups, salads & catering
91 Submarine sandwiches & salads
126 Submarine sandwiches & salads
181 Hot/cold subs, salads, soups & desserts
222 Submarine sandwiches & salads
241 Specialty sandwiches
256 Specialty sandwiches/fast food
285 New York-style subs, sandwiches & salads
402 Subs, salads, soups, pita sandwiches & desserts
407 Submarine & deli-style sandwiches
422 Submarine sandwiches & pastas
Submarine sandwiches
44 Roast beef sandwiches, chicken, subs
116 Sandwiches, soups, salads & pizza
134 Gourmet sandwiches
169 Wrapped sandwiches
184 Southern-style upscale deli
459 Wraps, sandwiches, salads smoothies, coffee
466 Soups & sandwiches
Specialty sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, salads
Hot wraps, cheesesteaks & smoothies
48 Fast-food systems for non-traditional markets
306 Fast food
389 Pizza, pasta & ice cream
412 Gourmet coffees, desserts accessories
416 Charbroiled steaks/burgers/chicken delivery
Combination soup/frozen dessert restaurant
Specialty coffee house
Specialty coffee, teas, sandwiches, pastries
291 BBQ ribs & casual dining
327 Barbecue restaurant
339 Texas-style barbecue restaurant
362 Barbecued ribs-specialty restaurant
27 Full-service family restaurant
36 Family restaurant
64 Family-style restaurant/ice cream
287 24-hour restaurant
123 All-you-can-eat pizza buffet
297 Pizza, subs, pasta
358 Hand-rolled pizza/buffet & delivery
478 Pizza, pasta, calzones & sandwiches
Brick-oven pizza/Italian food
Italian food
92 Family steakhouse/buffet & bakery
244 Family steakhouse
Not Ranked Family restaurant
109 Casual-theme restaurant
289 Upscale hamburger restaurant
336 Casual-theme diner
341 Seafood, rotisserie chicken & ribs
430 Fondue-specialty restaurant
464 Mexican restaurant
Casual-dining restaurant
Full-service restaruant
Sports bar/restaurant
Mongolian barbecue
120 Chocolate & confections
349 Chocolate, fudge, ice cream
356 Chocolates
Chocolates
Bulk candy stores
82 Floral-like designer gifts & gourmet confections (@)
147 Cookie arrangements & cookies
Floral, fruit & vegetable baskets
Cookie gift baskets
Personalized fine wine gifts
129 Honey-& spice-glazed hams
296 Specialty hams & turkeys/cafe
Honey-glazed hams
343 Dental handpiece repairs (@)
439 Dental handpiece repairs & products (@)
28 Vitamin & nutrition stores
352 Vitamin & nutritional supplements
Sport supplements, vitamins & herbs
138 Eye-Care Centers
139 Health services/weight-loss counselling
293 Women's health-care products & services
335 Immunization service for int'l. travelers
357 Wheelchair-accessible van rentals (@)
Foot-care products & Services
246 Insurance restoration services
247 Concrete leveling & repair services (@)
401 Wooden decks/screened porches/gazebos (@)
405 Basement waterproofing/foundation repair
467 Decorative below-deck rain-carrying ceiling (@)
499 Exterior wood restoration/maintenance (@)
Foundation crack repair (@)
Seamless gutter manuf./install./maint. (@)
Basement waterproofing (@)
248 Custom-closet systems (@)
391 Custom closet & home/office organiz, system
Home/commercial closet & storage systems
212 Holiday & event decorating services (@)
218 Interior decorating services & products (@)
Interior decorating services (@)
Not Ranked Landscape & architectural lighting service (@)
379 Upscale home furnishings & design services
480 Mattresses, futons, sofa sleepers & headboards
Consignment home furnishings
Lamp shades, lamps & accessories
Not Ranked Home furnishings
142 Furniture restoration & repair services (@)
216 Furniture repair & refinishing (@)
200 Handyman services/home repairs (@)
347 Home repairs & remodeling services
449 Home maintenance & repairs (@)
Handyman services
Home repair & maintenance services (@)
88 Home inspection service (@)
89 Home inspection service (@)
117 Home inspection service (@)
160 Home inspection service (@)
191 Home & commercial property inspections (@)
394 Home inspection service (@)
409 Home/property inspection service (@)
454 Home inspection service (@)
Home inspection & environmental testing (@)
321 Wood restoration, custom cabinets/refacing, floors (@)
354 Kitchen/bath remodeling & cabinet refacing (@)
377 Bath & kitchen remodeling (@)
Interior door replacement service
304 Seamless siding system (@)
326 Seamless steel siding (@)
208 Acrylic liners for bathtubs/showers/walls
209 Acrylic bathtub liners/bath & shower walls
307 Bathtub, sink & tile repair/refinishing (@)
333 Bathroom renovation services (@)
457 Kitchen/bath repair, refinishing & resurfacing (@)
Marble/stone restoration & preservation service (@)
98 Window coverings (@)
121 Floor & window coverings (@)
492 Custom blinds, shades & shutters (@)
Mobile window coverings (@)
Custom draperies, shutters, blinds
Mobile floor coverings & window blinds sales (@)
Mobile floor coverings/window treatment sales (@)
Rugs
Mobile window coverings & floor coverings (@)
236 Residental & comm'l. glass replacement
450 Mobile Window & door screening (@)
455 Mobile window screen repair & fabrication svcs. (@)
159 Patented overlay process for creating art glass
164 Residential & commercial painting (@)
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
258 Scottsdale, AZ (480) 483-8602
425 Deerfield Beach, FL (800) 423-4009/(954) 481-9555
490 Calgary, AB (403) 215-8800
498 Oakville, ON (905) 337-7777
Winnipeg, MB (888) 569-2872/(204) 783-4433
68 Atlanta, GA (800) 639-3826
427 Calgary, AB (877) 246-6036/(403) 255-4556
Fallbrook, CA (800) 468-7655/(760) 723-1121
26 Randolph, MA (800) 777-9983
312 Garland, TX (800) 936-6887/(972) 272-6425
Woods Cross, UT (801) 397-1595
67 Gap, PA (717) 442-4766
114 Pasadena, CA (626) 432-6900
250 Naples, FL (941) 643-2075
Alliance, OH (888) 549-7655/(330) 823-0575
55 Richmond Heights, MO (314) 633-7100
165 Dillon, MT (800) 442-0424/(406) 683-6842
220 Smyrna, GA (770) 805-8378
282 Chicago, IL (800) 251-6101
465 St.Joseph, MO (816) 364-1088
477 Whitefish Bay, WI (414) 962-1965
St.Joseph, MO (816) 364-1088
New York, NY (212) 719-5940
San Luis Obispo, Ca (800) 545-5146
Houston, TX (713) 524-0012
Plano, TX (214) 495-9533
South Windsor, CT (860) 291-0323
156 Minneapolis, MN (800) 499-9586k
251 Garland, TX (972) 686-6500
493 Atlanta, GA (404) 875-5045/(877) 333-9464
12 Louisville, KY (949) 863-3844
34 Atlanta, GA (800) 639-3780
53 Atlanta, GA (800) 639-3495
238 Irvine, CA (800) 997-6556
Lake Success, NY (516) 358-0600
199 Lake Success, NY (516) 358-0600
311 Lexington, KY (800) 545-8360
334 Nashville, TN (800) 550-4877/(615) 231-2066
7 Oak Brook, IL (630) 623-6196
15 Oklahoma City, OK (405) 280-7654
94 Newport Beach, CA (800) 764-9353/(949) 851-2609
230 Memphis, TN (901) 367-0888
283 Lexington, KY (800) 545-8360
292 Riverside, CA (888) 930-3276/(909) 275-9900
438 Jacksonvillie Beach, FL (904) 241-3737
Waianae, Hl (877) 469-6639
5 Markham, ON (905) 479-8762
33 Minneapolis, MN (800) 285-8515/(952) 830-0200
35 Randolph, MA (800) 777-9983
76 Scottsdale, AZ (480) 348-1704
103 Prairie du Sac, Wl (608) 643-7980
108 Minneapolis, MN (612) 330-8877
112 Paducah, KY (270) 575-6990
130 Bridgewater, PA (724) 774-4250
144 Bensalem, PA (800) 677-7482/(215) 633-9899
259 Houston, TX (713) 780-3601
280 Portland, OR (800) 311-3930/(503) 224-6199
397 Utica, MI (810) 739-5520
415 Columbia MD (800) 949-8114
Havertown, PA (888) 667-76637
Bensalem, PA (800) 563-7423
Chandler, AZ (480) 539-6952
73 Melville, NY (631) 715-4100
192 Lexington, KY (859) 268-1668
275 Oakville, ON (905) 337-7777
243 Kenner, LA (800) 577-4200/(504) 467-4006
319 Atlanta, GA (404) 239-0009
350 Littleton, CO (888) 862-8555
403 Boca Raton, FL (800) 764-6114
57 Irvine, CA (949) 863-4500
113 Laguna Hills, CA (949) 462-7319
175 Cheyenne, WY (307) 635-0101
386 Ogden, UT (801) 476-9780
471 Santa Barbara, CA (800) 527-2572
496 Valley Cottage, NY (845) 267-3300
105 Madison Heights, MI (800) 624/8122
152 DuBois, PA (800) 310/8848
166 Willard, OH (419) 935/3033
221 Oakhurst, CA (800) 654-4840/(559) 683-3377
255 Sterling Height, MI (810) 268-5870
270 Morristown, MJ (973) 285-4800
303 Dallas, TX (972) 701-9955
337 Pittsburgh, PA (724) 733-7888
361 Toledo, OH (800) 262-7267/(419) 885-7000
384 Buford, GA (770) 614-6676
400 St. Joseph, MO (816) 364-1088
419 North Hollywood, CA (818) 766-4395
423 Garden Grove, CA (714) 890-4801
460 Deland, FL (800) 332-8669/(386) 736-9855
San Clemente, CA (949) 361-2522
Greenfield, IN (317) 462-9878
San Francisco, CA (866) 695-5595
75 Vancouver, WA (360) 260-7272
404 Salem, OR (503) 371-9318
Philadelphia, PA (215) 482-1044
122 Colmbus, OH (614) 847-8100
163 Hamilton, OH (513) 896-9695
180 Columbus, OH (614) 224-0300
1 Milford, CT (800) 888-4848/(203) 876-4281
6 Denver, CO (720) 359-3300
85 Randolph, MA (800) 777-9983
91 Atlanta, GA (800) 447-6256/(770) 984-2707
126 Wall, NJ (732) 282-2323
181 Menomonee Falls, WI (800) 238-9736/(262) 253-7700
222 Reno, NV (800) 245-0245/(775) 747-0555
241 Cincinnati, OH (513) 474-5957
256 Independence, OH (800) 837-9599
285 Jacksonville, FL (904) 739-2498
402 Clinton Township, MI (810) 416-1900
407 Sumter, SC (803) 773-4711
422 De Soto, KS (800) 648-2368/(913) 583-8400
Eau Claire, WI (800) 283-5241
44 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (800) 487-2729/(954) 351-5200
116 Austin, TX (512) 236-3600
134 Elgin, IL (800) 546-6904
169 Atlantic Beach, FL (904) 546-8565
184 Ridgeland, MS (888) 855-3354
459 Tulsa, OK (918) 664-9727
466 Cedar Falls, IA (800) 273-2172/(319) 266-7141
Dallas, TX (214)306-1862
Atlanta, GA (888) 489-7277/(404) 248-9900
48 Sioux Falls, SD (605) 336-6961
306 Minneapolis, MN (952) 830-0200
389 Bettendorf, IA (563) 332-8811
412 Flushing, MI (800) 728-2326
416 Norcross, GA (678) 533-6000
Chicago, IL (733) 935-9800/(312) 266-0077
Long Beach, CA (562) 961-9400
New Orleans, LA (504) 582-2264
291 Columbus, OH (614) 442-7900
327 Arlington, VA (703) 276-8833
339 Dallas, TX (800) 460-9000
362 Dallas, TX (214) 343-7800
27 Spartanburg, SC (864) 597-8000
36 Glendale, CA (818) 240-6055
64 Wilbraham, MA (413) 543-2400
287 Decatur, GA (800) 868-5700
123 Coppell, TX (972) 745-4200
297 Annapolis, MD (410) 721-6887
358 Austin, TX (800) 460-9000 / (512) 343-0330
478 New Orleans, LA (504) 488-4441
Staten Island, NY (718) 987-6488
Portage, MI (616) 226-4400
92 Raleigh, NC (800) 284-5673
244 Plano, TX (800) 543-9670
Not Ranked Plano, TX (800) 543-9670
109 Plano, TX (800) 543-9670
289 Beverly, MA (978) 907-1300
336 Salt Lake City, UT (801) 261-3700
341 Bellevue, WA (800) 661-2123/(206) 990-6433
430 Tampa, FL (813) 881-0055
464 Chicago, IL (312) 733-2500
Edmond, OK (405) 705-5000
Corona Del Mar, CA (888) 834-6279
Mesa, AZ (480) 756-9800
Dallas, TX (214) 742-5426
120 Durango, CO (800) 438-7623/(970) 259-0554
349 Petoskey, MI (231) 347-3800/(810) 326-4146
356 South Bend, IN (219) 233-2577
Winter Park, FL (407) 677-4114
Pittsburgh, PA (412) 434-6711
82 Little Rock, AR (501) 375-9990
147 Plano, TX (800) 945-2665/(972) 398-9536
Broomall, PA (610) 353-8844
Irving, TX (972) 518-1749
Redondo Beach, CA (310) 374-9768
129 Roswell, GA (800) 899-2228/(770) 752-1999
296 Norcross, GA (800) 968-7424
Houston, TX (713) 781-4335
343 Carlsbad, CA (760) 602-0521
439 Capistrano Beach CA (800) 757-1333/(949) 443-2070
28 Pittsburgh, PA (800) 766-7099/(412) 288-2043
352 Hicksville, NY (800) 374-7328
Carrollton, TX (972) 245-1798
138 Twinsburg, OH (800) 732-7531
139 Horsham, PA (215) 346-4302
293 Cypress, TX (888) 280-2053/(281) 256-4100
335 Baltimore, MD (410) 727-0556
357 Versailles, KY (800) 536-5518/(859) 873-4973
Marietta, CA (866) 338-2597/(770) 955-0099
246 Jacksonville, FL (904) 737-2779
247 Akron, OH (888) 675-3835
401 Richmond, VA (800) 789-3325/(804) 353-6999
405 Macedonia, OH (800) 383-7379/(216) 467-1055
467 Cumming, GA (800) 437-9256/(770) 781-4754
499 Canton, OH (877) 433-2527
St. Louis, MO (866) 272-2583/(314) 426-0900
Egg Harbor Twnshp., NJ (800) 848-8837
Akron, OH (330) 867-2576
248 Los Angeles, CA (310) 715-1000
391 Gardena, CA (310) 965-2040
Voorhees, NJ (856) 627-5700
212 Lubbock, TX (800) 687-9551
218 Montgomery Village, MD (800) 428-1366/(301) 272-1500
Southbury, CT (203) 264-3500
Not Ranked Lubbock, TX (877) 552-4242
379 Palatine, IL (888) 382-7488
480 Whitewater, WI (262) 473-8957
Tempe, AZ (800) 455-0400/(480) 969-1121
Cleveland, OH (800) 722-8676
Not Ranked Frisco, CO (970) 668-3661
142 Memphis, TN (800) 877-9933/(901) 820-8600
216 Grand Rapids, MI (800) 496-6377
200 Cincinnati, OH (800) 319-3359
347 Cincinnati, OH (800) 466-5530
449 Ann Arbor, MI (800) 289-4600
Chattanooga, TN (877) 263-9662
Washington, DC (800) 753-3523
88 Bound Brook, NJ (800) 526-3939
89 Tampa, FL (877) 963-3129
117 Memphis, TN (800) 426-2270/(901) 820-8500
160 Cincinnati, OH (800) 598-5297
191 Omaha, NE (800) 333-9807
394 Seattle, WA (800) 967-8127
409 Naperville, IL (800) 821-1820
454 Phoenix, AZ (800) 510-9100/(602) 971-9400
Randolph Ctr., VT (800) 245-9932
321 Aberdeen, SD (800) 333-6385/(605) 225-4049
354 LaCrosse, WI (800) 845-6779/(608) 791-5516
377 Waco, TX (800) 583-9099
Mountain View, CA (888) 493-3667
304 Fargo, ND (800) 732-6577/(701) 293-5952
326 Fargo, ND (701) 241-8888
208 Mesa, AZ (800) 426-4573/(480) 844-1575
209 South Burlington, VT (800) 892-2847/(802) 860-2919
307 Colorado Springs, CO (800) 444-8827/(719) 594-9196
333 Salt Lake City, UT (800) 826-6790
457 High Ridge, MO (888) 376-4468
Grand Prairie, TX (800) 627-4569/(972) 623-0500
