COMPANY|Expr1001|COMPANY2|ADDRESS|CITY|STATE|ZIPPC|COUNTRY|X00TEL|LOCALTEL|ALTTEL|FAX|EMAIL|INTERNET|CONTACT|CONTTITLE|FRANUNITS|OWNEDUNITS|TOTALUNITS|CATEGORY|99UPDATE|PROFILE FILENAME|DESCRIPTION1|DESCRIPTION2|ESTABLISHED|1ST FRANCHISED|DIST. . IN US|DIST. . IN CANADA|DIST. . OVERSEAS|NORTH AMERICA|DENSITY|PROJ. NEW UNITS|EARNINGS CLAIM STATE|MINIMUM NET WORTH|EQUITY INVESTMENT|TOTAL INVESTMENT|AVG TOTAL INVESTMENT|FRANCHISE FEE|AVG FRANCHISE FEE|ROYALTY|ADVERT. FEE|REGISTERED|TERM OF CONTRACT|AREA DEV AGREE|SUB-FRAN AGREE|ADDITIONAL OUTLETS|PASSIVE OWNERSHIP|CONVERSIONS|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|ASSIST.-SITE SELECTION|SPACE NEEDS: SF|SPACE NEEDS: TYPE BLDG|ASSIST LEASE NEGOT|CO-OP ADVERTISING|AVG. . EMPLOYEES|SIZE CORP. STAFF|Q) 1|Q) 2|Q) 3|Q) 4|Q) 5|Q) 6|TRAINING|SERVICES|FRAN. ASSOC./MEMBER|US EXPANSION|CANADA EXPANSION|O'SEAS EXPANSION|AVG ROYALTY|TOP 50 FRANCHISES
. . . .IT STORE|Itstore|. . . . It Store|1111 Flint Rd., # 36|Downsview|ON|M3J 3C7|CANADA||(416) 665-3471||(416) 665-8839|fun@itstore.com|www.itstore.com|Mr. Jack Green|President|31|18|49|42.00|1|Itstore|Gifts from the perfectly practical to the absolutely ridiculous. Contemporary greeting cards, gifts, novelties - specializing in cutting edge.||1981|1982|0|49|0|NR|29 in ON, 3 in NB, 1 in NS|5|No|150K|75K|150-225K|187.50|25K|25.00|6%|2%|FL,IL,IN,ND,MI,MN,NY,WI|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200-1,400|RM|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 6 PT|15|4|3|2|2|3|4|NR|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
1-800-DRYCLEAN|1800dryclean|1-800-DryClean|3948 Ranchero Dr.|Ann Arbor|MI|48108-2775||(866) 822-6115|(734) 822-6800||(734) 822-6888|opportunity@1800dryclean.com|www.1800dryclean.com|Mr. Marc A. Kiekenapp|VP Development|10|0|10|21.00||1800dryclean|Without being a drycleaner, you can be a leader in this $10 billion market. The consumer wants convenience - the industry is not providing it. 1-800-DRYCLEAN delivers the solution! Big business does not necessarily mean big investment. For under|$25,000, your 1-800-DRYCLEAN pick up and delivery service can be well on its way to becoming a fleet operation.|2000|2000|18|0|0|9 States|5 in FL, 2 in MI, 2 in AL|25|No|100K|20K|16.8-27.2K|22.00|6.9K|6.90|7%|0%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|200|HB|No|No|5 FT|17|3|3|1|3|4|5|5 Days Home Office; 4 Days Franchise Location; 6 Months Field Right-Start Program.|C,D,E,G,h,I|NR|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
1-800-GOT-JUNK?|1800GotJunk|1-800-Got-Junk?|201-2182 W. 12th Ave.|Vancouver|BC|V6K 2N4|CANADA|(877) 408-5865|(604) 731-5782||(801) 751-0634|wmillet@1800gotjunk.com|www.1800gotjunk.com|Mr. Wayne Millet|VP Development|22|1|23|25.00||1800GotJunk|1-800-GOT-JUNK? has revolutionized customer service in junk removal for over 10 years. By setting the mark for service standards and professionalism, an industry that once operated without set rates, price lists or receipts, now has top service standards.|You will have the expert advice and support that is key to success. Our intensive training program will get you on track; our on-going support and continuing education will keep you there. Centralized call center allows you to focus on your business.|1989|1999|11|10|0|7 States, 3 Provinces|5 in CA, 5 in ON, 2 inWA|36|No|50K|45-70K|45-70K|57.50|28K|28.00|8%|1%|All States|5/15|No|No|Yes|Discourged|No|Yes(I)|N/A|350|OB|N/A|Yes|6 FT, 4 PT|18|5|5|1|2|4|5|5-10 Days Vancouver, BC; 3-5 Days in Assigned Territory.|a,B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|8.00|
7-ELEVEN, INC.|7eleven|7-Eleven, Inc.|2711 N. Haskell Ave., P.O. Box 711|Dallas|TX|75204||(800) 255-0711|(214) 828-7764|(800) 255-0711|(214) 841-6776||www.7-eleven.com|Ms. Joanne Webb-Joyce|National Franchise Mgr.|18504|2638|21142|37.00|1|7eleven|7-ELEVEN stores were born from the simple concept of giving people 'what they want, when and where they want it.' This idea gave rise to the entire convenience store industry. While this formula still works today, customers' needs are changing at an|accelerating pace. We are meeting this challenge with an infrastructure of daily distribution of fresh perishables, regional production of fresh foods and pastries and an information system that greatly improves ordering and merchandising decisions.|1927|1964|18504|2638|21142|36 States, 5 Provinces|1,151 in CA, 593 VA, 522 FL|150|No|12.5K|77.5K|Varies|-1.00|61K|61.00|N/A|N/A|CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA|10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|2,400|FS, SC|N/A|No|4 FT, 4 PT|1,000|4|4|3|3|5|5|6 Weeks at Various Training Stores throughout US.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/No|NW,SW,MW,NE, Great Lakes|No|No|-1.00|3
A & W RESTAURANTS|A&Wrest|A & W Restaurants|101 Yorkshire Blvd., P.O. Box 11988|Lexington|KY|40509||(800) 545-8360|(859) 543-6000||(859) 543-6190|fsales@ygrest.com|www.ygrest.com|VP Franchising||966|131|1097|16.00|1|A&Wrest|A & W has been a successful, all-American icon for more than 80 years. Since repositioning A & W as the home of 'All American Food' with a menu of burgers, hot dogs, coney dogs, french fries, onion rings, and our signature A & W Root Beer and Root Beer|floats, we have entered the ranks of the most rapidly-growing quick-service restaurants in the world. Opportunities to develop are now even greater with our new co-branded restaurants that combine A & W and our sister brand, LONG JOHN SILVER'S.|1919|1925|907||190|48 States|NR|300|No|100K|75-150K|75K-1.5MM|787.50|15-20K|15.00|5-5.5%|4%|All States Except DC,HI|10-20/1/5|NR|NR|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,200+|FS, SF, SC, RM, Non-Tradit.|Yes|Yes|50-60 FT & PT|300|5|5|3|4|5|5|2 Weeks training w/ pre-opening and opening assistance.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|All Countries|5.00|1
A ALL ANIMAL CONTROL|Aallanimal|A All Animal Control|P.O. Box 33087-8087|Northglenn|CO|80233||(888) WILDPESTS|(303) 452-2113||(303) 452-7572|info@aallanimalcontrol.com|www.aallanimalcontrol.com|Mr. Mark E. Dotson|Chief Executive Officer|0|1|1|48.00||Aallanimal|A ALL ANIMAL CONTROL specializes in resolving wild life conflicts in residential & commercial structures. We offer humane & environmentally conscious solutions to wildlife problems. Not only are we capable of removing & relocating wildlife, we can also|follow through by de-odorizing, repairing damage and preventing potential future problems.|1995|2000|1|0|0|1 State|1 in Colorado|5|No|25K|10-20K|30-35K|32.50|7.5-15.5K|11.50|5%|1%|NR|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|N/A|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|No|1 FT|2|3|3|4|2|3|4|2 Weeks in Denver, CO.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
A BUCK OR TWO STORES|Abuckor2|A Buck or Two Stores|8200 Jane St.|Concord|ON|L4K 5A7|CANADA|(800) 890-8633|(905) 738-3180||(905) 738-3176|franchise_opportuni@denninghouse.com|www.buckortwo.com|Mr. Dennis Klein|President/CEO|255|34|289|44.00|2|Abuckor2|We're approaching 200 fun, exciting A BUCK OR TWO locations across Canada, well defined by simplicity, offering first-quality merchandise, presented in a visually appealing format, departmentalized, at prices of $2 or less. Sales and profit are maximized|with a great selection of core and seasonal merchandise, as well as aggressively-priced special opportunity buys, where volume purchasing power allows franchisees to continually benefit.|1987|1989|0|190|0|9 Provinces|80 in ON, 19 in BC, 17 in NS|25|No|200K|50-70K|160K|160.00|50K|50.00|6%|1%|AB|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|2,500-4,000|RM|N/A|Yes|Varies|100|4|5|4|4|3|5|1 Week Hamilton, ON; 2 Weeks Site Location.|a,C,D,E,G,h|Yes/Yes|No|All Canada|Mexico, South America, Europe, Australia|6.00|
A QUIK SERVICES|Aquik|A Quik Services|1730 Cumberland Point Dr., # 5|Marietta|GA|30067||(800) 255-8145|(770) 951-9440||(770) 933-8268|fnrjm@bellsouth.net|www.aquik.com|Mr. Raymond J. Margiano|President|30|3|33|48.00||Aquik|A QUIK SERVICES has over 30 different service business franchise opportunities, including dry cleaning, sign stores, printing, hair salon, cleaning, etc. A large range of opportunities from $2,500 to $200,000. Home-based, business to business, service,|retail, we will help you find the right business opportunity for you.|1998|1999|0|0|0|1 State|3 in GA, 30 international|NR|No|2.5K|2.5-75K|2.5-200K|101.25|2.5-17.5K|10.00|4%|2%|NR|20/10|Yes/10/10|No|Yes|Allowed|NR|NR|Yes|Varies|FS, SF, SC, RM, HB|Yes|No|1-5 FT|10|||||||20 Weeks in Atlanta, GA; 2 Weeks Regional; Home Town.|B,C,D,e,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|NR|NR|4.00|
A SHADE BETTER|Ashadebt|A Shade Better|3615 Superior Ave., Bldg. # 42|Cleveland|OH|44114||(800) 722-8676|(216) 391-5267||(216) 391-8118|info@ashadebetter.com|www.ashadebetter.com|Mr. James P. Prexta|President|10|7|17|38.00||Ashadebt|Distinctive retail stores selling beautiful lamp shades, lamps and accessories. Franchisees will also have the opportunity to develop and service the wholesale market in their exclusive territory.||1988|1993|18|0|0|7 States|5 in OH, 3 in IL, 2 in TX|12|No|300K|75-100K|114-156K|135.00|35K|35.00|6%|1%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,WI|5/5/5/5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,800|SC|Yes|No|2 FT, 2 PT|6|4|4|2|2|3|5|6 Days Cleveland, OH or Phoenix, AZ; 6 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E,h,I|No|Midwest , Southwest|No|No|6.00|
A. J. BARNES BICYCLE EMPORIUM|Ajbarnes|A. J. Barnes Bicycle Emporium|1401 Johnson Ferry Rd., # 148|Marietta|GA|30062|||(770) 977-7426||(770) 977-7237|ajb@ajbarnes.com|www.ajbarnes.com|Mr. Rob Richey|Dir. Franchise Sales|34|0|34|35.00||Ajbarnes|A. J. BARNES BICYCLE EMPORIUM is a full-service bicycle retail franchise chain with a fun, old-fashioned theme. Featuring major brands and an innovative open-kitchen-style service area so customers can actually watch their bicycle being serviced. A. J.|BARNES is the premium-quality bicycle retail franchise, offering top-flite business operations training and on-going support from a highly-experienced management team with years of franchise operation.|1989|1992|34|0|0|3 States|11 in FL, 2 in GA, 1 in TN|20|No|100K|40K|100-115K|107.50|25K|25.00|6%|0%|FL|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|5|3|3|1|1|1|5|14 Days Total at West Palm Beach, FL; 3 Days on Location.|A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|Western Europe|6.00|
AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS|Aamco|AAMCO Transmissions|1 Presidential Blvd.|Bala Cynwyd|PA|19004||(800) 223-8887|(610) 668-2900||(610) 617-9532|franchise@aamco.com|www.aamcotransmissions.com|Mr. Brian O'Donnell|SVP Operations/Sales|715|2|717|4.00|1|Aamco|AAMCO is the world's largest chain of transmission specialists with 37 years' experience as the undisputed industry leader.  An American icon, AAMCO's trademark is recognized by 94% of the driving public.||1963|1963|685|29|0|48 States, 4 Provinces|101 in CA, 61 in FL, 44 NY|40|Yes|250K|75K|200K|200.00|30K|30.00|7%|Varies|All States|15/15|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|4,000|FS, SF, Auto Mall|Yes|No|4 FT, 1 PT|180|4|4|3|3|4|4|5 Weeks Home Office, Philadelphia, PA.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/No|NE, Great Lakes Region|All Canada|No|7.00|2
AARON'S SALES & LEASE OWNERSHIP|Aarons|Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership|309 E. Paces Ferry Rd., N. E.|Atlanta|GA|30305-2367||(800) 551-6015|(404) 237-4016||(404) 240-6540|kim.vanwagner@aaronsfranchise.com|www.aaronsfranchise.com|Mr. Kim VanWagner|Dir. Franchise Development|203|357|560|33.00|1|Aarons|AARON'S SALES & LEASE OWNERSHIP is one of the fastest-growing rental purchase companies in the U.S., specializing in furniture, electronics and appliances. AARON'S SALES & LEASE OWNERSHIP offers franchisees the expertise, advantages|and support of a well-established company, plus the opportunity to realize a significant financial return in a booming market segment.|1955|1992|560|0|0|46 States|TX, FL, GA|40|Yes|350K|200K|263-502.4K|382.70|35K|35.00|5%|2.5%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MI,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|8,000|SC|Yes|Yes|6 FT|3,500|5|5|1|4|5|5|3 Weeks Corporate Headquarters; 2 Weeks Minimum On-Site; On-Going Varies.|A,B,C,D,E,F,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|Yes|5.00|3
ABC SEAMLESS|Abcseam|ABC Seamless|3001 Fiechtner Dr.|Fargo|ND|58103||(800) 732-6577|(701) 293-5952||(701) 293-3107|theduck@abcseamless.com|www.abcseamless.com|Mr. Veryl Vick|Franchise Director|123|11|134|6.00||Abcseam|Franchisor of seamless steel siding, gutters, soffit and fascia. A portable machine embosses and creates seamless siding profiles of any length on the job site.||1978|1978|132|0|0|38 States|22 in MN, 16 in WI, 12 in IL|10|No|150K|20-40K|73.8-212K|142.90|12K|12.00|2-5%|0.05%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|NR|Yes|N/A|4 FT|15|5|4|5|4|4|4|2 Weeks at Franchisee's Site; On-Going at Corporate Location.|C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|3.50|
ABRA AUTO BODY & GLASS|Abra|Abra Auto Body & Glass|6601 Shingle Creek Pkwy., # 200|Brooklyn Center|MN|55430||(800) 536-2334|(612) 585-6289||(612) 561-7433|earl@abraauto.com|www.abraauto.com|Mr. Timothy R. Adelmann|Executive Vice President|36|18|54|4.00|8|Abra|One of the first automobile collision and glass franchises. Operating company and franchised auto body collision and auto glass replacement shops. We offer support with marketing, business management, equipment and material purchases. Investment|opportunities for qualifying owners and managers.|1984|1987|54|0|0|12 States|28 in MN, 7 in TN, 6 in WI|12|Yes|500K|60-100K|229.6-422.6K|326.10|22.5K|22.50|5%|3%|IL,IN,MI,MN,ND,SD,WI|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|8,000-15,000|FS, SF|Yes|N/A|NR|53|5|5|5|3|3|5|2-4 Weeks ABRA Training Center, Minneapolis, MN; 6 Weeks On-Site.|a,B,C,D,E,F,g,h,I|NR|Central, South, Southeast|No|No|5.00|
ACADEMY FOR MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE|Acadmath|Academy for Mathematics & Science|30 Glen Cameron Rd., # 200|Thornhill|ON|L3T 1N7|CANADA|(800) 809-5555|(905) 709-3233||(905) 709-3045|info@acadfor.com|www.acadfor.com|Mr. Balti Sauer|President/CEO|29|6|35|11.00||Acadmath|Licensees provide math, science, English and computer tutoring to school age children from kindergarten to the end of high school. Individualized, self-paced learning is provided in learning centers located in major malls, using a unique photo-visual|learning program.|1992|1993|0|40|0|4 Provinces|35 in ON, 4 in BC, 1 in AB|18|No|N/A|50-70K|50-70K|60.00|29.5K|29.50|5-8%|2%|AB|5/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|SC, RM|Yes|No|2 FT, 6 PT|13|2|3|1|4|1|5|1 Week Corporate Office; 1 Week Training Center.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/No|Not Yet|All Canada|No|6.50|
ACADEMY OF LEARNING|Acadlrn|Academy of Learning|Five Bank St., # 202|Attleboro|MA|02703|||(508) 222-0000||(508) 222-0005||www.academyol.com|Mr. Jeffrey A. Goldwasser|U.S. Director of Operations|154|3|157|11.00||Acadlrn|Computer training centers, utilizing unique 'Integrated Learning System.' This self-paced, flex-time system uses audio instruction, workbooks and PCs with full individual supervision.||1987|1987|7|140|10|3 States, 9 Provinces|50 in ON, 16 in BC, 9 in AB|50|No|200K|100K|200-300K|250.00|30K|30.00|0%|$400/Mo.|NY,RI,AB|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|3,000|Other|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 2 PT|30|4|4|3|4|2|5|2 Weeks Training Center; 2 Days Head Office; 1 Week On-Site.|C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|Northeast|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
ACCOUNTANTS INC.|Accntns|Accountants Inc.|111 Anza Blvd., # 400|Burlingame|CA|94010-1932||(800) 491-9411|(650) 579-1111||(650) 579-1927|contactai@accountantsinc.com|www.accountantsinc.com|Ms. Pam Egbert|Franchise Operations Mgr.|16|21|37|12.00|1|Accntns|Temporary and full time placement of accounting and finance professionals.||1986|1994|40|0|0|13 States|19 in CA, 3 in WA|5|Yes|145-200K|174.5-224K|NR|-1.00|30K|30.00|7.5-10%/4K|2.5 w/Co-Op|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,WI|10/10|NR|No|Yes|Not Allowed|NR|No|Yes|NR|Class A Office|Yes|Yes|4 FT|35|4|5|1|1|1|5|Burlingame, CA; Franchisee's Location.|E,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|8.80|
