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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?
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Top 50 Franchises - Large Systems

1

Heaven's Best
Cash Req: $15,000    Total Inv: $24,900 - $60,000
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

Awarded Franchisor of The Year by Franchise Business Review! Our franchise provides the flexibility to balance work, family, fun, and financial independence.

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2

Home Instead Senior Care
Cash Req: $44,050-$57,550    Total Inv: $44,050 - $57,550
Category: Senior Care

A Home Instead Senior Care® franchise is an incredibly meaningful, unique and rewarding business. Since 1994, Home Instead Senior Care® has developed an amazing record of service to seniors. Now you can build on this strength and expertise to create a fulfilling business that offers non-medical home care to senior citizens in your area.

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3

Anago Cleaning Systems (master franchisors)
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

4

Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Category: Food

5

FASTSIGNS International
Cash Req: $75,000    Total Inv: $222,251 - $325,860
Category: Business Services

Our mission is to help our franchise owners build gross sales and profitability. We realize our franchisees are our clients and will do whatever it takes to ensure their happiness and respect.

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6

Computer Troubleshooters
Category: Technology

7

Sotheby's Real Estate
Category: Real Estate

8

Proforma
Category: Advertising & Sales

9

Adventures in Advertising
Cash Req: $55,000+    Total Inv: $85,000
Category: Advertising & Sales, Business Services

Let ADVENTURES IN ADVERTISING leverage you into your piece of a $19 billion dollar industry! Independent and entrepreneurial, you're not content to go through life on cruise control – you’re looking for a rewarding business ownership opportunity with high potential, low cost of entry, rapid start-up and a satisfying lifestyle...

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10

Weed Man
Category: Services

11

Budget Blinds
Cash Req: $55,000+    Total Inv: $80,000 - $111,000
Category: Home Services

If you're looking for a thriving home-based business opportunity, Budget Blinds is the place to be. We're a top- ranked, fast growing franchise company in one of the fastest growing industries in America - home decorating and home improvement. Our people are our greatest assets. Discover how you can become part of this winning team.

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12

Sandler Training
Cash Req: $63,000    Total Inv: $72,150 - $88750
Category: Business Services, Advertising & Sales

Sandler's distinctive, non-traditional selling system and highly effective sales training methodology have helped salespeople and sales managers at every level take charge of the selling process. Sandler Training is designed to create lasting "performance improvement" rather than the motivational "quick fix."

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13

CertaPro Painters
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $129,000 - $144,000
Category: Home Services, Services

CertaPro Painters has invested millions of dollars in creating a brand. Whether you live in Boise or Boston, our promise of "Certainty" is the same; our marketing message is the same; the customer experience is the same. This consistency has enabled CertaPro to quickly build brand recognition and effortlessly capture market share.

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14

Nathan's Famous
Category: Food

15

Sir Speedy
Cash Req: $125,000 - $150,000    Total Inv: $380,000
Category: Business Services

Sir Speedy is the world’s largest network of printing, copying and document service centers. The Sir Speedy Global Digital Network, with its alliance partners spans nearly 1,000 locations in 18 countries. By featuring complete document management services, Sir Speedy offers exceptional value to its business market.

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16

Aussie Pet Mobile
Cash Req: $99,000-$200,000    Total Inv: $99,000 - $237,000
Category: Pet Services

Aussie Pet Mobile has positioned itself to exploit long term market trends in pet spending that in the United States alone represents over $38 billion per year. From Entrepreneur Magazine to Bond’s Top 100 Franchises everyone agrees that Aussie Pet Mobile is the dominate leader.

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17

ActionCOACH
Category: Business Services

18

Stroller Strides
Category: Child Services

19

Pak Mail
Cash Req: $50,000+    Total Inv: $135,485 - $166,200
Category: Business Services

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20

Padgett Business Services
Cash Req: $100,000    Total Inv: $98,150
Category: Financial & Tax

We offer small business advice and consultation, tax preparation, government compliance, financial reporting, complete payroll services, and other services important to small businesses.

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21

El Pollo Loco
Category: Food

22

Bruegger's
Cash Req: $300,000     Total Inv: $376,600 - $563,600
Category: Food

Bruegger’s pioneered a new concept that expanded the traditional bagel bakery into a quick service bakery and is well positioned to take advantage of the national trend toward quick casual restaurants. Their bakery-cafés offer an upscale menu, recognized for quality and variety that offers consumers healthy options and still maintains traditional favorites.

