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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.
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Top 50 Franchises - Midsize Systems

1

Paul Mitchell School
Category: Health & Beauty

2

Miracle Method Surface Restoration
Cash Req: $30,000    Total Inv: $78,000 - $116,000
Category: Home Services

Miracle Method is the largest bath and kitchen refinishing company in the country. With over 120 domestic and international franchises, we specialize in repairing and restoring all types of tubs, ceramic tile, and countertops.

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3

Aire-Master of America
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

4

Sit Means Sit
Category: Pet Services

5

Palm Beach Tan
Cash Req: $250,000    Total Inv: $450,000 - $800,000
Category: Health & Beauty

Palm Beach Tan tanning experiences are certain to satisfy all clients. Extended hours. Spotless rooms and dozens of beds. No appointments. No contracts. And the best tanning equipment, including our UV-free tanning system. Not to mention a knowledgeable staff that attends to every detail to ensure an incredible tanning experience. Guaranteed.

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6

Synergy HomeCare
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $53,300 - $115,300
Category: Senior Care

Become a Synergy HomeCare franchise owner and join one of the fastest growing non-medical home care franchises in North America!

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7

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Cash Req: $28,900    Total Inv: $28,900
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

Oxifresh 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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8

Color Glo International
Category: Automotive

9

Linc Network
Category: Services

10

Straw Hat Pizza
Category: Food

11

Disaster Kleenup International
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

12

FocalPoint Coaching
Cash Req: $75,000    Total Inv: $49,950 - $49,950
Category: Business Services

FocalPoint International, Inc., the world’s premiere business coaching and development franchise company, has formed a ground-breaking strategic alliance with Brian Tracy International, Inc., that will provide organizations and individuals with proven concepts, methodologies and skills developed in the most effective manner: long-term, one-on-one coaching.

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13

Expedia CruiseShipCenters
Category: Travel & Hospitality

14

Jan-Pro (master franchisors)
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

15

CompuChild
Category: Child Services

16

Murphy Business & Financial
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $61,500 - $128,700
Category: Financial & Tax

Murphy Business & Financial provides new or experienced business brokers with the support to build a successful business brokerage firm on several fronts.

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17

Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs
Cash Req: 100,000    Total Inv: 75,000 - 125,000
Category: Retail

FAST-FIX Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest franchise of jewelry and watch repair services with 165 franchised locations. FAST-FIX perfected a system for delivering fast, efficient, professional repair work on jewelry and watches for men and women.

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18

5-Star Painting
Cash Req: $25,000    Total Inv: $30,000 - $65,000
Category: Home Services, Services

Five Star has developed a proprietary software, marketing materials, call center support, and training that provide for an unparalleled customer experience in service, quality and price. Five Star has locations from Florida to California and Canada to Mexico (and everywhere in between) and promise a five star job without a five star price!

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19

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

20

Handle With Care Packaging Store
Category: Business Services

21

Tax Centers of America
Cash Req: $25,000    Total Inv: $20,000 - $50,000
Category: Financial & Tax

Tax Centers of America (TCOA) is a franchise-based corporation specializing in income tax preparation, online and electronic tax filing for taxpayers who want their refund fast! Franchisees get to set their hours and run the day-to-day operations just like any other small business owner. The key difference is that franchisees enjoy the benefits of an established brand name, which assists you in building your customer base.

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22

Learning Express
Category: Retail

23

Just Between Friends
Category: Child Services

24

Christian Brothers Automotive
Category: Automotive

25

Mathnasium Learning Centers
Cash Req: $100,000    Total Inv: $66,600 - $92,500
Category: Child Services

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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26

Value Place
Category: Travel & Hospitality

27

Marco's Pizza
Category: Food

28

PIP Printing & Document Services
Category: Business Services

29

Homewatch CareGivers
Category: Senior Care

30

Right At Home
Category: Senior Care

31

Roni Deutch Tax Center
Category: Financial & Tax

32

Four Seasons Sunrooms
Category: Home Services

33

Pop-A-Lock
Category: Services

34

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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35

Grease Monkey
Category: Automotive

36

Images 4 Kids
Category: Child Services

37

Valpak
Cash Req: $75,000    Total Inv: $42,500+
Category: Business Services, Advertising & Sales

Valpak®, the #1 cooperative direct mail brand, offers a NO royalty, low overhead, exclusive territory, & home or office-based franchise opportunity for sales oriented individuals. Join the franchise that mails over 42 million households in North America with over 40 years of experience & features award-winning training, marketing & production support.

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38

1-800 Water Damage
Category: Services

39

BrightStar
Cash Req: $120,000    Total Inv: $107,600 - $180,200
Category: Senior Care

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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40

Happy and Healthy Products, Inc.
Category: Food

41

Parable Christian Stores
Category: Retail

42

Great Wraps!
Category: Food

43

Grout Doctor
Category: Home Services

44

Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

45

Interstate All Battery Center
Category: Retail

46

Biggby Coffee
Category: Food

47

Mister Sparky
Category: Services

48

COMPUTER EXPLORERS
Category: Child Services

49

DirectBuy
Category: Retail

50

GolfTEC
Category: Sports & Recreation

51

Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Category: Home Services

52

Mr. Appliance
Category: Home Services

53

The Melting Pot
Category: Food

54

Kilwin's Chocolate and Ice Cream
Category: Food

55

Cheeburger Cheeburger
Category: Food