ACCOUNTAX SERVICES|Accntax|Accountax Services|499 Ray Lawson Blvd., # 32|Brampton|ON|L6Y 4E6|CANADA||(905) 453-3220||(905) 453-9562|||Mr. Vijay Kapur|Chief Executive Officer|3|1|4|7.00|3|Accntax|Accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and financial planning center.||1979|1981|1|3|0|2 Provinces|2 in ON, 1 in BC|2|No|50K|5K|10K|10.00|2.5K|2.50|5%|2%|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|600|HB, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|8|5|5|5|4|4|5|2 Weeks Toronto, ON; 1 Week On-Site.|a,b,c,d,E,F,G,h,i|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
ACCOUNTING BUSINESS SYSTEMS|ABS|Accounting Business Systems|1260 Palmetto Ave., # C|Winter Park|FL|32789||(800) ABS-7504|(407) 644-5400||(407) 869-0077|||Mr. Mark B. Silverberg|President|36|2|38|7.00|1|ABS|Complete business accounting and tax franchise. We provide multi-client, user-friendly software, practice management systems and innovative client marketing. No royalty percentages charged. The affordable alternative in the industry.||1989|1993|38|0|0|12 States|8 in FL, 3 in GA, 3 in TX|10|No|Not Required|10.9K|11.5-15K|13.30|9.9K|9.90|$175/Mo.|0%|FL,OR,WA|10/10|No|No|Yes|N/A|N/A|No|N/A|NR|N/A|NR|No|1 FT, 1 PT|4|4|3|4|3|1|3|4 Days Orlando, FL.|G,h|No|All United States|No|No|-1.00|
ACCTCORP INTERNATIONAL, INC.|AcctInt|Acctcorp International, Inc.|7414 NE Hazel Dell Ave., # 209|Vancouver|WA|98665||(800) 844-4024|||(800) 844-2369|franchise@acctcorp.com|www.acctcorp.com|Mr. Michael Roskam|Director of Franchising|21|3|24|7.00|1|AcctInt|Professional debt collection services using techniques refined by 40+ years experience. ACCTCORP franchise owners receive complete training, on-going marketing support and sales programs tested for performance. U.S. companies write off an estimated $87|billion per year in uncollected debt. The ACCTCORP franchise provides training and support in a business system designed and tested to help you collect it. Low overhead franchise.|1955|1994|24|0|0|7 States|7 in WA, 4 in OR, 3 in ID|6|No|50K|15-40K|15-60K|37.50|10-25K|17.50|8%|3%|CA,FL,IN,MD,MI,NY,OR,RI,WA,WI,DC|5/25|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|300|HB, Other|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|20|3|5|1|2|4|5|1 Week Vancouver, WA; 2 Days to 1 Week On-Site.|b,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|No|8.00|
ACE CASH EXPRESS|Acecash|Ace Cash Express|1231 Greenway Dr., # 800|Irving|TX|75038-2531||(800) 713-3338|(972) 550-5110||(972) 582-1406|hjohnson@acecashexpress.com|www.acecashexpress.com|Mr. Herman Johnson|President Franchise Group|159|919|1078|9.00|1|Acecash|Cash in with the leader in retail financial services! ACE is a 30-year-old publicly-traded company operating and franchising over 900+ locations across 29 states. ACE offers customers a number of financial services, including check cashing, bill|payments, money orders, wire transfers, short-term loans or cash advances, prepaid telecommunication products and other related services.|1968|1996|911|0|0|29 States|237 in TX, 53 in AZ, 44 MD|120+|Yes|150K|50K|77.5-186.1K|131.80|15-30K|22.50|5%/$850 Min.|3%|All States and AB|10/5|Yes|No|Varies|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|250-1,500|FS, SC, Kiosk|N/A|Yes|2 FT|151|5|4|2|2|4|5|10 Days Corporate Office (excludes travel and lodging expenses).|A,C,G,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|5.00|
ACE HARDWARE|AceHard|Ace Hardware|2200 Kensington Ct.|Oak Brook|IL|60523-2100||(800) 4-ACE-HDW|(630) 472-4041|(630) 990-6900|(630) 571-0977|bjabl@acehardware.com|www.acehardware.com|Mr. Bill Jablonowski|Franchise Program Manager|0|13|13|39.00|1|AceHard|ACE HARDWARE is a Fortune 500 company of over 5,100 retailers selling hardware and related home improvement products. ACE is now offering franchise opportunities in selected markets nationwide. Come grow in this new endeavor with the backing of a|company possessing 75 years of success, along with outstanding purchasing power, brand recognition and retail practices.|1924|1999|13|0|0|3 States|NR|10|No|1MM|150-250K|1.0-1.2MM|1100.00|35K|35.00|2%|1.3%/$6.5K|All States|20/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|10,000-15,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 10-12 PT|5,000|5|4|3|3|3|5|6 Weeks Oak Brook, IL.|A,B,C,D,e,F,G|Not Yet|Selected markets in US.|No|No|2.00|
ACTIVE GREEN + ROSS TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE|Actvegrn|Active Green + Ross Tire & Automotive Centre|580 Evans Ave.|Toronto|ON|M8W 2W1|CANADA||(416) 255-5581||(416) 255-4793|acttire@idirect.com|www.activegreenross.com|Mr. Ralph Chiodo|President|25|5|30|4.00||Actvegrn|Tire and automotive sales and service. The company currently has locations in Toronto and surrounding area and is one of the largest independent groups of tire and automotive service centres in Canada.  Company operations began in 1982.  Franchised first|outlet in 1983;  Training provided for up to 2 months; Dealers elect representatives on Dealer Advisory Committee.|1982|1983|0|29|0|1 Province|29 in ON|NR|No|250K|NR|115-200K|157.50|25K|25.00|5%|2.5%|None|5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,000-5,000|NR|N/A|Yes|4+ FT|9|4|4|4|4|4|4|Head Office and On-Site.|NR|Yes|N/A|ON|No|5.00|
ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET CRUISE CENTERS|Admrlflt|Admiral of the Fleet Cruise Centers|3430 Pacific Ave. SE, # A-5|Olympia|WA|98501||(800) 877-7447|(360) 438-1191||(360) 438-2618|||Ms. Jane Fitzpatrick|President|2|3|5|47.00|3|Admrlflt|Cruising is the fastest-growing segment of the travel business - and the most profitable. We provide a unique approach to the retail selling of cruises, with an emphasis on professionalism and quality service. It's also fun because cruising is our only|business.|1994|1994|5|0|0|3 States|4 in WA, 1 in TX|2|No|500K|50-75K|100-150K|125.00|25K|25.00|0.5%|1%|NR|15/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,500|SC|Yes|No|3 FT, 3 PT|1|3|4|2|3|3|5|2 Weeks Olympia, WA.|B,C,D,E,F,G,I|No|Northwest|No|No|0.50|
ADVENTURES IN ADVERTISING|Adventad|Adventures in Advertising|400 Crown Colony Dr.|Quincy|MA|02169||(800) 432-6332|(617) 472-9900||(617) 472-9976|discoveraia@advinadv.com|www.discoveraia.com|Mr. Dan Carlson|Chairman/CEO|405|0|405|8.00||Adventad|Adventures in Advertising Franchise, Inc. (AIAFI) is an international network of over 450 individually-owned and operated, professional promotional product distributorships. Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 franchise in its category, AIAFI offers|unlimited capital to grow your business, a complete training and education program, and support from top industry professionals.|1980|1993|350|55|0|44 States|26 in CA, 18 in FL, 16 in TX|60|No|10K|5-35K|11.9-47.7K|59.60|5-27.5K|16.25|4-7%|.25-1%|All States and AB|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|No|N/A|HB|No|Yes|1-2 FT|60|3|3|3|2|5|5|NR|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States and Canada|All Canada|No|5.50|
AERO-COLOURS|AeroCol|Aero-Colours|6971 Washington Ave. S., # 102|Minneapolis|MN|55439-1508||(800) 696-2376|(612) 942-0490||(612) 942-0624|spellmire@qwest.net|www.aerocolours.com|Mr. James F. Spellmire|President|171|61|232|4.00|1|AeroCol|AERO-COLOURS is an exclusive mobile automotive paint repair process, providing service to dealerships, fleet operations and individual vehicle owners.  Our solid support system, complemented by our industry-leading training, allows our franchisees|to provide unmatched service.  We will show you how to operate, market and grow your own business.|1985|1993|229|0|3|28 States|60 in CA, 15 in TX|50|No|100K|5-30K|5-60K|32.50|25K|25.00|7%|0%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,ND,NY,OR,VA,WI|10/10|No|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|Warehouse|Yes|No|4-5 FT|14|5|3|5|3|5|5|2 Weeks Tampa, FL; 2 Weeks Territory.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|All Countries|7.00|
AEROWEST & WESTAIR DEODORIZING SERVICES|AWSan|Aerowest & Westair Sanitation Services|3882 Del Amo Blvd., # 602|Torrance|CA|90503||(888) 663-6726|(310) 793-4242||(310) 793-4250|westsaninc@aol.com|www.westsanitation.com|Mr. Chris Ratay|Franchise Mgr.|46|29|75|25.00|1|AWSan|WEST provides unique odor counteractant dispensers and fluids at cost to franchisees for their service work in the 'high end' market, including hospitals, offices, government and municipal buildings, etc.  Administrative support is performed by WEST on|behalf of the franchisee, including billings and collections (gross franchise income is advanced at time of billing), allowing franchisees to concentrate on sales and service.|1983|1983|75|0|0|30 States|13 in CA, 9 in NY, 7 in IL|8|Yes|10K|3-10K|3-40K|215.00|2K|2.00|35%|0%|CA,KY,MD,IL,NY,WA,MI|5/1|N/A|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT|12|2|3|3|2|2|4|1-2 Weeks Local, Near Franchisee's Home.|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|Europe, Asia|35.00|
AFFORDABLE CAR RENTAL|Affrdcar|Affordable Car Rental|96 Freneau Ave., # 2|Matawan|NJ|07747||(800) 631-2290|(732) 290-8300||(732) 290-8305|||Mr. Charles A. Vitale|Vice President|100|0|100|5.00||Affrdcar|We offer a rental car program which provides training, insurance and management support.||1981|1981|85|0|0|15 States|NR|20|No|Varies|30K-50K|Varies|-1.00|3.5K Min.|3.50|$10-15/Car|0%|All States Except CA,WI,LA.|Perpetual|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|No|N/A|NR|FS|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 2 PT|9|2|3|4|2|2|5|2 Days Corporate in NJ.|C,D,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|-1.00|
AHEAD HUMAN RESOURCES|AheadHuman|Ahead Human Resources|2209 Heather Ln.|Louisville|KY|40218||(877) 485-5858|(502) 485-1000||(502) 485-0810|franchise@aheadhr.com|www.aheadr.com|Mr. Rick Mabrey|Dir. Franchise|2|7|9|12.00||AheadHuman|AHEAD HR brings a totally unique concept to the human resource franchise industry.  SEE OUR WEBSITE!  We're offering an industry-leading, top-flight temporary staffing franchise AND a PEO/HR outsourcing franchise, which is one-of-a-kind in the nation.  If|you want to be on the cutting edge of THE growth industry, SEE OUR WEBSITE!|1995|2001|11|0|0|5 States|3 in KY, 4 in IN, 2 in CT|NR|No|Varies|25-50K|75-170K|122.50|15.5-30K|22.75|Varies|Varies|NR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|NR|No|100-1500|SF, SC, HB, Office|No|No|1 FT, 1 PT|50|||||||2 to 4 Weeks Louisville, KY.|A,C,d,h,I|No|All United States|NR|NR|-1.00|
AIM MAIL CENTERS|AimMail|AIM Mail Centers|15550-D Rockfield Blvd.|Irvine|CA|92618||(800) 669-4246|(949) 837-4151||(949) 837-4537|mherrera@aimmailcenters.com|www.aimmailcenters.com|Mr. Michael R. Herrera|VP Franchise Dev.|64|0|64|27.00|1|AimMail|AIM MAIL CENTERS take care of all business service needs. AIM's services include renting mailboxes, buying stamps, sending faxes, notary, making copies and passport photos.  AIM is also an authorized UPS and FedEx Shipping Outlet.  It's like having|a post office, office supply store, gift shop, and copy shop all rolled into one.|1985|1989|64|0|0|7 States|46 in CA, 2 in WA, 4 in NV|36|Yes|125K|30-35K|95-105K|100.00|23.9K|23.90|5%|2%|All States|15|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|SF, SC, Anchored Center|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|10|4|1|1|3|4|5|2 Weeks Corporate Headquarters; 3 Days in Store.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Except AB|All Countries|5.00|
AIR BROOK LIMOUSINE|Airbrook|Air Brook Limousine|P.O. Box 123|Rochelle Park|NJ|07662|||(201) 368-3974|(201) 843-0004|(201) 368-2247||www.aribrook.com|Mr. Jim Bziekonski|Franchise Director|73|0|73|48.00||Airbrook|Limousine Service / Ground Transportation.||1969|1971|73|0|0|1 State|73 in NJ|10|No|N/A|5.5-11K|10.5-20K|15.30|7.5-12.5K|10.00|40%|0%|NR|10/2|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|2 FT|57|2|2|2|2|3|4|3 Days Rochelle Park, NJ.|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|No|NJ Only|No|No|40.00|
AIRBAG SERVICE|Airbag|Airbag Service|9675 SE 36th St., # 100|Mercer Island|WA|98040||(800) 224-7224|(206) 275-4105||(206) 275-4122|marketing@airbagservice.com|www.airbagservice.com|Ms. Elaine Credelle|Sales/Marketing Mgr.|40|1|40|4.00|1|Airbag|Automotive service company, specializing in airbag system repair. Our mobile service supplies a needed expertise to the automotive collision repair industry. Specialized software and tools allow us to work on any system right on site for|increased efficiency.|1992|1995|37|2|0|20 States, 2 Province|7 in TX, 4 in CA, 3 in WA|18|No|75K|50-100K|50-125K|87.50|25-30K|27.50|8.5% Net|2% Net|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA|10/5+5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|No|1,000|Commercial Office|No|Yes|2 FT|10|3|5|4|1|1|4|3 Weeks Seattle, WA.|C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|8.50|
AIRE SERV HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING|AireServ|Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning|1020 N. University Parks Dr.|Waco|TX|76707||(800) 583-2662|(254) 745-2440||(254) 745-2546|mhawkins@dwyergroup.com|www.aireserv.com|Mr. Mike Hawkins|VP Franchising|68|0|68|6.00|1|AireServ|Serving the heating, cooling and air balancing needs of all residential and light commercial buildings, including the repair and installation of systems and "whole house" analysis involving infiltrometer testing, duct cleaning, etc.||1992|1994|62|1|5|31 States, 2 Provinces|5 in GA, 4 in TX, 3 in NJ|24|No|100K|15-71K|52-91K|71.50|17.5K|17.50|2.5-4.5%|2%|All States|10/5|No|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(B)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|No|Varies|7|4|3|5|3|2|4|6 Days Corporate Office; 3 Days On-Site.|C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|U.K., Latin America|3.50|
AIRE-MASTER OF AMERICA|AireMast|Aire-Master of America|1821 N. Highway CC, P.O. Box 2310|Nixa|MO|65714||(800) 525-0957|(417) 725-2691||(417) 725-5737|fran1@airemaster.com|www.airemaster.com|Mr. Jim M. Roudenis|Franchise Director|54|5|59|25.00|1|AireMast|AIRE-MASTER is a unique system of odor control and restroom fixture cleaning. Unlike the majority of 'air-fresheners' on the market, AIRE-MASTER deodorizers and deodorant products actually eliminate odors by oxidation. You don't need prior experience in|the odor control/sanitary supply industry to qualify for an AIRE-MASTER franchise. Customer base is built by making sales calls and providing good customer service. Complete training.  Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Aire-Master #1 in the restroom hygiene.|1958|1976|57|2|0|36 States, 2 Provinces|4 in MO, 5 in CA, 3 in NJ|10|No|NR|30K|30-80K|55.00|22K|17.00|5%|0%|CA,IL,MD,NY|20/3|No|No|N/A|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|HB|Yes|Yes|2-3 FT|70|5|5|5|5|5|5|5 Days Headquarters, Nixa, MO; 5 Days Franchisee's Location.|a,B,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
AIRSOPURE INTERNATIONAL|AirSoPur|Airsopure International|12561 Perimeter St.|Dallas|TX|75228-8108||(800) 752-3322|(972) 960-9400||(972) 960-9488|tjones@airsopure.com|www.airsopure.com|Mr. Todd Jones|VP Franchise Admin.|22|1|23|45.00|1|AirSoPur|AIRSOPURE is the first and only air purification franchise opportunity that offers a superior product and a marketing program designed specifically for home owners. Indoor air pollution is one of the EPA's top 5 risks to public health and the solution is|an AIRSOPURE franchise. No royalties. Not an ozone emitter or MLM.|1994|1997|29|2|0|NR|1 in GA, 1 in FL, 1 in NJ|50|No|100K|15K|45-65K|55.00|15K|15.00|0%|0%|MI|10/10|Yes/30|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|Business Park|N/A|Yes|3 FT, 7 PT|25|3|3|3|2|2|4|3-5 Days Dallas, TX.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
AIT FREIGHT SYSTEMS|Aitfrght|AIT Freight Systems|P.O. Box 66730|Chicago|IL|60666||(800) 669-4248|(630) 766-8300||(630) 766-0305|||Mr. Herbert Cohan|Senior Vice President|17|10|27|48.00||Aitfrght|Freight forwarder - international and domestic.||1979|1988|27|0|0|16 States|2 in TX, 2 in NC, 1 in IL|2|Yes|46K|25-50K|46K|46.00|13K|13.00|12.8%|1%|CA,IL,NY|20/10|Yes/Contract|No|No|Discouraged|No|Yes|Yes|10,000|FS|No|Yes|5 FT|35|4|5|5|3|4|4|2 Days Chicago, IL.|A,D,E,I|No|Southwest, Northeast|All Canada|No|12.80|
ALL AMERICAN ICE CREAM/ALL AMERICAN DELI|Allmrfrz|All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt|812 SW Washington St., # 1110|Portland|OR|97205-3222||(800) 311-3930|(503) 224-6199||(503) 224-5042|franchise@allamericanicecream.com|www.allamericanicecream.com|Mr. R. Scott Earl|Franchise Development|32|1|33|15.00|1|Allmrfrz|Owner/operator-oriented franchisor with deli & ice cream and ice cream & frozen yogurt shops located in shopping malls and strip centers. Expanded menu for increased sales and profits. Low food costs, extensive training programs and a fun business to|operate.|1986|1988|33|0|0|4 States|17 in OR, 3 in WA, 3 in CA|10|No|150K|30-40K|80-165K|122.50|16K|16.00|5%|1%|CA,HI,OR,WA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,400|SC, RM|Yes|N/A|1 FT, 8 PT|4|4|4|2|3|3|5|5 Days in Portland, OR; 8 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E,F,G,I|No|West, Inter-Mountain, SW|No|No|5.00|