98 Orange, CA (800) 420-5374
121 Milwaukee, WI (800) 366-8088
492 Frazier Park, CA (888) 649-1600
Pleasanton, CA (925) 462-1207
Minneapolis, MN (952) 943-4353
Forest Park, GA (800) 955-4324/(404) 361-5047
Mt. Laurel, NJ (800) 428-1067/(856) 273-9393
Baton Rouge, LA (866) 666-0784/(225) 766-0599
Ocoee, FL (800) 936-3326
236 Waco, TX (800) 280-9828
450 Thousand Palms, CA (909) 593-5775
455 Walnut Creek, CA (925) 256-9981
159 Orange, CA (800) 944-4746/(714) 947-6124
164 Oaks, PA (800) 452-3782/(770) 455-4300
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
258 www.samuraisams.net 1994/1995
425 www.manchuwork.com 1981/1989
490 www.edojapan.com 1977/1986
498 www.donatogroup.com 1986/1987
www.koyajapan.com 1985/1986
68 www.cinnabon.com 1969/1986
427 www.cinnzeo.com 1987/1998
Email: cindyscin@aol.com 1985/1986
26 www.dunkin-baskin-togos.com 1950/1955
312 www.southernmaiddonuts.com 1937/1939
www.tommies.com 2000/2001
67 www.auntieannes.com 1988/1989
114 www.wetzels.com 1994/1996
250 www.pretzeltwister.com 1992/1993
www.wererolling.com 1996/1998
55 www.panerabread.com 1987/1993
165 www.greatharvest.com 1976/1978
220 www.atlantabread.com 1993/1995
282 www.babcorp.com 1993/1993
465 -- 1970/1991
477 www.breadsmith.com 1993/1993
-- 1988/1988
www.lecroissantshop.com 1981/1984
www.houseofbread.com 1996/1998
www.crescentcitybeignets.com 1997/1999
www.nestlecafe.com 2000/2000
E-mail: betweenrounds@snet.net 1990/1992
156 www.buffalowildwings.com 1982/1991
251 www.wingstop.com 1994/1998
493 www.wingzone.com 1991/1999
12 www.kfc.com 1930/1952
34 www.popeyesfranchising.com 1972/1976
53 www.churchs.com 1952/1972
238 www.elpolloloco.com 1975/1980
E-mail: pudgiestreachers@aol.com 1981/1989
199 E-mail:pudgistreachers@aol.com 1969/1970
311 www.ygrest.com 1969/1970
334 www.captainds.com 1969/1969
7 www.mcdonalds.com 1955/1955
15 www.sonicdrivein.com 1954/1959
94 www.wienerschnitzel.com 1961/1965
230 www.backyardburgers.com 1986/1988
283 www.ygrest.com 1919/1925
292 www.farmerboys.com 1981/1997
438 www.flamersgrill.com 1986/1987
www.woodyshotdogs.com 1990/1991
5 www.coolbrandsintemational.com 1986/1987
33 www.dairyqueen.com 1940/1944
35 www.dunkin-baskin-togos.com 1945/1948
76 www.coldstonecreamery.com 1992/1994
103 www.culvers.com 1984/1988
108 www.haagendazs.com 1961/1977
112 www.dippindots.com 1988/2000
130 www.brustersicecream.com 1989/1993
144 www.ritasice.com 1984/1989
259 www.marbleslab.com 1983/1984
280 www.allamericanicercream.com 1986/1987
397 www.taste-freez.com 1950/1950
415 www.maggiemoos.com 1996/1997
www.morrones.com 1925/1996
www.petruccis.com 1983/1996
www.bahamabucks.com 1989/1993
73 www.sbarro.com 1959/1977
192 www.fazolis.com 1988/1991
275 www.donatogroup.com 1981/1984
243 www.smoothieking.com 1987/1988
319 www.planetsmoothie.com 1995/1998
350 www.mauiwowi.com 1983/1997
403 www.fruitfull.com 1991/1993
57 www.tacobell.com 1962/1964
113 www.deltaco.com 1964/1967
175 www.tacojohns.com 1968/1969
386 www.tacomaker.com 1978/1978
471 www.lasalsa.com 1979/1988
496 www.desertmooncafe.com 1992/1999
105 www.hungryhowies.com 1973/1982
152 www.buckspizza.com 1994/1994
166 www.eastofchicago.com 1990/1991
221 www.pizzafactoryinc.com 1979/1985
255 www.jetspizza.com 1978/1990
270 www.villapizza. com 1964/1994
303 www.pizzainn.com 1960/1963
337 www.foxspizza.com 1971/1974
361 www.marcos.com 1978/1979
384 www.papaspizzatogo.com 1987/1990
400 www.breadeauxpizza.com 1985/1985
419 -- 1964/1971
423 www.shakeys.com 1954/1958
460 www.captaintonys.com 1972/1985
www.stuftpizza.com 1976/1985
E-mail: mrchicagobob@cs.com 1979/1981
www.extremepizza.com 1994/2000
75 www.papamurphys.com 1981/1982
404 www.figaros.com 1982/1984
E-mail: bakehome@aol.com 1961/1979
122 www.charleyssteakery.com 1986/1991
163 www.thegreatsteak.com 1983/1986
180 www.steakescape.com 1982/1983
1 www.subway.com 1965/1974
6 www.quiznos.com 1981/1983
85 www.dunkin-baskin-togos.com 1972/1977
91 www.blimpie.com 1964/1970
126 www.jerseymikes.com 1956/1987
181 www.cousinssubs.com 1972/1985
222 www.portofsubs.com 1972/1985
241 www.penn-station.com 1985/1988
256 www.mrhero.com 1965/1970
285 www.larryssubs.com 1982/1986
402 www.tubby.com 1968/1978
407 www.substationii.com 1975/1976
422 www.mrgoodcents.com 1988/1990
www.erbertandbergerts.com 1987/1992
44 www.arbys.com 1964/1965
116 www.schlotzsys.com 1971/1977
134 www.jimmyjohns.com 1983/1993
169 www.rolypoly.com 1992/1997
184 www.mcalistersdeli.com 1989/1994
459 www.camillescafe.com 1996/1999
466 www.pickermans.com 1975/1998
www.bakerbrosdeli.com 1998/2000
www.greatwraps.net 1974/1983
48 www.orionfoodsys.com 1982/1993
306 www.orangejulius.com 1926/1948
389 www.happyjoes.com 1972/1973
412 www.coffeebeanery.com 1976/1985
416 www.steakout.com 1986/1988
www.jetboxinc.com 1995/1998
www.itsagrind.com 1995/2000
www.pjscoffee.com 1978/1989
291 www.damons.com 1979/1982
327 www.redhotandblue.com 1988/1990
339 www.dickeys.com 1941/1994
362 www.tonyromas.com 1972/1979
27 www.dennys.com 1953/1984
36 www.ihop.com 1958/1960
64 www.friendlys.com 1935/1996
287 www.huddlehouse.com 1964/1966
123 www.cicispizza.com 1985/1987
297 www.ledopizza.com 1986/1989
358 www.doubledaves.com 1984/1995
478 www.fransmart.com/italianpiesales 1994/1995
www.goodfellas.com 1993/1997
www.samuelmancinos.com 1959/1994
92 www.goldencorralrest.com 1973/1987
244 www.metromediarestaurants.com 1965/1966
Not Ranked www.metromediarestaurants.com 1963/1966
109 www.bennigans.com 1976/1995
289 www.fuddruckers.com 1980/1983
336 www.wingersdiner.com 1993/1997
341 www.joyes-only.com 1985-1985
430 www.meltingpot.com 1975/1984
464 -- 1967/1967
www.eats-inc.com 1984/1987
www.hamburgermarys.net 1972/1999
www.famoussams.net 1979/1989
www.genghisgrill.com 1998/2001
120 www.sweetfranchise.com 1981/1982
349 www.kilwins.com 1946/1982
356 www.sbchocolate.com 1991/1997
www.schakolad.com 1995/1999
www.sweetsfromheaven.com 1990/1992
82 www.candybouquet.com 1989/1993
147 www.cookiesbydesign.com 1983/1987
www.fruitflowers.com 1985/1993
www.cookiesinbloom.com 1988/1992
www.giftsofwine.com 1972/1988
129 www.heavenlyham.com 1984/1984
296 www.honeybakedonline.com 1957/1998
www.loganfarms.com 1984/1985
343 www.hayeshandpiece.com 1989/1995
439 www.thedentistchoice.com 1992/1994
28 www.gncfranchising.com 1935/1988
352 www.greatearth.com 1970/1978
www.sportsupplements.com 1996/2000
138 www.pearlevision.com 1961/1980
139 www.laweightloss.com 1989/1997
293 www.w-h-b.com 1991/1994
335 www.passporthealthusa.com 1995/1997
357 www.wheelchairgetaways.com 1988/1989
www.footsolutions.com 2000/2000
246 www.pwds.com 1966/1970
247 www.a1concrete.com 1992/1993
401 www.archadeck.com 1980/1984
405 www.everdry.com 1978/1984
467 www.dry-b-lo.com 1993/1997
499 www.deckare.com 1995/1997
www.crackteamusa.com 1985/2000
www.thegutterguys.com 1988/2000
www.a-seal.com 2000/2001
248 www.closet-factory.com 1983/1986
391 www.closets-by-design.com 1982/1998
www.closetandstorage-concepts.com 1987/2000
212 www.christmasdecor.net 1984/1996
218 www.decoratingden.com 1969/1970
www.decorandyou.com 1994/1998
Not Ranked www.nitetimedecor.com 1989/1999
379 www.doti.com 1983/1998
480 www.verlo.com 1958/1989
www.eterris.com 1979/1993
www.ashadebetter.com 1989/1994
Not Ranked www.mountaincomfort.net 1984/1991
142 www.furnituremedicfranchise.com 1992/1992
216 www.guardsman.com 1865/1994
200 www.housedoctors.com 1994/1995
347 www.handymanconnection.com 1990/1991
449 www.mrhandyman.com 2000/2000
www.andyoncall.com 1993/1999
www.delbefranchise.com 1996/2000
88 www.housemaster.com 1971/1979
89 www.pillartopost.com 1994/1994
117 www.amerispecfranchise.com 1987/1988
160 www.hmteam.com 1991/1992
191 www.npiweb.com 1987/1987
394 www.wini.com 1988/1994
409 www.brickkicker.com 1989/1994
454 www.inspectitist.com 1991/1998
www.allstatehomeinspection.com 1989/1996
321 www.kitchentuneup.com 1986/1988
354 www.kitchensolvers.com 1982/1984
377 www.dreammaker-remodel.com 1971-1972
-- 1997/2001
304 www.abcseamless.com 1973/1978
326 www.usseamless.com 1992/1992
208 www.re-bath.com 1979/1991
209 www.bathfitter.com 1984/1992
307 www.miraclemethod.com 1977/1980
333 www.bathcrest.com 1979/1985
457 www.surfacespecialists.com 1981/1982
www.marblelife.com 1989/1989
98 www.budgetblinds.com 1992/1994
121 www.floorsandwindows.com 1992/1992
492 www.todaysblinds.com 1993/1997
www.window.ology.com 1987/1991
www.windowworkds.net 1978/1979
www.floorcoveringsintl.com 1985/1989
www.carpetnetwork.com 1991/1992
www.rugplace.com 1997/2000
www.decor-at-your-door.com 1983/1995
236 www.glassdoctor.com 1962/1981
450 www.screenmobile.com 1982/1984
455 www.screen-machine.com 1986/1988
159 www.stainedglassoverlay.com 1974/1981
164 www.gocerta.com 1992/1992
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
258 CA,WA,WI All
425 All All
490 CA,HI,MD,NY,WA All
498 IL All
ND All
68 All All (#)
427 CA All
Non-registration states All
26 All except ND, SD NE,S,SE
312 CA, IL, IN All
Pending In CA,WA All
67 All All
114 All All
250 HI,MD,VA All
IN,MI All
55 All NE,W (#)
165 All All
220 All except HI,ND,SD All
282 All All
465 IL,MI,MN,SD,WI NE,MW
477 All except HI All
IL,MI,MN,SD,WI NE,MW
NY NE,SE
CA All
IL All
All All
Upon request NE
156 All All
251 All All
493 MD,MI,NY,VA,WA All
12 All All
34 All All (#)
53 All All (#)
238 CA SW
MI,NY All
199 MI,NY All
311 All All
334 All All
7 All All
15 CA,IL,IN,MI,VA,WA S,SE,MW,SW,W
94 CA,IL,WA SW,W,NW
230 IL,IN,MI,VA S,SE,MW,SW
283 All All
292 CA CA
438 Upon request All
CA,HI,WA MW,SW,W,NW
5 All All
33 All All
35 All except WA All
76 All All
103 II,IN,MI,MN,SD,WI S,MW
108 All except ND,RI,SD,WI All
112 All All
130 IN,MD,NY,VA NE,SE
144 CA,MD,NY,RI,VA NE,SE
259 CA,HI,IL,IN,NY,WA All
280 CA,HI,WA SW,W,NW
397 All All
415 CA,IL,MD,MI,NY,RI,VA,WA,WI All
MD,VA All
CA,MD All
Upon request AZ,NM,TX
73 All All
192 All except HI,ND,RI,SD S,SE,MW,SW,W,NW (#)
275 IL All
243 All except ND,WA All
319 CA,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,SD,WA All
350 All All
403 All except ND,WA All
57 All A11
113 All SW,W,NW (#)
175 All MW,W,NW
386 All except HI, MN, ND, SD SW, W, NW
471 All All (#)
496 IL, IN, MD, NY, RI, VA NE, S, SE, MW, SW
105 All except HI, ND, RI, SD All
152 IL, MN, NY, VA, WA, WI All
166 IN, VA NE, SE, MW
221 CA, MN, SD, WI All
255 MI All
270 All All
303 All S, SE, MW, SW
337 MD, MI, NY, VA All
361 IN, MI MW
384 IL, VA SE
400 IL, MI, MN, SD, WI NE, MW
419 All All
423 CA,IL,IN,MI,MN,WA,WI MW,SW,W
460 CA,NY All
CA All
IN MW
CA All
75 CA,IL,IN,MI,MN,ND,SD,WA,WI MW,W
404 All All
Non-registration states NE
122 All except ND,RI,SD All
163 All All
180 All except HI,RI All
1 All All
6 All All
85 All except HI,ND,SD All
91 All All
126 All All
181 CA,IL,IN,MI,MN,ND,WI MW,SW,W
222 CA,HI,WA SW,W,NW
241 IN,MI S,SE,MW
256 IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA NE,S,SE,MW
285 Upon request All
402 MI All
407 CA,VA S,SE,SW,W
422 All All
IL,MN,ND,WI All
44 All All
116 All All
134 All except HI All
169 All All
184 All except MN All
459 Pending in CA,IN,MD,MI,VA,WI S,SE,MW,SW,W
466 IL,MN MW
Non-registration states All (#)
NY,VA NE,S,SE,MW,SW
48 All All
306 All All
389 IL,MN,ND,WI MW,SW
412 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA NE,S,SE,MW,SW,W
416 CA,IN,MI,NY,SD,VA,WI NE,S,SE,MW
IL All
CA,HI SW,W
CA S,SE,SW,W
291 All All (#)
327 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA All
339 CA S,MW,SW
362 All All (#)
27 All All
36 All except ND,SD All
64 IL,IN,MD,NY,RI,VA NE,S,SE,MW
287 IL,IN,VA SE,MW
123 IN,MI,VA S,SE,MW
297 MD,VA All
358 Non-registration states S,SW
478 VA S,SE,MW,SW (#)
All All
IN,MI All
92 All All
244 All All (#)
Not Ranked All All (#)
109 All All (#)
289 All All
336 CA, IL, WA MW, SW, W, NW
341 All except HI All
430 All except HI, ND, RI, SD All
464 IL, IN MW
All except HI All (#)
All except ND, RI, SD, VA All
Non-registration stages AZ, CO, NV, TX
All pending All
120 All All
349 IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,RI,VA NE,S,SE,MW
356 Non-registration states All
CA,VA NE,S,SE,W
CA,MD All
82 All All
147 All All
CA,IN,MD,MI,NY NE,SE,MW,W
CA,IL,MI,NY,VA,WA All
CA,IN All
129 All except HI,SD All
296 Non-registration states SE
CA,MI All
343 CA, IL, MD, NY, VA, WI All
439 All All
28 All All
352 All All
VA All
138 All except HI All
139 All except MD, VA MW, SW, W, NW
293 CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NY, VA, WA All
335 All All
357 All except HI, ND, SD, WI All
CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, VA, WA All
246 CA,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,WA,WI All
247 IL,IN,MI All
401 All except HI,ND,SD All
405 IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,WI All
467 IN,MI,MN,WI All
499 All All
IL,IN All
Pending in MD,NY,VA All
MI; pending in IL,IN,MN,NY NE,SE,MW,NW
248 All All
391 All All
CA,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,VA All
212 All All
218 All except HI All
MN, NY All
Not Ranked All All
379 CA, IL, IN, WI All
480 All except CA, HI All
CA, MN, WA All
CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, WI All
Not Ranked CA All
142 All All
216 All All
200 All except HI All
347 All All
449 All except MD All
Upon request All
MD, VA All
88 All All
89 All All
117 All All
160 All All
191 All except HI, ND All
394 All All
409 Non-registration states All
454 In process All
CA, HI, MD, NY in process All
321 All except HI, RI, WI All
