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"The CFE program is the only one of its kind entirely devoted to continued education in the franchising field," said Randy Burzynski, CFE, manager, franchise support systems, ADQSR, and chairman of the ICFE Board of Governors.
Deb Evans, President of Computer Explorers and a CFE herself, shares how being a part of this program allows franchisees and franchisors to gain more knowledge of the franchise industry. Whether you've been apart of the industry for years, or have just started researching, becoming a Certified Franchise Executive can make for a better franchising experience.

Best Franchises by Category

Browse the best franchise opportunities for 2010 sorted by industry category and investment level. Select the franchise category that interests you and discover which opportunities are rated as the best franchises for 2010 by their franchise owners.

Advertising & Sales

Valpak
Category: Business Services, Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: $42,500+

Automotive

Matco Tools
Category: Automotive
Total Inv: $73,000 - $170,000
Snap-on Tools
Category: Automotive
Total Inv: $16,688 - $278,444

Business Services

ActionCOACH
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $75,000 - $275,000
FASTSIGNS International
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $168,985 - $295,103
FocalPoint Coaching
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $49,950 - $49,950
PostNet
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $172,000 - $194,000
Best In Category TeamLogic IT
Category: Technology, Business Services
Total Inv: $100,000 - $120,000
Unishippers
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $75,000 - $150,000
Valpak
Category: Business Services, Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: $42,500+

Child Services

Best In Category JumpBunch
Category: Child Services
Total Inv: $40,700 - $73,900
Mathnasium Learning Centers
Category: Child Services
Total Inv: $66,600 - $92,500
TSS Photography
Category: Child Services, Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: $38,750 - $74,150

Cleaning & Maintenance

Best In Category Heaven's Best
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $24,900 - $60,000
OMEX International, Inc.
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $40,000 - $70,000
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $28,900
The Maids
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $175,000 - $225,000

Financial & Tax

Murphy Business & Financial
Category: Financial & Tax
Total Inv: $61,500 - $128,700
Best In Category Padgett Business Services
Category: Financial & Tax
Total Inv: $98,955
Tax Centers of America
Category: Financial & Tax
Total Inv: $20,000 - $50,000

Food

Papa Murphy's
Category: Food
Total Inv: $171,000 - $350,000
Simple Simon's Pizza
Category: Food
Total Inv: $15,000 - $125,000

Health & Beauty

Palm Beach Tan
Category: Health & Beauty
Total Inv: $450,000 - $800,000

Home Services

5-Star Painting
Category: Home Services, Services
Total Inv: $30,000 - $65,000
ASP Pool & Spa Company
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $49,200 - $89,500
Budget Blinds
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $80,000 - $111,000
Carpet Network
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $50,585 - $70,385
CertaPro Painters
Category: Home Services, Services
Total Inv: $129,000 - $156,000
HouseMaster
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $54,500 - $81,200
Best In Category Miracle Method Surface Restoration
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $78,000 - $116,000
Yellow VAN Handyman
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $17,000 - $32,000

Real Estate

Showhomes Home Staging
Category: Real Estate
Total Inv: $43,000

Retail

Cartridge Depot
Category: Retail
Total Inv: $60,000
Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs
Category: Retail
Total Inv: 75,000 - 125,000
Wild Birds Unlimited
Category: Retail
Total Inv: $99,534 - $145,836

Senior Care

BrightStar
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $107,600 - $180,200
Best In Category Home Instead Senior Care
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $95,000 - $105,000
Synergy HomeCare
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $53,300 - $115,300
Visiting Angels
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $51,285 - $73,035

Services

5-Star Painting
Category: Home Services, Services
Total Inv: $30,000 - $65,000
CertaPro Painters
Category: Home Services, Services
Total Inv: $129,000 - $156,000
Fish Window Cleaning Services
Category: Services
Total Inv: $70,000 - $130,000
Precision Concrete Cutting
Category: Services
Total Inv: $120,000
Truly Nolen of America
Category: Services
Total Inv: $3,600 - $226,500
Two Men and a Truck
Category: Services
Total Inv: $158,000 - $420,910
U.S. Lawns
Category: Services
Total Inv: $55,000 - $85,000

Sports & Recreation

Anytime Fitness
Category: Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: $35,074 - $222,974
TSS Photography
Category: Child Services, Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: $38,750 - $74,150

Technology

Best In Category Computer Troubleshooters
Category: Technology
Total Inv: $35,000 - $49,000
TeamLogic IT
Category: Technology, Business Services
Total Inv: $100,000 - $120,000