ALL NIGHT AUTO|AllNightAuto|All Night Auto|3872 Rochester Rd.|Troy|MI|48083||(800) 745-1415|(248) 619-9020||(248) 557-7931|wfcnet@cris.com|www.allnightauto.net|Mr. Dennis Spencer|President|1|1|2|4.00||AllNightAuto|ALL NIGHT AUTO is an exciting new franchise putting a new and innovative spin on the automotive repair business. Franchisees don't need an automotive background or to be mechanically inclined. All you need is some quality business sense. ALL NIGHT AUTO|will provide the rest. The system is designed to provide the highest level of support possible with profitability always being the main focus. The high-tech facilities are state-of-the-art, with the latest computerized equipment. Turn-key package.|1994|1998|2|0|0|1 State|2 in MI|3|No|100K|100-150K|150-245K|197.50|25K|25.00|6%|1.5%|MI|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|5,000|FS, Auto Mall|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|5|3|4|1|3|3|4|18 Days Corporate Store; 7 Days on Location.|C,D,E,F,I|No|Michigan Only|No|No|6.00|
ALLEGRA NETWORK LLC|Allegra|Allegra Network LLC|1800 W. Maple Rd.|Troy|MI|48084-7104||(800) 726-9050|(248) 614-3700||(248) 614-3719|mmenna@allegranetwork.com|www.allegranetwork.com|Ms. Meredith Menna|Development Coord.|548|0|548|28.00||Allegra|Our owners operate full-service communications centers, marketing a range of products including high-speed duplicating, color copying, desktop publishing, 2-4 color printing and digital capabilities. Our franchisees set themselves apart through|exceptional personalized customer service. Printers plan order entry software.|1976|1977|500|37|11|41 States, 3 Provinces|67 in MI, 38 in MN, 37 in IL|0|No|N/A|25-100K|181.5-251K|216.25|19.5K|19.50|3-6%|1-2%|All States|20/20|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes|Yes|1,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 1 PT|57|5|2|1|2|2|2|2 Weeks at Home Office; 1 Week On-Site; On-Going|C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|4.50|
ALOETTE COSMETICS|Aloetcos|Aloette Cosmetics|4900 Highlands Pkwy.|Smyrna|GA|30082||(800) 256-3883|(678) 444-2563||(678) 444-2564||www.aloette.com|Mr. W. James Squire, III|President|65|0|65|20.00||Aloetcos|ALOETTE is a direct marketer of Aloe Vera-based skin care products. Franchises provide career opportunities to beauty consultants who sell the products through home shows.||1978|1978|50|32|0|36 States,10 Provinces|18 in ON, 4 in BC, 3 in PQ|10|No|10K|10-20K|55-86.3K|70.70|20K|20.00|5%|N/A|NR|5/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|No|1,000|HB, Light Industrial, Retail|No|No|3 FT|25|1|2|5|2|1|2|2 Days Operations Training at Franchise; 2 Days Sales Training at Franchise.|C,D,E,h|No|All United States|ON|No|5.00|
ALPHAGRAPHICS PRINTSHOPS OF THE FUTURE|AlphaGr|AlphaGraphics Printshops of the Future|268 S. State St., # 300|Salt Lake City|UT|84111||(800) 955-6246|(801) 595-7270||(801) 595-7273|mwitte@alphagraphics.com|www.alphagraphics.com|Mr. Keith M. Gerson|VP Global Development|326|1|327|28.00|1|AlphaGr|ALPHAGRAPHICS PRINTSHOPS OF THE FUTURE are the leading providers of print-related and digital publishing services for business worldwide. Our mission is to enable our customers to easily and effectively communicate in any publishing medium - anywhere in|the world, any time. Our franchisees enjoy an average $949,477 in annual sales, the industry's highest. Services include design, high-speed duplication, single and multi-color printing, digital publishing, binding, CD-ROM and Web site services.|1970|1980|261|2|81|42 States, 1 Province|33 in AZ, 29 in TX, 25 in IL|40|Yes|350K|100-150K|256.4-447.9K|352.20|25.9K|25.90|1.5-8%|2.5%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI|20/20|Yes/N/A|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000-2,400|FS, SC|No|Yes|5 FT|99|5|5|1|4|3|5|4 Weeks Tucson Service Center; 1 Week Field Location.|B,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.80|2
ALTA MERE COMPLETE AUTO IMAGING|Altamere|Alta Mere Complete Auto Imaging|4444 W. 147th St.|Midlothian|IL|60445||(800) 377-9247|(708) 389-5922||(708) 389-9882|vsmithson@moranindustries.com|www.altamere.com|Mr. Nick Micholai|VP Franchise Dev.|36|1|37|4.00|1|Altamere|ALTA MERE offers complete auto imaging; window tinting, auto security, cellular phones, beepers and auto accessories. This specialty division of Moran Industries franchises complete auto imaging service centers throughout the US. We offer our franchisees|a superior business system, strong brand name, customized marketing and a service that is in strong demand. Our exclusive business system, along with the skills of our franchisees, create customer experiences that result in satisfaction and loyalty.|1993|1993|37|0|0|9 States|15 in TX, 7 in OK, 4 in AK|12|Yes|90K|35-40K|93K|93.00|27.5K|27.50|7%|$100/Mo.|IL|20/20|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|3 FT|55|4|3|1|2|4|5|Training is provided.|A,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|7.00|
ALTERNATIVE BOARD, THE (TAB)|TAB|Alternative Board, The (TAB)|225 E. 16th Ave.,# 580|Denver|CO|80203-1608||(800) 727-0126|(303) 839-1200||(303) 839-9012|tamyra@TABoards.com|www.TABoards.com|Ms. Tamyra A. Wallace|Dir. Facilitator Dev.|38|41|79|9.00|1|TAB|TAB Facilitators develop and facilitate small peer advisory groups of presidents, CEOs, and business owners who meet once a month. Each business owner discusses challenges or opportunities he or she is having in his or her business. Solutions and|strategies are provided by the facilitator and other group members. Senior level executive and/or business consulting experience required.|1990|1996|47|3|0|22 States, 3 Provinces|NR|24|No|N/A|8-34.9K|32.4-51.7K|42.10|34.9K|34.90|10%|1%|All Except VA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|No|N/A|N/A|HB or Executive Office Suite|N/A|Yes|1 FT|12|3|5|5|5|5|5|4 Days Denver, CO; 3 Weeks Franchisee's Territory Field Support Training.|A,C,D,d,E,G,H,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|10.00|
ALTRACOLOR SYSTEMS|AltrColr|Altracolor Systems|P.O. Box 1626|Pearl River|LA|70452||(800) 678-5220|(504) 454-7233|(800) 727-6567|(985) 863-9962|altra@altracolor.com|www.altracolor.com|Mr. Jeff Richards|President|82|92|174|4.00|1|AltrColr|ALTRACOLOR SYSTEMS is the state-of-the-art mobile, on-site touch-up and spot repair system for automotive paint repair.||1988|1991|174|0|0|27 States|14 in NC, 13 in VA, 13 in SC|23|Yes|N/A|5-11.7K|16.9-25.2K|21.05|9.95K|10.00|$95/Wk.|0%|CA,FL,IN,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,WI,DC|15/5|Yes/15|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|Mobile Bus|N/A|N/A|1 FT|5|3|3|1|1|2|4|1 Week in Metairie, LA.|C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|-1.00|
AMECI PIZZA & PASTA|Amcipzza|Ameci Pizza & Pasta|6603 Independence Ave., # B|Canoga Park|CA|91303|||(818) 712-0110||(818) 712-0792||www.imal.com|Mr. Nick Andrisano|President|41|2|43|16.00||Amcipzza|Italian fast foods, such as pizza, pasta, salads and subs.||1979|1987|43|0|0|1 State|43 in CA|5|No|250K|185K|135-235K|185.00|25K|25.00|4%|2%|CA|10/10|Yes/10/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,200|SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 5 PT|7|5|2|1|2|2|5|4 Weeks of School at Home Office; 2 Weeks at Unit Location.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|NR|No|All Latin Countries|4.00|
AMERICAN ASPHALT SEALCOATING|AmAsphSeal|American Asphalt Sealcoating|8735 Palomino Trail, # 700|Kirtland|OH|44094||(888) 603-7325|(440) 256-0333||(440) 256-6325|asphaltusa@aol.com|www.american-sealcoating.com|Mr. John Jonz||6|1|7|6.00||AmAsphSeal|Get your share at the billion dollar pavement maintenance industry with our franchise. Residential, commercial and industrial sealcoating and pavement services. 94% of all pavement is asphalt that needs our service. (50 million driveways, 7+ million|parking lots, 4 million miles of road.) Our expert training staff and low start-up investment of $20K will get you up and running within 60 days. Your trained crew will perform the work while you manage the business from your home-based office.|1988|1998|7|0|0|4 States|4 in OH, 1 in MI, 1 in VA|10|No|50K|10-30K|25-40K|32.50|9.5-12.5K|11.00|7%|1%|NR|15/15|Yes/5|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|N/A|N/A|Yes|No|1-2 FT, 1-2 PT|6|4|3|1|1|1|3|1-3 Days.|B,C,d,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|7.00|
AMERICAN BRAKE SERVICE|Amrbrksrv|American Brake Service|1325 Franklin Ave., # 165|Garden City|NY|11530||(800) TILDENS|(516) 746-7911||(516) 746-1288|info@tildencarcare.com|www.tildencarcare.com|Mr. Jason Basking|Dir. Franchise Development|60|0|60|4.00||Amrbrksrv|We're not just brakes. The total care concept allows you to offer a full menu of automotive services for maximum customer procurement - rather than a limited niche market.  You benefit from a management team whose concept system and training were proven|and perfected before we even considered offering franchises.|1923|1996|60|0|0|13 States|24 in FL, 15 in NY, 6 in GA|10|No|150K|50-60K|131-171K|154.00|25K|25.00|6%/$350/Wk.|3%/$175/Wk.|CA,FL,IL,IN,MN,NY,VA,wa|10/5/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,500|FS, Auto Mall|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|4|3|4|3|3|3|4|2 Weeks Home Office.|C,d,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|
AMERICAN CONCRETE RAISING|AmConc|American Concrete Raising|916 Westwood Ave.|Addison|IL|60101|||(630) 543-5775||(630) 543-5930|||Mr. John G. Meyers|President|3|1|4|6.00|1|AmConc|The franchisee has the right to operate an AMERICAN CONCRETE RAISING SERVICE CENTER, which engages in the business of inspecting, evaluating and raising settled concrete by a method of pressure injection and providing such services to businesses, homes,|commercial shopping centers, apartment complexes, municipalities, hotels and other related entities following a detailed service plan.|1983|1989|4|0|0|2 States|2 in IL, 2 in OH|3|No|NR|40-60K|50-75K|62.50|15K|15.00|6%|0%|IL|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|N/A|NR|N/A|No|N/A|4 FT, 3 PT|4|2|2|5|3|4|5|2-3 Weeks Chicago, IL; 1-2 Weeks On-Site.|B,C,D,H|No|Eastern United States|All Canada|No|6.00|
AMERICAN DARTERS ASSOCIATION|Amrdrtr|American Darters Association|1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd., # 310|Lake St. Louis|MO|63367||(888) 327-8752|(636) 625-8621||(636) 625-2975|adadarts@inlink.com|www.adadarters.com|Mr. Glenn Remick|President|75|0|75|32.00||Amrdrtr|ADA franchisees offer recreational dart leagues using the Neutralizer, a copyrighted handicap system that neutralizes play.  The league currently consists of 15,000 members who compete in year-round weekly play.  Franchisees receive customized software,|complete training, technical updates, support and networking opportunities at the national convention.|1990|1991|75|0|0|26 States|TX, IL, MO|12|No|Varies|1-2.3K|1.5-2.8K|2.20|By Population|-1.00|20%|N/A|All States Except OR,AB|1.5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|N/A|N/A|N/A|No|Varies|2|3|3|3|3|3|2|3 Days Lake Saint Louis, MO.|A,B,C,D,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|20.00|
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF SMALL BUSINESS|Amerinst|American Institute of Small Business|7515 Wayzata Blvd., # 129|Minneapolis|MN|55426||(800) 328-2906|(953) 545-7001||(953) 545-7020|aisbofmn@aol.com|www.aisbofmn.com|Mr. Max Fallek|President|8|1|9|9.00|3|Amerinst|THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF SMALL BUSINESS provides educational materials, including books, on small business and entrepreneurship. It also provides a seminar for training people on how to set up and operate their own small business. THE INSTITUTE also|supplies business software sold by franchisees.|1985|1988|4|0|2|7 States|1 in MN, 1 in CO, 1 in IL|NR|NR|NR|5K|10K|10.00|5K|5.00|0%|0%|MN|2/Varies|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes|Yes|600|NR|N/A|N/A|1 PT|5|3|4|3|2|1|1|1 Day Headquarters.|B,D,E,h,I|NR|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION|AmLeak|American Leak Detection|888 Research Dr., # 100, P.O. Box 1701|Palm Springs|CA|92263||(800) 755-6697|(760) 320-9991||(760) 320-1288|sbangs@ leakbusters.com|www.leakbusters.com|Ms. Sheila T. Bangs|Dir. Franchise Sales/Marketing|309|1|310|25.00|1|AmLeak|Electronic detection of water, drain, waste, sewer and gas leaks under concrete slabs of homes, commercial buildings, pools, spas, fountains, etc. with equipment commissioned/ manufactured by company.||1974|1985|227|8|75|38 States, 3 Provinces|63 in CA, 34 in FL, 17 in TX|6|No|Varies|58-120K|85-150K|117.50|55K+|55.00|6-10%|N/A|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|NR|N/A|Yes|1-4 FT, 2 PT|37|3|3|2|2|2|3|6-10 Weeks Palm Springs, CA.|a,B,C,D,f,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|Northeast, Midwest|MB,SK,AB|Western Europe, Far East, South America|8.00|2
AMERICAN MOBILE SOUND|Ammobs|American Mobile Sound|600 Ward Dr., # A-1|Santa Barbara|CA|93111||(800) 788-9007|(805) 681-8132||(805) 681-8134|||Mr. Tad Clark|Franchise Dev. Coordinator|31|0|31|32.00||Ammobs|Each franchisee receives a comprehensive, step-by-step, customer-oriented training program enabling him or her to provide the highest-quality, most consistent, affordable disc jockey service, utilizing state-of-the art, high-quality sound and|with professionally-trained DJ's for any event, as well as a complete music library with updates - 'Imagine...a career you can truly enjoy.'|1991|1994|28|0|0|12 States|9 in CA, 5 in CO, 3 in TX|12|No|10K|10-87K|10-87K|48.50|6-15K|10.50|7%/$150|0%|CA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes|Yes|250|HB, OB|Yes|N/A|5 PT|2|2|2|1|1|3|5|9 Days Santa Barbara, CA.|b,C,D,d,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|7.00|
AMERICAN POOLPLAYERS ASSOCIATION|Amrcnpl|American Poolplayers Association|1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd., # 325|Lake St. Louis|MO|63367-1340||(800) 372-2536|(636) 625-8611||(636) 625-2975|apa@poolplayers.com|www.poolplayers.com|Mr. Kevin Hinkebein|Franchise Development Mgr.|237|1|238|32.00|1|Amrcnpl|APA franchisees operate recreational pool leagues utilizing "The Equalizer", a unique handicap system that equalizes play. The League, previously known as the Bud Light Pool League  or the Camel pool League and now known nationally as the|"APA Pool League", currently consists of over 170,000 members who compete in year-round weekly play. Franchisees receive customized software, technical updates, complete training, marketing support and networking opportunities at the annual convention.|1980|1982|220|14|0|46 States, 5 Provinces|14 in IL, 16 in FL, 13 in CA|20|No|N/A|4.3-6.2K|4.3-6.2K|5.30|Varies|-1.00|20%|N/A|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|2/5/10|No|No|N/A|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|HB|N/A|Yes|Varies|40+|2|4|2|3|3|5|6 Days APA Home Office.|A,D,G,H|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|No|20.00|
AMERICAN SIGN SHOPS|Amersign|American Sign Shops|3803-B Computer Dr., # 200|Raleigh|NC|27609||(800) 966-2700|(919) 787-1557||(919) 787-3830|info@amerisign.com|www.amerisign.com|Mr. Andrew Akers|Vice President|42|1|43|46.00|1|Amersign|Latest technology in computer-generated signs. Full color digital graphics production and we provide full training and on-going support. Local assistance. Franchise highly rated by Success and Entrepreneur Magazines. Operated in a clean, retail|environment, hours 9 to 5. We choose highly-motivated franchisees who want to succeed as entrepreneurs. Franchise Advisory Council and Mentor Program instituted by company. You can't find better franchise support!|1984|1987|43|0|0|11 States|15 in NC, 13 in MI, 4 in OH|10|No|150K|30-40K|66-92K|79.00|20K|20.00|6%|0%|IL,MI,VA,WI|20/20|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,600|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|2 FT, 2 PT|6|5|4|1|3|3|5|8 Hours Home Study; 2 Weeks Headquarters; 1 Week Franchisee Location.|C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/No|East of Rocky Mountains|No|No|6.00|