354 All except HI, NY, RI All
377 All except VA All
CA CA
304 All All
326 IL,IN,MI,MN,ND,SD,WA,WI S,MW,SW,W,NW
208 All except ND,SD All
209 All except HI S,SE,MW,SW,W,NW
307 CA,WI & in process All
333 In process All
457 CA,IL,MI,WA All
All except ND,SD,WI All
98 All except HI All
121 All except HI,ND,SD All
492 CA All
CA MW,SW,W,NW
IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,WA All
All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
CA,IN,MN,NY All
Non-registration states All (#)
Non-registration states All
236 All All
450 CA,HI,WA All
455 CA,HI S,SE,MW,SW,W
159 All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
164 All All
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
258 C 24/1 37/2 43/1
425 C 138/48 152/46 154/44
490 C 87/0 93/9 93/6
498 C,F 54/0 60/0 61/0
C,F 18/0 19/0 24/0
68 C,F (**) 168/200 215/191 310/165
427 C,F 17/8 18/7 20/7
C,F 27/0 31/0 30/0
26 F (**) 5,144/0 5,221/0 5,311/2
312 C,F 77/0 80/0 86/0
No N/A/NA N/A/1 0/2
67 C,F (**) 473/17 629/23 645/31
114 C,F (**) 81/3 145/5 157/7
250 C,F (**) 30/0 35/0 41/0
No 0/1 0/2 4/3
55 No 73/79 134/87 212/100
165 C 136/1 136/1 166/1
220 C,F (**) 78/1 105/1 136/1
282 C,F (**) 131/23 175/16 165/10
465 No 12/0 12/0 10/0
477 No 43/2 43/2 40/1
No 2/1 2/1 1/1
F (**) 24/3 25/3 11/4
C,F 2/2 2/3 4/3
C,F 2/2 2/2 4/1
No N/A/N/A 0/0 6/0
No 3/4 4/3 4/3
156 No 76/22 86/34 98/48
251 C,F (**) 9/1 19/1 31/1
493 No 2/5 9/6 16/7
12 C,F 7,202/2,633 7,233/1,988 7,770/2,447
34 C,F 1,163/175 1,287/159 1,427/121
53 C,F 957/502 1,079/477 1,089/430
238 No 159/112 153/122 156/127
C,F 24/15 19/13 25/10
199 C,F 58/11 57/11 65/11
311 C,F (**) 470/792 477/747 468/746
334 C,F 205/365 203/360 212/353
7 C,F 19,607/5,729 20,802/6,539 21,318/6,918
15 F 1,699/282 1,847/307 1,937/387
94 No 331/0 302/0 321/0
230 No 50/36 53/37 62/36
283 C,F (**) 799/167 834/161 834/163
292 No 1/10 6/9 11/10
438 C,F (**) 68/8 58/9 63/5
C,F 28/0 29/0 41/0
5 C,F (**) 5,242/76 4,879/17 5,196/32
33 C,F (**) 5,833/59 5,913/59 5,804/62
35 C,F (**) 4,250/6 4,220/11 4,442/6
76 C (**) 76/3 106/2 166/2
103 No 81/3 102/4 135/4
108 C,F 666/24 653/75 740/80
112 No N/A/0 525/1 569/3
130 No 35/3 60/4 85/4
144 No 202/3 216/3 235/1
259 C,F 100/1 114/1 143/1
280 C,F (**) 16/0 23/0 27/2
397 No 239/0 251/0 225/0
415 No 19/2 35/1 52/1
No 17/2 16/2 17/0
No 44/6 48/6 41/5
No 3/5 3/5 5/6
73 C,F (**) 278/630 288/647 314/640
192 No 156/179 196/173 218/176
275 C,F 90/0 95/0 100/0
243 C,F (**) 194/9 217/2 250/1
319 No 72/4 100/5 119/2
350 C,F (**) 35/0 50/5 81/0
403 No 112/0 105/0 102/0
57 C,F 3,768/1,662 4,486/1,661 4,400/1,661
113 No 106/227 114/240 133/249
175 No 435/10 422/10 408/10
386 C, F (**) 139/2 144/3 129/3
471 No 45/52 47/47 47/50
496 C, F (**) 0/5 3/4 6/5
105 C, F (**) 415/0 426/0 429/0
152 No 55/0 68/0 83/0
166 No 107/0 115/8 134/9
221 C, F 99/0 106/0 116/0
255 No 55/8 61/7 68/9
270 C 80/99 77/111 84/109
303 C, F (**) 500/3 489/3 439/3
337 No 204/0 214/0 207/0
361 No 89/36 84/43 86/41
384 No 71/15 72/17 74/18
400 No 95/2 101/2 92/4
419 C,F 50/0 47/0 48/0
423 C,F 450/2 461/2 463/2
460 C,F 9/0 10/0 10/0
No 31/1 28/1 27/1
No 10/0 11/0 11/0
No N/A/3 1/3 2/4
75 No 460/9 568/13 636/12
404 C 108/4 104/01 94/0
No 12/0 13/0 13/0
122 No 69/9 99/9 123/8
163 F (**) 184/21 196/13 204/16
180 No 151/0 153/1 167/0
1 C,F 13,892/0 14,531/0 15,247/1
6 C,F (**) 535/19 868/34 1,267/3
85 No 250/34 246/34 303/18
91 C,F 2,097/0 1,982/0 1,975/0
126 C,F 149/12 185/12 201/4
181 No 106/34 118/35 125/35
222 No 89/9 101/11 108/13
241 No 65/3 71/3 79/4
256 No 86/19 108/17 98/14
285 No 55/2 59/2 72/2
402 No 90/4 90/3 87/3
407 No 88/1 86/2 82/2
422 No 108/9 116/10 112/10
No 14/1 13/1 13/1
44 C 3,178/0 3,263/0 3,338/0
116 C,F 737/21 699/25 672/30
134 C,F (**) 60/10 73/10 102/12
169 No 29/0 44/0 59/0
184 C,F 38/10 51/11 61/12
459 No 0/1 3/1 14/1
466 No 10/0 20/1 39/0
C,F (**) N/A/0 1/3 2/4
No 38/1 40/0 41/0
48 C,F 968/8 1,012/8 1,058/7
306 C,F (**) 397/0 374/0 345/0
389 No 53/12 53/11 56/7
412 C,F (**) 143/18 144/21 160/14
416 No 78/3 86/3 78/2
C,F 0/1 0/1 1/1
C,F (**) N/A/5 0/5 1/5
No 19/6 22/6 23/7
291 C,F 113/21 117/22 120/25
327 No 27/3 29/4 32/6
339 No 26/4 31/5 33/5
362 F (**) 146/52 159/61 182/60
27 C,F 878/882 971/831 1,125/661
36 No 788/76 849/74 895/70
64 No 53/630 108/482 162/401
287 No 324/21 320/27 317/33
123 No 274/26 313/32 334/30
297 No 41/0 44/0 51/0
358 No 18/0 20/0 23/0
478 No 3/4 5/4 7/5
C,F 1/1 2/2 4/1
C,F 29/0 28/0 31/0
92 No 300/148 318/134 344/120
244 C,F 351/184 354/161 336/138
Not Ranked No 90/0 83/0 77/0
109 C,F (**) 57/181 93/176 117/166
289 C,F (**) 96/108 105/108 108/106
336 No 6/15 11/14 15/13
341 C 74/1 80/1 82/1
430 C 46/4 44/4 50/4
464 No 53/1 51/1 52/0
No 6/48 6/50 6/47
F 2/0 6/0 8/0
No 34/0 34/0 30/0
No N/A/0 N/A/0 0/3
120 C,F (**) 185/35 199/30 220/4
349 No 34/2 36/4 40/4
356 No 7/8 9/9 11/8
F 1/2 3/1 4/2
C,F 307/15 310/4 313/16
82 C,F 385/2 416/1 488/2
147 No 192/1 212/1 229/0
No 5/1 6/1 8/1
C,F (**) 14/0 19/0 18/0
No 6/1 8/1 7/1
129 No 177/1 182/2 202/2
296 No 27/105 28/103 34/105
No 19/1 19/1 19/1
343 C, F 41/8 48/10 52/9
439 C, F 82/0 94/1 99/0
28 C, F (**) 1,523/2,766 1,665/2,844 1,681/2,817
352 No 143/0 145/0 137/0
C N/A/2 0/2 3/0
138 C, F 438/462 447/446 390/389
139 C,F 24/133 56/189 115/217
293 No 11/4 15/3 18/0
335 C,F 21/0 24/1 27/1
357 C,F 36/0 41/0 42/0
C, F (**) N/A/N/A 0/0 18/0
246 No 208/0 204/0 208/0
247 No 27/0 31/0 37/0
401 C,F 59/0 56/0 62/1
405 No 13/4 13/4 15/2
467 No 6/1 6/1 12/1
499 No 35/0 38/2 33/2
C N/A/6 0/6 4/6
No N/A/3 0/3 3/3
C N/A/N/A N/A/0 1/4
248 C,F 77/24 86/27 90/27
391 C,F (**) 10/3 27/3 27/8
C,F N/A/1 0/1 7/1
212 C,F (**) 204/0 291/0 354/0
218 C 523/0 516/1 452/0
No 2/1 5/1 13/0
Not Ranked C, F (**) 0/1 48/1 68/0
379 C, F 3/3 7/3 10/2
480 C, F 56/7 65/8 61/7
No 6/7 8/8 8/8
No 10/9 9/9 9/9
Not Ranked No 3/2 2/2 2/2
142 C, F (**) 594/0 582/0 567/0
216 C 102/0 124/0 128/0
200 C 143/0 186/0 190/0
347 C 100/4 106/5 103/5
449 C, F N/A/N/A 0/0 30/1
No 1/0 2/0 6/0
No N/A/0 1/0 1/0
88 C,F 326/0 365/0 387/0
89 C,F 232/0 277/0 334/0
117 C 322/0 359/1 354/2
160 C 313/0 320/0 323/0
191 C 99/0 122/0 139/0
394 No 70/1 83/0 99/0
409 No 115/33 126/30 113/1
454 No 11/1 12/2 11/2
No 11/2 12/2 12/2
321 C,F (**) 321/1 272/0 248/0
354 C 104/1 106/1 109/3
377 C,F (**) 390/0 364/0 257/0
No N/A/1 N/A/1 0/1
304 No 122/11 122/11 123/11
326 No 97/9 82/11 87/11
208 C 86/1 93/2 106/1
209 No 68/5 76/12 87/15
307 C,F (**) 101/0 158/0 125/0
333 No 174/1 179/1 173/1
457 No 30/0 31/0 31/0
C,F (**) 43/0 48/1 45/0
98 No 157/0 201/0 230/0
121 C,F 21/0 33/0 66/0
492 No 5/1 19/1 17/1
No 9/1 9/1 9/1
No 10/0 8/0 7/0
C 260/0 199/0 187/0
No 41/1 41/0 40/0
No N/A/2 0/2 0/2
C 18/10 13/1 11/1
236 C,F (**) 42/0 65/0 66/0
450 No 51/1 53/1 52/1
455 No 20/1 23/1 23/1
159 C,F 342/0 291/0 315/0
164 C,F 190/11 222/0 239/0
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
258 $117.5K-196.5K($20K) 5%
425 $265.6K-316.8K($20K) 7%
490 $250K($20K) 6%
498 $183K-229.8K($25K) 6%
$213-7K-335.1K($25K) 6%
68 $232-5K-333.5K($30K-35K) 5%
427 $114K-575K($8.5K-12K) 3-35%
$69K-130.5K($25K) 5%
26 $242.8K-1.3M($50K) 5.9%
312 563.95K-266.95K($5K) 0
$384K-575K($20K) 6%
67 $179.8K-296.5K($30K) 6%
114 $128.9K-294.5K($30K) 6%
250 $100K-170K($20K) 5%
$63.9K-195K($15K) 5%
55 $748.1K-1.3M($35K) 5%
165 $115.2K-249.3K($6K/24K) 5-7%
220 $533.7K-718.8K($30K-40K) 5%
282 $174.8K-349.5K($24K) 5%
465 $237.5K($15K) 5%
477 $217.5K-416K($30K) 7%
$237.5K($15K) 5%
$140.5K-576.5K($22.5K) 5%
$75K-204K($24K) 6%
$232K-275K($22.5K) 6%
$196.1K-326K($25K) 7%
$168K-215K($18K-25K) 4%
156 $586K-972K($25K-30K) 5%
251 $181.8K-229K($20K) 5%
493 $129.9K-189.9K($25K) 5%
12 $1.1M-1.7M($25K) 4%
34 $700K-1.2M($30K) 5%
53 $194.8K-750K($5K/15K) 5%
238 $501.98K-1M($40K) 4%
$197K-379-9K($30K) 5%
199 $145.5K-267.9K($30K) 5%
311 $137K-1.6M($15K/20K) 5%
334 $1.1M-1.6M($20K) 3%
7 $489.9K-1.5M($45K) 12.5%+
15 $621.3K-1.2M($30K) 1-5%
94 $450K-1M($20K) 5%
230 $400K-1M($25K) 4%
283 $179.9K-629K($15K/20K) 5%
292 $393.6K-581.6K($30K) 5%
438 $164.5K-268.5K($30K) 5%
$45K(Varies) 6%
5 $25K-250K($25K) 6%
33 $234.2K-640.8K+($20K/35K) 4-5%
35 $132.8K-522.99K($40K) 5.9%
76 $199K-299K($25K) 6%
103 $352.4K-2.8M($50K) 4%
108 $67.3K-390.6K($5K-20K) 3%
112 $45.6K-189.8K($12.5K) 4%
130 $88K-953K($30K) 5%
144 $135.7K-242.4K($25K) 6.5%
259 $187.4K-251.98K($23K) 6%
280 $79.2K.150.5K($4K.16K) 5%
397 $39.8K-1.6M($5K-10K) 4-5%
415 $205K-215K($23K) 6%
$139.5K-199.5K($20K) 5%
$98K-166K($25K) 5%
$85.2K-154.9K($15K) 6%
73 $250K-850K($45K) 7%
192 $431K-1M($30K) 4%
275 $168.8K-226.6K($25K) 6%
243 $112.1K-226K($25K) 6%
319 $90.3K-182.7K($22.5K-45K) 5%
350 $49.2K-64.1K($25K) 0
403 $23K-54K($17K-24K) 0
57 $236.4K-515.2K($45K) 5.5%
113 $716.3K-2.1M($25K) 5%
175 $440K-672.5K($15K-22.5K) 4%
386 $63.5K-408.8K($10K-22.5K) 5-7%
471 $990K-1.3M($60K) 5%
496 $186.5K-356.4K($25K) 5%
105 $83.1K-220.5K($15K/9.5K) 5%
152 $111.3K-196.9K($10K) 3%
166 $163.9K-336.7K($20K) 5%
221 $69.2K-261.9K($5K-20K) 5%
255 $201.8K-269.5K($15K) 8-10%
270 $190K-350K($25K) 5%
303 $49.5K-748K($3.5K-20K) 4-5%
337 $79K($8K) $200/mo.
361 $119K-250K($15K) 3-5%
384 $139.5K-175.7K($9.5K) 5%
400 $58K-310K($15K) 5%
419 $162.9K-178.5K($25K) 4%
423 $461.5K-1.7M($25K) 4-5%
460 $142.7K-273.3K($10K-20K) 4-5%
$250K-900K($25K) 3%
$87.3K-173.1K($18K) 4%
$123.5K-351K($25K) 4%
75 $148.8K-199.5K($25K/20K) 5%
404 $97.5K-191.5K($2.5K-18.5K) 5%
$46.8K-52.9K($15K) 0
122 $122.5K-294.5K($19.5K) 5%
163 $148K-260K($20K) 5%
180 $190.2K-1.3K($25K) 5-6%
1 $63.4K-175K($10K) 8%
6 $170K-232.2K($20K) 7%
85 $171.3K-555.5K ($50K) 5.9%
91 $72.8K-338.2K ($18K) 6%
126 $71K-185K ($18.5K) 5.5%
181 $200K-275K ($15K) 6%
222 $52.5K-219.6K ($2.5K/16K) 5.5%
241 $235.4K-329.5K ($17.5K) 4-7.5%
256 $50K-305K ($16.5K) 5.5%
285 $120K-180K ($17K) 6%
402 $85K-200K ($8K/15K) 6%
407 $75K-150K ($10.5K) 4%
422 $68.9K-189.4K ($12.5K) 5%
$124.5K-218K ($9.5K) 6.5%
44 $333.7K-2.3M ($37.5K/25K) 4%
116 $1.4M-2.5M ($30K) 6%
134 $127.4K-302K ($15K-25K) 6%
169 $55K-120K($20K) 5%
184 $329.5K-1.4M($20K-30K) 5%
459 $144.5K-267K($25K) 6%
466 $132.3K-155K($10K) 4%
$413K-626K($30K) 4-5%
$180K-273K($17.5K) 5%
48 $16K-680K($4.95K-13.95K) 0
306 $142.1K-349.8K($20K) 6%
389 $79.7K-1.1M($1.5K-20K) 4.5%
412 $50.5K-384K($5K-25K) 4.5-6%
416 $225.2K-330.2K($24.5K) 5%
$69.5K-174.5K($14K-20K) 4%
$137.8K-244.1K($25K) 6%
$202.5K-269.5K($20K) 5%
291 $941.5K-2.7M($50K) 4%
327 $380.7K-1M($45K) 5%
339 $494K-1.4M($25K) 4%
362 $830.1K-1.8M($35K+) 4%
27 $858K-1.5M($35K) 4%
36 $92K-810K($50K-600K) 4.5%
64 $630K-1.6M($30K-35K) 4%
287 $120K-800K($20K) 4%
123 $388.3K-492.5K($30K) 4%
297 $115.3K-419K($20K) 5%
358 $265K-295K($25K) 4%
478 $208.5K-304.5K($25K) 4.5%
$219K-292.5K($22.5K) 5%
$234.5K-304.5K($25K) 5%
92 $1.3M-3.6M($40K) 4%
244 $1M-2.2M($40K) 4%
Not Ranked $985.2K-1.98M($40K) 4%
109 $1.3M-2.9M($65K) 4%
289 $650K-1.3M($50K) 5%
336 $124.5K-1.1M($30K) 4%
341 $195K-272.5K($25K) 4.5%
430 $375K-750K($28K) 4.5%
464 $145.1K-316K($15K) 4%
$860K-1.6M($30K) 4%
$195K-500K(45K) 4%
$573K-1.3M($30K) 5%
$300K-710K($30K) 5%
120 $130.5K-235.5K($19.5K) 5%
349 $209.9K-418K($25K) 5%
356 $64.95K-99.5K($25K) 3%
$93.2K-127.5K($22.5K) 4%
$128K-317.5K($30K) 6%
82 $7.3K-44.1K($3.5K-26K) 0
147 $80K-145K($12.5K-25K) 6%
$100K-150K($25K) 4.5%
$58K-112K($17.5K) 5%
$175K-225K($29.5K) 6%
129 $184.9K-289K($30K) 5%
296 $242.7K-345.9K($30K) 6%
$369.4K-425.7K($25K) 4%
343 $41.4K-42.9K($35K) 3.5-5%
439 $25.2K-28.6K($15K) 1-5%
28 $132.7K-182K($35K/27.5K) 6%
352 $92.5K-111K($30K) 6%
$62.7K-165.1K($25K) 5%
138 $182.2K-394.8K($10K-30K) 7%
139 $59.5K-95.4K($20K) 7%
293 $197.4K-225.4K($20.8K) 4-7%
335 $52.95K-68.4K($25K) 7%
357 $40K-108K($17.5K) $550/van/yr.
$131.6K-188.8K($25K) 5%
246 $114.9K-162.97K($52.5K) 3.5%
247 $60K-67K($60K) 6%
401 $36.3K-76.3K($25K) 3.5-5.5%+
405 $147.7K($67.5K) 6%
467 $62.2K-145.8K($25K) 7.5%
499 $25K-40K($14.5K) 5%
$63.1K-137.1K($25K) 6%
$79.5K($10K) 5%
$70K-105K($35K-60K) 8%
248 $99.5K-196.1K($28.5K-39.5K) 5.75%
391 $88.5K-220.9K($19.5K-34.9K) 6%
$125K($40K) 5%
212 $17.6K-37.4K($9.5K-15.9K) 2-4.5%
218 $29.6K-39.2K($23.9K) 7-9%
$28K/80K($12.9K/50K) 10%
Not Ranked $25K-52.4K($8.9K-12.9K) 2-4.5%
379 $55K-14K(24K) 6%
480 $178K($30K) 5%
$76K-271K($28K) 4%
$114K-156K($35K) 6%
Not Ranked $189.97K-410.8K($22.5K) $10K/yr.
142 $14.3K-74.8K(3.7K-18.4K) 7%
216 $9.5K-25K($7K) Varies
200 $19.5K-45.6K($11.9K-29.9K) 6%
347 $70K-160K($31K) 5%
449 $46.5K-75K($6.9K) 7%
$23.6K-43.7K($15K-30K) 4%
$25.3K-61.9K($18.5K-40K) 3%
88 $19.3K-54K($8.5K-24K) 6-7.5%
89 $23.9K-41.7K($13.9K-23.9K) 7%
117 $20.2K-57.1K($14.9K-24.9K) 7%
160 $18.5K-45.6K($11.9K-29.6K) 6%
191 $27.5K-30K($18.8K) 8%
394 $30.9K-45.5K($21.9K) 6-7%
409 $15.1K-52.1K($9K-25K) 6%
454 $17.6K-35.9K(12.9K-19.9K) 6.7%
$8.9K-32K($7.9K-24K) 7.5%
321 $26.5K-35.9K(16.5K) 4.5-7%
354 $27.5K-40K($13.99K) 4-6%
377 $56K-106K+($27K) 6-3%
$126.5K-178K($10K-20K) 6%
304 $89.6K-240.5K($12K) Varies
326 $49.5K-147K($8.5K) Varies
208 $50.9K-129K($15K-30K) $25/liner
209 $60K-100K($24.5K) 0
307 $12.5K-40K($15K/12.5K) 5-5.5%
333 $29.5K-54.5K($24.5K-34.5K) 0
457 $24.5K-32.5K($19.5K) 5%
$56K-140K($15K+) 6%
98 $54.7K-96.1K($24.95K) Varies
121 $34.7K-93.2K($19.9K-33.9K) 5%
492 $19.6K-26.9K($19.5K) 4%
$24.6K-29K($15.9K) 2%+$250
$60K-90K($17.5K) 4%
$23.4K-67.1K($12K-16K) 5%
$15.5K-27.8K($9.95K) 2-7%
$150K-275K($25K) 5%
$10.6K-46K($6K) 1%
236 $107.8K-212.8K($18.9K) 3-6%
450 $46.7K-50.9K($43.3K) 5%
455 $53K-72.1K($25K) 5%
159 $63.2K-86K($45K+) 5%
164 $46.2K-67.8K($25K) to $1K/mo.
