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Franchise Business Review announced today that Padgett Business Services, which offers financial services to small businesses, has become a business partner and content expert for Frantopia, FBR’s social networking and business resources site.
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Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is ranked No. 44 out of 500 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s 33rd Annual Franchise 500 Issue and for the ninth year in a row ranked the No. 1 franchise in the travel industry category.
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When it comes to business books, more ink (virtual or real) has been dedicated to the topic of leadership than nearly any other. This month, Bark Busters COO Bill Marino shares why it seems that every notable CEO, politician, military general, and even celebrities and sports figures are compelled to publish their respective takes on leadership...it matters!
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2011 was a big year for Franchise Business Review in the news. Here’s a glimpse at just some of the places FBR’s research appeared.

Top Franchise Opportunities for 2011

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. Home Instead Senior Care
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $50,550 - $63,550
2. Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $24,900 - $60,000
3. Computer Troubleshooters
Category: Technology
Total Inv: $28,800 - $81,500
4. Sotheby's International Realty
Category: Real Estate
Total Inv: $65,550 - $612,500
5. American Poolplayers Association
Category: Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: $17,080 - $20,150
6. Proforma
Category: Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: $4,730 - $53,195
7. CertaPro Painters
Category: Home Services, Services
Total Inv: $129,000 - $154,000
8. Cruise Planners
Category: Travel & Hospitality
Total Inv: $10,000
9. Palm Beach Tan
Category: Health & Beauty
Total Inv: $450,696 - $824,850
10. Kampgrounds of America/ KOA
Category: Sports & Recreation, Travel & Hospitality
Total Inv: $7,500 - $30,000
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Top 50 Franchises - Midsize Systems

1. Paul Mitchell School
Category: Health & Beauty
Total Inv: $1,021,670 - $1,435,940
2. FocalPoint Coaching
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $49,950 - $65,000
3. MaidPro
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $18,709 - $103,959
4. Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $85,000 - $123,000
5. Expedia CruiseShipCenters
Category: Travel & Hospitality
Total Inv: $140,000 - $200,000
6. Color Glo International
Category: Automotive
Total Inv: $41,000 - $44,800
7. Sandler Training
Category: Business Services, Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: $82,150 - $98,750
8. Learning Express
Category: Retail
Total Inv: $209,500 - $298,000
9. 5-Star Painting
Category: Home Services, Services
Total Inv: $30,000 - $65,000
10. Aire-Master of America
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $33,000
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Top 50 Franchises - Under 50 Units

1. TeamLogic IT
Category: Technology, Business Services
Total Inv: $80,000 - $130,000
2. G.J. Gardner Homes
Category: Real Estate
Total Inv: $70,000 - $100,000
3. JumpBunch
Category: Child Services
Total Inv: $34,700 - $79,400
4. Rhea Lana's
Category: Child Services
Total Inv: $16,050 - $33,050
5. AdvantaClean
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance, Home Services
Total Inv: $79,500 - $110,725
6. CarePatrol
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $45,000 - $72,000
7. Surface Specialists Systems
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $46,000 - $75,500
8. Our Town America
Category: Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: $74,800 - $105,450
9. Toppers Pizza
Category: Food
Total Inv: $286,628 - $529,968
10. Sit Means Sit
Category: Pet Services
Total Inv: $5,675 - $86.850
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