AMERICAN TRANSMISSIONS|AmTrans|American Transmissions|340 N. Main, # 207|Plymouth|MI|48170-1237|||(734) 459-3104||(734) 459-1836|||Mr. John F. Folino|President|6|0|6|4.00|1|AmTrans|We offer specialty transmission repair facilities for autos and trucks. We also provide complete training for new franchisees, as well as full home office support.||1981|1985|6|0|0|1 State|6 in MI|4|No|200K|40K|80-120K|100.00|25K|25.00|7%|3%/$400/Wk.|FL,MI|15/15|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,200|FS|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 1 PT|5|4|4|3|3|3|5|14 Days Home Office, Plymouth, MI.|A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|MI|No|No|7.00|
AMERICAN WHOLESALE THERMOGRAPHERS / AWT|AWT|American Wholesale Thermographers / AWT|12715 Telge Rd.|Cypress|TX|77429-0777||(888) 280-2053|(281) 256-4100||(281) 256-4178|bdolan@inotes.iced.net|www.iced.net|Mr. Bob Dolan|VP Franchise Sales|24|0|24|28.00|1|AWT|Wholesale printing, providing next-day raised-letter printed materials to retail printers, copy centers and business service centers. Products include quality business cards, stationery, announcements and invitations.||1980|1981|16|4|0|14 States, 2 Provinces|3 in ON, 2 in OK, 2 in CA|2|Yes|250K|90K|340-352K|346.00|30K|30.00|5%|NR|FL,IL,IN,MI,NY,VA,WI|25/25|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(B)|Yes|2,500-3,000|Business Park, Warehouse|Yes|Yes|9 FT, 4 PT|NR|5|4|1|2|1|5|2 Weeks Headquarters; 2 Weeks Operating Store; 2 Weeks On-Site.|B,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
AMERICANDY|AmeriCandy|AmeriCandy|1401 Lexington Rd.|Louisville|KY|40206-1928|||(502) 583-1776||(502) 583-6627|omar@americandy.com|www.americandy.com|Mr. Omar L. Tatum|President/Founder|0|1|1|18.00||AmeriCandy|A tour of America through candy. 50 state chocolates available by state, region or all 50 state chocolates in our signature collection. Retail store, kiosks, packing center.||1990|1992|0|0|0|1 State|1 in KY|10|No|500K|75-185K|200K|200.00|N/A|-1.00|N/A|N/A|NR|5/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|SF, SC, RM, Portable Unit|Yes|No|2 FT, 2 PT|4|5|5|5|3|1|5|Two Weeks in Louisville, KY; Two Weeks at Franchise Site.|C,D,E,F,h|No|All United States|All Canada|Japan, India, All Countries|-1.00|
AMERICARE RESTROOM HYGIENE & SUPPLY|AmericareRHS|Americare Restroom Hygiene & Supply|225 Laura Dr., # A|Addison|IL|60101||(800) 745-6191|(630) 458-1990||(630) 458-1994|||Mr. Richard F. Gac|President|21|20|41|25.00||AmericareRHS|Aroma enhancement plus infection control systems for retail, commercial and industrial manufacturing, specializing in full line of high profit products and services for germ killing, restroom supplies and maintenance.||1990|1993|41|0|0|3 States|36 in IL, 3 in IN, 2 in WI|4|No|100K|5K|9.5-95K|52.25|9.5K|9.50|15%|NR|IL,WI|10/10|Yes|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|10|3|2|1|2|3|5|2 Weeks in Addison, IL.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|IL,IN,MI,WI|No|No|15.00|
AMERICA'S WASH-N-STOR|AmerWash|America's Wash-N-Stor|201 Barton Springs Rd.|Austin|TX|78704|||(512) 457-1337||(512) 457-1335|gary@wash-n-stor.com|www.wash-n-stor.com|Mr. Garyt Stillwell|President|1|2|3|21.00|1|AmerWash|A combination business of coin laundry, self-storage units and self-service car wash, all in one location.||1998|1998|1|0|0|1 State|1 in NM|11|No|150K|60-130K|630-775K|702.50|12.5K|12.50|7.5%/600 Min.|1.5%/$150|NR|10/10|Yes/2|No|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes|Yes|23,400|FS|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 2 PT|2|3|2|2|1|4|4|2 Days Austin, TX; 2 Days On-Site New Mexico; 2-7 Days on Opening of Facility.|a,b,C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|7.50|
AMERICINN INTERNATIONAL|Amercinn|AmericInn International|250 Lake Dr. E.|Chanhassen|MN|55317-9364|||(952) 294-5000||(952) 294-5001|franchise@americinn.com|www.americinn.com|Mr. Jon D. Kennedy|SVP Mktg./Franchise Dev.|201|6|207|23.00||Amercinn|AMERICINN is an up-scale, limited-service, value-oriented chain. Currently, AMERICINN has over 190 franchises and continues to grow. Typically, the motels are located along major highways in|cities with populations of between 10,000 and 300,000. AMERICINN has been successful with both travelers and vacationers because of their up-scale amenities and economy rates.|1984|1984|190|0|0|20 States|72 in MN, 37 in WI, 22 in IA|200|No|1MM|25% Budget|1.83MM|1830.00|35K|30.00|5%|2%|All States|20|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|60,000|FS|Yes|Yes|20 FT, 9 PT|50|5|5|4|4|4||3 Different Properties, 1 Week at Each.|a,b,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
AMERISPEC HOME INSPECTION SERVICE|Amerispc|AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service|860 Ridge Lake Blvd.|Memphis|TN|38120-9421||(800) 426-2270|(901) 820-8500||(901) 820-8520|sales@amerispec.net|www.amerispecfranchise.com|Mr. Jim Sullivan|VP Sales/Operations|369|2|371|30.00|1|Amerispc|AMERISPEC delivers productivity enhancing tools to our owners like AMERISPEC HOME INSPECTOR (R), proprietary home inspection software loaded on an affordable hand-held computer. A private intranet permits two-way communication with and among our owners.|Consider our extensive training, the acclaimed and recognized  'AMERISPEC report,' our ongoing educational support and the package is complete.|1987|1988|293|76|0|48 States, 8 Provinces|23 in CA, 15 in FL, 11 in IL|40|No|25K|10-15K|18.9-59.5K|39.20|14.9-24.9K|18.90|7%|3%|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 2 PT|30|3|3|3|3|1|5|2 Weeks Memphis, TN.|C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|7.00|2
AMERISPEC OF CANADA|AmerspcC|AmeriSpec of Canada|6540 Tomken Rd.|Mississauga|ON|L5T 2E9|CANADA|(800) 263-5928|(905) 670-0000||(905) 670-0077||www.svm.com|Mr. David Messenger|VP Franchise Market Devel.|53|0|53|30.00|1|AmerspcC|North America's largest provider of home inspection and related services in an exploding industry.  Superior marketing, training, computer applications and support make this low capital, home-based franchise an exceptional opportunity.||1988|1988|0|50|0|8 Provinces|ON, PQ|12|No|50K|14.9-24.9K|20-35K|27.50|14.9-24.9K|19.90|7%|3%|AB|5/5|No|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|100|2|2|2|2|3|4|2 Weeks Memphis, TN.|B,C,D,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|No|All Canada|No|7.00|
AMIGO MOBILITY CENTER|Amgomll|Amigo Mobility Center|6693 Dixie Hwy.|Bridgeport|MI|48722-0402||(800) 821-2710|(517) 777-6370||(517) 777-6537||www.concentric.net/nmchihq|Mr. David Crispin|Chief Executive Officer|42|5|47|26.00||Amgomll|An AMIGO MOBILITY CENTER is a sales and service outlet, specializing in mobility products for mobility-impaired individuals or anyone with difficulty walking. Our Centers sell and service a variety of items, including battery-powered scooters,|wheelchairs and conversion vans to the home health care market.|1968|1984|47|0|0|16 States|9 in MI, 5 in FL, 5 in OH|10|Yes|NR|40-50K|65-89K|77.00|20K|20.00|2-5%|1%|FL,IL,IN,MI,NY,MN|10/5|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,600|Upper-Scale Industrial Park|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|9|4|2|2|2|3|5|14 Days Corporate Headquarters; 14-18 Days Franchise Center.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|Midwest, SW, NE and Sunbelt|No|All Countries|3.50|
AMRON SCHOOL OF THE FINE ARTS|AmronFineArts|Amron School of the Fine Arts|1315 Medlin Rd.|Monroe|NC|28112|||(704) 283-4290||(704) 283-7290|normawilliams@verizon.net||Ms. Norma W. Williams|President/CEO|0|1|1|11.00||AmronFineArts|(Educational) Teach modeling, acting, cosmetics and photography for portfolios. Agency to get clients jobs in acting and modeling.||1979|1986|0|0|0|1 State|1 in NC|NR|Yes|20K|15K|20K|20.00|20K|10.00|Sliding Scale|1%|NR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|NR|NR|N/A|NR|FS, SF, SC, RM, HB|N/A|N/A|2 PT|2|||||||1 Week at Home Office in Monroe, NC.|A,B,D,d,E,F,G,H,h|No|All United States|NR|NR|-1.00|
ANDERSON'S RESTAURANTS|AndersonRest|Anderson's Restaurants|6075 Main St.|Williamsville|NY|14221|||(716) 633-2302||(716) 633-2671|info@andersonscustard.com|www.andersonscustard.com|Mr. Kirk P. Wildermuth|President|8|3|11|16.00||AndersonRest|A Western New York tradition, serving award-winning roast beef, BBQ, chicken and ham sandwiches. Also, we are famous for our one-of-a-kind frozen custard, plus homemade ice cream. We also specialize in ice cream cakes and pies. We are the Northeast's|premium lunch, dinner and dessert fast casual concept.|1946|1996|10|0|0|1 State|9 in NY|NR|No|500K|400-500K|900K-1.1MM|1000.00|30K|30.00|4%|2%|NR|20|Yes/20|No|Yes|Not Allowed|NR|NR|Yes|3,800|FS, End Cap|Yes|Yes|10 FT, 25 PT|7|||||||12-16 Weeks Buffalo, NY.|B,C,D,E,G|No|OH,NY,PA|NR|NR|4.00|
ANIMAL ADVENTURE PETS|Animadpets|Animal Adventure Pets|5453 S. 76th St.|Greendale|WI|53129||(800) 289-5665||(414) 423-7350|(414) 423-7351|mteanimal@aol.com|www.animaladventurepets.com|Mr. Mike Edwards|President|2|3|5|40.00||Animadpets|Retail pet & supply store designed to make the most of pet enjoyment by customers and employees. Each unit has a distinctive store design that sets it apart from typical pet shops and discount pet food stores. The store has playful live animals, cheerful|sounds of song birds, talking parrots and other small animals. The tropical environment & sales people keep customers coming back.|1999|1999|5|0|0|1 State|5 in WI|4|Yes|200K|80K|248-345K|346.50|25K|25.00|4%|5%|IL,WI|10/3-5|No|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|7,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|6 FT, 7PT|2|5|3|3|3|4|5|15 Days in Milwaukee, WI; 5 Days at Store Location during Opening.|C,d,E,F,G,H|No|WI,IL,MN,MO,IN,MI,FL|No|No|4.00|
APARTMENT MOVERS ETC.|ApartMov|Apartment Movers Etc.|3168 Winners Cir.|Charleston|SC|29414||(800) 847-2861|(843) 767-0073||(843) 573-0350|apartmentmovers@mindspring.com|www.apartmentmoversetc.com|Ms.Brenda Bucceri|Operation/Sales Mgr.|5|0|5|48.00|1|ApartMov|Residential and Commercial Moving Company. Offering customers a guaranteed lowest move price. Customized software price quotes by phone, any size move. Unique logo reaches market niche. Comprehensive operations manual, proven success methods,|high profit margins, training. Excellent profitable business opportunity.|1995|1998|5|0|0|5 States|4 in SC, 1 in KY|6|No|100K|30K|60-150K|105.00|19.5K|19.50|5%|1%|FL, IL, IN, MI|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|Minimal|Parking for Trucks|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 3 PT|4|2|1|1|1|1|1|10 Days On-Site.|A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|Eastern and Central|No|No|5.00|
APARTMENT SELECTOR|AptSlc|Apartment Selector|P.O. Box 8355|Dallas|TX|75205-0060||(800) 324-3733|(214) 361-4420||(214) 361-8677|aptsel@aptselector.com|www.aptselector.com|Mr. Kendall A. Laughlin|President|24|0|24|31.00|1|AptSlc|APARTMENT SELECTOR is the nation's oldest and largest FREE apartment and home rental service. Our fee is paid by apartment owners. Extensive training systems for agents and management. Referral network called Official Relocation Network.||1959|1983|21|0|0|6 States|8 in TX|2|No|N/A|3K+|NR|-1.00|2.5-10K|6.30|5%|1%|All States|3/3|No|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|250|SC|No|No|3 FT, 3 PT|3|3|3|4|3|1|1|1 Week Dallas, TX.|c,d,E,g,h,I|No|Southeast, West|No|No|5.00|
APPLE AUTO GLASS|ApplAuto|Apple Auto Glass|360 Applewood Crescent|Concord|ON|L4K 4V2|CANADA||(905) 669-7800||(905) 669-7821||www.tcgi.com/apple|Mr. Calvin Hughes|President|126|2|128|4.00||ApplAuto|APPLE AUTO GLASS is a Canadian franchise network specializing in automotive glass replacement and stone chip repair, the repair of automotive upholstery, and the sale and installation of vehicle accessories.  Franchisees benefit by joining an established|network with national name recognition, national and local marketing programs, purchasing strength and the ability to increase sales through new products and services.|1983|1983|0|128|0|8 Provinces|86 in ON, 12 in NS, 11 in NB|5|No|75K|40-60K|65-95K|80.00|5K|5.00|5%|2.5%|AB|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT|23|4|4|5|3|3|4|Head Office for Varied Duration.|a,B,d,e,G,h,I|Yes/No|No|Western Canada|No|5.00|
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL|Applbeesl|Applebee's International|4551 W. 107th St., # 100|Overland Park|KS|66207|||(913) 967-4000|(913) 967-4053|(913) 967-4135||www.applebees.com|Mr. Loyd L. Hill|Chief Executive Officer|852|257|1109|17.00||Applbeesl|Everyone's favorite neighbor is definitely APPLEBEE'S neighborhood grill and bar.  This distinguished casual-dining restaurant has a comfortable individuality which reflects the neighborhood in which it is located, making the APPLEBEE'S concept appealing|wherever it is built.|1980|1988|889|5|8|47 States, 3 Provinces|62 in FL, 54 in CA, 48 in OH|125|No|NR|1MM-50% Liq.|1.74-3.17MM|2455.00|35K/Unit|35.00|4%|3%|All Except AB|20/5|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|5,000-5,400|FS, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|75-100 FT|300|5|5|5|||5|8-12 Weeks Certified Training Unit; 3-Day Seminars at Headquarters.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|NY,LA,HI,AK|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
ARABICA COFFEEHOUSE|Arabica|Arabica Coffeehouse|5755 Granger Rd., # 200|Independence|OH|44131-1410||(800) 837-9599|(216) 351-1000||(216) 398-0707|tsozio@mrhero.com|www.mrhero.com|Ms. Terri Sozio|Franchise Sales Admin.|46|1|47|14.00|1|Arabica|Built to reflect the personality of the community, an ARABICA COFFEEHOUSE is more than a place to enjoy 50 flavors of coffee, specialty drinks, unique teas, health-conscious sandwiches, decadent pastries and desserts. Superior food and beverages|in well-appointed, comfortable surroundings is a perfect venue for any purpose.|1994|1994|12|0|0|1 State|12 in OH|35|No|300K|75K|126-363K|244.50|22.5K|22.50|5.5%|1.5%|NR|10/10|Yes/3-5|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500|FS, SF, SC, RM, Co-Brand|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 6 PT|40|5|3|3|2|3|5|3 Weeks Cleveland, OH.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|MI,OH,PA,KY,IN|No|No|5.50|
ARBY'S|Arbys|Arby's|1000 Corporate Dr.|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33334-3655||(800) 487-2729|(954) 351-5100||(954) 351-5783|roshins@arby.com|www.arby.com|Ms. Roni Oshins|VP Business Dev.|3256|0|3256|16.00||Arbys|The leader in the roast beef segment, ARBY'S offers cut above menu options including a complete line of roast beef and chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, a light sandwich menu, salads and three fry varieties. Development opportunities available.|An experienced brand with over 3,200 locations.|1964|1965|3043|122|36|48 States, 8 Provinces|248 in OH, 167 in CA, 166 MI|150|Yes|1.0MM|0-2,253,200|212.9K-2.25MM|1231.40|37.5K|37.50|4%|Min 3.7%|All States|20/Varies|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|2,000-3,000|FS|No|Yes|15 FT, 25 PT|150|5|5|4|3|3|5|5 Weeks MTP-Certified Training Locations.|B,C,D,E,G,I|Yes/Yes|NE, W, S|All Canada|Canada, Mexico, Australia, U.K., Middle East|4.00|
ARCHADECK|Archadck|Archadeck|2112 W. Laburnam Ave., # 100|Richmond|VA|23227||(800) 722-4668|(804) 353-6999||(804) 358-1878|franchising@ussi.net|www.archadeck.com|Mr. Pete Wiggins|Vice President|62|1|63|6.00|1|Archadck|The leading resources for franchise information all list ARCHADECK as one of the top franchise opportunities available today. Without any construction experience, our franchisees are at the forefront of a $122 billion market, enhancing the home|environment with custom decks, gazebos, porches and more! If you have sales and/or management experience and the drive to succeed, ARCHADECK will provide the rest with on-going support.|1980|1984|60|1|2|27 States, 1 Province|5 in GA, 4 in NC, 3 in CT|8|No|100K|46-96K|46-96K|71.00|26K|26.00|6.5%|1%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|No|2 PT|17|4|3|2|2|3|4|4 Weeks in Richmond, VA.; 9 Days On Location.|C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Europe, Australia, New Zealand|6.50|
ARCTIC CIRCLE|ArcticCir|Arctic Circle|P.O. Box 339|Midvale|UT|84047|||(801) 561-3620||(801) 561-9646|||Mr. George D. Morgan|Executive Vice President|66|23|89|16.00|1|ArcticCir|ARCTIC CIRCLE RESTAURANTS feature a variety of 16 different handmade milk shakes which include fresh fruit. Their food variety is just as unique, featuring hamburgers, chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, taco salads, specialty drinks and more. All this|is served in a fast-food environment.|1953|1956|89|0|0|9 States|47 in UT, 17 in ID, 9 in OR|1-3|No|250K|100K|550-750K|650.00|20K|20.00|3%|3.5%|WA|15/15|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|35,000|FS|No|Yes|6 FT, 25 PT|22|5|3|3|3|3|5|4-6 Weeks in Salt Lake City, UT.|B,C,D,E,G,H|Yes/Yes|ID,WY,MT,WA,OR,UT|No|No|3.00|