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23

Church's Chicken
Category: Food

24

Kampgrounds of America/ KOA
Category: Sports & Recreation, Travel & Hospitality

25

Wild Birds Unlimited
Cash Req: $25,000 - $35,000    Total Inv: $99,534 - $145,836
Category: Retail

We are the original and leading franchise system specializing in the hobby of backyard bird feeding. Wild Birds Unlimited functions as a true community resource: we provide valuable knowledge about the bird-feeding hobby, and represent a unique and pleasant shopping experience. The difference between what we offer and what other retailers offer goes far beyond what we sell. It’s who we are. The idea of “Bringing People and Nature Together” is at the very heart of our retail concept. We do this b

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26

The Little Gym
Category: Child Services

27

Bark Busters
Category: Pet Services

28

The Maids Home Services
Cash Req: $100,000    Total Inv: $175,000 - $225,000
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

Distinguished as the number one residential cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine, The Maids Home Services is the quality leader in the industry. With The Maids, you can build a great business and achieve the lifestyle you desire, all with nights, weekends and holidays off.

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29

PostNet
Cash Req: $55,000+     Total Inv: $172,000 - $194,000
Category: Business Services

Whether you are interested in developing a single store, multiple stores, or an entire territory, PostNet has the right opportunity for you.

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30

INTERIORS by Decorating Den
Cash Req: $49,900     Total Inv: $49,900
Category: Home Services

The Perfect Franchise for creative individuals. We turn Passions into Careers with full training programs, direct accounts with over 130 manufacturers, complete marketing systems, HGTV Exposure, recognition & awards, 38 years experience, Intranet system linking 500 decorators together, National T.V. and Magazine advertising, turnkey workshops & seminars, individual websites, public relations, local and national support, and brand recognition. Enhance your lifestyle by dong what you love. This franchise gives you flexibility to balance family and career. Contact us to see if you qualify.

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31

Alphagraphics
Category: Business Services

32

Anytime Fitness
Category: Sports & Recreation

33

Matco Tools
Cash Req: $35,000    Total Inv: $73,000 - $170,000
Category: Automotive

Matco Tools is one of the top franchise opportunities out there. That's because Matco Tools provides you with the guidance, training, potential customer base, marketing and the on-going support you need to start your business. Our award winning franchise program provides you with a business process that will help you make sales and generate revenue from day one.

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34

Snap-on Tools
Cash Req: $16,688 - $52,000    Total Inv: $16,688 - $278,444
Category: Automotive

Snap-on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools and are sold through its franchisees, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the internet.

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35

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Category: Food

36

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Category: Services

37

Two Men and a Truck
Cash Req: $150,000    Total Inv: $158,000 - $420,910
Category: Services

We are a company and family built on strong moral values. Each franchise is individually owned and operated but all carry a common link — making customer service a top priority. Owning a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise not only allows you the freedom to run your own business but it also gives you the structure and support of a successful franchise system. We don't require moving experience; we want people who care about customers.

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38

1-800-GOT-JUNK
Category: Services, Advertising & Sales

39

Jenny Craig
Cash Req: $150,000     Total Inv: $165,000 - $440,000
Category: Health & Beauty

Jenny Craig, Inc. is one of the largest weight management service companies in the world. The Company offers a comprehensive weight management program that helps clients learn about portion control, develop a healthy relationship with food, increase their energy level through simple activity, and build more balance into their lives for optimal weight loss and well-being.

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40

Simple Simon's Pizza
Cash Req: $25,000    Total Inv: $15,000 - $125,000
Category: Food

Simple Simon's Pizza is an operations driven company that emphasizes quality, service and cleanliness. We provide the best product at the very best price every day.

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41

HomeVestors of America
Category: Real Estate

42

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group
Category: Food

43

Mathnasium
Category: Child Services

44

Fish Window Cleaning Services
Cash Req: $75,000    Total Inv: $70,000 - $130,000
Category: Services

We want to give a "jumpstart" to your new business! Following your training, the Fish Window Cleaning staff will arrive in your city to assist you with securing commercial accounts. We actually go out and sell commercial accounts with you! Fish Window Cleaning helps put business on your books right away. We do not charge an additional fee or higher royalty rate for this.

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