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
258 None
425 Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
490 None
498 None
None
68 None
427 None
None
26 Eq (3)
312 None
None
67 Eq (*),FF (*),Inv (*),St (*)
114 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
250 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
None
55 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
165 None
220 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
282 None
465 Eq (3)
477 None
Eq (3)
None
None
None
Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
None
156 Eq (3),St (3)
251 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
493 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
12 None
34 None
53 None
238 None
Eq (3),Inv (3)
199 Eq (3),Inv (3)
311 None
334 None
7 None
15 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
94 A/R, (3)Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3),St (3)
230 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
283 None
292 None
438 None
None
5 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
33 None
35 Eq (3)
76 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3)Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
103 None
108 None
112 None
130 Eq (3),St (3)
144 None
259 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
280 Eq (3),FF (*)
397 None
415 None
Eq (3)
Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
None
73 Eq (3),Inv (3)
192 None
275 None
243 None
319 None
350 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
403 None
57 None
113 None
175 Eq (3),St (3)
386 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
471 None
496 A/R (3), Eq (3) Inv (3), St (3)
105 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
152 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
166 None
221 Eq (3)
255 None
270 None
303 None
337 Eq (3), FF (3), St (3)
361 Eq (3)
384 Eq (3), FF (3), St (3)
400 Eq (3)
419 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (*), Inv (*), P (3), St (3)
423 None
460 Eq (3), FF (*)
None
None
Eq (3), St (3)
75 None
404 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
None
122 A/R (3), Eq (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
163 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
180 None
1 Eq (*)(3), FF (*)(3), St (*)(3)
6 Eq (3), Inv (3), St (3)
85 Eq (3)
91 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
126 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
181 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3), Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
222 None
241 None
256 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
285 None
402 None
407 Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
422 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
None
44 FF (3)
116 Eq (3),St (3)
134 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
169 Eq (3),St (3)
184 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
459 Eq (3),St (3)
466 None
None
Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
48 Eq (3),St (3)
306 None
389 A/R (3),Eq (*)(3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
412 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
416 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3)
None
Eq (3),St (3)
None
291 None
327 None
339 Eq (3), Inv (3), St (3)
362 None
27 None
36 Eq (*), FF (*), St (*)
64 None
287 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
123 None
297 None
358 None
478 Eq (3), FF (3), St (3)
A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
None
92 None
244 None
Not Ranked None
109 None
289 None
336 None
341 None
430 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3), St (3)
464 None
None
A/R (3),Eq (3),Inv (3), P (3),St (3)
None
None
120 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
349 None
356 None
Eq (3),St (3)
None
82 None
147 None
None
None
None
129 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
296 None
None
343 None
439 FF (*)
28 A/R (*), Eq (*), Inv (*), St (*)
352 Eq (3), FF (*), Inv (*), St (3)
None
138 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (*)(3), P (3), St (3)
139 Eq (3), FF (*), St (3)
293 Eq (3), FF (*), Inv (3), St (3)
335 None
357 None
None
246 None
247 A/R (*),Eq (3),FF (*), Inv (3),P (*),St (3)
401 FF (*)
405 FF (*)
467 FF (*)
499 FF (*)
A/R (*)(3),Eq (*)(3),FF (*)(3),Inv (*)(3),P (*)(3),St (*)(3)
Eq (*)(3),FF (*)
FF (*)
248 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
391 Eq (3)
A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
212 FF (*)
218 FF (*) (3),St (3)
None
Not Ranked FF (*)
379 A/R (*), FF (*)
480 Eq (3), Inv (3), St (3)
None
None
Not Ranked None
142 Eq (*), FF (*), Inv (*)
216 St (*)
200 FF (*)
347 FF (*)
449 FF (*)
FF (*)
Eq (3), Inv (3)
88 FF (*)
89 FF (*)
117 Eq (*),FF (*)
160 FF (*)
191 FF (3),St (3)
394 Eq (3),FF (*)(3),St (3)
409 FF (*)
454 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3), Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
FF (*)
321 Eq (*)
354 FF (*)
377 Eq (3),FF (*)(3),St (3)
None
304 Eq (*)
326 A/R (3),Eq (*)(3),FF (*)(3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
208 None
209 None
307 FF (*)
333 FF (*)
457 Eq (*),FF (*),Inv (*)
Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3)
98 FF (*)
121 FF (*)(3)
492 FF (*)
None
None
FF (*)
FF (*)
None
None
236 Eq (*),FF (*),St (*)
450 FF (*),St (*)
455 FF (*),Inv (*)
159 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
164 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
HOTELS & MOTELS
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
9 Hoilday inn Worldwide
19 Choice Hotels Int'l.
22 Days inns Worldwide Inc.
42 Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites
47 Super 8 Motels Inc.
51 Ramada Franchise Systems Inc.
71 Travelodge Hotels Inc.
72 Microtel Inns & Suites
83 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
101 Hilton Garden Inn
127 Hawthorn
131 Wingate Inns Int'l. Inc.
145 Hospitality Int'l. Inc.
155 Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
171 Baymont Franchises Int'l. Inc.
177 Embassy Suites Hotels
201 Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts
211 Villager Franchise Systems Inc.
215 Homewood Suites by Hilton
226 Best Inns & Suites
432 Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs
463 Red Lion Hotels & Inns
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
9 Hotels
19 Hotels, inns, suites & resorts
22 Hotels
42 Hotels
47 Economy motels
51 Limiteds/inns/plaza hotels
71 Hotels & motels
72 Economy hotels
83 Hotels
101 Hotels
127 Extended-stay suite hotels
131 Hotels
145 Hotels & motels
155 Hotels/resorts/cruise ships
171 Mid-priced lodging
177 Hotels
201 Hotels & resorts
211 Extended-stay hotels
215 Hotels
226 Mid-level economy hotels
432 Hotels
463 Hotels
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
9 Atlanta, GA (770) 604-2000
19 Silver Spring, MD (800) 547-0007
22 Parsippany, NU (973) 428-9700
42 Beverly Hills, CA (800) 286-0645/(310) 205-7696
47 Parsippany, NJ (800) 889-8847/(973) 428-9700
51 Parsippany, NJ (973) 428-9700
71 Parsippany, NJ (973) 428-9700
72 Atlanta, GA (404) 235-7411
83 Minneapolis, MN (763) 212-2525
101 Beverly Hills, CA (800) 286-0645
127 Atlanta, GA (404) 235-7411
131 Parsippany, NJ (973) 428-9700
145 Tucker, GA (800) 247-4677/(770) 270-1180
155 Minneapolis, MN (763) 212-5526
171 Milwaukee, WI (414) 905-1462
177 Beverly Hills, CA (800) 286-0645
201 Beverly Hills, CA (800) 286-0645/(310) 205-7696
211 Parsippany, NJ (800) 567-4283/(973) 496-5859
215 Beverly Hills, CA (800) 286-0645/(310) 205-7696
226 Atlanta, GA (404) 321-4045
432 Beverly Hills, CA (800) 286-0645/(310) 205-7696
463 Beverly Hills, CA (310) 278-4321
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
9 www.basshotels.com 1952/1954
19 www.choicehotels.com 1939/1962
22 www.daysinn.com 1970/1972
42 www.hamptonfranchise.com 1983/1984
47 www.super8.com 1974/1976
51 www.ramada.com 1954/1990
71 www.travelodge.com 1939/1966
72 WWw.microtelinn.com 1987/1988
83 www.countryinns.com 1986/1987
101 www.hiltongardeninnfranchise.com 1996/1996
127 www.hawthorn.com 1986/1986
131 www.wingateinns.com 1995/1995
145 www.reservahost.com 1971/1977
155 www.radisson.com 1962/1983
171 www.baymontinns.com 1973/1986
177 www.embassyfranchise.com 1983/1984
201 www.hiltonfranchise.com 1947/1965
211 www.villager.com 1989/1992
215 www.homewoodfranchise.com 1988/1988
226 www.besttinn.com 1970/1982
432 www.doubletreefranchise.com 1969/1989
463 www.redlionfranchise.com 1972/1999
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
9 All All
19 All All
22 All All
42 All All
47 All All
51 All All
71 All All
72 All All
83 All All
101 All All
127 All All
131 All All
145 All except HI,WA All
155 All All
171 All All
177 All All
201 All All
211 All except CA All
215 All All
226 All All
432 All All
463 Non-registration states All
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
9 C,F 2,575/51 2,749/64 3,057/119
19 C,F (**) 4,088/0 4,303/0 4,433/0
22 C,F (**) 1,866/0 1,911/0 1,936/0
42 C,F 983/1 1,019/13 1,088/28
47 C,F (**) 1,840/0 1,943/0 2,021/0
51 No 981/0 992/0 988/0
71 C,F 565/0 565/0 580/0
72 C,F 162/0 203/0 242/0
83 C,F 18/34 234/4 267/9
101 C,F 11/1 39/2 75/3
127 C,F 72/0 129/0 147/0
131 C,F 70/0 100/0 120/0
145 No 222/0 226/0 240/0
155 C,F 387/1 403/7 414/14
171 C,F 71/97 76/95 90/96
177 C,F 66/84 72/87 78/88
201 C,F 143/58 147/61 159/63
211 C,F (**) 92/0 117/0 121/0
215 C,F 58/26 62/29 67/36
226 C, F (**) 90/0 146/0 142/0
432 C, F 52/101 46/112 49/106
463 No 4/23 8/24 18/24
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
9 Varies(Varies) 5%
19 $4M-6M($25K-50K) 3.5-5.25%
22 $406.6K-6.2M(Varies) 6.50%
42 $4.9M-8.7M($45K+) 4%
47 $254.2K-2.3M($24K+) 5%
51 $387.7K-6.2M(Varies) 4%
71 $363K-5.4M(Varies) 4-5%
72 $2.2M-3M($35K) 4-6%
83 Varies($40K) 3-4%
101 $8.8M-114.M($60K) 5%
127 $4M-$M($40K) 5%
131 $5M-5.2M($36K+) 4.5%
145 Varies($2.5K-5K) 3-4%
155 $22M-44M($50K) 4%
171 $3M-3.8M($35K) 5%
177 $17.5M-23.8M($100K) 4%
201 $2.2M-44.8M($75K+) 5%
211 $205K-4.9M(Varies) 5%
215 $9.4M-12.6M($50K+) 4%
226 $190.8K-592K($35K) 3-5%
432 $7M-40.4M($50K+) 4%
463 $4.1M-28.3M($25K) 4%
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
9 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
19 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
22 Eq (*)(3),FF (3),Inv (*),St (*)
42 None
47 Eq(3),FF(3),St(3)
51 Eq (*)(3),FF (*),St (*)(3)
71 Eq (*)(3),FF (3),Inv (*),St (*)
72 FF (*)
83 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
101 Credit assistance (*)
127 None
131 Mezzanine (*)
145 Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
155 None
171 None
177 Credit assistance (*)
201 None
211 Eq (*)(3),FF (3),Inv (*),St (*)
215 Credit assistance (*)
226 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
432 None
463 None
MAINTENANCE
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & DRAPERY SERVICES
31 Chem-Dry
38 Servpro
140 Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner
154 Heaven's Best Carpet & Uphol, Cleaning
170 Sears Carpet & Upholstery care Inc.
197 Rainbow Int'l. Carpet Care & Restoration
253 Duraclean Int'l.
366 Coit Drapery & Carpet Cleaners
436 MilliCare Commercial Carpet Care
Modernistic Carpet & Uphol, Cleaning
Superior Carpet Care
Not Ranked AWC Commercial Window Coverings
COMMERCIAL CLEANING
10 Jani-King
18 ServiceMaster Clean
21 CleanNet USA Inc.
37 Coverall North America Inc.
63 Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc.
178 Vanguard Cleaning Systems
206 Anago Franchising Inc.
240 Bonus Building Care
376 Tower Cleaning Systems
410 OpenWorks
453 Laser Chem Commercial Cleaning
458 BuildingStars Inc.
476 Jantize America
E.P.I.C. Systems Inc.
Home Cleaning Centers of America
LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
78 Lawn Doctor
150 Scotts Lawn Service
194 Weed Man
317 NaturaLawn of America Inc.
382 U.S. Lawns
446 Spring-Green Lawn Care
Not Ranked Nature's Pro
PEST CONTROL
298 Critter Control Inc.
481 Truly Nolen
NaturZone Pest Control Inc.
RESIDENTIAL CLEANING
46 Merry Maids
87 Molly Maid Inc.
93 The Maids Home Services
124 Maid To Perfection
132 Maid Brigade USA/Minimaid Canada
314 The Cleaning Authority
348 MaidPro
The Other Woman Maid Franchises Inc.
RESTROOM MAINTENACE
224 Swisher Hygiene Franchis Corp.
237 Aire-Master of America Inc.
265 Aerowest/Westair Deodorizing Svcs.
VINYL REPAIR
195 Dr. Vinyl & Associates Ltd.
414 Fibrenew
WINDOW WASHING
331 Window Butler
368 Window Gente
462 Window Gang
491 Fish Window Cleaning Services Inc.
Clean & Happy Windows
MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS & SERVICES
167 Jet-Black Int'l, Inc.
223 American Leak Detection
264 Mr. Rooter
345 Ductbusters
370 Sparkle Wash
380 Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
KCS Applications
GumBusiness North America Inc.
COSMETICS
32 Merle Norman Cosmetics
Top of the Line Fragrances
Jennifer Maxx Inc.
HAIR CARE
40 Supercuts
43 Fantastics Sams
49 Great Clips Inc.
62 Cost Cutters Family Hair Care
176 Pro-Cuts Franchise Corp.
388 Sport Clips
486 Snip N' Clip
Not Ranked Cartoon Cuts
SENIOR CARE
99 Home instead Senior Care
210 Home Helpers
263 Griswold Special Care
371 Homewatch Living Assistance
494 Visiting Angels
Right at Home Inc.
Sarah Adult Day Services Inc.
TANNING SALONS
137 Planet Beach Franchising Corp.
315 Executive Trans Inc.
Celsius Tannery
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
31 Carpet, drapery & upholstery cleaning (@)
38 Insurance/disaster restoration & cleaning (@)
140 Carpet & upholstery cleaning (@)
154 Carpet & upholstery cleaning (@)
170 Carpet, upholstery & floor care (@)
197 Indoor restoration & cleaning (@)
253 Carpet/furn.cleaning/restoration, janitorial svcs. (@)
366 Carpet/upholstery/drapery/air-duct cleaning (@)
436 Commerical carpet maintenance
Carpet & upholstery cleaning (@)
Carpet & upholstery care (@)
Not Ranked Comm'l, window-covering dry cleaning/sales (@)
10 Commercial cleaning (@)
18 Commercial/residential contract cleaning (@)
21 Commercial office cleaning (@)
37 Commercial cleaning (@)
63 Commercial cleaning (@)
178 Commercial cleaning (@)
206 Commercial cleaning (@)
240 Commercial cleaning (@)
376 Office cleaning (@)
410 Office/commercial cleaning (@)
453 Commercial cleaning & carpet care (@)
458 Commercial cleaning (@)
476 Commercial cleaning (@)
Commercial cleaning (@)
Home/office/carpet/window cleaning
78 Automated lawn, tree & shrub care (@)
150 Lawn care (@)
194 Lawn care (@)
317 Organic/biological-based lawn care
382 Landscape maintenance services (@)
446 Lawn & tree care (@)
Not Ranked Organic-based lawn, tree & shrub care (@)
298 Urban/rural wildlife management (@)
481 Pest/termite control & lawn care (@)
Pest control (@)
46 Residential cleaning
87 Residential cleaning (@)
93 Residential cleaning
124 Residential & light commercial cleaning
132 Residential cleaning
314 Residential cleaning
348 Professional home & office cleaning
Residential cleaning
224 Restroom-hygiene/commercial pest-control svcs. (@)
237 Restroom deodorizing & maintenance svcs. (@)
265 Restroom deodorizing system (@)
195 Mobile vinyl/leather repair/windshield repair (@)
414 Leather, plastic & vinyl restoration (@)
331 Residential window cleaning/home maintenance (@)
368 Resid. window cleaning/pressure washing (@)
462 Window/pressure cleaning (@)
491 Window cleaning
Window cleaning, pressure washing, gutters (@)
167 Asphalt maintenance services (@)
223 Concealed water/gas leak-detection services (@)
264 Plumbing, sewer & drain cleaning services (@)
345 Duct & HVAC-system cleaning (@)
370 On-site cleaning & restoration (@)
380 Heating & air conditioning services (@)
Acrylic asphalt sealing (@)
Chewing gum removal (@)
32 Cosmetics studios
Retail discount cosmetics & fragrances
Hair removal & skin care
40 Family hair care
43 Hair salons
49 Family hair salons
62 Family hair salons
176 Hair salons
388 Men's sports-themed hair salons
486 Family hair salons
Not Ranked Children's hair salons
99 Non-medical senior-care services
210 Non-medical in-home elder care (@)
263 Non-medical home-care services (@)
371 Home-care service for seniors (@)
494 Non-medical home-care service for seniors (@)
Senior day care
Adult day services
137 Tranning salon
315 Tanning salon
Tanning salon
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
31 Logan, UT (800) 841-6583
38 Gallatin, TN (800) 826-9586/(615) 451-0600
140 Dublin, OH (800) 848-7496/(614) 764-2007
154 Rexburg, ID (800) 359-2095
170 Columbus, OH (614) 847-1603
197 Waco, TX (800) 280-9963
253 Arlington Heights, IL (800) 251-7070/(847) 704-7100
366 Burlingame, CA (800) 243-8797/(650) 697-5471
436 LaGrange, GA (877) 812-8803
Troy, MI (248) 589-1700
Denver, CO (303) 933-3000
Not Ranked Fullerton, CA (800) 252-2280/(714) 879-3880
10 Addison, TX (800) 552-5264
18 Memphis, TN (800) 255-9687/(901) 684-7500
21 Columbia, MD (800) 735-8838/(410) 720-6444
37 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (800) 537-3771/(954) 351-1110
63 Little River, SC (800) 668-1001/(843) 399-9895
178 Redwood City, CA (800) 564-6422/(650) 594-1500
206 Coral Springs, FL (800) 213-5857
240 Addison, TX (972) 391-1100
376 Southeastern, PA (610) 278-9000
410 Phoenix, AZ (800) 777-6736
453 Midvale, UT (888) 569-9533/(801) 569-9500