ARROW PRESCRIPTION CENTER|Arrowpre|Arrow Prescription Center|312 Farmington Ave.|Farmington|CT|06062||(800) 203-2776|(860) 676-1222||(860) 676-1499|info@arrowrx.com|www.arrowrx.com|Mr. Ron Kaufman|VP Business Dev.|48|22|70|37.00|8|Arrowpre|ARROW CORPORATION is one of the nation's largest franchisors of retail pharmacies, offering opportunities in traditional and alternative settings.  At the core of ARROW'S philosophy is the delivery of pharmacy services directly to the patient by the|pharmacist.|1989|1990|59|0|0|6 States|42 in CT, 5 in MI, 5 in MA|16|No|100K|20% of Total|Varies|-1.00|15K|15.00|6%|Varies|NR|20/10|Yes/5|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(B)|Yes|1,500|FS, SC|No|Yes|2 FT, 1-6 PT|30|4|4|5|5|4|4|1-2 Weeks Corporate Training Center.|A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|No|No|6.00|
ARTHUR RUTENBERG HOMES|ArthRutt|Arthur Rutenberg Homes|13922 58th St., N.|Clearwater|FL|33760||(800) 274-6637|(727) 536-5900||(727) 538-9089|rjaghab@arhomes.com|www.arhomes.com|Mr. Raja Jaghab|Senior Vice President|26|1|27|6.00||ArthRutt|Home building franchisor. Master working drawings provided. All necessary forms, manuals, purchasing systems, computer software training and business planning systems provided.||1980|1980|27|0|0|1 State|27 in FL|6|No|100K|350K|250-400K|325.00|20K|20.00|4%|0%|NR|10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|No|No|Yes|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|Varies|75|5|5|5|5|5|5|Yes.|A,B,C,D,H,I|No|FL|No|No|4.00|
ARTHUR TREACHER'S FISH & CHIPS|ArthrRch|Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips|S. Dakota Dr., # 302|Lake Success|NY|11042|||(516) 358-0600||(516) 358-0600|pudgiestreachers@aol.com||Mr. John Ryley|Dir. Franchising|65|11|76|16.00||ArthrRch|Fast-food fish and chips, chicken and seafood.||1969|1970|59|9|0|15 States|51 in OH, 27 in PA, 25 in FL|60|No|250K|75-100K|175-225K|200.00|30K|30.00|5%|3%|FL,MI,NY|10/10|Yes/Varies|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|500-2,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 12 PT|50|4|4|3|3|3|4|10 Days Long Island, NY.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|Northeast, Southeast|No|No|5.00|
ASHLEY AVERY'S COLLECTABLES|AshlAver|Ashley Avery's Collectables|100 Glenborough Dr., # 1450|Houston|TX|77067||(800) 543-3325|(281) 775-5290||(281) 775-5250|franinfo@fcibit.com|www.ashleyaverys.com|Ms. Ann Nance|Franchise Development Mgr.|40|1|41|42.00|1|AshlAver|ASHLEY AVERY'S COLLECTABLES is America's largest chain of gifts & collectables, featuring exclusive pieces from world-renowned names such as Swarovski, Armani, Ilardo, Hummel and many more. Each store features an elegant, gallery-like|atmosphere with fascinating works of all kinds. Located in up-scale regional malls. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional training and support; national buying power & proven marketing programs.|1981|1981|41|0|0|13 States|17 in TX, 5 in FL, 2 in GA|10|No|400K|150K|272-403K|337.50|30K|30.00|6%|2%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|900-1,200|RM, Kiosk (200sf)|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|7|5|3|3|3|4|5|7 Days Houston, TX.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|6.00|
ASSIST-2-SELL|As2Sell|Assist-2-Sell|1610 Meadow Wood Ln.|Reno|NV|89502||(800) 528-7816|(775) 688-6060||(775) 688-6069|info@assist2sell.com|www.assist2sell.com|Mr. Lyle Martin|Vice President|138|1|139|31.00|1|As2Sell|America's 'full service with sav' discount real estate franchise. Real estate license required. The future of real estate will focus around a 'menu of services' concept.  Lower commissions will be the norm.  Don't be left behind: catch our vision and step| into the future.|1987|1993|125|0|0|33 States|17 in CO, 14 in CA, 9 in MA|35|No|N/A|0|25.5-52K|38.75|10K|10.00|5%|0%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|7/7|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|150|OB|Yes|No|3 FT|6|2|4|5|2|3|4|4 Days in Reno, NV.|d,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
ATC HEALTH CARE SERVICES|Atchlth|ATC Health Care Services|1983 Marcus Ave., # E122|New Hyde Park|NY|11042-1016||(888) 262-7823|(516) 327-3379|(888) 282-7823|(516) 358-3678||www.atchealthcare.com|Mr. Peter Berry|VP Franchising|37|0|37|12.00||Atchlth|ATC HEALTH CARE SERVICES provide temporary staffing and T. L. C.||1984|1995|40|0|0|NR|5 in Ga, 5 in TN, 3 in PA|15|No|150K|30-50K|110K|110.00|19.5K|19.50|Varies|0%|All States|10/5/5|Yes/20|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|1,000|FS, SF, SC|No|No|3 FT, 2 PT|35|4|4|4|5|2|5|1 Week Corporate Headquarters.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|-1.00|
ATHLETE'S FOOT, THE|AthFoot|Athlete's Foot, The|1950 Vaughn Rd.|Kennesaw|GA|30144||(800) 524-6444|(770) 514-4523|(770) 514-4500|(770) 514-4843|TAFfranchise@theathletesfoot.com|www.theathletesfoot.com|Mr. Peter Franetovich|Director Franchise Sales|521|185|706|35.00|1|AthFoot|THE ATHLETE'S FOOT, with more than 700 stores in 45 countries, is the leading international franchisor of name-brand athletic footwear. As a franchisee, you will benefit from headquarters' support, including|training, advertising, product selection, special vendor discount programs, continual footwear research at our exclusive-wear test center and much more.|1971|1972|371|2|333|47 States, 1 Province|NR|120|No|400K|75-125K|300-650K|475.00|35K|35.00|5%|0.6%|All States|10/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|2 FT, 6 PT|180|4|5|3|3|2|5|1 Wk. at Headquarters in Atlanta; 1 Wk. Prior to and during Opening on Location; On-Going.|B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|3
ATL INTERNATIONAL|ATLInt|ATL International|8334 Veterans Hwy.|Millersville|MD|21108-2543||(800) 935-8863|(410) 987-1011||(410) 987-9080|alltune@erols.com|www.alltuneandlube.com|Mr. Louis Kibler|VP Franchise Dev.|450|0|450|4.00|1|ATLInt|ALL TUNE AND LUBE is the leader in 'One Stop' total car care. Our full-service centers provide vehicle maintenance and repair, such as engine performance, brakes, ride control and oil changes. Franchise owners also have the option of adding the ATL|MOTOR MATE franchise, which specializes in engine installation, and the ALL TUNE TRANSMISSIONS franchise, which provides transmission service. This co-branding concept provides three times the potential at one location.|1985|1985|448|2|0|34 States|50 in CA, 35 in TX, 30 in MD|450|No|75K|25K|120-130K|125.00|25K|25.00|7%|8%|All States|15/3x5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(B)|Yes|3,000|FS, SC, Auto Mall|Yes|Yes|4-6 FT|75|3|4|1|2|1|4|2 Weeks Corporate Office; 1 Week in Center.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY|AtlBread|Atlanta Bread Company|1200 A Wilson Way, # 100|Smyrna|GA|30082-7207||(800) 398-3728|(770) 432-0933||(770) 444-9082|franchise-div@atlantabread.com|www.atlantabread.com|Mr. John Bryon|VP Franchise Dev.|104|1|105|18.00|2|AtlBread|Let's make some bread together! The concept behind the ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY BAKERY CAFE is simple: an upscale neighborhood café serving soups, salads, sandwiches, breads and pastries. ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY is riding the|crest of the hottest food concept around - and we've experienced over 450% growth in just 12 months. ABC provides a full spectrum of support, from training to real estate assistance. Franchise offer made by offering circular only.|1993|1995|105|0|0|23 States|GA, NC, SC|60|No|500-650K|120-150K|533.7-718.8K|626.25|40K|40.00|5%|2%|All United States except ND, SD, IA|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|4000-4500 SF|FS, SF, PC|Yes|N/A|34 FT|34|5|3|3|3|4|4|7 Weeks Atlanta, GA|B,C,D,E,F,H,I|No|All United States|N/A|N/A|5.00|
ATLANTIC MOWER PARTS & SUPPLIES|Atlntmow|Atlantic Mower Parts & Supplies|13421 S.W. 14th Pl.|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33325|||(954) 474-4942||(954) 475-0414|||Mr. Robert J. Bettelli|President|12|1|13|48.00||Atlntmow|Lawn mower replacement after-market. Parts for national brands (Snapper, Toro, MTD, Murray, etc.).||1978|1988|15|0|0|1 State|15 in FL|5|No|NR|~45K|45K|45.00|15.9K|15.90|5%|0.5%|FL|10/10|Yes/1|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|250|Warehouse|Yes|No|1 FT|3|2|3|3|4|1|5|5 Days Headquarters; 5 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E|NR|All United States|No|No|5.00|
ATS PERSONNEL|Atspers|ATS Personnel|9700 Philips Hwy., # 101|Jacksonville|FL|32256||(800) 346-5574|(904) 645-9505||(904) 645-0390|curt@ats-services.com|www.ats-services.com|Mr. Curt A. Cavins|Dir. Operations|5|9|14|12.00||Atspers|ATS offers a unique franchise opportunity with three niche businesses in the temporary staffing industry. With over 19 years' experience, we've perfected systems for the temporary and permanent placement of office clerical, light industrial, professional|and health-related positions. The three niche areas are: ATS PERSONNEL for clerical and light industrial staffing, ATS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES for accounting and technical staffing and ATS HEALTH.|1978|1991|14|0|0|6 States|7 in GA, 2 in SC, 2 in LA|4|No|100K|35-50K|75-110K|92.50|12.5K|12.50|6.9%|0.5%|FL,NY|10/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|SC|Yes|No|2 FT, 1 PT|17|4|5|3|3|4|5|2 Weeks at Corporate Office; 2 Weeks On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|No|FL,NC|No|No|6.90|
ATWORK PERSONNEL SERVICES|Atwork|Atwork Personnel Services|7855 E. Evans, # C|Scottsdale|AZ|85260-2949||(800) 383-0804|(480) 922-9959||(480) 922-7283|opportunity@atworkpersonnel.com|www.atworkpersonnel.com|Ms. Melody Philipp|Dir. Franchise Sales|62|1|63|12.00||Atwork|ATWORK PERSONNEL SERVICES announces its new 3-for-1 Franchise Program. For the cost of one franchise, ATWORK offers temporary help, staff leasing and permanent placement programs for its franchisees. Here are some benefits of becoming a member of ATWORK's|network: franchise fee - $11,500; training fee - $2,500; sliding volume discount sale for royalty and service fees. Call our franchise sales department today to receive our information package.|1990|1992|40|0|0|12 States|15 in TN, 3 in NC, 2 in ME|24|No|75K|15K|35-75K|55.00|1K|1.00|8%|0%|All States|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|800|FS, SF, SC, RM|No|No|3 FT, 1 PT|15|3|2|3|2|3|3|4-5 Days in Corporate Office.|A,C,D,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|8.00|
AUNTIE ANNE'S|AuntAnne|Auntie Anne's|160-A, Rt. 41, P.O. Box 529|Gap|PA|17527|||(717) 442-4766||(717) 442-4139||www.auntieannes.com|Ms. Terri Wisdo|VP Franchise Sales|677|30|707|18.00|1|AuntAnne|As the founder and leader of what Entrepreneur Magazine calls the pretzel retailing revolution, AUNTIE ANNE'S supports over 600 locations. Customers love to watch our pretzels being rolled, twisted and baked. They choose our pretzels not only for the|variety and taste, but also for our commitment to providing a nutritious snack alternative to mall treats. Our innovative mall-based concept has made AUNTIE ANNE'S one of the most sought-after franchises in the industry today.|1988|1989|520|0|30|42 States|81 in PA, 41 in CA, 40 in FL|70|No|300K|156-252K|252K|252.00|30K|30.00|6%|1%|All States|1-5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|400-800|RM|Yes|No|3 FT, 12 PT|135|5|3|3|2||5|7-14 Days Corporate Headquarters, Gap, PA.|A,B,C,D,E,G,h|Yes/No|Parts of MW, SE, West. Regns|All Canada|All Countries Except Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philipines|6.00|1
AUSSIE PET MOBILE|AussiePet|Aussie Pet Mobile|34189 Pacific Coast Hwy., # 203|Dana Point|CA|92629-2814|||(949) 234-0680||(949) 234-0688|dlouy@aussiepetmobile.com|www.aussiepetmobile.com|Mr. David Louy|VP Franchise Sales|129|1|130|40.00||AussiePet|AUSSIE PET MOBILE is an internationally proven franchise system of mobile pet grooming with new U.S. headquarters in Orange County, CA. We pride ourselves on our innovative trailer design, heated hydrobath and a 15-step grooming maintenance process. No|experience is required. The AUSSIE PET MOBILE franchise package includes a comprehensive training course. Franchisees enjoy a protected territory with regional and national advertising support. Area development programs for absentee executives/investors.|1996|1997|78|0|52|11 States|CA, CO, TX|N/R|No|250K|45-75K|45-165K|105.00|17.5-27.5K|22.50|8%|4%|CA,FL,IL,MI,OR,WI|10/10+10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|Yes|1-3 FT|4|2|1|1|3|3|5|5 Days  in Orange County, CA for Employees; 1 Day for Area Developers.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|8.00|
AUTO ACCENT CENTERS|AutoAcc|Auto Accent Centers|6550 Pearl Rd.|Parma Heights|OH|44130||(800) 567-3120|(440) 888-8886||(440) 888-4333|||Mr. Walter E. Poston|VP Franchising|2|4|6|4.00||AutoAcc|AUTO ACCENTS specializes in the sales and installation of the most in-demand automotive after-market products, such as cellular phones, pagers, alarms, stereos, sunroofs, auto and truck accessories|(including auto dealership on-site installation).|1985|1992|12|0|0|1 State|10 in OH|15|No|250K|50K|70-120K|95.00|14.9K|14.90|5%|1%|NR|10/10|Yes/Negot.|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|2,000-2,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 1 PT|25|4|4|3|3|1|5|2 Weeks Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All U.S. (OH and Bordering)|No|No|5.00|
AUTO PURCHASE CONSULTING|AutoPur|Auto Purchase Consulting|555 E. Ocean Blvd, # 525|Long Beach|CA|90802-5075||(800) 756-4CAR|(310) 670-2886||(310) 670-5603||www.autopurchaseconsulting.net|Mr. David Breslow|President|2|1|3|4.00|1|AutoPur|A professional new car and truck buying, financing, leasing and consulting service for all 41 makes/900 models.  Featuring guaranteed lowest prices and interest rates.  A low-cost start-up, low overhead and no-inventory franchise.  Call for a free|brochure, video and audio cassette.|1984|1997|3|0|0|1 State|3 in CA|3|No|100K|57K|57K|57.00|15K|15.00|8%/ $600Min/Mo|0%|CA|7/7|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|400|OB|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|N/A|3|5|2|3|5|5|2 Weeks Corporate Headquarters|A,B,C,D,E,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|8.00|
AUTO-LAB DIAGNOSTIC & TUNE-UP CENTERS|AutoLab|Auto-Lab Diagnostic & Tune-Up Centers|1050 W. Columbia Ave.|Battle Creek|MI|49015||(877) 349-4968|(616) 966-0500||(616) 966-0520||www.AutoLabusa.com|Mr. Daniel J. Kiefer|President|25|1|26|4.00||AutoLab|Full service automotive repair facility, performing all aspects of auto service and repair. Our specialty is in the diagnostics and repair of computerized and electrical systems. Our goal is to be a professional alternative to auto dealer repair shops.||1984|1989|40|0|0|2 States|25 in MI, 1 in OH|18|No|250K|35-75K|110-175K|142.50|19.5K|19.50|6%|3%|IN,MI|15/15|Yes/15|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|3,000+|FS|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 1 PT|10|3|2|3|3|2|5|2 Weeks Grand Rapids, MI; 2-4 Weeks Battle Creek, MI.|a,b,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|MW & E to Gulf of Mexico|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
AWC COMMERCIAL WINDOW COVERINGS|AWC|AWC Commercial Window Coverings|825 W. Williamson|Fullerton|CA|92832||(800) 252-2280|(714) 879-3880||(714) 879-8419||www.ibos.com/pub/ibos/awc|Mr. Leland B. Daniels|President|6|4|10|21.00|1|AWC|Mobile non-toxic drapery dry cleaning services provided on location for commercial customers; as well as sales, installation & repairs of all types of window coverings at competitive prices through centralized buying. Nationwide accounts will be|serviced by the franchisees as they are established. Utilizing the customer base, references and reputation of the franchisor, developed over the past 37 years makes this an exceptional opportunity with endless possibilities and immediate credibility.|1963|1992|14|0|0|5 States|6 in CA, 1 in NJ, 1 in DC|3|No|N/A|25-50K|112.5-181.4K|147.00|25K|25.00|5-12.5%|2.5%|CA,DC,MD|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|N/A|N/A|HB|Yes|Yes|1 FT, PT As Needed|8|3|4|3|3|4|4|2 Weeks at Plant and On-Site; On-Going.|A,B,C,D,F,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|8.80|
