Top 50 Franchises - Large Systems

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Heaven's Best is a worldwide leader in carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise opportunities for commercial and residential locations. Our unique "dry in one hour" process yields exceptional results. Heaven's Best cleaning experts can tackle the toughest stains and dirt leaving your carpets clean and renewed.

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Computer Troubleshooters is an on-site computer services franchise. Computer Troubleshooters franchisees provide hardware repair, networking, software consulting, diagnostics, Web site development, security consulting and other computer services to small businesses.

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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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Did you know you could own a franchise business you actually enjoy working? You can love what you do. Cruise Planners/American Express is a low investment business opportunity which yields high returns with no travel experience required. Our home-based business model has a family of over 725 franchise owners and is one of the largest, privately owned, nationally recognized and continually awarded cruise selling agencies in the country.

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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.

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There are many home inspection companies, but only one Master. HouseMaster is the most experienced name in home inspections with over 30 years franchising and more than 2 million inspections performed.

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The directors of Visiting Angels have always held the philosophy that they are in business to provide the best care possible to seniors as well as others who need in home care while giving total respect to the care giving staff.

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Mathnasium is a learning center where students go year-round to boost their math skills. They are highly specialized; they teach only math. Their program is for students in pre-K through 12th grade. Like at a gym or health club, members pay a monthly membership fee, and attend at their convenience.

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BrightStar provides the full continuum of home healthcare (medical and non-medical) to keep Parents and Grandparents out of nursing and assisted-living facilities and in their homes. Also, businesses such as hospitals, nursing facilities, clinics, and doctors' offices, count on BrightStar to provide them the much needed healthcare professionals they need.

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Imagine being taught the secrets to dog behavior and training – and learning how to effectively share this information with dog owners in only two hours. How satisfying to change completely a dog’s behavior and transform a previously stressed household into a happy home that through your expertise can now experience the joy and companionship of an obedient pet. Read on about this exciting franchise opportunity!

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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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Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® is now the front-runner in the evolution of the carpet cleaning industry! The company’s key strengths are in its wealth of business experience and innovative products proven to reinvent carpet right before the customer’s eyes.

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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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ActionCOACH emerged as an overnight success in 1993 when Brad Sugars began conducting seminars and workshops for the owners of small to medium sized businesses throughout Australia and New Zealand. For the first time ever, business owners had access to hundreds of amazingly powerful, yet relatively simple and affordable sales, marketing and team building strategies to transform their businesses, and their lives.

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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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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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Unishippers was born in 1987 from the simple idea that by partnering with major shipping suppliers and reselling their services, small and medium-sized business could benefit from the negotiated discounts and increased level of customer service. Twenty years later, Unishippers has proven just how smart that idea really was. With more than 50,000 shipping customers, 5.5 million shipments annually, and industry leading partners including UPS and YRC, Unishippers has the experience and leverage franchisees need to be successful.

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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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U.S. Lawns is the largest and fastest-growing landscape maintenance franchisor in the commercial green industry today. Through a network of over 200 locally-owned franchise offices strategically located throughout more than 30 states, U.S. Lawns provides commercial customers with a full range of personalized, professional landscape maintenance services.

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'The Best in Youth & Sports Memories.' TSS Photography franchisees earn income from 3 profit centers: youth and sports photo keepsakes, uniforms and trophies/awards.

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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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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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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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