458 St. Louis, MO (314) 878-8861
476 Livonia, MI (800) 968-9182
Evansville, IN (800) 230-3742
Overland Park, KS (800) 767-1118
78 Holmdel, NJ (800) 631-5660/(732) 946-0029
150 Marysville, OH (800) 221-1760/(937) 664-7297
194 Scarborough, ON (416) 269-5754
317 Frederick, MD (800) 989-5444
382 Orlando, FL (800) 875-2967
446 Plainfield, IL (800) 435-4051/(815) 436-8777
Not Ranked Hempstead, NY (800) 645-6464
298 Traverse City, MI (231) 947-2400
481 Tucson, AZ (800) 458-3664/(520) 977-5817
Sarasota, FL (941) 378-3334
46 Memhis, TN (800) 798-8000
87 Ann Arbor, MI (800) 665-5962
93 Omaha, NE (800) 843-6243
124 Baltimore, MD (800) 648-6243/(410) 944-6466
132 Atlanta, GA (800) 722-6243
314 Columbia, MO (800) 783-6243/(410) 740-1900
348 Boston, MA (888) 624-3776/(617) 742-8787
Portland, OR (800) 846-6052/(503) 252-4336
224 Charlotte, NC (800) 444-4138/(704) 364-7707
237 Nixa, MO (800) 525-0957/(417) 725-2691
265 Torrance, CA (310) 793-4242
195 Lee's Summit, MO (800) 531-6600
414 Calgary, AB (403) 278-7818
331 Cincinnati, OH (800) 808-6470
368 Cincinnati, OH (800) 700-0022
462 Beaufort, NC (252) 728-5593
491 Chesterfield, MO (877) 707-3474
Seattle, WA (206) 762-7617
167 Burnsville, MN (888) 538-2525/(952) 890-8343
223 Palm Springs, CA (800) 755-6697/(760) 320-9991
264 Waco, TX (800) 298-6855
345 Clearwater, FL (727) 442-5530
370 Cleveland, OH (800) 321-0770/(216) 464-4212
380 Waco, TX (800) 583-5662
Hastings, NY (315) 668-2370
Falls Church, VA (877) 486-2878/(703) 575-3440
32 Los Angeles, CA (800) 421-6648/(310) 641-3000
Long Branch, NJ (732) 229-0014
New York, NY (212) 645-9212
40 Minneapolis, MN (888) 888-7008/(952) 947-7777
43 Anaheim, CA (800) 441-6588
49 Minneapolis, MN (800) 947-1143/(952) 893-9088
62 Minneapolis, MN (888) 888-7008/(952) 947-7777
176 Hurst, TX (817) 788-8000
388 Georgetown, TX (512) 869-1201
486 Lenexa, KS (800) 622-6804/(913) 345-0077
Not Ranked Springfield, VA (800) 701-2887
99 Omaha, NE (888) 484-5759/(402) 498-4466
210 Cincinnati, OH (800) 216-4196
263 Erdenheim, PA (215) 402-0200
371 Denver, CO (800) 777-9770/(303) 758-7290
494 Havertown, PA (800) 365-4189/(610) 924-9663
Omaha, NE (402) 697-7537
Canton, OH (330) 454-3200
137 New Orleans, LA (504) 361-5550
315 Lakewood, CO (877) 393-2826/(303) 988-9999
Leawood, KS (866) 826-7400/(913) 451-7000
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
31 www.chemdry.com 1977/1978
38 www.servpro.com 1967/1969
140 www.stanleysteemer.com 1947/1972
154 www.heavensbest.com 1983/1983
170 www.sears.com 1992/1999
197 www.rainbow.com 1981/1981
253 www.duraclean.com 1930/1945
366 www.coit.com 1950/1964
436 www.millicare.com 1982/1996
www.kfdc.com 1972/2000
www.superiorclean.net 1968/2001
Not Ranked - 1963/1992
10 www.janking.com 1969/1974
18 www.ownafranchise.com 1947/1952
21 www.cleannetusa.com 1988/1988
37 www.coverall.com 1985/1985
63 www.jan-pro.com 1991-1992
178 www.vanguardcleaning.com 1984/1984
206 www.goanago.com 1989/1991
240 www.bonusbuildingcare.com 1996/1996
376 www.toweronline.com 1988/1990
410 www.openworksweb.com 1983/1983
453 www.laserchem.com 1979/1990
458 www.buildingstars.com 1994/2000
476 E-mail: asi500@aol.com 1988/1988
E-mail: epic_sys@hotmail.com 1994/1994
www.homecleaningcenters.com 1981/1984
78 www.lawndoctor.com 1967/1967
150 www.scottslawnservice.com 1984/1985
194 www.weed-man.com 1970/1976
317 www.nl-amer.com 1987/1989
382 www.uslawns.com 1986/1987
446 www.spring-green.com 1977/1977
Not Ranked www.naturespro.com 1975/1999
298 www.crittercontrol.com 1983/1987
481 www.trulynolen.com 1938/1996
www.naturzone.com 1982/1998
46 www.merrymaids.com 1979/1980
87 www.mollymaid.com 1979/1979
93 www.maids.com 1979/1981
124 www.maidtoperfectioncorp.com 1980/1990
132 www.maidbrigade.com 1979/1980
314 www.thecleaningauthority.com 1978/1996
348 www.maidpro.com 1991/1997
www.theotherwoman.com 1988/1998
224 www.swisheronline.com 1983/1989
237 www.airemaster.com 1958/1976
265 www.members.aol.com/westsaninc 1943/1978
195 www.drvinyl.com 1972/1981
414 www.fibrenew.com 1985/1987
331 www.windowbutler.com 1997/1997
368 www.windowgenie.com 1994/1998
462 www.windowgang.com 1986/1996
491 www.fishwindowcleaning.com 1978/1998
www.cleanhappy.com 1991/2000
167 www.jet-black.com 1988/1993
223 www.leakbusters.com 1974/1984
264 www.mrrooter.com 1968/1972
345 www.ductbusters.com 1985/1992
370 www.sparklewash.com 1965/1967
380 www.aireserv.com 1993/1993
www.kes1.com 1992/1994
www.gumbusters.com 1998/2000
32 www.merlenorman.com 1931/1989
www.tolfranchise.com 1983/1987
www.jennmaxx.com 1994/2001
40 www.supercuts.com 1975/1979
43 www.fantasticsams.com 1974/1976
49 www.greatclipsfranchise.com 1982/1983
62 www.costcutters.com 1982/1982
176 www.pro-cuts.com 1982/1984
388 www.sportclips.com 1993/1995
486 www.snipnclip.com 1958/1986
Not Ranked www.cartoon-cuts.com 1991/2000
99 www.homeinstead.com 1994/1995
210 www.homehelpers.cc 1997/1997
263 www.home-care.net 1982/1984
371 www.homewatch-intl.com 1973/1986
494 www.livingassistance.com 1992/1998
www.rightathome.net 1995/2000
www.sarahcare.com 1985/2000
137 www.planetbeach.com 1995/1996
315 www.executivetans.com 1991/1995
www.celsiustannerysalons.com 1995/2000
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
31 All All
38 All All
140 All All
154 CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, WA, WI All
170 All All
197 All All
253 All All
366 All All
436 All All
IL,IN,MI,WI All
Non-registration states All
Not Ranked CA,MD All
10 All except ND All
18 All All
21 CA,IL,MD,MI,VA,WA All
37 All All
63 CA,IL,IN,MD,NY,RI,VA,WA All
178 CA All
206 CA,IL,MI All
240 IL,IN,MI All
376 HI,MI,MN NE,SE,MW,W
410 Non-registration States All
453 Non-registration states UT
458 IL MW
476 MI All
IN NE,S,SE,MW
CA,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,WA All
78 All except CA,HI,WA NE,S,SE,MW,SW (#)
150 All except CA,HI,RI All
194 All except CA,HI,SD All
317 All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
382 CA,IL,MD,MI,MN,VA,WA,WI All
446 IL,IN,MI,MN,VA,WA All
Not Ranked IN,NY All
298 All All
481 CA,NY All
Non-registration states All
46 All All
87 All All
93 All All
124 All except HI,SD All
132 All except SD All
314 All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
348 Upon request All
WA All
224 All All
237 CA,IL,MD,NY All
265 CA,IL,MD,NY All
195 All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
414 All All
331 CA,IL,IN,MI,NY,VA All
368 CA,IL,IN,MI,NY,VA,WA,WI All
462 MI,VA All
491 All All
WA All
167 All except HI All
223 All except ND,SD NE,MW
264 All All
345 IL,MD All
370 All All (#)
380 All All
NY NE,SE
CA,MD,MI,NY,VA,WI All
32 All All
Non-registration states All
All All
40 All except HI All
43 All All
49 All except HI,RI,VA S,SE,MW,SW,W,NW
62 All except HI All
176 CA MW,SW
388 Non-registration states S,SE,ME,SW,W
486 CA,IL,IN All
Not Ranked Non-registration states NE,S,SE
99 All All
210 All All
263 MD,MI NE,SE,MW
371 CA,MI,MN,WA All
494 CA,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA, All
All except HI,RI All
IL,IN,WA All
137 All All
315 IL All
IL All
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
31 F (**) 3,871/0 3,873/0 3,854/1
38 No 941/0 1,016/0 1,069/0
140 C, F 224/38 238/39 237/42
154 C, F (**) 388/0 464/0 530/0
170 No 50/15 105/15 124/11
197 C (**) 426/0 428/0 428/0
253 C, F (**) 344/1 352/1 359/2
366 C 56/11 59/9 59/9
436 C, F 74/0 76/0 79/0
No N/A/0 3/0 4/0
No N/A/0 N/A/0 7/0
Not Ranked C,F (**) 6/4 6/4 6/4
10 C,F 7,450/34 7,972/32 8,654/31
18 C,F (**) 4,368/0 4,369/0 4,441/0
21 C,F 2,042/7 1,724/0 2,146/7
37 C,F 4,967/0 5,941/0 6,689/0
63 C 665/0 764/0 810/0
178 No 176/0 181/0 211/0
206 No 70/0 73/0 142/0
240 C,F (**) 151/3 211/4 284/3
376 No 822/0 758/0 615/0
410 C,F 377/3 388/3 299/0
453 No 42/1 44/1 35/1
458 No N/A/o 26/1 109/1
476 No 7/1 8/1 11/0
No 10/0 8/0 7/0
No 24/0 24/0 25/0
78 No 370/0 380/ 408/0
150 No 20/11 27/14 41/20
194 No 134/0 135/0 163/0
317 C (**) 38/3 44/3 47/4
382 No 42/4 68/0 74/0
446 No 77/23 74/25 74/26
Not Ranked C 0/1 12/1 12/1
298 C 72/24 76/14 77/17
481 C 31/65 38/65 34/66
C,F 2/1 1/2 5/1
46 C,F 1,082/159 1,118/179 1,236/173
87 No 512/5 533/5 542/5
93 C 372/26 415/54 423/62
124 C,F 154/0 205/0 218/0
132 C,F 247/8 244/0 269/6
314 C 27/1 26/1 35/1
348 No 13/2 15/2 20/2
No 0/7 0/3 0/3
224 C,F (*) 119/2 128/1 128/1
237 C 41/4 45/4 53/5
265 No 46/29 47/28 44/36
195 C,F (*) 130/2 143/1 170/1
414 CF 58/0 86/0 100/2
331 No 14/0 19/0 16/0
368 C 6/1 15/1 30/0
462 C 43/14 81/1 81/1
491 C 10/1 18/1 38/0
C N/A/1 0/1 1/2
167 C,F 38/0 65/0 101/0
223 C,F 296/2 300/7 302/5
264 F (*) 265/0 263/0 263/0
345 No 20/1 29/0 31/0
370 C,F (*) 170/1 171/1 167/1
380 C,F (*) 56/0 57/0 63/0
No 24/0 24/0 25/0
C,F N/A/1 0/6 8/1
32 C 1,988/5 1,922/5 1,909/10
F 4/1 3/1 3/1
C,F N/A/3 N/A/3 0/3
40 C 815/513 861/669 904/765
43 C,F (**) 1,340/5 1,325/11 1,331/5
49 C 1,248/19 1,371/19 1,518/2
62 No 809/50 701/109 713/115
176 No 183/24 180/23 189/13
388 No 23/4 32/6 47/7
486 No 44/54 52/53 46/49
Not Ranked No N/A/15 0/15 0/15
99 C,F 197/1 249/1 304/1
210 C 30/1 41/0 67/0
263 C 46/4 55/4 60/5
371 C,F (**) 11/1 12/1 19/0
494 C 1/1 31/1 64/0
No N/A/1 0/1 4/1
No N/A/2 0/2 1/2
137 C,F 26/3 43/1 69/1
315 No 21/1 25/1 29/2
No N/A/3 0/3 12/4
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
31 $22.6K-63.1K($9.95K) $198
38 $81.5K-102K($30K) 3-10%
140 $81.1K-343.1K($20K+) 7%
154 $15.9K-44.4K($2.9K) $80/mo.
170 $68.3K-350K($5K-95K) 8%
197 $47.1K-77.4K($15.9K) 7%
253 $25.1K-70.5K($10K) 6-8%
366 $45.1K.111.3K($20K+) 2-6%
436 $94K-128K($20K) 6%
$75K($30K) 6%
$50K-90K($20K) 8%
Not Ranked $112K-181K($25K) 5-12.5%
10 $8.2K-33.5K+($5.5K-32K+) 10%
18 $20.8K-87.9K($14.5K-26.5K) 4-10%
21 $3.9K-35.5K($2.95K-32K) 3%
37 $6.3K-35.9K($6K-32.2K) 5%
63 $1K-14K+($1K-14K+) 8%
178 $2.2K-19.7K($1.9K-18.8K) 5%
206 $7.8K-457K($5.4K-250K) 10%
240 $7.6K-13.3K($6.5K) 10%
376 $1.9K-23.8K($1.5K-13.5K) 3%
410 $15K+($14K-67.5K) 10%
453 $12.1K-34.5K+($9.3K-13K+) 8%
458 $1.9K-42.2K($995-3.99K) 10%
476 $9.8K-16.8K($3.6K-8.6K) 6-9%
$10.5K/50K+($6.5K/25K) 4-10%
$20.8K-22.8K($9.5K) 4.5-5%
78 $60.3K-63.2K($52.5K) 10%
150 $64.9K-146K(20K-65K) 6-10%
194 $45.7K-67.2K($20K-33.8K) 6%
317 $50K-55K($29.5K) 7-9%
382 $48.5K-56K($29K) 3-4%
446 $49.6K-86.1K($15.9K) 6-9%
Not Ranked $57.2K-103K($17.5K-40K) 5%
298 $9.8K-66K($25K-33K) 6-16%
481 $3.4K-292.5K ($1.5K-45K) 7%
$19K-25K($15K) 5%
46 $32.5K-49.5K($16K-24K) 5-7%
87 $47K-73K($6.9K) 3-7%
93 $53K-230K($17.5K-61K) 3.3-7%
124 $34.3K-41.6K($10K) 4-7%
132 $43.5K-231K($18.5K+) 3-7%
314 $47.7K-77.5K($18.5K-30K) 4-6%
348 $25.3K-46.6K($7.9K) 3-6%
$18.2K-34.2K($15K) 3-6%
224 $89.2K-170.1K($35K-85K) 6%
237 $40.6K-110.9K($22K-43.3K) 5%
265 $8.4K-30.99K($2K) 35%
195 $32K-56K($23.5K+) 7%
414 $25K-50K($25-50K) $300/mo.
331 $19K-40K($9.9K-23.9K) 6%
368 $34.4X-47.3K($19.5K) 6%
462 $12.1K-47.3K($5K.25K) 6%
491 $32K-120K($18.5K-69.5K) 6-8%
S1K-5K($1K-2K) 20%
167 $36.3K-46.3K($15K) 8%
223 $67.8K.173.5K($49.5K+) 6-10%
264 $46K-96K($22.5K) 3.6%
345 $30K-81.5K($7.5K.24K) 5.5-7%
370 $18.8K-85.3K($15K-25K) 3.5%
380 $44.3K-114K+($17.5K) 2.5-4.5%
$12.95K($12.5K) to $350/yr.
$7K-147.9K($5K-105.6K) 9%
32 $33-1K-153.1K(o) 0
$160.5K-201.7K($20K) 5%
$99K-151.2K($25K) 5%
40 $90.9K-164.1K($10K-22.5K) 4-6%
43 $75K-164K($25K) $215/wk.
49 $88.4K-172K($17.5K) 6%
62 $68.5K-140K($12.5K-22.5K) 4-6%
176 $125K-130K($25K) to 6%
388 $99K-183k($12.5K-17.5K) 6%
486 $70K-82K($10K) 5%
Not Ranked $96K-215K($25K) 5%
99 $24.1K-30.8K($18.5K) 5%
210 $21.5K-39.6K($13.9K-23-9K) 6-4%
263 $6K-14K(o) Varies
371 $22.6K-49.5K($7K-17.5K) to 5%
494 $16K-30.8K($9.95K-13.95K) 2.5%
$24.8K-45.7K($16.5K) 5%
$150K($19.5K) 5%
137 $100K-160K($25K) 6%
315 $149.8K($15K) $795-1.9K
$363.6K-598.5K($20K/35K) 1%
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
31 Eq (*), FF (*), Inv (*), St (*)
38 Eq (*), FF (*)
140 Eq (3), FF (3)
154 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3),
170 Eq (3), FF (*)
197 Eq (3), FF (*)
253 FF (*)
366 Eq (3), FF (*), St (*)
436 None
Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
None
Not Ranked A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
10 A/R (*),Eq (*)(3),FF (*)(3),St (*)(3)
18 Eq (*),FF (*),Inv (*)
21 A/R (*),Eq (*),FF (*),Inv (*),P (*),St (*)
37 A/R (*),Eq (*),FF (*),Inv (*),St (*)
63 Eq (*),FF (*)
178 A/R (*),Eq (*),FF (*)
206 A/R (*),Eq (*),FF (*),Inv (3),P (3),St (*)
240 A/R (*)(3),Eq (*)(3),FF (*)(3),P (3),St (3)
376 Eq (*),FF (*),St (*)
410 A/R (*),Eq (*),FF (*),Inv (*),P (*),St (*)
453 A/R (*),Eq (*),FF (*),St (*)
458 A/R (*),Eq (*),FF (*),St (*)
476 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3)
Eq (3),FF (*),St (3)
None
78 Eq (*),FF (*)
150 FF (*),Inv (*)
194 None
317 Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
382 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
446 Eq (3)FF (3),Inv (3)St (3)
Not Ranked Eq (3),St (*)
298 FF (*)(3),St (*)
481 None
FF (3)
46 FF (*)
87 Eq (3),FF(*)(3),Inv(3),St(3)
93 A/R(3),Eq(3),FF(*)(3),Inv(3),P(3),St(3)
124 A/R(3),FF(*)
132 Eq(3),FF(*)(3),St(3)
314 Eq(3),FF(3),Inv(3),St(3)
348 A/R(3),Eq(3),FF(3),Inv(3),P(3),St(3)
None
224 A/R(*),Eq(*),FF(*),Inv(*)
237 FF(*),Inv(*)
265 A/R(*),Eq(*),Inv(*),St(*)
195 Eq(3),FF(*)(3),Inv(3),St(3)
414 FF (*)
331 FF (#)
368 None
462 Eq (3),FF (#),Inv (3),St (3)
491 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
FF (#)
167 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
223 Eq (3),FF (#),St (3)
264 Eq (3),FF (#),St (3)
345 A/R (3),Eq (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
370 Eq (3),FF (#)
380 Eq (3),FF (#),Inv (3),St (3)
None
Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3)
32 A/R (*),Inv (*)
Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
None
40 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
43 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
49 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
62 Eq (*),Inv (*),St (*)
176 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
388 Eq (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
486 None
Not Ranked Eq (3),FF (*)(3),St (3)
99 None
210 FF (*)
263 Custom software (*)
371 None
494 None
None
FF (*)
137 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
315 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
None
PETS
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
BIRD STORES
146 Wild Birds Unlimited
442 Wild Bird Centers of America Inc.
MISCELLANEOUS PET BUSINESSES
172 Aussie Pet Mobile
364 Petland
Bark Busters
Pets Are Inn
The Bone Appetit Bakery
K-9 Advantage Inc.
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
146 Bird-feeding supplies & nature gift items
442 Bird Watching & feeding supplies
172 Mobile pet grooming (@)
364 Full-service pet store
In-home dog training (@)
Pet lodging service in private homes (@)
Gourmet bakery & boutique for dogs
Dog training (@)
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
146 Carmel, IN (888) 302-2473
442 Glen Echo, MD (800) 945-3247/(301) 229-9585
172 Dana Point, CA (949) 234-0680
364 Chillicothe, OH (800) 221-5935
Denver, CO (877) 280-7100
Minneapolis, MN (952) 944-8298
Lincoln, NE (888) 812-6637/(402) 434-5888
Santa Rosa, CA (888) 471-5959/(707) 546-5959
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
146 www.wbu.com 1981/1983
442 www.wildbirdcenter.com 1985/1990
172 www.aussiepetmobile.com 1996/1996
364 www.petland.com 1967/1994
www.barkbusters.com 1989/1994
www.petsareinn.com 1982/1986
www.boneappetitbakery.com 1996/1997
www.k9advantage.com 1998/2000
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
146 All except HI,ND,SD All
442 All except HI,RI,SD All
172 All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
364 All except HI,ND,SD All
Non-registration states All
CA,HI,IN,MD,MI,MN,VA,WA All
Upon request All
CA All
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
146 C 250/0 262/0 267/0
442 C 85/1 78/2 81/1
172 F 32/0 43/0 82/0
364 F 156/1 142/1 148/1
C,F 36/1 43/1 52/1
No 17/0 18/0 18/0
No 23/0 14/0 11/0
C N/A/1 3/1 3/3
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
146 $80K-140K($18K) 4%
442 $87K-131K($19.5K) 3-4.5%
172 $47K-140K($15K-45K) 8%
364 $403.5K-892.7K($25K) 4.50%
$67K($55K) 13%
$25K-75K($15K) 5-10%
$50K-108.7K($17.5K) 6%
$32.6K-39.2K($25K) 8%
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
146 Eq (3), Inv (3), St (3)
442 None
172 Eq (3), Inv (3), St (3)
364 A/R (3), Inv (3), St (3)
None
None
None
FF (*)
RECREATION
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
CAMPGROUNDS
110 Kampgrounds of America Inc.
360 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp-Resorts
FITNESS BUSINESSES
3 Curves for Women
29 Jazzercise Inc.
141 Lady of America
342 Contours Express
GOLF STORES
411 Golf Etc.
413 Pro Golf Discount
431 Golf USA Inc.
Strokes Golf Int'l Inc.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT & APPAREL
234 Paly It Again Sports
373 The Athlete's Foot
TRAVEL AGENCIES - CUISE-ONLY
104 CruiseOne Inc.
158 Cruise Planners
421 Cruise Holidays
TRAVEL AGENCIES - MISCELLANEOUS
80 Carlson Wagonlit Travel
271 Results Travel
Enchanted Honeymoons
MISCELLANEOUS RECREATION BUSINESSES
168 American Poolplayers Association
309 EagleRider Motorcycle Rental
437 Outdoor Connection
Wheel Fun Rentals
Parmasters Golf Training Centers LLC
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
214 Gingiss Formalwear
332 Plato's Closet
Pickles & Ice Cream Franchising Inc.