BABY NEWS CHILDRENS STORES|BabyNews|Baby News Childrens Stores|6909 Las Postas Rd.|Livermore|CA|94550||(866) 437-2229|(925) 245-1370||(925) 245-1376|info@babynewsstores.com|www.babynewsonline.com|Mr. Roger O'Callaghan|President|44|1|45|10.00|1|BabyNews|BABY NEWS is the oldest established association of individually-owned baby stores.||1950|1961|35|0|10|35 States|20 in CA|2|Yes|NR|100K|150-250K|300.00|15K|15.00|1%|0%|CA|5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|5,000|FS, SC, RM|Yes|No|3 FT, 4 PT|14|5|3|3|3|3|5|1-2 Weeks at Various Locations.|A,B,C,d,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|1.00|
BABY USA|Usababy|Baby USA|857 N. Larch Ave.|Elmhurst|IL|60126||(800) 323-4108|(630) 832-9880||(630) 832-0139|franchise@usababy.com|www.usababy.com|Mr. James L. Courtney|Sr. Mgr. Franchise Dev.|58|0|58|10.00|1|Usababy|USA BABY is North America's leading specialty retailer of infant and juvenile furniture and accessories. Franchisees receive market evaluation, site selection, store design, financing, opening, advertising, merchandising and on-going operational support.|Exclusive territories and substantial single, multi-unit and area development opportunities exist for candidates with a passion for serving customers, developing employee teams and participating in a proven retail environment.|1975|1986|65|15|2|22 States|8 in IL, 7 in NY, 6 in OH|15|Yes|150K|110-135K|450-550K|500.00|42.5K|42.50|3%|5%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA,WI|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|12,000|SC|Yes|NA|5 FT, 4 PT|12|4|4|1|3|2|5|14 Days Corporate Office/Store; 4 Days Pre-Opening; 4 Days Opening; 4-5 Days Post-Opening.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|3.00|3
BABY'S AWAY|BabysAwy|Baby's Away|14023 E. Hampden Pl.|Aurora|CO|80014||(800) 984-9030|(303) 596-8864||(303) 750-6668|jwierzba@babysaway.com|www.babyaway.com|Mr. John Wierzba|President|18|12|30|33.00||BabysAwy|Rental, delivery and pick-up of baby/child equipment to traveling families.||1990|1994|23|7|0|10 States, 4 Provinces|4 in CO, 3 in CA, 3 in SC|4|No|N/A|16-25K|16-25K|20.50|8K|8.00|7%|3%|CA,IL|10/5/5|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|NR|HB|No|No|1 FT|3|3|4|3|3|3|5|3 Days in Corporate Headquarters in Denver, CO; 3 Days at Franchisee's Residence.|b,C,D,F,G,I|No|All United States|No|No|7.00|
BACK YARD BURGERS|BackYard|Back Yard Burgers|1657 N. Shelby Oaks Dr., #105|Memphis|TN|38134||(800) 292-6939|(901) 367-0888||(901) 367-0999|mpearce@backyardburgers.com|www.backyardburgers.com|Mr. Mike Pearce|Dir. Franchise Development|68|37|105|16.00|1|BackYard|BACK YARD BURGERS operates and franchises quick casual restaurants, serving 1/3 lb. gourmet hamburgers, boneless, skinless chicken fillet sandwiches, fresh lemonade, hand-dipped shakes and malts and other menu items. Our theme emphasizes charbroiled,|fresh, great-tasting food as the customers would cook in their own back yard.|1987|1988|105|0|0|17 States|32 in TN, 12 in AR, 10 in NC|15|No|300K|200-300K|400K-1.2MM|717.00|25K|25.00|4%|1%|FL,IL,IN,MI,VA|10/5|Yes/12|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500|FS|Yes|Yes|8 FT, 22 PT|30|4|4|3|2|1|3|8 Weeks Corporate Headquarters.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|Yes/Yes|SE,MW, Mid-Atlantic, SW|No|No|4.00|
BAGELSMITH RESTAURANTS & FOOD STORES|Baglsmith|Bagelsmith Restaurants & Food Stores|37 Van Syckel Rd.|Hampton|NJ|08827|||(908) 730-8600||(908) 730-8165|||Mr. Stephen Fiala|President|21|1|22|13.00||Baglsmith|What makes us special is, of course, our BAGELSMITH Bagel. But we are also famous for our delicatessen, featuring only high-quality products. Whether in our restaurants or in our convenience food stores, we provide our customers with high-quality|products, friendly, knowledgeable service, in a clean, pleasant family-oriented environment.|1979|1983|23|0|0|2 States|20 in NJ, 3 in PA|3|No|NR|NR|213-303K|258.00|25K|25.00|1-4%|3%|NR|10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|N/A|Yes|2,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|8 FT, 4 PT|5|3|2|1|1|4|5|120-180 Hours Hampton, NJ.|C,d,G|No|Northeast|No|No|2.50|
BAHAMA BUCK'S ORIGINAL SHAVED ICE CO.|BahmBuck|Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co.|465 E. Chilton Dr., # 5|Chandler|AZ|85225|||(480) 539-6952||(480) 539-6953|azlee1@aol.com|www.bahamabucks.com|Mr. Blake Buchanan|President|6|3|9|18.00|1|BahmBuck|BAHAMA BUCK'S offers a unique, low-cost opportunity for anyone interested in a fun, family-oriented business.  We concentrate on offering quality products and great customer service.  Set in a tropical atmosphere, BAHAMA BUCK'S offers 61 flavors of soft,|creamy shaved ice, plus over 14 non-alcoholic tropical drinks.  Store layouts and sizes vary and are extremely flexible, but typically range from 1200-1500 square feet.|1990|1992|10|0|0|2 States|5 in AZ, 5 in TX|6|No|120K|35K|60-140K|100.00|15K|15.00|6%|1%|NR|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000-1,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 12 PT|5|4|3|1|3|4|4|60-80 Hours Tempe, AZ; 2 Days On-Site.|B,C,d,E,G,H,I|No|Southwest, South|No|No|6.00|
BAKER STREET ARTISAN BREADS & CAFE|Bakerst|Baker Street Artisan Breads & Cafe|P.O. Box 2401|Bala Cynwyd|PA|19004-6401||||||||Ms. Whitney Myrus|VP Franchising|3|7|10|18.00||Bakerst|Authentic artisan hand-crafted bread store, with emphasis on pastries, espresso and sandwiches in a cafe setting.||1992|1992|10|0|0|NR|NR|30|Yes|500K|30-60K|300-600K|450.00|30K|30.00|4%|2%|All States|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 10 PT|10|4|4|3|4|3|5|3 Weeks Philadelphia, PA; 7 Days Store Location.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Europe, Asia|4.00|
BAKER'S DOZEN DONUTS|BkrsDoz|Baker's Dozen Donuts|918 Dundas St., E. # 500|Mississauga|ON|L4Y 2B7|CANADA|(800) 265-6298|(905) 272-1825||(905) 272-0140|franchising@bakers-dozen-donuts.com|www.bakers-dozen-donuts.com|Mr. Robert Gordon|Dir. Franchising|80|1|81|13.00||BkrsDoz|Coffee, donuts, muffins, croissants, soups and sandwich combos, desserts.||1977|1984|0|75|6|1 Province|75 in ON|15|No|60K+|30K|65-350K|207.50|Included|-1.00|5%|2%|NR|10/5|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800-2,500|FS, SC, RM, Kiosks|Yes|Yes|3-4 FT, 6 PT|30|3|4|4|3|3|4|3 Weeks Toronto, ON|A,B,C,D,E,F,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|China, Europe, Middle East|5.00|
BALDINOS GIANT JERSEY SUBS|Baldinos|Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs|3823 Roswell Rd., # 204|Marietta|GA|30062|||(770) 971-9441||(770) 977-1083|||Mr. Bill Baer|President/CEO|13|6|19|16.00||Baldinos|Quality submarine sandwiches with in-store bakery. All subs sliced fresh as ordered in full view of customer, served on freshly-baked rolls. Built for volume business at a 'fast-food' pace by use of multi-production lines. Variety of 20 hot and|cold subs and freshly-baked gourmet cookies.|1975|1984|19|0|0|3 States|13 in GA, 5 in NC, 1 in SC|3|No|NR|NR|100-200K|150.00|10K|10.00|4.5%|0.5%|FL|15/10|Yes/15+|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,800-2,400|FS|Yes|Yes|8 FT, 12 PT|4|||||||4 Weeks Headquarters.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|NR|GA,SC,NC|No|No|4.50|
BANNERS RESTAURANTS|BnnrsRst|Banners Restaurants|1965 W. Fourth Ave., # 203|Vancouver|BC|V6J 1M8|CANADA||(604) 737-7748||(604) 737-7993|||Mr. Irwin Woodrow|President|5|0|5|17.00|3|BnnrsRst|A family restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features selected Baskin-Robbins ice cream. "Good Food and Friendly Folks Just 'Round the Corner".||1990|1990|0|5|0|1 Province|5 in BC|0|Yes|500K|200K|350-400K|375.00|30K|30.00|4%|2%|NR|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|3,000|SC|Yes|Yes|10 PT, 10 FT|3|4|3|3|3|3|5|3-4 Weeks Chilliwack, BC.|C,D,E,G,h|Yes|No|ON,AB|No|4.00|
BARBEQUE COUNTRY JAMBOREE|Barbcount|Barbeque Country Jamboree|10208 Wendover Dr.|Vienna|VA|22181|||(703) 281-4384||(703) 281-4292|bbqcountry@aol.com||Mr. George E. Hoffman, Jr.|Sales Mgr.|3|3|6|16.00|1|Barbcount|BARBEQUE COUNTRY JAMBOREE restaurants feature genuine open-pit barbeque with outstanding customer response. We have earned the distinction of serving authentic barbeque pork, beef, chicken and ribs with outstanding quality and flavor.||1989|1994|6|0|0|2 States|NR|2-3|No|200K|50K|110-190K|150.00|10K|10.00|5%|2%|MD,VA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|2,000|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 4 PT|2|5|5|4|2|3|5|30 Days Centreville, VA.|B,C,D,E,F|No|Mid-Atlantic Region|No|No|5.00|
BARBIZON SCHOOLS OF MODELING|Barbizon|Barbizon Schools of Modeling|2240 Woolbright Rd., # 300|Boynton Beach|FL|33426||(888) 999-9404|(561) 369-8600||(561) 369-1299|franchise@barbizonmodeling.com|www.barbizonmodeling.com|Mr. Tom Blangiardo|President|60|0|60|11.00|1|Barbizon|Proprietary, private schools of modeling and related creative arts.||1939|1968|56|1|3|27 States|7 in CA, 5 in NY, 5 in NJ|7|No|NR|30-50K|47-67.5K|57.30|35K|35.00|7.5%|2.5%|CA,HI,IL,MD,MN,NY,VA, WA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|NR|NR|Yes|N/A|NR|NR|4|3|1|4|2|5|Varies Home Office; Varies On-Site.|C,D,E,G,H|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.50|
BARGAIN BUGGIES RENT A CAR SYSTEMS|BargBug|Bargain Buggies Rent A Car Systems|3140 N. Washington Blvd.|Arlington|VA|22201||(888) 644-9001|(703) 841-0000||(703) 841-1934|info@bargainbuggies.com|www.bargainbuggies.com|Mr. Patrick A. Maloy|Director Franchise Sales|12|6|18|5.00||BargBug|BARGAIN BUGGIES RENT-A-CAR SYSTEMS currently operates 6 company-owned stores and 15 franchises in the Washington metropolitain area. BARGAIN BUGGIES employs 19 permanent staff members with over 200 years combined experience, who manage a fleet ranging|in size from 300 to 500 vehicles.BARGAIN BUGGIES plans to continue to expand Internet capabilities and implement new marketing strategies. All of this will take place while focusing on offering exceptional customer service.|1970|1984|18|0|0|NR|8 in MD, 4 in VA|12|No|150K|25-75K|50-250K|150.00|5-25K|15.00|$25/car/mo.|Adv. Fund|MD, VA, DC|5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|FS, SC, Hotel,  Car Dealership|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 2 PT|25|4|5|4|3|2|3|1 Week Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week On-Site.|b,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|No|Mid-Atlantic|No|No|-1.00|
BASEMENTS, BASEMENTS, BASEMENTS|Basements|Basements, Basements, Basements|9521 Camelot St.|Pickerington|OH|43147|||(614) 860-1985||(614) 575-9801|factroydirectohio@yahoo.com|www.xteriorexpertsofohio.com|Mr. Michael Pirwitz|President|0|1|1|6.00||Basements|One of a kind basement remodelling system with few professional competitors. Low cash investment with a high return on your investment. From advertising and sales to installations, we have a competitive system with excellent support. No construction|experience necessary to excel in this $128 billion market. We offer a turn-key operation that can be managed from your home or retail front. We are the only franchisor in the basement industry providing a complete system to the home improvement sector.|1999|2002|1|0|0|1 State|1 in OH|10|Yes|75K|20-30K|30-45K|37.50|12-14.5K|13.70|5%|N/A|None|10/10|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|200|SF, HB|No|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|5|5|5|4|2|3|5|3 Wks. Columbus, OH.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|Midwest|No|No|5.00|
BASKIN-ROBBINS|Brobbins|Baskin-Robbins|14 Pacella Park Pl., P.O. Box 317|Randolph|MA|02368||(800) 777-9983|(781) 961-4020||(781) 963-2913||www.dunkin-baskin-togos-com|Mr. Anthony Padulo|VP New Business Development|4700|4|4704|15.00||Brobbins|World's largest franchisor of ice cream and frozen yogurt stores. Ranked # 2 in Entrepreneur Magazine's (1999) 20th Annual Franchise Top 500 (Frozen Desserts/Ice Cream Category).||1945|1948|2286|620|2105|41 States|554 in CA, 195 in IL, 181 NY|27|No|NR|NR|104-505K|304.50|30K|30.00|5-6.9%|5%|All States|20|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|NR|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|NR|NR|||||||27 Days Training Facility in Burbank, CA and OJT at Designated Training Restaurant.|NR|NR|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|1
BATH FITTER|BathFit|Bath Fitter|27 Berard Dr., # 2701|South Burlington|VT|05403-5810||(800) 892-2847|(802) 860-2919||(802) 862-7976|bathfitter@together.net|www.bathfitter.com|Ms. Linda F. Brakel|VP Franchise Operations|92|3|95|6.00|1|BathFit|Since 1984, BATH FITTER has been installing custom-molded acrylic bathtub liners, shower bases and one-piece, seamless wall surrounds over existing fixtures in just a few hours in countless residential and commercial properties. We provide full training,|specialized tools, marketing and technical manuals and on-going support through regular visits to your location. We award exclusive territories with enormous residential and commercial market potential to qualified franchise owners.|1984|1992|76|27|0|24 States, 8 Provinces|9 in PA, 8 in NY, 8 in ON|14|Yes|N/A|N/A|60-100K|80.00|24.5K|24.50|N/A|N/A|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MN,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB|5/5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|2,000-2,500|Industrial Park|N/A|N/A|3 FT|13|3|3|2|1|4|5|10 Days Headquarters; 10 Days Franchisee Site.|B,C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|-1.00|
BATHCREST|BathCres|Bathcrest|2425 S. Progress Dr.|Salt Lake City|UT|84119||(800) 826-6790|(801) 972-1110||(801) 977-0328|info@bathcrest.com|www.bathcrest.com|Mr. Lloyd Peterson|VP Franchise Sales|173|1|174|6.00|1|BathCres|Same-day bathroom remodeling that's highly profitable.  You'll get multi-surface restoration processes and products to capitalize on the booming home improvement market.  Our comprehensive business system shows you how to update a bathroom in less than a|day with no percentage-based royalty to hold you back.  You earn it, so you get to keep it.|1979|1985|166|6|0|30 States, 3 Provinces|15 in CA, 15 in PA, 12 in FL|12|No|200K|12.5-24.5K|24.5-44.5K|34.50|12.5K|12.50|$250/Mo.|N/A|FL,VA,WI|15/15|No|No|No|Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|500-1,200|HB, Industrial Center|No|No|3-5 FT|11|3|4|2|2|5|4|5 Days Headquarters; 3 Days (30-60 Days after Initial Training) Headquarters.|B,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Except AB|No|-1.00|
BATTERIES PLUS|BattPlus|Batteries Plus|925 Walnut Ridge Dr., # 100|Hartland|WI|53029-9389||(800) 274-9155|(262) 369-0690||(262) 369-0680|franchising@batteriesplus.com|www.batteriesplus.com|Mr. Rod Tremelling|Franchise Marketing|231|23|254|4.00|1|BattPlus|BATTERIES PLUS is America's Battery Experts (TM), providing 1,000's of batteries for 1,000's of items, serving both retail and commercial customers. The $19 billion battery market, growing 6.5% annually, is driven by technology and lifestyles. BATTERIES|PLUS is a unique opportunity in this growth industry not yet saturated with competitors. Our turn-key program includes a unique store design, graphics, signage and product brands and proven operating methods.|1988|1992|254|0|0|35 States|17 in WI, 15 in MN, 14 in MI|35|No|400K|100K|173-216K|194.50|25K|25.00|4%|1%|All Except HI|10/10|Yes|No|No|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800-2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|3-4 FT|65|5|5|2|3|2|3|3 Weeks Corporate Training Center; 2 Weeks On-Site Franchisee's Store.|C,D,E,F,G,I|No|All United States|No|No|4.00|
BAYMONT INNS & SUITES|BIAS|Baymont Inns & Suites|250 E. Wisconsin Ave., # 1750|Milwaukee|WI|53202-4232|||(414) 905-2000||(414) 905-2496|gilsimon@baymontinns.com|www.baymontinns.com|Mr. Dick Kinney|Dir. Franchise Support Svcs.|79|96|195|23.00|1|BIAS|BAYMONT INNS AND SUITES is positioned to appeal to both business and leisure travelers offering many amenities - frequent travelers'  rewards, complimentary breakfast, voice mail, coffee makers and much more for $49.00 - 69.00.||1935|1986|172|0|0|30 States|20 in MI, 18 in IL, 17 in WI|40|Yes|3MM|70%|3.5MM+|3500.00|35K|35.00|5%|2%|All States|20/10|Yes|No|No|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2 Acres|FS|No|Yes|4 FT, 12-18 PT|76|5|5|3|2|1|3|1-2 Weeks Milwaukee, WI.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
