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Question: I am about to purchase a sandwhich shop near a 22,000+ student campus that is a Franchise store.  My question given the recession (if we are really in one), what is your opinion on this idea outside of the scientifcal and business facts needed to give an even more accurate opinion?
Thanks, Torrey
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Read the six points that franchise veteran, John P. Hayes, Ph.D. highlights to help you decide if you can franchise your business and deliver a thriving, satisfying enterprise opportunity during a recession.
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John P. Hayes, Ph.D. explores the reasons some fear buying a franchise, and gives insight and answers to these concerns in hopes of helping you realize there is little to be frightened about. f
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John P. Hayes, Ph.D. proves that the question of happiness may be the most important one you ask when contemplating buying a franchise. He highlights 5 "happy questions" to be sure and answer to determine the perfect franchise match.
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When looking for the right franchise opportunity, interviewing franchisees is a crucial step in the process. John P. Hayes, Ph.D. features 5 guidelines and tips to help you make sense of what these franchisees say.

Top Franchise Opportunities for 2009

Each year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of franchise owners. The franchise opportunities listed here have been rated among the very best oppotunities by their own franchisees - the real franchise experts!

Top 50 Franchises - Large Systems

1. Heaven's Best
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $24,900 - $60,000
2. Home Instead Senior Care
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $44,050 - $57,550
3. Anago Cleaning Systems (master franchisors)
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $8,500 - 1,200,000
4. Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Category: Food
Total Inv: $197,900 - $444,100
5. FASTSIGNS International
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $222,251 - $325,860
6. Computer Troubleshooters
Category: Technology
Total Inv: $21,000 - $28,000
7. Sotheby's Real Estate
Category: Real Estate
Total Inv: $140,970 - $500,550
8. Proforma
Category: Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: n/a
9. Adventures in Advertising
Category: Advertising & Sales, Business Services
Total Inv: $85,000
10. Weed Man
Category: Services
Total Inv: n/a
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Top 50 Franchises - Midsize Systems

1. Truly Nolen of America
Category: Services
Total Inv: $3,600 - $226,500
2. Oxifresh Carpet Cleaning
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $27,900
3. Parmasters Golf Training Centers
Category: Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: $300,000 - $2,500,000
4. Synergy HomeCare
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $49,240 - $99,540
5. Miracle Method Surface Restoration
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $75,000 - $100,000
6. Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: n/a
7. Linc Network
Category: Services
Total Inv: n/a
8. FocalPoint Coaching
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $49,950 - $49,950
9. Disaster Kleenup International
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $23,100 - $79,800
10. Murphy Business & Financial
Category: Financial & Tax
Total Inv: $61,500 - $128,700
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Top 50 Franchises - Under 50 Units

1. Personal Training Institute
Category: Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: n/a
2. TeamLogic IT
Category: Services, Technology
Total Inv: $70,000 - $120,000
3. OMEX International, Inc.
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $40,000 - $70,000
4. HIT Sports Training
Category: Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: n/a
5. Our Town America
Category: Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: $35,000 - $50,000
6. Wings Over
Category: Food
Total Inv: $157,400 - $339,400
7. Amazing Athletes
Category: Child Services
Total Inv: 42,650 - 65,050
8. SMARTBOX Portable Storage
Category: Services
Total Inv: $350,000 - $750,000
9. Surface Specialists Systems
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $28,000 - $39,500
10. Carpet Network
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $50,585 - $70,385
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