APPLIANCE/FURNITURE RENTALS
65 Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership
148 ColorTyme
CONVENIENCE STORES
4 7-Eleven Inc.
23 am/pm Convenience Stores
205 White Hen Pantry
FRAME STORES
182 Fastframe USA Inc.
239 The Great Frame Up
344 Deck The Walls
GIFTS
235 Country Clutter
299 Ashley Avery's Collectables
418 Wicks 'n' Sticks
475 Candleman Corp.
GREETING CARDS
300 Elephant House
444 Papyrus
HARDWARE
14 Snap-on Tools
30 Matco Tools
229 Pirtek USA
284 Metal Supermarkets Int'l
1st Propane Franchising Inc.
PARTY STORES
261 Paper Warehouse Franchising Inc
383 Party Land Inc.
PHARMACIES
41 The Medicine Shoppe
328 Medicap Pharmacies Inc.
WIRELESS STORES
17 RadioShack
185 Wireless Zone
@Wireless
Wirless Toyz
MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL BUSINESSES
86 Gateway Cigar Store/Newstands
179 Crown Trophy Inc.
190 Purified Water To Go
204 HobbyTown USA
219 Dollar Discount Stores
260 Chemstation
272 CD Warehouse Inc.
340 Protocol LLC
353 Talking Book World
441 Woddcraft Franchise Corp.
483 Music Go Round
Nelson's Direct Casket Outlet Inc.
Lemstone Books
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
110 Campgrounds
360 Family camping resorts
3 Women's fitness & weight-loss centers
29 Dance/exercise classes (@)
141 Fitness centers
342 Women's fitness centers
411 Golf supplies & equipment
413 Golf equipment & accessories
431 Golf store
Custom golf clubs, accessories & lessons
234 New & used sporting goods
373 Athletic footwear & related sports accessories
104 Cruise-only travel agency (@)
158 Homebased cruise travel agency (@)
421 Cruise-only travel agency
80 Travel agency
271 Travel services
Leisure travel services
168 Recreational billiard league (@)
309 Harley-Davidson rentals & tours
437 Fishing & hunting trips (@)
Recreational rentals
Indoor golf training centers
214 Men's formal wear rentals/sales
332 New/used clothing for teens & young adults
Maternity apparel stores
65 Furniture/electronics/appliance rentals/sales
148 Rent-to-own electronics/furniture/appliances
4 Convenience store
23 Convenience food store
205 Convenience store
182 Custom picture framing & art sales
239 Prints, posters, framing services
344 Prints, posters, framing services
235 Country gifts, collectibles, home decor
299 Gifts & collectibles
418 Candles/home-fragnancing products/accessories
475 Candles, candleholders & accessories
300 Greeting card (@)
444 Greeting cards/paper products/stationery
14 Professional tools & equipment (@)
30 Automotive/professional tools & equipment (@)
229 Hydraulic hose centers
284 Wholesale & retail metal supplier
Bulk propane distribution (@)
261 Discount party supplies & cards
383 Party supplies & balloons
41 Pharmacy
328 Pharmacy
17 Consumer electronics
185 Wireless communications store
Wireless phones/satellite TV/high-tech toys
Cellular phones, satellite systems & accessories
86 Newsstand & sundry store
179 Award & recognition items
190 Retail water stores
204 General hobbies & supplies
219 Discount store
260 Industrial cleanser commercial sales
272 New & used CDs
340 Personal-care product vending machines (@)
353 Audiobook rentals & sales
441 Woodworking supply-specialty store
483 New/used musical instruments & sound equipment
Funeral merchandise sales
Christian books, music & gifts
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
110 Billings, MT (406) 248-7444
360 Milford, OH (513) 831-2100
3 Waco, TX (800) 848-1096/(254) 399-9285
29 Carlsbad, CA (760) 476-1750
141 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (800) 833-5239
342 Nicholasville, KY (877) 227-2282
411 Granbury, TX (800) 806-8633/(817) 279-7888
413 Farmington Hills, MI (800) 521-6388/(248) 737-0553
431 Oklahoma City, OK (800) 488-1107/(405) 751-0015
San Ramon, CA (888) 847-9792/(925) 355-1152
234 Minneapolis, MN (800) 592-8047/(763) 520-8500
373 Kennesaw, GA (800) 524-6444/(770) 514-4500
104 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (800) 892-3928
158 Coral Springs, FL (888) 582-2150/(954) 227-2545
421 Minneapolis, MN (800) 866-7245
80 Minneapolis, MN (800) 678-8241/(800) 337-2537
271 Minneapolis, MN (888) 523-2200
Omaha, NE (402) 390-9291
168 Lake St. Louis, MO (636) 625-8611
309 Hawthorne, CA (310) 536-6777
437 Yates Center, KS (620) 625-3466
Santa Barbara, CA (805) 962-1234
Burnaby, BC (800) 663-2331
214 Addison, IL (800) 621-7125/(630) 620-9050
332 Minneapolis, MN (800) 269-4081/(763) 520-8500
Thomson, GA (706) 595-9779
65 Atlanta, GA (800) 551-6015
148 Plano, TX (800) 411-8963/(972) 608-5376
4 Dallas, TX (800) 255-0711
23 La Palma, CA (800 322-2726
205 Oak Brook, IL (800) 726-8791/(630) 366-3000
182 Newbury Park, CA (800) 333-3225
239 Houston, TX (800) 543-3325/(281) 775-5206
344 Houston, TX (800) 543-3325/(281) 775-5206
235 Vacaville, CA (800) 425-8883/(707) 451-6890
299 Houston, TX (800) 543-3325/(281) 775-5206
418 Houston, TX (888) 559-4257/(281) 618-4000
475 Brainerd, MN (800) 328-3453/(218) 829-0592
300 Austin, TX (512) 833-0384
444 Fairfield, CA (800) 872-7978/(707) 428-0200
14 Kenosha, WI (800) 775-7630
30 Stow, OH (800) 368-6651/(330) 929-4949
229 Rockledge, FL (321) 504-4422
284 Brampton, ON (800) 807-8755
Atascadero, CA (805) 466-5116
261 St Louis Park, MN (800) 229-1792
383 Plymouth Meeting, PA (800) 778-9563/(610) 941-6200
41 St. Louis, MO (314) 993-6000
328 West Des Moines, IA (515) 224-8400
17 Ft. Worth, TX (817) 415-3499
185 Middletown, CT (860) 632-9494
Rochester, NY (800) 613-2355
Ypsilanti, MI (866) 237-2624/(734) 482-8000
86 Richmond Hill, ON (905) 737-7755
179 Hawthorne, NY (800) 583-8228
190 Las Vegas, NV (800) 976-9283/(702) 895-9350
204 Lincoln, NE (800) 858-7370
219 Boothwyn, PA (800) 227-5314/(888) 365-5271
260 Dayton, OH (937) 294-8265
272 Oklahoma City, OK (405) 949-2422
340 Mendota Heights, MN (800) 227-5336/(651) 454-0518
353 Oak Park, MI (800) 403-2933/(248) 968-4080
441 Parkersburg, WV (304) 422-5412
483 Minneapolis, MN (800) 645-7298/(763) 520-8419
Independence, MO (816) 252-0979
Weaton, IL (630) 682-1400
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
110 www.koa.com 1961/1962
360 www.campjellystone.com 1969/1969
3 www.curvesforwomen.com 1992/1995
29 www.jazzercise.com 1977/1983
141 www.ladyofamerica.com 1984/1986
342 www.contoursexpress.com 1998/1998
411 www.golfetc.com 1992/1995
413 www.progolfamerica.com 1962/1972
431 www.golfusainc.com 1986/1989
www.strokesgolf.com 1999/2000
234 www.playitagainsports.com 1983/1988
373 www.theathletesfoot.com 1972/1973
104 www.cruiseone.com/franchise 1989/1993
158 www.cruiseagents.com 1994/1999
421 www.cruiseholidays.com 1984/1984
80 www.carlsontravel.com 1888/1984
271 www.resultstravel.net 2000/2000
www.enchantedhoneymoons.com 1996/1998
168 www.poolplayers.com 1981/1982
309 www.eaglerider.com 1992/1997
437 www.outdoor-connection.com 1998/1990
www.wheelfunrentals.com 1987/2000
www.parmasters.com 2000/2000
214 www.gingiss.com 1936/1968
332 www.platoscloset.com 1998/1999
www.picklesmaternity.com 1997/1999
65 www.aaronsfranchise.com 1955/1992
148 www.colortyme.com 1979/1982
4 www.7-eleven.com 1927-1964
23 www.ampmfranchising.com 1976-1979
205 www.whitehen.com 1965/1965
182 www.fastframe.com 1986/1987
239 www.tgfufraninfo.com 1971/1975
344 www.dtwfraninfo.com 1979/1979
235 www.countryclutterfranchise.com 1991/1992
299 www.ashleyaverys.com 1983/1990
418 www.wicksnsticks.com 1968/1968
475 www.candleman.com 1992/1992
300 www.elephanthouse.com 1991/1991
444 www.papyrusonline.com 1973/1988
14 www.snapon.com 1920/1991
30 www.matcotools.com 1979/1993
229 www.pirtekusa.com 1980/1987
284 www.metalsupermarkets.com 1985/1987
www.1st-propane.com 1990/1998
261 www.paperwarehouse.com 1983/1987
383 www.partyland.com 1986/1988
41 www.medicineshoppe.com 1970/1970
328 www.medicaprx.com 1971/1974
17 www.radioshack.com 1921/1968
185 www.wirelesszone.com 1988/1989
www.shopatwireless.com 1994/2000
www.wirelesstoyz.com 1995/2001
86 www.gatewaynewstands.com 1983/1983
179 www.crownfranchise.com 1978/1987
190 www.watertogo.com 1992/1995
204 www.hobbytown.com 1969/1986
219 www.dollardiscount.com 1982/1987
260 www.chemstation.com 1965/1983
272 www.cdwarehouse.com 1992/1992
340 www.protocolvending.com 1987/1996
353 www.talkingbookworld.com 1993/1995
441 www.woodcraft.com 1928/1997
483 www.musicgoround.com 1986/1994
www.churchfuneral.com 1997/1998
www.lemstone.com 1981/1982
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
110 All All
360 All except HI, RI All
3 All All
29 All All
141 All except HI, ND All
342 IN,MI,VA All
411 All All
413 All All
431 All All
CA All (#)
234 All All
373 All All
104 Non-registration states All
158 All except WI All
421 All All
80 All All
271 All except HI,IN,RI,SD All
Non-registration states All
168 All All
309 All All
437 All except HI,RI All
CA,HI,IL,IN,MI,WA,WI All
Pending All
214 All except HI,ND,SD NE,S,SE,MW,SW
332 All All
NY in process All
65 All All
148 All except MD,MN All
4 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI, NE,MW,SW,W,NW
23 CA,WA SW,W,NW
205 IL IL,IN,MA,NH
182 All All
239 All All
344 All All
235 All except HI,SD All
299 All All
418 All All
475 All except MD,ND,RI All
300 In process All
444 All except ND,RI,SD,VA All
14 All All
30 All All
229 All except HI,ND,SD All
284 All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
CA,MI,WA All
261 All except HI All
383 All All
41 All All
328 All except HI All
17 All except RI All
185 IN,MD,NY,RI,VA NE,SE
IL,MD,MI,NY,RI,VA NE,S,SE,MW,SW
IL,MI All
86 CA,IL,NY,VA,WA All
179 All All
190 All All
204 All All
219 All except HI All
260 All except HI,RI,SD NE,SW,W
272 CA,IL,MI,MN,NY,WA,WI All
340 All All
353 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA All
441 All except HI All
483 All All
MI,NY,SD,WI All
CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,WA,WI All
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
110 C 515/5 492/10 501/12
360 C 68/0 69/0 68/0
3 C,F 708/0 975/0 1,855/0
29 C,F 5,169/2 5,124/2 5,302/2
141 C,F 216/0 272/0 311/0
342 No 2/4 14/8 25/9
411 C,F 33/1 48/1 57/1
413 C,F 158/0 155/0 147/0
431 C,F 112/4 96/4 100/4
No N/A/0 6/0 10/0
234 C 618/3 554/2 495/0
373 C,F 458/246 474/274 536/188
104 No 413/0 594/0 413/0
158 No 121/3 206/2 283/1
421 C 195/0 197/0 168/0
80 No 1,626/830 1,460/836 1,124/0
271 No N/A/N/A 49/0 214/0
No 6/1 7/1 6/1
168 C 226/1 232/1 235/0
309 C,F 4/4 7/4 16/4
437 C 97/3 78/2 75/2
No N/A/o 4/4 17/7
C N/A/N/A 0/0 0/0
214 C,F 198/41 180/59 170/85
332 No 4/1 11/1 32/1
No 2/1 6/2 7/2
65 C,F (**) 148/204 181/234 206/422
148 No 327/0 345/0 334/0
4 No 15,572/2,582 16,783/2,695 18,504/2,638
23 F 1,961/414 2,331/368 2,658/360
205 No 298/2 288/2 295/0
182 F (**) 187/4 198/6 203/11
239 No 119/0 118/0 119/0
344 C,F 187/1 182/1 169/4
235 No 42/0 47/1 56/3
299 No 34/2 41/1 40/1
418 No 199/10 186/14 147/7
475 C 72/11 59/5 55/1
300 C,F 206/6 227/10 254/2
444 No 88/59 80/58 73/59
14 C,F 3,323/223 4,335/211 4,460/139
30 No 1,151/31 1,214/28 1,275/28
229 No 167/1 194/1 223/1
284 C 55/6 47/17 56/23
C 7/0 11/0 13/0
261 C,F 45/97 47/99 53/99
383 C,F 90/2 100/0 220/0
41 C,F (**) 1,277/15 1,286/17 1,305/14
328 C (**) 142/13 151/16 159/17
17 C,F 2,154/5,033 2,242/5,061 2,270/5,226
185 No 89/2 120/2 130/2
No N/A/4 12/7 31/5
C N/A/4 N/A/4 0/8
86 C 285/0 303/0 319/0
179 C 65/1 83/1 93/1
190 C,F (**) 29/0 41/0 51/0
204 C 111/1 116/1 125/1
219 No 110/0 112/0 138/0
260 C,F 33/7 40/1 38/3
272 C,F (**) 264/75 250/74 238/65
340 No 45/0 48/7 49/10
353 C 18/19 20/27 23/22
441 No 11/26 23/28 31/28
483 C 63/8 72/7 57/6
F 6/1 7/1 10/1
No 68/2 65/2 55/3
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
110 $716K-1.6M($25K) 8%
360 $70K+($20K) 6%
3 $20.6K-31.1K($14-9K19.9K) $395/mo.
29 $1.8K-20.6K($325/650) to 20%
141 $21.4K-175.4K(S12.5K.35K) 10%
342 $31.2K-45.7K($10K) $395/mo.
411 $136K-169.8K(S15K) Varies
413 $252.9K-1.1M(49.5K) 2.50%
431 $164.9K-267.8K($34K-44K) 2%
$59.8K-100K($37.5K) $90/wk.
234 $181.8K-289.7K($20K) 5%
373 $201.6K-640.3K($35K) 5%
104 $9.8K-26.3K($9.8K) 3%
158 $10K-17.1K($8.99K) 1-3%
421 $70.7K-126.2K(Varies) Varies
80 $3K-164K($1.5K-29.9K) $475/mo.
271 to $10.7K($1.5K) to $600/yr.
$25.2K-35.3K($21.5K) 3.5-7%
168 $10.6K-13K+($5K+) 20%
309 $219.5K-674K(($30K) 10%
437 $9.2K-13.9K($8.3K) 2-5%
$103K-260K($20K) 6%
$807.6K-1.1M($25K) 8%
214 $94.7K-242.7K(to $15K) 7-8%
332 $112.2K-191.2K($20K) 4%
$110.4K-302.1K($20K) 6%
65 $263K-502.4K($35K) 5%
148 $288.1K-507.2K($7.5K-25K) 2-4%
4 $12.5K+(Varies) Varies
23 $1M-3.2M($35K-95K) 5%
205 $63.4K-205.9K($25K) Varies
182 $93.5K-131K($25K) 7.5%
239 $108.7K-156.2K($25K) 6%
344 $149.4K-280.8K($25K) 6%
235 $172.1K-356.9K($25K) 5.5%
299 $272.1K-403.6K($30K) 6%
418 $198.5K-330.7K($35K) 2.5%
475 $151.9k322.5K($25K) 6%
300 $28K-44-5K($10.2K) 0
444 $270.5K-465.5K($29.5K) 6%
14 $17.8K-235K($5K) $50/mo.
30 $60K-152K(o) 0
229 $202K-504K($39K) 1.5-4%
284 $200K-250K($38K) 6%
$176.6K-442.5K($30K) 6%
261 $18.4-4K-445.2K($35K) 5%
383 $234K-299K($35K) 5%
41 $63K-125.6K($10K-18K) 2-5.5%
328 $22.1K-324.7K($3K-15K) 2-4%
17 $60K($25K) 0
185 $35.9K-133.8K($7.5K-25K) Varies
$72.7K-130.9K($15K) 5-10%
$85K-145K($20K) 6%
86 $55.9K-362.8K($15K-125K) 3%
179 $115K-144K($32K) 5%
190 $67K-80.6K($23.5K) 4-6%
204 $183.1K-258.3K($19.5K) 2.5%
219 $99K-195K($18K) 3%
260 $500K-600K($45K) 4%
272 $127.6K-169.3K($15K-20K) 4.5%
340 $8.2K-22K($500) 0
353 $150K-225K($25K) 5%
441 $425K-525K($40K) 5%
483 $182.4K-279.95K($20K) 3%
$73.7K-145K($10K.30K) 4%
$210K-287K($30K) 4%
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
110 None
360 Eq (3), FF (*)
3 FF (*)
29 None
141 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), St (3)
342 Eq (3)
411 Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (3)
413 None
431 None
Eq (*)(3),FF (*)(3),Inv (*)(3),St (*)(3)
234 None
373 None
104 FF (*)
158 None
421 None
80 FF (*)
271 None
FF (*),Inv (*)
168 FF (*)
309 Eq (3)
437 FF (*)
Eq (3),Inv (3)
None
214 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
332 None
None
65 Eq (3),Inv (*)(3)
148 Inv (3)
4 A/R (*),FF (*),Inv (*),P (*),St (*)
23 Eq (*)
205 None
182 Eq (3),FF (*)(3),Inv (3),St (3)
239 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
344 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
235 None
299 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
418 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
475 None
300 None
444 None
14 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3)
30 AR (*)(3), Eq (*)(3), Inv (*)(3), St (3)
229 None
284 None
Eq (3)
261 None
383 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), P (3), 5t (3)
41 A/R (*)(3), Eq (*) (3), Inv (*)(3), P(*)(3), 5t (*)(3)
328 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (3), Inv (3), St (*) (3)
17 Eq (*), FF (*), Inv
185 FF (*), Inv (*)
None
None
86 A/R (3), Eq (3), FF (*), Inv (3), St (3)
179 Eq (3)
190 Eq (3)
204 None
219 None
260 Eq (*), St (*)
272 Eq (3), Inv (3)
340 Eq (3)
353 None
441 None
483 None
A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (*) (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
SERVICE BUSINESSES
Franchise Franchise
500
Ranking
APPLIANCE & ELECTRICAL SERVICES
213 Mr. Electric
281 Mr. Appliance Corp.
CHECK CASHING
60 ACE America's Cash Express
187 United Check Cashing Co.
295 Cash Plus Inc.
DELIVERY SERVICES
474 Pressed4Time Inc.
488 1-800-DryClean
DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY SERVICES
96 Martinizing Dry Cleaning
106 Dryclean USA
227 Hangers
Champion Cleaners Franchise Inc.