BCT|Bct|BCT|3000 NE 30th Pl., 5th Fl.|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33306||(800) 627-9998|(954) 563-1224||(954) 565-0742|peter.posk@bctonline.com|www.bctintl.com|Mr. Peter Posk|VP Marketing|87|0|87|28.00||Bct|Join the 24-year old industry-leading wholesale, manufacturing franchise with the competitive advantage. We are recession-resistant, high-volume, quick-turn around, wholesale only manufacturers, specializing in next-day delivery of thermographed and|offset-printed products and rubber stamps to retail printers, mailing centers, office supply stores and other retailers.  Comprehensive training, excellent support and nationally praised.|1975|1977|86|7|1|38 States, 5 Provinces|16 in CA, 7 in FL, 5 in NY|2|No|250K|115-151K|354-441K|397.50|35K|35.00|6%|N/A|All States|25/10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|4,000+|FS, SC, Commercial Park|Yes|No|10 FT, 6 PT|32|4|4|3|3|3|5|2 Weeks Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 1 Week Pre-Opening at New-Site; 2 Weeks after and On-Going.|a,B,C,d,E,G,h,I|Yes|NJ,NE|No|No|6.00|
B-DRY SYSTEM|Bdrysyst|B-Dry System|1341 Copley Rd.|Akron|OH|44320||(800) 321-0985|(330) 867-2576|(330) 376-6315|(330) 867-7693|||Mr. Carl A. Rakich|Vice President|61|6|67|6.00||Bdrysyst|Basement waterproofing system. Low cash investment - high return on investment. Intensive and continuous training. No high-cost site expenditure. No previous experience necessary. Unique patented system. Full customer warranty for the life of the|structure.|1958|1978|68|0|0|NR|10 in OH, 8 in PA, 7 in NY|3|No|NR|25-50K|40-74K|57.00|15-60K|37.50|6%|0%|NR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(D)|No|4,000|FS, HB|No|No|6 FT, 1 PT|10|2|3|2|2|3|5|2 Wks. National Office in Akron, OH; 2 Wks. On-Site; 1-2 Days On-Going Regional Seminars.|B,C,D,F,G,h,I|Yes/No|Northeast, Northwest|No|No|6.00|
BEAUTY BRANDS SALON-SPA-SUPERSTORE|BBSalon|Beauty Brands Salon-Spa-Superstore|4600 Madison, # 400|Kansas City|MO|64112-3012||(888) 725-6608|(816) 531-2266||(816) 531-7122|franchising@beautybrands.com|www.beautybrands.com|Mr. Steve Eckman|VP Corp. Dev./Franchising|0|16|16|20.00|1|BBSalon|BEAUTY BRANDS SALON/SPA/SUPERSTORE is the cutting-edge concept that offers consumers a "total beauty" experience.  We have brought together a full-service salon and spa and have showcased it in a dynamic 6,000-7,000 square-foot retail environment offering|nearly 50,000 units of product representing the top salon brands for hair, skin and nails.|1995|1998|13|0|0|5 States|4 in KS, 3 in TX, 2 in MO|12|No|3MM|100-200K|594.5-936K|765.30|5-40K|22.50|0-4%|1-2%|All States|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|5,000-7,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 25 PT|50|5|5|1|1|1|4|4-6 Weeks Kansas City, MO.|A,B,C,D,E,F,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|2.00|
BEAVERTAILS PASTRY|BeaverTail|Beavertails Pastry|38 Antares Dr., # 150|Ottawa|ON|K2E 7V2|CANADA|(800) 704-0351|(613) 789-4940||(613) 789-5158|info@beavertailsinc.com|www.beavertailsinc.com|Mr. Robert Libbey|President/CEO|130|3|133|18.00||BeaverTail|BEAVERTAILS are a unique, wholesome pastry cooked fresh at leisure sites. We offer low entry investment, interesting locations and excellent strategic support. We are interested in development opportunities at amusement parks, sports venues, tourist|destinations and ski hills across North America.|1978|1989|4|99|30|4 States, 8 Provinces|2 in TX, 1 in FL, 1 in CO|NR|Yes|50K|30-50K|85-150K|117.50|20K|20.00|5%|3%|NR|5/15|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|NR|NR|Yes|200-300|FS, SF, RM, Amusement.Recr.|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2-3 PT|10|||||||14 Days Ottawa, ON; 3 Days On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,I|Yes/Yes|Southeast, Southwest|NR|NR|5.00|
BEEF O'BRADY'S FAMILY SPORTS PUBS|BeefOBrady|Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Pubs|5510 W. LaSalle St., # 200|Tampa|FL|33607||(800) 728-8878|(813) 226-2333||(813) 226-0030|nick@beefobradys.com|www.beefobradys.com|Mr. Nick Vojnovic|VP Franchising|60|0|60|17.00||BeefOBrady|Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Pubs are family-friendly, sports-themed, casual pubs that feature signature Buffalo-style crispy chicken wings, burgers, sandwiches and salads. They only serve beer and wine (no hard liquor), have no dart boards or pool|tables. They feature many televisions with diverse sports viewing, video games for the kids and a relaxed atmosphere.  Our concept is built on the "owner/operator" model, however, our owners do not have to have previous restaurant experience.|1985|1998|60|0|0|3 States|58 in FL, 1 in AL, 1 in GA|16|No|150K|100K|250-300K|275.00|25K|25.00|3.5%|1.5%|FL|10/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,000|SC|Yes|N/A|15 FT, 10 PT|7|3|4|2|2|4|4|6 Weeks Tampa, FL.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|SE United States|No|No|3.50|
BEN & JERRY'S|Ben&Jer|Ben & Jerry's|30 Community Dr.|South Burlington|VT|05403|||(802) 846-1543||(802) 846-1538|dougf@benjerry.com|www.benjerry.com|Mr. Doug Fisher|Dir. Retail Operations|234|6|240|15.00|1|Ben&Jer|BEN & JERRY'S was started in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington, VT, by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield.  They soon became popular for their funky, chunky flavors, made from fresh Vermont milk and cream.  The scoop shops|feature a fun environment with a varied menu including cakes, gifts, baked goods and coffee drinks created from ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet flavors. Community involvement is an important element in being a successful BEN & JERRY'S franchisee.|1978|1981|211|4|16|28 States, 1 Province|39 in CA, 21 in NY, 12 in MA|60|No|150K|86K+|199-481K|320.00|30K|30.00|0%|4%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA|10/10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|Avg. 1,000|FS, SF, SC, RM, KI|No|Yes|2 FT, 10 PT|30|5|5|4|4|4|5|10 Days in VT.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|Various Markets|Not Currently|Call International Division|0.00|1
BENEFICIAL HEALTH & BEAUTY|BenHlth|Beneficial Health & Beauty|1780 West 500 South|Salt Lake City|UT|84104||(800) 367-0990|(801) 973-7778||(801) 973-8836|||Ms. Linda T. Nelson|President|21|0|21|20.00||BenHlth|BENEFICIAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTERS are urban mini-health spas, offering a total wellness and fitness program in each local community. We offer programs that aid in body cleansing, weight-loss, nutrition, body contouring, skin care, massage, personal|exercise trainers and many complementary programs.|1981|1990|10|0|18|3 States|6 in CA, 2 in HI, 2 in WI|10|No|NR|30-80K|100K|100.00|15K|15.00|3%|4%|CA,HI,IL,MI,MN,NY,ND, OR,WA,WI|10/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200-2,500|FS, SC, SF, HB|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|7|5|5|3|3|4|4|2 Days Local Area; 4 Days Practical Salt Lake City, UT; Weekly On-Site.|B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|NR|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.00|
BENIHANA OF TOKYO|Benihana|Benihana of Tokyo|8685 NW 53rd Ter.|Miami|FL|33166||(800) 327-3369|(305) 593-0770||(305) 592-6371|benihana@bellsouth.net||Mr. Tom Vrabel|Dir. Franchising|23|57|80|17.00||Benihana|BENIHANA is not only an internationally famous Japanese steak and seafood restaurant, it is also a genuine 'dining experience.' Both first-time and frequent visitors to BENIHANA are immediately drawn to the unique table top hibachi-style of cuisine,|where mouth-watering dishes are prepared before their very eyes.|1964|1970|57|1|8|20 States, 1 Province|15 in CA, 6 in FL, 3 in IL|3|No|1K|550-650K|1.3-1.8MM|1550.00|50K|50.00|6%|0.5%|CA,HI,NY|15/Varies|Yes/15|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|6,000+|FS|N/A|Yes|35 FT, 7 PT|51|5|4|3|2|2|4|12-15 Weeks in Miami, FL.|a,C,d,E,F,H,I|No|PA,MD,MI,NC,OH,AZ,TX,NY|All Canada|Europe, Pacific Rim|6.00|
BENNIGAN'S GRILL & TAVERN|Bennigan|Bennigan's Grill & Tavern|6500 International Pkwy., # 1000|Plano|TX|75093||(800) 543-9670|(972) 588-5770||(972) 588-5806|franchise@metrogroup.com|www.bennigans.com|Ms. Lynette McKee|VP Franchise Development|125|174|299|17.00|1|Bennigan|BENNIGAN'S is a leading casual restaurant chain known for the warm hospitality of an Irish pub and the great taste of fun American foods. Established in 1976, BENNIGAN'S has|expanded beyond its original tavern image to become more food-focused. Today, each restaurant serves a wide assortment of moderately-priced, quality food, as well as a wide selection of beverages.|1976|1995|279|0|20|32 States|59 in TX, 44 in FL, 23 in IL|12|No|3MM|750K|1.2-2.2MM|1.7e+06|75K|75.00|4%|4%|All States|15/NR|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|No|6,689|FS, SC|No|Yes|5 FT, 65 PT|23|5|5|4|4|4|5|Managers -- 1 Week Home Office and 11 Weeks On-Site; Employees -- 2-4 Weeks On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/NA|NW, SW, SE, HI|All Canada|Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Venezuela|4.00|1
BERLITZ INTERNATIONAL|Berlitz|Berlitz International|400 Alexander Park Dr.|Princeton|NJ|08540-6306||(800) 626-6419|(609) 514-3046||(609) 514-9675|frank.garton@berlitz.com|www.berlitz.com|Mr. Frank Garton|VP Worldwide Franchising|65|336|401|11.00|1|Berlitz|Language instruction, publishing and translation services||1900|1996|61|11|328|NR|18 in NY, 18 in CA, 18 in FL|50|No|300K|150-300K|150-300K|225.00|30-50K|40.00|10%|2%|CA,FL,IL,MD,MI,NY,OR,VA,WA|10/10|Yes/10|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,500-3,000|N/A|Yes|No|1 FT, 1 PT|7000|4|5|2|3|4|5|2 Weeks Home Office; 2 Weeks Division Training; 2 Weeks On-Site.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|Southeast, West|NB|Africa, Central Asia, Asia|10.00|
BEST INNS & SUITES|BestInns|Best Inns & Suites|13 Corporate Sq., # 250|Atlanta|GA|30329||(800) TELL-US5|(404) 321-4045||(404) 321-4482|franchise.info@usfsi.com|www.bestinn.com|Mr. Mike Muir|SVP Franchise Sales|150|0|150|23.00||BestInns|BEST INNS & SUITES is a high-quality, mid-level, limited service hotel brand. With 145 hotels open, 31 under construction and another 26 signed agreements, BEST continues to expand around the country. BEST INNS & SUITES is primarily a conversion|brand for existing hotel owners looking for a better way to do business. U. S. Franchise Sustems, franchisor of the brand, is a recognized leader in the hotel industry, with 3 growing brands and a reputation for treating our franchisees fairly.|1995|1995|145|0|0|35 States|17 in CA, 11 in IL, 9 in OR|50|Yes|N/A|190-330K|190K-2.0MM|1085.00|35K|35.00|3-5%|2.5%|All States|20/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|No|NR|FS|Yes|Yes|10-25 FT|135|3|4|4|2|2|3|5 Days Atlanta, GA; 2-5 Days On-Site at Hotel.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|4.00|
BETTER BACK STORE, THE|BettBack|Better Back Store, The|P.O. Box 1296|Newington|VA|22122||(800) 501-2225|(703) 339-1300||(703) 339-0671||www.betterback.com|Mr. Cliff Levin|Vice President|15|0|15|42.00||BettBack|THE BETTER BACK STORE is a retail business specializing in back care products for those in pain, as well as those interested in preventive care.  Choose from over 600 items ranging from less than $5 to over $3,000.  There are products for home, travel,|leisure and work.  Ergonomic office chairs and related ergonomic aids, recliners, car seat support cushions, back braces, sleeping pillows and mattresses, massage chairs, magnetic therapy products and hand-held and acupressure tools and much more!!!|1981|1993|15|0|0|NR|5 in CO|20|No|50K|35-60K|139.5-231.5K|185.50|22K|22.00|5%/$9K/Yr.|1%|All Except WA|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|2,000|SF, SC|Yes|N/A|2 FT, 1 PT|5|3|4|5|3|5|5|40 Hours Denver, CO; 40 Hours Your Site.|D,E,G,h|No|All Except MT,ND,SD,WA|All Canada|No|5.00|
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE SERV.|BettH&G|Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Serv.|1912 Grand Ave.|Des Moines|IA|50309||(800) 274-7653|(515) 284-2711||(515) 284-3342||www.bhg-real-estate.com|Mr. Ray Sculfort|Senior Vice President|1599|0|1599|31.00||BettH&G|BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS is an extension of the renowned magazine, and since its debut in 1978, has become one of the nation's largest real estate franchisors, with more than 1,599 offices in all 50 states. The 25,758 sales professionals in the|network generated more than $35.2 billion in residential sales volume in 1997. The real estate franchise is an operating group of Meredith Corporation and is based in Des Moines, IA.|1902|1978|1599|0|0|50 States|106 in CA, 48 in IL, 78 NY|120|No|Varies|Varies|Varies|-1.00|3.9K|3.90|1-5%|2.2%|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes|No|NR|N/A|No|Yes|NR|132|3|4|5|3|3||2 Days, Des Moines, IA.|b,C,d,e,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Japan, Australia|3.00|
BETTER HOMES REALTY|BettHome|Better Homes Realty|1777 Botelho Dr., # 390|Walnut Creek|CA|94596-8181||(800) 642-4428|(925) 937-9001||(925) 988-2770|flo@bhrcorp.com|www.bhr.com|Ms. Florence Stevens|Vice President|42|0|42|31.00|1|BettHome|Established identity, legal hot line support, no institutional advertising fee, franchise cap each calendar year, excellent corporate support, free DRE renewal, corporate advertising, hands-on regional support.||1964|1969|40|0|0|1 State|39 in CA|10|Yes|N/A|10-60K|N/A|-1.00|9.95K|10.00|6% w/Cap/4.5%|0%|CA|5/5|NR|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|N/A|7|3|3|3|2|1|1|Varies. 0.5-1 Day.|b,C,D,G,H,I|No|West|No|No|6.00|
BETWEEN ROUNDS BAGEL DELI & BAKERY|BetwRnds|Between Rounds Bagel Deli & Bakery|19A John Fitch Blvd.|South Windsor|CT|06074|||(860) 291-0323||(860) 289-2732|betweenrounds@snet.net||Mr. Jerry Puiia|President|4|3|7|13.00|1|BetwRnds|Providing customers with more choices than just bagels, cream cheese and gourmet coffee, BETWEEN ROUNDS sells a wide variety of bakery and deli items, as well as offers extensive catering. BETWEEN ROUNDS BAGEL DELI & BAKERY is your competitive edge in|the explosive bagel franchise field because, soon, selling bagels won't be enough!|1990|1993|7|0|0|3 States|4 in CT, 2 in MA, 1 in WV|5|Yes|100K|50-80K|160-210K|185.00|18K|18.00|4%|2%|N/A|10/15|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,600|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 5 PT|3|4|3|3|1|3|3|2 Weeks Company Stores in CT; 1-2 Weeks Own Unit.|a,C,D,E,F,G|No|Mid-Atlantic, Northeast|No|No|4.00|
BEVERLY HILLS WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS|BHWeight|Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness|1106 Union Ave.|Laconia|NH|03246-2127||(866) 232-5000|(603) 524-4903|(800) 825-4500|(603) 524-4591|franchisesales@beverlyhillsintl.net|www.beverlyhillsintl.net|Mr. Roberto Calderon|Chief Executive Officer|28|1|29|20.00||BHWeight|Medically supervised weight loss clinics.||1986|1989|23|6|0|6 States|16 in NC, 3 in VA, 2 in RI|12|No|N/A|10-18K|45-90K|67.50|25K|25.00|8%|4%|CA,FL,IN,MN,NY,RI,VA|5/3/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|1300|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|15|4|5|3|3|4|4|4 Weeks Corporate Clinic, 4 locations; 10 Days on Site.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States and Intl.|ON|No|8.00|
BEVINCO|Bevinco|Bevinco|250 Consumers Rd., # 1103|Toronto|ON|M2J 4V6|CANADA|(888) 238-4626|(416) 490-6266||(416) 490-6899|info@bevinco.com|www.bevinco.com|Mr. Barry Driedger|President|194|1|195|48.00||Bevinco|Liquor inventory auditing and control service for bars and restaurants. Utilizing our computerized weighing system, franchisees will identify and resolve the shrinkage problems associated with the bar business. On-going weekly accounts make for an|excellent executive income.|1987|1990|80|36|20|40 States, 7 Provinces|9 in CA, 8 in OH, 6 in TX|50|No|40K|30K|25-35K|30.00|24.5K|24.50|$12/Audit|$2/Audit|All States|5/5|Yes/5|No|N/A|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|1-3 FT, 1-3 PT|4|3|4|4|3|3|3|5 Days at Head Office in Toronto; 5 Days Franchisee's Location.|A,b,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
BEYOND SIGNS|Beyondsign|Beyond Signs|36 Apple Creek Blvd.|Markham|ON|L3R 4Y4|CANADA|(800) 265-7446|(905) 415-9809||(905) 415-1583|||Mr. Glenn Kerekes|President|14|0|14|46.00||Beyondsign|VINYLGRAPHICS is a Canadian franchisor of custom sign centres that offer interior/exterior signage, window lettering, vehicle and boat decoration, magnetic signs and more, to today's business community. The lettering for the signs is generated utilizing|state-of-the-art technology and proven vinyl films.|1983|1990|0|14|0|1 Province|14 in ON|6|No|NR|35K|90K|90.00|25K|25.00|8%|0%|NR|10/5|Yes/15|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes|Yes|1,500|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT|8|||||||5 Weeks Toronto, ON.|B,C,D,e,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|8.00|