Dry Cleaning Station
PHOTOGRAPHY
363 Glamour Shots Licensing Inc.
369 The Sports Section
375 Lil' Angels Photography
448 The Visual Image Inc.
POSTAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
11 Mail Boxes Etc.
157 Postal Annex (@)
217 Pak Mail
267 PostNet Postal & Business Services
278 Craters & Freighters
330 Parcel Plus
468 AIM Mail Centers
Handle With Care Packaging Store
Navis Pack & Ship Centers
Not Ranked Postal Connections of America
PRINTING SERVICES
66 Minuteman Press Int'l. Inc.
133 Sir Speedy Inc.
136 Kwik Kopy Corp.
308 AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future
310 PIP Printing
359 Insty-Prints Printing Centers
381 Copy Club Inc.
387 Franklin's Systems Inc.
390 The Ink Well of America Inc.
417 American Wholesale Thermographers
420 Signal Graphics Printing
447 Allegra Network
452 Lazerquick
REAL ESTATE
13 RE/MAX Int'l. Inc.
24 Century 21 Real Estate Corp.
25 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corp.
79 Help-U-Sell Real Estate
84 Realty Executives Int'l. Inc.
97 Keller Williams Realty
125 HomeVestors of America Inc.
203 Assist-Seil
399 Better Homes Realty Inc.
Welchert Real Estate Affiliates Inc.
SECURITY
302 Sonitrol
473 Interquest Detection Canines
TAX SERVICES
2 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
50 Liberty Tax Service
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
54 Cullingan Water Conditioning
183 Two Men and a Truck Int'l. Inc.
273 Brooke Insurance & Financial Services
313 The Right One
320 Property Damage Appraisers
325 Environmental Biotech Inc.
329 Moto Photo Inc.
355 Complete Music
372 Fast-Fix Jewelry Repairs
406 UCC TotalHome
479 1-800-Got-Junk?
497 eModel.com
Elliott & Company Appraisers
The Resettlers Franchise Group LLC
Heel Quiki Inc.
Together Dating Service
EmbroidMe
Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers
Ice Magic Franchising Inc.
Instant Imprints
INTERNET SERVICES
95 WSI Internet
Quik Internet
Netspace
TECH SUPPORT
277 Computer Troubleshooters
395 Computer Doctor Int'l. Inc.
408 Rescuecom
Friendly Mobile Computer Services
Geeks On Call America
GatePost Computer Services
TECH TRAINING
487 The Fourth R
489 Computertots/Computer Explorers
Franchise Description
500
Ranking
213 Electrical services/repairs contracting (@)
281 Household appliance services & repairs (@)
60 Check cashing & related financial services
187 Financial services
295 Check cashing & related services
474 Dry cleaning pickup/delivery; shoe repair (@)
488 Dry cleaning pickup & delivery (@)
96 Dry cleaning & laundry services
106 Dry cleaning
227 Dry cleaning/garment-care stores
Dry cleaning & laundry services
Dry cleaning
363 Portrait photography
369 Youth & sports photography (@)
375 Preschool & day-care photography (@)
448 Preschool & pet photography (@)
11 Postal/business/communications services
157 packaging/shipping/postal/business services
217 Packaging/shipping/mailboxes/bus, support
267 Postal, business & communications centers
278 Specialty freight-handling service
330 Packaging, shipping & business support services
468 Postal & business services
Packaging/shipping products & services
Packaging & shipping products & services
Not Ranked Postal/business centers
66 Full-service printing centers
133 Printing, copying, digital network
136 Printing, copying & related services
308 Digital publishing/Internet/printing
310 Business printing products & services
359 Commercial quick-print & copy centers
381 Copying, digital imaging, communications center
387 Printing, digital Imaging, copying
390 Printing, copying & related services
417 Wholesale thermography/stationery
420 Printing, copying, desktop publishing, digital svcs.
447 Printing Centers
452 Quick printing, copying, laser imaging
13 Real estate
24 Real estate
25 Real estate
79 Real estate
84 Real estate w/100% commission
97 Real estate
125 Home buying, repair & selling system
203 Discount real estate services
399 Real estate
Real estate
302 Electronic security services
473 Canine detection services (@)
2 Computerized tax preparation/electronic filing
50 Income-tax preparation services
54 Water-related products & services
183 Moving services
273 Insurance & Investment services
313 Dating service
320 Auto & property appraisals for insurance cos.
325 Environmental waste bioremediation
329 Film processing/portrait studios/imaging svcs.
355 Mobile DJ entertainment service (@)
372 Jewelry & watch repairs
406 Consumer buying club
479 Junk removal service (@)
497 Online model company
Real estate appraisals (@)
Custom moving/consignment furniture sales
Shoe repair, clothing alterations & misc. services
Personal-introduction service
Embroidered items, screen printing & ad specialties
Self-improvement products & services
Ice sculptures & specialty molded ice products
Imprinted sportswear & promotional products
95 Internet services (@)
Internet services (@)
Internet solutions
277 Computer services & support (@)
395 Computer services (@)
408 Computer consulting & repair services (@)
Onsite computer services & sales (@)
On-site computer support services (@)
Computer maintenance & repair services (@)
487 Computer training solutions
489 Computer enrichment program for children (@)
Franchise Contact Information
500
Ranking
213 Waco, TX (800) 805-0575
281 Waco, TX (800) 290-1422
60 Irving, TX (800) 713-3338
187 Philadelphia, PA (800) 626-0787
295 Tustin, CA (888) 707-2274/(714) 731-2274
474 Sudbury, MA (800) 423-8711/(978) 443-9200
488 Ann Arbor, MI (888) 379-2532
96 Cincinnati, OH (800) 827-0345/(513) 351-6211
106 Miami, FL (305) 754-9966
227 Raleigh, NC (919) 313-2102
Chattanooga, TN (800) 357-0797/(423) 296-1150
Minneapolis, MN (800) 655-8134
363 Oklahoma City, OK (405) 947-8747
369 Suwanee, GA (800) 321-9127
375 Memphis, TN (800) 358-9101
448 Sparta, TN (800) 344-0323
11 San Diego, CA (877) 623-7253
157 San Diego, CA (800) 456-1525/(619) 563-4800
217 Englewood, CO (800) 833-2821
267 Henderson, NV (800) 841-7171/(702) 792-7100
278 Denver, CO (800) 949-9931/(303) 399-8190
330 Cypress, TX (888) 280-2053/(281) 256-4100
468 Irvine, CA (800) 669-4246/(949) 837-4151
Greenwood Village, CO (800) 525-6309/(303) 741-6626
Greenwood Village, CO (866) 738-6820/(303) 741-6626
Not Ranked Beverly Hills, CA (310) 360-1215
66 Farmingdale, NY (800) 645-3006/(631) 249-1370
133 Mission Viejo, CA (800) 854-3321/(949) 348-5000
136 Cypress, TX (888) 280-2053/(281) 256-4100
308 Salt Lake City, UT (800) 528-4885/(801) 595-7270
310 Mission Viejo, CA (800) 894-7498
359 Eden Prairie, MN (800) 779-1000
381 Cypress, TX (800) 280-2053/(281) 256-4100
387 Cypress, Tx (888) 280-2053/(281) 256-4100
390 Cypress, TX (888) 280-2053/(281) 256-4100
417 Cypress, TX (888) 280-2053/(281) 256-4100
420 Englewood, CO (800) 852-6336/(303) 779-6789
447 Troy, MI (800) 726-9050
452 Wilsonvllle, OR (800) 477-2679/(503) 682-1322
13 Englewood, CD (800) 525-7452/(303) 770-5531
24 Parsippany, NJ (800) 221-5737
25 Paraippany, NJ (973) 496-5717
79 Syosset, NY (800) 366-1177
84 Phoenix, AZ (800) 252-3366/(602) 957-0747
97 Austin, TX (512) 327-3070
125 Dallas, TX (888) 701-3888
203 Reno, NV (800) 528-7816/(775) 688-6060
399 Walnut Creek, CA (800) 642-4428/(925) 937-9001
Morris Plains, NJ (973) 359-8377
302 Alexandria, VA (703) 684-6606
473 Houston, TX (281) 320-1231
2 Parsippany, NJ (800) 475-2904
50 Virginia Beach, VA (800) 790-3863/(757) 493-8855
54 Northbrook, IL (847) 205-5823
183 Okemos, MI (800) 345-1070/(517) 482-6683
273 Overland Park, KS (913) 661-0123
313 Hingham, MA (800) 348-3283
320 Ft. Worth, TX (817) 731-5555
325 Sarasota, FL (941) 358-9112
329 Dayton, OH (800) 733-6686/(937) 854-6686
355 Omaha, NE (800) 843-3866/(402) 339-0001
372 Delray Beach, FL (800) 359-0407/(561) 330-6060
406 Merrillville, IN (800) 827-6400/(219) 736-1100
479 Vancouver, BC (877) 408-5865
497 Orlando, FL (888) 771-5043/(407) 240-1656
Greensboro, NC (800) 854-5889
Centreville, DE (302) 658-9110
Marietta, GA (800) 255-8145/(770) 951-9440
Ellicott City, MD (410) 730-8866
West Palm Beach, FL (561) 640-7367
Charleston, SC (843) 853-4781
Orlando, FL (407) 835-8958
San Diego, CA (800) 542-3437
95 Mississauga, ON (905) 678-7588
Carson City, NV (949) 548-2171/(775) 841-2860
Miami, FL (800) 638-7722
277 Decatur, GA (770) 454-6382
395 Aberdeen, SD (888) 297-2292/(605) 225-4122
408 Syracuse, NY (800) 737-2837
Las Vegas, NV (702) 656-2780
Norfolk, VA (757) 466-3448
Tampa, FL (877) 963-3129
487 Kirkland, WA (800) 821-8653/(425) 828-0336
489 Great Falls, VA (703) 759-2556
Franchise Year Began/
500 Franchising
Ranking Since
213 www.mrelectric.com 1994/1994
281 www.mrappliance.com 1996/1996
60 www.acecashexpress.com 1968/1996
187 www.unitedcheckcashing.com 1977/1991
295 www.cashplusinc.com 1985/1988
474 www.pressed4time.com 1987/1990
488 www.1-800-dryclean.com 1997/2000
96 www.martinizing.com 1949/1949
106 www.drycleanusa.com 1976/1978
227 www.hangersdrycleaners.com 1996/1998
www.championcleaners.com 1993/1995
www.drycleaningstation.com 1987/1992
363 www.glamourshots.com 1988/1992
369 www.sports-section.com 1983/1984
375 www.lilangelsphoto.com 1996/1998
448 www.thevisualimageinc.com 1984/1994
11 www.mbe.com 1980/1980
157 www.postalannex.com 1985/1986
217 www.pakmail.com 1983/1984
267 www.postnet.net 1985/1993
278 www.cratersandfreighters.com 1990/1991
330 www.parcelplus.com 1986/1988
468 www.aimmailcenters.com 1985/1989
www.packstore.com 1980/1984
www.gonavis.com 2000/2000
Not Ranked www.postalconnections.com 1985/1995
66 www.minutemanpress.com 1973/1975
133 www.sirspeedy.com 1968/1968
136 www.kwikkopy.com 1967/1967
308 www.alphagraphics.com 1970/1980
310 www.pip.com 1965/1968
359 www.insty-prints.com 1965/1967
381 www.copyclub.com 1992/1994
387 www.franklins-printing.com 1971/1977
390 www.iwa.com 1972/1981
417 www.awt.com 1980/1981
420 www.signalgraphics.com 1974/1982
447 www.allegranetwork.com 1976/1977
452 www.lazerquick.com 1968/1990
13 www.remax.com 1973/1975
24 www.century2l.com 1971/1972
25 www.coldwellbanker.com 1906/1982
79 www.helpusell.com 1976/1978
84 www.realtyexecutives.com 1965/1973
97 www.kellerwilliams.com 1983/1987
125 www.homevestors.com 1989/1996
203 www.assist2sell.com 1987/1993
399 www.bhr.com 1964/1975
www.weichert.com 1969/2001
302 www.sonitrol.com 1964/1965
473 www.interquestfranchise.com 1988/1999
2 www.jacksonhewitt.com 1960/1986
50 www.libertytax.com 1972/1973
54 www.culligan.com 1936/1938
183 www.twomen.com 1985/1989
273 www.brookecorp.com 1986/1988
313 www.therightone.com 1990/1999
320 www.pdahomeoffice.com 1963/1963
325 www.environmentalbiotech.com 1991/1991
329 www.motophoto.com 1981/1982
355 www.cmusic.com 1974/1983
372 www.fastfix.com 1984/1987
406 www.ucctotalhome.com/franchising 1971/1972
479 www.1800gotjunk.com 1989/1998
497 www.emodelfranchise.com 1996/2000
www.elliottco.com 1980/1993
www.resettlers.com 1985/1997
www.heelquik.net 1984/1985
www.togetherdating.com 1974/1981
www.embroidme.com 2000/2001
www.positivechanges.com 1987/2001
www.icemagicinc.com 1996/2001
www.instantimprints.com 1992/2001
95 www.wsicorporate.com 1995/1996
www.franchise.quik.com 1995/1996
www.netfrancorp.com 1996/2000
277 www.comptroub.com 1997/1997
395 ww.computerdoctor.com 1992/1996
408 www.rescuecom.com 1997/1998
www.friendly2u.com 1992/1999
www.geeksoncall.com 1999/2001
www.gatepostcomputers.com 2000/2001
487 www.fourthr.com 1991/1992
489 www.computertots.com 1983/1988
Franchise Where Registered Available
500 U.S. Regions
Ranking
213 All All
281 All All
60 All All
187 All All
295 CA,MD,MI,WA All
474 All except HI,ND,SD All
488 All All
96 All All
106 CA,MD,NY,VA,WA,WI All
227 Non-registration states All
IL,VA All
IL,MI,MN All
363 All except ND All
369 All All
375 CA,IL,IN,MD,NY,VA All
448 IL,MI,WI All
11 All All
157 All except MN,ND,RI,SD All
217 All All
267 All All
278 CA,MI All
330 Non-registration states All
468 CA,IL,IN,MI,WA All
Non-registration states All
CA,IN,MI,NY,RI,WI All
Not Ranked All All
66 All All
133 All All
136 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA All
308 All All
310 All except IN,MD,MI,ND All
359 All All
381 CA,IL,MD,MI,VA,WA All
387 Non-registration states All
390 Non-registration states All
417 CA,IL,MI,NY,VA,WA All
420 All except HI,ND,SD All
447 All except HI,ND,SD All
452 CA,MD,MN,WA SE,MW,W,NW
13 All All
24 All All
25 All All
79 All All
84 All All (#)
97 All All
125 Non-registration states S,SE,MW,SW
203 All except HI All
399 CA CA,NV,OR
All All
302 CA,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA,WI All
473 CA,WA All
2 All All
50 All All
54 All All
183 All except MD,VA All
273 IL S,SE,MW,SW
313 All except MN,ND,SD,WA All
320 All All
325 All except ND, RI, SD All
329 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,RI,VA,WI All
355 CA,NY All
372 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA All
406 All All
479 CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,RI,VA All
497 All except MD All
VA All
All All
Non-registration states All
CA,IN,MN,VA All
All All
CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA,WI All
CA,NY All
CA All
95 All All
CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA All
All All
277 CA,MI,NY All
395 All All
408 CA,IL,MD,NY,VA,WI All
All All
IL,IN,MD,MI,VA & In process All
All except MN All
487 All except HI,ND,RI,SD All
489 All All
Franchise Seeking 1999 No. of 2000 No. of 2001 No. of
500 Foreign? Franchises/ Franchises/ Franchises/
Ranking Company Company Company
Owned Owned Owned
213 C, F (**) 108/0 112/0 118/0
281 F (**) 28/0 36/0 36/0
60 No 119/797 159/919 177/989
187 No 71/3 89/3 96/3
295 C 47/2 57/3 61/3
474 C 133/0 128/0 123/0
488 No N/A/0 5/1 25/0
96 C,F 759/0 768/0 751/0
106 C,F 393/0 412/0 440/0
227 C 7/1 29/0 51/2
No 14/2 17/0 18/0
C 12/0 12/0 13/0
363 C,F (**) 131/2 110/3 102/4
369 C,F 126/0 126/0 130/0
375 C 30/0 35/0 42/0
448 C,F 14/6 14/5 17/3
11 C,F 3,811/0 4,243/0 4,430/0
157 C,F 220/0 256/0 265/0
217 C,F 342/0 377/0 385/0
267 C,F (**) 493/0 597/0 628/0
278 C,F (**) 53/0 61/0 60/0
330 No 123/0 107/0 106/0
468 No 49/1 55/0 53/0
No 250/0 192/0 154/0
C,F (**) N/A/N/A 0/0 5/0
Not Ranked C,F (**) 11/1 15/4 21/8
66 C,F 862/0 896/0 889/0
133 C,F 767/20 719/13 620/0
136 C,F (**) 773/0 729/0 681/0
308 C,F 345/1 345/1 328/0
310 No 449/0 407/0 378/0
359 No 242/2 231/2 214/1
381 No 14/0 14/0 18/0
387 No 64/0 63/0 52/0
390 No 41/0 38/0 38/0
417 No 20/0 18/0 17/0
420 No 49/2 47/3 49/3
447 C 416/0 367/0 357/0
452 No 29/23 25/21 25/20
13 C,F 3,312/0 3,536/0 4,004/19
24 C,F (**) 6,298/0 6,532/0 6,650/0
25 C,F (**) 2,998/0 3,048/0 3,039/0
79 C 168/0 201/0 246/0
84 C,F (**) 489/0 516/0 514/0
97 C 89/0 138/0 174/0
125 No 28/0 34/0 57/0
203 C,F 76/1 117/1 138/1
399 No 38/0 42/0 42/0
No N/A/194 N/A/200 0/200
302 C,F 175/29 180/30 151/30
473 C 5/7 26/2 28/2
2 No 2,720/141 2,799/0 3,344/0
50 C 287/40 408/5 511/40
54 No 749/53 649/100 703/81
183 No 72/0 94/0 104/0
273 No 61/0 92/0 115/0
313 C 5/9 10/11 24/8
320 No 257/0 259/0 259/0
325 C,F 50/2 57/0 63/0
329 No 380/36 371/49 315/39
355 C 150/1 157/1 152/1
372 C (**) 88/0 103/0 107/1
406 C 70/18 72/20 70/13
479 C 1/1 9/1 26/1
497 C,F N/A/0 0/0 34/3
No 10/4 10/3 8/3
No 0/2 1/1 1/1
C,F (**) 730/2 716/0 717/0
C 71/0 52/0 33/3
C,F N/A/N/A N/A/1 15/0
C,F N/A/3 N/A/3 6/4
C,F N/A/1 N/A/2 2/2
C,F N/A/1 N/A/1 0/2
95 C,F 232/3 491/0 694/1
C,F 126/0 259/0 200/0
C,F (**) N/A/0 2/0 24/0
277 C,F 22/1 52/1 89/1
395 C,F (**) 14/0 31/0 44/0
408 C,F (**) 1/3 1/6 6/5
C,F 0/1 0/1 3/1
No N/A/0 N/A/0 6/0
C N/A/N/A N/A/0 2/1
487 C,F 211/0 223/0 196/0
489 No 129/2 111/2 96/2
Franchise Start-Up Costs Royalty
500 (Franchise Fee)
Ranking
213 $64.1K-156.5K($19.5K) 3-6%
281 $29.6K-65K+($13.5K) 3-6%
60 $85K-191.1K($15K-30K) 5%
187 $110.2K-190.2K($245K) 0.2%
295 $123.7K-200.7K($225K-25K) 5-7%
474 $15.1K-22.3K($12.5K) 6%
488 $26.8K-85.5K($6.9K) 7%
96 $215K-300K($30K) 4%
106 $78.3K-445K($25K) $5K/Yr.
227 $1.3M($25K) 5%
$425K-444K($25K) 2%
$31K-327K($7.5K-22.5K) Varies
363 $59.5K-79.5K($15K) 0
369 $16.3K-49.2K($10K-29.9K) 0
375 $27.7K-32.2K($17K) 0
448 $37.3K-37.5K($23.5K) 0
11 $113K-210K($30K) 5%
157 $56.2K-170.7K($29.95K) 5%
217 $60.6K-115.3K($27.95K) to 5%
267 $96.7K-127.8K($26.9K) 4%
278 $88K.126.8K($27K) 5%
330 $115K-174K($25K) 4%
468 $88.9K-133.9K($23.9K) 5%
$61.5K-100.5K($24.5K) 5%
$61.5K-100.5K($24.5K) 5%
Not Ranked $80K-120K($18.9k) 4%
66 S119.5K-214-9K($44.5K) 6%
133 $243K($25K) 4-6%
136 $310.7K-394.9K($25K) 4-8%
308 $319K-535K($25.9K) 1.5-8%
310 $232.9k-465.8k($40k) 2.5-6.5%
359 $322.3K-379.9K($40K) 4.5%
381 $419.1K-520.7K($30K) 7%
387 $310.7K-394.9K($25K) 4-8%
390 $310.7K-394.9K($25K) 4-8%
417 $357.6K-381.1K($30K) 7%
420 $143K-354K($18K) to 5%
447 $185.5K-261K($19.5K) 6%
452 $172.5K-275K($25K) to 5%
13 $20K-200K(10K-25K) Varies
24 $35.9K-$546.2K ($12.5K/25K) 6%
25 $23K-477K($12.5K-20K) to 6%
79 $61.5K-189.5K($14.5K) 6%
84 $47.6K-122.1K($30K-60K) $35-50/lic.
97 $114K-245K($18K) 6%
125 $100.5K-195.4K($33K) Varies
203 $25.5k-525K($10K) 5%
399 to $61.5k($9.95K) 6%
$45k-254k($25k) 6%
302 $130.5k492k($20k-50k) 2.5%
473 $46.5k-85.3k($25k) 6%
2 $47.4k-75.2k($25k) 15%
50 $33.1k-44.1k($20k) Varies
54 $342k($5k) 0.5-5%
183 $74k-234k($28k) 6%
273 $1.9k-22.1k($1k) 15%
313 $98.4k-254-9k($50k-150k) 5%
320 $18.3k-35-95k(0) 15%
325 $79.7K-91.6($35K) 5%
329 $225K-310K($35K) 6%
355 $19.7K-48.7K($11.5K-36K) 6.5-8%
372 $111K-189K($30K) 5%
406 $88K-237K($15K-55K) 22%
479 $64.8K-113.9K($28K) 8%
497 $35K-50K($20K-30K) 0
$4.95K-18.9K($9.9K) 8%
$85K-139.5K(20K) 5%
$8.9K-153.5K($2.5K-17.5K) 4%
$98.4K-254.9K($50K-150K) 5%
$128.9K($29.5K) 5%
$76.1K-152.5K(27.5K) 5%
$122.6K-554.3K($7.5K-50K) Varies
$129.8K-190.6K($25K) 5%
95 $35K-45K($34.7K) 10%
$63.7K-65.7K($35K) 10%
$35.6K-47.8K($30K) 10%
277 $10.5K-18K($8.5K) $220/mo.
395 $53.8K-80K($20K) 5%
408 $5.5K-45.9K($995-18.8K) 9-24%
$15.5K-109.6K($10K/25K) 3%
$32.4K-57.3K($10K) Varies
$34.6K-57.9K($23.5K) 8%
487 $85K+($16K) Varies
489 $17.4K-43.8K($10K/29.9K) 8%
Franchise Type of financing
500
Ranking
213 FF (*)
281 FF (*),Vehlcle
60 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
187 Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
295 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
474 None
488 FF (*)
96 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
106 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (*),St (3)
227 None
A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
363 Eq (*)(3),FF (*)(3),St (3)
369 Eq (*),FF (*)
375 None
448 Eq (*),Inv (*)
11 A/R (3),Eq (*)(3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
157 St (3)
217 None
267 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
278 Eq (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
330 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
468 Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
Not Ranked Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),St (3)
66 Eq (3),FF (3),St (3)
133 Eq (3),Inv (3),St (3)
136 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
308 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3), St (3)
310 None
359 None
381 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
387 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
390 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
417 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
420 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
447 None
452 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
13 FF (*)
24 Eq (3),FF (*)(3)
25 FF (*)
79 FF (*)
84 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
97 None
125 Inv (*)(3)
203 None
399 FF (*)
None
302 Eq (*)
473 A/R (3),Eq (*),FF (3),Inv (*),P (3)
2 Eq (3),FF (*)(3),Inv (3),St (3)
50 Eq (*),FF (*)
54 None
183 None
273 A/R (*),Eq (*),Inv (*),P (*),St (*)
313 FF (*)
320 None
325 None
329 None
355 Eq (*), FF (*)
372 A/R (3),Eq (3),FF (3) Inv (3),P (3),St (3)
406 Eq (3),FF (*)
479 None
497 None
None
None
None
FF (*)
Eq (3)
None
None
Eq (3), St (3)
95 None
FF (3),St (3)
None
277 None
395 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
408 Eq (3),FF (*),Inv (3),St (3)
Eq (3),FF (*)
Eq (3),FF (*)(3),Inv (3),St (3)
FF (*)
487 None
489 None
(@) Homebased opportunity
(#) Selling multiple units/master licenses only
(**) Selling int'l. master licenses only
K: Thousands ($)
M: Millions (S)
-- Info Not Available
N/A: Not Applicable
REGISTRATION STATES: CA, HI, IL. IN, MD, MI, MN. NY. ND, RI, SD,
VA, WI, WA
REGIONS:
NE: Northeast 5: South SE: Southeast
MW: Midwest SW: Southwest W: West
NW: Northwest C: Canada F: Foreign
FINANCING:
(*) In-house financing (**) 3rd-party financing
A/R: Accounts receivable
Eq: Equipment financing/leasing
FF: Franchise fee
Inv: Inventory P: Payroll
St: Start-up costs
RELATED ARTICLE: Top 10 Franchisses for 2002
1. Subway
2. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
3. Curves for Women
4. 7-Eleven Inc.
5. Yogen Fruz Worldwide
6. The Quizno's Franchise Co.
7. McDonald's
8. Management Recruiters/Sales Consultants/MRI Worldwide
9. Holiday Inn Worldwide
10. Jani-King
As an additional research tool, we have broken out franchise data from the Franchise 500. [R] listings into the following quick-reference sections. In compiling these Ready Reference Listings, we only considered franchises ranked in the Franchise 500 [R].
TOP 100 FRANCHISES: The top 100 franchise operations are listed here along with their categories. We've also listed their ranking from last year. (NR=Not ranked in 2001.)
TOP 20 LOW-INVESTMENT FRANCHISES: Franchises with a minimum total investment of less than $10,000 are highlighted in this section, listed in order of their rankings.
TOP 30 FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES: Here we show you which franchises exhibited the most growth over the past year based on the number of new franchise units added. The number listed is the actual number of franchise units added. Ties are listed alphabetically.
TOP 30 NEW FRANCHISES: Companies that began franchising within the past five years (since 1997) are listed in order of their rankings.
TOP 100 FRANCHISES
1. Subway * Submarine Sandwiches * 1
2. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service * Tax Services * 11
3. Curves for Women Fitness Businesses * 24
4. 7-Eleven Inc. * Convenience Stores * 12
5. Vogen Fruz Worldwide * Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Ices * 39
6. The Quizno's Franchise Co. * Submarine Sandwiches * 6
7. McDonald's * Hamburgers & Hot Dogs * 3
8. Management Recruiters/Sales Consultants/MRI Worldwide Executive-Search Services * 36
9. Holiday Inn Worldwide * Hotels * NR
10. Jani-King * Commercial Cleaning * 10
11. Mail Boxes Etc. * Postal & Business Services * 2
12. KFC Corp. * Chicken - Miscellaneous * 44
13. RE/MAX Int'l. Inc. * Real Estate 19
14. Snap-on Tools * Hardware * 16
15. Sonic Drive In Restaurants * Hamburgers & Hot Dogs * 7
16. Kurnon North America Inc. * Tutoring * 64
17. RadioShack * Wireless Stores * 8
18. Service Master Clean * Commercial Cleaning * 18
19. Choice Hotels Int'l. * Hotels * NR
20. Jiffy Lube Int'l. Inc. * Oil-Change Services * 4
21. CleanNet USA Inc. * Commercial Cleaning * 67
22. Days Inns Worldwide Inc. * Hotels * NR
23. am/pm Convenience Stores * Convenience Stores * NR
24. Century 21 Real Estate Corp. * Real Estate * 22
25. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corp. * Real Estate * 21
26. Dunkin' Donuts * Donuts * 14
27. Denny's Inc. * Family Restaurants * 26
28. GNC Franchising Inc. * Vitamin Stores * 9
29. Jazzercise Inc. * Fitness Businesses * 29
30. Matco Tools * Hardware * 23
31. Chem-Dry * Carpet, Upholstery & Drapery Services * 20
32. Merle Norman Cosmetics * Cosmetics * 27
33. Dairy Queen * Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Ices * 17
34. Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits * Chicken -Miscellaneous * 40
35. Baskin-Robbins USA Co. * Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Ices * 25
36. International House of Pancakes Inc. * Family Restaurants * 35
37. Coverall North America Inc. * Commercial Cleaning * 15
38. Servpro * Carpet, Upholstery & Drapery Services * 31
39. Midas Auto Service Experts * Auto Repair & Maintenance Services * 32
40. Supercuts * Hair Care * NR
41. The Medicine Shoppe * Pharmacies * 37
42. Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites * Hotels * NR
43. Fantastic Sams * Hair Care * 45
44. Arby's * Miscellaneous Sandwiches * 13
45. Sylvan Learning Centers * Tutoring * 43
46. Merry Maids * Residential Cleaning * 47
47. Super 8 Motels Inc. * Hotels * NR
48. Orion Food Systems Inc. * Miscellaneous Fast Food * 41
49. Great Clips Inc. * Hair Care * 49
50. Liberty Tax Service * Tax Services * 53
51. Ramada Franchise Systems Inc. * Hotels * NR
52. Valvoline Instant Oil Change * Oil-Change Services * 42
53. Church's Chicken * Chicken-Miscellaneous * 51
54. Culligan Water Conditioning * Miscellaneous Services * 363
55. Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co. * Miscellaneous Baked Goods * 122
56. Thrifty Rent-A-Car System Inc. * Auto Rentals & Sales * 52
57. Taco Bell Corp. * Mexican Fast Food *
58. Meineke Discount Mufflers * Brake Repair * 46
59. Budget Rent A Car Corp. * Auto Rentals & Sales * 33
60. ACE America's Cash Express * Check-Cashing Services * 48
61. Big O Tires Inc.* Tires * 62
62. Cost Cutters Family Hair Care * Hair Care * NR
63. Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc * Commercial Cleaning * 54
64. Friendly's Restaurants Franchise Inc. Family Restaurants * 58
65. Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership * Appliance/Furniture Rentals * 65
66. Minuteman Press Int'l. Inc. * Printing Services * 55
67. Auntie Anne's Inc. * Pretzels * 34
68. Cinnabon Inc. * Cinnamon Rolls * 126
69. ProForma * Miscellaneous Business Services * 60
70. Sign-A-Rama Inc. * Signs * 50
71. Travelodge Hotels Inc. * Hotels * NR
72. Microtel Inns & Suites * Hotels * NR
73. Sbarro The Italian Eatery * Italian Fast Food * 73
74. Novus Windshield Repair * Windshield Repair * 63
75. Papa Murphy's * Take & Bake Pizza * 38
76. Cold Stone Creamery * Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & ices * 205
77. Spherion Corp. Miscellaneous Staffing Services * 56
78. Lawn Doctor * Lawn Care & Landscaping * 80
79. Help-U-Sell Real Estate * Real Estate * 136
80. Carlson Wagonlit Travel * Miscellaneous Travel Agencies * 30
81. Rent-A-Wreck * Auto Rentals & Sales * NR
82. Candy Bouquet * Gourmet Food Gifts * 85
83. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson * Hotels * NR
84. Realty Executives Int'l. Inc. * Real Estate * 69
85. Toga's Eatery * Submarine Sandwiches * 165
86. Gateway Cigar Store/Newstands Miscellaneous Retail Businesses * 89
87. Molly Maid Inc. * Residential Cleaning * 71
88. HouseMaster * Home Inspections * 72
89. Pillar To Post * Home Inspections * 98
90. AAMCO Transmissions Inc. * Transmission Repair * 81
91. Blimpie Int'l. Inc. * Submarine Sandwiches * 28
92. Golden Corral Franchising Systems Inc. * Steakhouses * 87
93. The Maids Home Services * Residential Cleaning * 82
94. Wienerschnitzel * Hamburgers & Hot Dogs * 281
95. WSI Internet * Internet Services * 169
96. Martinizing Dry Cleaning * Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services * 79
97. Keller Williams Realty * Real Estate * 157
98. Budget Blinds Inc. * Window & Floor Coverings * 132
99. Home Instead Senior Care * Senior Care * 97
100. Fastsigns * Signs * 88
TOP 20 LOW-INVESTMENT FRANCHISES
1. Jani-King * Commercial Cleaning
2. Kumon North America Inc. * Tutoring
3. CleanNet USA Inc. * Commercial Cleaning
4. Jazzercise Inc. * Fitness Businesses
5. Coverall North America Inc. * Commercial Cleaning
6. Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc. * Commercial Cleaning
7. Carlson Wagonlit Travel * Miscellaneous Travel Agencies
8. Candy Bouquet * Gourmet Food Gifts
9. CruiseOne Inc. * Cruise-Only Travel Agencies
10. Vanguard Cleaning Systems * Commercial Cleaning
11. SuperGlass Windshield Repair * Windshield Repair
12. Anago Franchising Inc. * Commercial Cleaning
13. Guardsman WoodPro * Furniture Restoration Services
14. Bonus Building Care * Commercial Cleaning
15. Griswold Special Care Senior Care
16. Aerowest/Westair Deodorizing Services * Restroom Maintenance
17. Results Travel * Miscellaneous Travel Agencies
18. Brooke Insurance & Financial Services * Miscellaneous Services
19. Kinderdance Int'l. Inc. * Children's Fitness Programs
20. Critter Control Inc. * Pest-Control Services
TOP 30 FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES
1. Kumon North America Inc. * Tutoring * 2,258
2. 7-Eleven Inc. * Convenience Stores * 1,721
3. Curves for Women * Fitness Businesses * 880
4. Coverall North America Inc. * Commercial Cleaning * 748
5. Subway * Submarine Sandwiches * 716
6. Jani-King * Commercial Cleaning * 682
7. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service * Tax Services * 545
8. KFC Corp. * Chicken - Miscellaneous * 537
9. McDonald's * Hamburgers & Hot Dogs * 516
10. Budget Rent A Car Corp. * Auto Rentals & Sales * 474
11. RE/MAX Int'l. Inc. * Real Estate * 468
12. CleanNet USA Inc. * Commercial Cleaning * 422
13. The Quizno's Franchise Co. * Submarine Sandwiches * 399
14. Management Recruiters/Sales Consultants/MRI Worldwide * Executive-Search Services * 344
15. am/pm Convenience Stores * Convenience Stores * 327
16. Yogen Fruz Worldwide * Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Ices * 317
17. Holiday Inn Worldwide * Hotels * 308
18. Baskin-Robbins USA Co. * Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Ices * 222
19. WSI Internet * Internet Services * 203
20. Mail Boxes Etc. * Postal & Business Services * 187
21. Jazzercise Inc. * Fitness Businesses * 178
22. Results Travel * Miscellaneous Travel Agencies * 165
23. Denny's Inc. * Family Restaurants * 154
24. Great Clips Inc. * Hair Care * 147
25. Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits * Chicken - Miscellaneous * 140
26. Choice Hotels Int'l. * Hotels * 130
27. Snap-on Tools * Hardware * 125
28. Party Land Inc. * Party Stores * 120
29. Century 21 Real Estate Corp. * Real Estate * 118
29. Merry Maids * Residential Cleaning * 118
TOP 30 NEW FRANCHISES
1. Dippin' Dots Franchising Inc. * Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Ices
2. LA Weight Loss Centers Inc. * Miscellaneous Health Products & Services
3. Priceless Rent-A-Car * Auto Rentals & Sales
4. Cruise Planners * Cruise-Only Travel Agencies
5. Roly Poly Franchise Systems LLC * Miscellaneous Sandwiches
6. Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care Inc. * Carpet, Upholstery & Drapery Services
7. Home Helpers * Senior Care
8. Hangers * Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services
9. Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants * Business Consulting
10. Wingstop Restaurants Inc. * Chicken Wings
11. Results Travel * Miscellaneous Travel Agencies
12. Computer Troubleshooters * Tech Support
13. Stratis Business Centers * Miscellaneous Business Services
14. Farmer Boys * Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
15. FasTrackids International Ltd. * Tutoring
16. The HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Cafe * Ham Stores
17. The Perfect Wedding Guide Inc. * Miscellaneous Advertising Services
18. Action Int'l. * Business Consulting
19. EagleRider Motorcycle Rental * Miscellaneous Recreation Businesses
20. The Right One * Miscellaneous Services
21. Planet Smoothie * Juice Bars
22. Window Butler * Window Cleaning
23. Plato's Closet * Apparel Stores
24. Passport Health Inc. * Miscellaneous Health Products & Services
25. Winger's Diner * Miscellaneous Restaurants
26. Contours Express * Fitness Businesses
27. MaidPro * Residential Cleaning
28. Maui Wowi Smoothies * Juice Bars
29. The Entrepreneur's Source * Business Consulting
30. South Bend Chocolate Co. * Candy Stores
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