BIG APPLE BAGELS|BigApple|Big Apple Bagels|8501 W. Higgins Rd., # 320|Chicago|IL|60631||(800) 251-6101|(773) 380-6100||(773) 380-6183|tcervini@babcorp.com|www.babcorp.com|Mr. Anthony Cervini|Dir. Franchise Development|172|6|178|13.00|1|BigApple|Bakery-café featuring three brands, fresh-from-scratch Big Apple Bagels and My Favorite Muffin, and freshly roasted Brewster's specialty coffee. Our product offering covers many day parts with a a delicious assortment of made-to-order gourmet sandwiches,|salads, soups, espresso beverages, and fruit smoothies. Franchisees can develop beyond their stores with corporate catering and gift basket opportunities, as well as wholesaling opportunities within their market area.|1992|1993|171|0|7|26 States|31 in Michigan, 27, 23 in WI|25|No|250K|40-70K|250-325K|287.50|25K|25.00|5%|1%|All States|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,400-2,000|SC|Yes|No|3 FT, 11 PT|34|3|4|3|3|3|5|2 Weeks Milwaukee, WI|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|1
BIG BOB'S NEW & USED CARPET SHOPS|BigBobsCarp|Big Bob's New & Used Carpet Shops|9320 W. 75th Street|Shawnee Mission|KS|66204||(877) 644-2627|(913) 789-7773||(913) 789-7126|BBB97INC@aol.com|www.bigbobscarpet.com|Mr. David Elyachar|President|33|3|36|38.00||BigBobsCarp|To provide an affordable opportunity to franchise, drawing from the unique used, second, promotionals, and private lines of flowing and in turn providing an excellent margin and excellent prices to the franchisee and the customer. BIG BOB'S uses unique|and proven advertising. There will be full training and counsel when needed.|1983|1993|36|0|0|19 States|6 in OH, 5 in TX, 4 in FL|7|No|Not Required|60-140K|60-140K|100.00|7.5K|7.50|1-5%|N/A|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|7,000-12,000|FS, SF|No|No|3-5 FT|4|2|3|3|2|4|4|1 Week in Kansas City, KS; Other Optional Areas.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|3.00|
BIG BOY RESTAURANT & BAKERY|BigBoy|Big Boy Restaurant & Bakery|4199 Marcy Dr.|Warren|MI|48091||(800) 837-3003|(810) 755-8114||(810) 757-4737||www.bigboy.com|Mr. Ronald E. Johnston|Executive Vice President|596|104|700|17.00||BigBoy|Full-service family restaurant with over 60 years of success. BIG BOY'S comprehensive menu features a daily breakfast and fruit buffet, soup, salad and fruit bar, in-store bakery and award-winning desserts, in addition to traditional favorites. Industry|leader in managed profitability.|1936|1952|373|0|100|17 States|142 in MI, 102 in OH, 25 KY|7|Yes|700K|250K|600K-1.8MM|1200.00|40K|40.00|3%|3%|All States|20|Yes/20|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|5,200|FS|Yes|Yes|10 FT, 25 PT|165|5|5|4|3|4|5|6-8 Weeks In-Unit; 1-2 Weeks at Corporate Headquarters.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.00|
BIG BOYZ TOYS|BigBoyzToys|Big Boyz Toys|13180 N. Cleveland Ave.|North Fort Myers|FL|33903||(800) 347-9482|(941) 945-0101||(941) 540-9770||www.autotoysonline.com|Ms. Debbie Olievera|Vice President|14|1|15|4.00||BigBoyzToys|BIG BOYZ TOYS is the only full-service franchise auto accessories store nationwide with over 9 years experience as one of the undisputed auto accessories leaders. They have full one-stop shopping for all your custom auto accessory needs and parts in the|U.S. This is a 32 billion dollar industry.|1990|1994|15|0|0|14 States|2 in FL, 1 in NY, 1 in NJ|12|Yes|100K|12K|60-80K|70.00|17K|17.00|5%|2%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC|5/5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,300-2,000|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|11|5|2|1|4|4|3|2 Weeks at Corporate Headquarters in Ft. Meyers, FL|A,B,D,E,F,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
BIG O TIRES|BigO|Big O Tires|12650 E. Briarwood Ave. # 2D|Englewood|CO|80112||(800) 321-2446|(303) 728-5500||(303) 728-5700||www.bigotires.com|Ms. Susan Hay|Franchise Qual. Specialist|485|0|485|4.00|1|BigO|BIG O TIRES is the fastest-growing retail tire and under-car service center franchisor in North America.  We offer over 30 years' experience and proven success, site selection assistance, comprehensive training and on-going field support, protected|territory, exclusive product lines, consistent product supply, unique marketing programs, contemporary building designs, effective advertising support, and proven business systems.|1962|1967|484|1|0|20 States, 1 Province|175 in CA, 56 in AZ, 44 CO|40|No|300K|100K|NR|-1.00|25K|25.00|2%|4%|NR|10|Yes/Varies|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|FS|Yes|Yes|NR|100|5|5|1|2|1|5|5 Weeks Littleton, CO.|A,B,C,d,E,F,G,h,I|NR|All United States|BC and AB|No|2.00|3
BIG TOWN HERO|BigTown|Big Town Hero|912 SW Third Ave.|Portland|OR|97204|||(503) 228-4376||(503) 228-8778||www.bth.com|Mr. Rick Olson|Director of Franchising|36|0|36|16.00||BigTown|Sub sandwich franchise. We bake our bread from scratch everyday. We have the "Ultimate Sandwich" and the "Ultimate Franchise."||1982|1987|36|0|0|3 States|34 in OR, 1 in CA, 1 in WA|12|No|100K|25-70K|25-125K|75.00|14.5K|14.50|6%|$300/mo.|CA, HI, OR, WA|5/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|1,500|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|1 FT, 4 PT|6|5|4|3|1|1|5|3 Weeks in Portland, OR.|C,D,E,F,G,h|No|NW, SW|No|No|6.00|
BINGO BUGLE NEWSPAPER|BingoBug|Bingo Bugle Newspaper|P.O. Box 527|Vashon Island|WA|98070-0527||(800) 327-6437|(206) 463-5656||(206) 463-5630|tara@bingobugle.com|www.bingobugle.com|Ms. Tara Snowden|Vice President|71|0|71|29.00|1|BingoBug|THE BINGO BUGLE is North America's largest network of newspapers devoted to bingo & gaming. Circulation over 1 million copies monthly.  Listed in Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500 as one of the lowest cost franchise opportunities. Franchise fees range|from $1,500 to $7,000. Complete training and support. Modest investment. Call 1-800-327-6437 for details.|1981|1983|66|5|0|30 States, 2 Provinces|12 in CA, 6 in NY, 5 in FL|6|No|NR|1.5-6K|1.5-10K|5.80|1.5-10K|5.60|10%|0%|IL,FL,SD,VA|5/5|No|No|No|Allowed|No|No|N/A|N/A|N/A|No|No|0|2|2|4|4|2|2|1|2.5 Days Seattle, WA.|NR|Yes/Yes|Northeast, Central US, NC|All Canada|No|10.00|
BIOLOGIX|Biologix|Biologix|1561 Fairview Ave.|St. Louis|MO|63132-1324||(800) 747-1885|(314) 423-1945||(314) 423-4394|||Mr. James C. Jones|VP/Director|22|2|24|25.00||Biologix|BIOLOGIX provides guaranteed environmental waste elimination services to clients in the food service and hospitality industry. This is a ground floor opportunity to purchase exclusive rights to a territory in the Biotechnology/Environmental service field.|Business-to-business sales, renewable income and a positive environmental impact make BIOLOGIX a tremendous opportunity.|1989|1995|2|0|0|12 States|4 in MO, 3 in OH, 2 in TX|22|No|30K|23.9-43.6K|NR|-1.00|12.5K|12.50|4%|N/A|IL,IN,MD,MI,RI,VA,WI|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|2 FT, 2 PT|30|4|4|3|4|4|5|1 Week St. Louis, MO.|A,B,C,D,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|NR|4.00|
BLENZ COFFEE|BlenzCoff|Blenz Coffee|535 Thurlow St., # 300|Vancouver|BC|V6E 3L2|CANADA||(604) 682-2995||(604) 684-2542|||Ms. Sarah Moen||25|2|27|14.00||BlenzCoff|Retailer of specialty coffees and teas in a warm, service-oriented environment. Capitalizing on the consumer trend towards better service and quality coffee-based beverages.||1990|1991|0|15|1|1 Province|15 in BC|6|Yes|NR|40-75K|135-190K|162.50|25K|25.00|8%|2%|NR|10|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|750-2,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 10 PT|4|3|2|2|1|5|5|2 Weeks Exisitng Operation; 2 Weeks New Location.|A,B,C,D,E,H|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|8.00|
BLIMPIE SUBS AND SALADS|Blimpie|Blimpie Subs and Salads|1775 The Exchange, # 600|Atlanta|GA|30339||(800) 447-6256|(770) 984-2707||(770) 980-9176|chuckt@blimpie.com|www.blimpie.com|Mr. Chuck Taylor|National Business Dev.|2034|0|2034|16.00|1|Blimpie|National submarine sandwich chain, serving fresh-sliced, high-quality meats and cheeses on fresh-baked bread. Also offering an assortment of fresh-made salads and other quality products.  Awarding more than 1 new franchise daily and opening a new|restaurant every day. Single and multi-unit opportunities.|1964|1977|1190|30|14|47 States, 4 Provinces|195 in GA, 185 in FL, 134 TX|NA|No|100K|25-100K|60-200K|130.00|18K|18.00|6%|4%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,WA,WI|20/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 8 PT|105|4|3|2|2|2|5|80 Hours in Atlanta, GA; 40 Hours in Local Franchise.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All  Except Anti-American Countries|6.00|1
BLUE CHIP COOKIES|BlueChip|Blue Chip Cookies|157 Barnwood Dr.|Edgewood|KY|41017||(800) 888-9866|(859) 331-7600||(859) 331-7604|bluechip@fuse.net|www.bluechipcookies.com|Mr. Mark D. Hannahan|President/CEO|12|18|30|13.00|1|BlueChip|BLUE CHIP COOKIES brings pleasure to our customers by making the world's best gourmet cookies and brownies, fresh from scratch, everyday, at every one of our retail locations.  We have won numerous awards, and our wonderful cookies and brownies|continue to bring joy to young and old alike!|1983|1986|35|0|0|11 States|10 in OH, 10 in CA, 2 in KY|4|No|200K|50-100K|120-200K|160.00|19.5K|19.50|6%|0%|N/A|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|600+|SC, RM, Airport, Tourist Site|Yes|No|2-3 FT, 4-8 PT|6|5|4|4|3|1|5|1-2 Weeks Cincinnati, OH.|C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|Would Consider|Would Consider|6.00|
BMR BATH MASTER REGLAZING|Bmrbath|BMR Bath Master Reglazing|4498 Trepanier Rd.|Peachland|BC|V0H 1X3|CANADA|(877) 767-2336|(250) 767-2336||(250) 767-2718|sales@bathmaster.com|www.bathmaster.com|Mr. Trevor Dixon|President|24|0|24|6.00||Bmrbath|Quality bathtub, tile reglazing, acrylic bathtub liners, tub walls, porcelain restoration and countertop resurfacing with superior materials. Transform dull, worn, unsightly fixtures to a brilliant new finish in just a few hours.|This system leaves no mess or odor behind and offers same day use. This franchise includes equipment, training and on-going support. Our goal is to be the best, not the biggest.|1989|1992|0|16|0|5 Provinces|6 in BC, 5 in ON, 2 in SK|6|No|N/A|25-28K Can.|25-28K Can.|26.50|3.9K|3.90|5%/$200/Mo.|2%|NR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|N/A|300|HB|No|N/A|1 FT|1|3|2|4|3|4|3|15 Days Minimum Peachland, BC.|B,C,D,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
BOARDWALK FRIES|BWalkFry|Boardwalk Fries|8980 Route 108, # J|Columbia|MD|21045|||(410) 715-0500||(410) 715-0711|brandedbwf@aol.com|www.boardwalkfries.com|Mr. David DiFerdinando|President|25|1|26|16.00||BWalkFry|We specialize in serving gourmet fries, fresh-cut and cooked in peanut oil with assorted toppings, prepared on location. We also have hot dogs, hamburgers, assorted sub sandwiches, drinks, fresh-squeezed lemonade.|Our locations range from fries-only to full-menu restaurants.|1981|1981|25|1|26|26 States|8 in MD, 6 in PA, 3 in IL|18-24|No|100K|30-90K|30-150K|90.00|15-25K|20.00|5-7%|0-2%|MD|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|400-1,200|RM|Yes|Yes|Varies|9|4|3|3|3|5|5|6 Days in MD.|C,D,E,F|No|East Coast|No|Korea|6.00|
BOBBY RUBINO'S PLACE FOR RIBS|BRubinos|Bobby Rubino's Place For Ribs|1990 E. Sunrise Blvd.|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33304||(800) 997-7427|(954) 763-9871||(954) 467-1192|rubinosusa@att.net||Ms. Kay Ferrara|Dir. Franchise Operations|10|0|10|17.00|1|BRubinos|Full-service, including full liquor service. Specializing in BBQ. BOBBY RUBINO'S PLACE FOR RIBS also has a large menu including steak, seafood, salads, etc. served in a casual atmosphere. A kiddie menu is available.||1978|1982|9|0|1|5 States|4 in FL, 1 in CA, 1 in NY|3|No|750K|200K|450-650K|550.00|50K|50.00|4%|3%|FL,MI,NY,WI|15/10|Yes/Negot.|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|6,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|20 FT, 20 PT|1|5|5|3|3|3|3|6-8 Weeks Ft. Lauderdale, FL.|a,C,d,E,F,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
BOJANGLES' FAMOUS CHICKEN 'N BISCUITS|Bojngles|Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'N Biscuits|9432 Southern Pine Blvd.|Charlotte|NC|28273||(800) 366-9921|(704) 527-2675||(704) 523-6676|mike@bojangles.com|www.bojangles.com|Mr. Mike Sandefer|Dir. Franchise Development|140|149|289|16.00|1|Bojngles|BOJANGLES OPERATES DURING ALL 3 DAY-PARTS. Breakfast items are available all day long. Our menu in unique, and flavorful, with chicken prepared either spicy or traditional Southern-style. Restaurants operate in traditional locations and|non-traditional locations in convenience stores.|1977|1979|286|0|3|10 States|130 in NC, 55 in SC,18 in GA|30|No|750K|225-350K|225K-1.2MM|712.50|12-20K|16.00|4%|1%|FL,IL,MD,VA|20/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,000+|FS|No|Yes|12 FT, 20 PT|80|5|4|4|3|3|5|5 Weeks Training in Training Units.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|Southeast, Midwest|No|Central America, Caribbean Areas|4.00|
BONE APPETIT BAKERY, THE|BoneApp|Bone Appetit Bakery, The|925 L St.|Lincoln|NE|68508||(888) 81-BONES|(402) 434-5888||(402) 434-5624|tina@boneappetitbakery.com|www.boneappetitbakery.com|Ms. Tina Busch|General Manager|11|0|11|40.00|1|BoneApp|At THE BONE APPETIT BAKERY, we take our pet treats very seriously!  We have created a unique business concept built around what we believe to be the world's finest treat for your dog or cat.  Our wholesome all-natural treats are hand-cut and freshly|baked. We want to share our success formula with franchise owners who are interested in the multi-billion dollar pet industry.  Site-selection, complete training and full franchisor support are provided.|1996|1997|20|0|0|13 States|3 in TX, 2 in IN, 2 in FL|10|No|100K|25K|50-108K|79.00|17.5K|17.50|6%|1%|FL,IN,MD,NY,VA,WA,WI|10/5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|FS, SC|Yes|No|1 FT, 2 PT|5|4|2|2|2|2|4|5-10 Days in Lincoln, NE; 1-3 Franchisee's Location.|B,C,D,E,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|
BONUS BUILDING CARE|BonusBldg|Bonus Building Care|P.O. Box 300|Indianola|OK|74442||(800) 931-1102|(918) 823-4990||(918) 823-4994|bonusinc@aol.com|www.bonusbuildingcare.com|Ms. Arleen Cavanaugh|President|211|3|214|25.00|1|BonusBldg|Commercial cleaning. Turn-key operation, with customers, training, operations assistance, equipment, business insurance and clerical support. Best cleaning franchise on the market today because of lower fees, personalized support, less|restrictions and quicker start-up. We're not the biggest, but we are the best. Master franchises available. IFA Member.|1996|1996|214|0|0|5States|TN, MO, TX|100|No|N/A|Varies|Varies|-1.00|6.5K|6.50|10%|0%|IL, IN|20/20|No|Yes|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|BH|N/A|N/A|Varies|6|1|1|2|2|3|3|Minimum 20 Hours On-Site; Minimum 10 Hours Classroom; as Needed Self-Study.|B,C,D,I|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|10.00|
BOOK RACK, THE|Bookrack|Book Rack, The|2715 E. Commercial Blvd.|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33308|||(954) 984-1918|||||Mr. Fred M. Darnell|President|283|1|284|42.00||Bookrack|New and used paperback books.||1963|1966|283|1|0|NR|TX, FL, TN|19|No|16K|16-34K|18K+|18.00|6K|6.00|$75/Mo.|0%|All States Except ND,SD|Lifetime|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,200-6,000|SC|Yes|No|1 FT, 1 PT|8|3|3|5|3|1|2|7-10 Days Ft. Lauderdale, FL.|C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|-1.00|
BOSTON BARTENDERS SCHOOL ASSOCIATES|BostBar|Boston Bartenders School Associates|P.O. Box 176|Wilbraham|MA|01095||(800) 357-3210|(413) 596-4600||(413) 596-4630|||Mr. William Green|Chief Operating Officer|10|3|13|11.00||BostBar|BBS offers a 35-hour course in Mixology and alcohol awareness to men and women ages 18 and up. College students, people in-between or changing jobs or those moving to a new area will be interested in a job bartending. It's easy, fun, quick and|affordable. The program takes one or two weeks of evenings to complete. The program costs $400-600, paid up front.|1968|1995|9|0|0|NR|4 in MA, 2 in CT, 2 in RI|3|No|50K|30K|30K|30.00|6.9K|6.90|10%|NR|RI|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|1,000|N/A|Yes|N/A|2 FT, 1 PT|2|1|1|1|1|1|4|2 Weeks in Springfield, MA.|A,E,F,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|10.00|
BOSTON PIZZA INTERNATIONAL|BozPizza|Boston Pizza|5500 Parkwood Way, # 200|Richmond|BC|V6V 2M4|CANADA|(800) 887-7757|(604) 270-1108||(604) 270-4168|franchising@bostonpizza.com|www.bostonpizza.com|Mr. Rick Villalpando|Dir. Franchising|130|2|132|17.00|1|BozPizza|BOSTON PIZZA is Canada's most successful casual dining pizza and pasta franchise operation, with over 100 locations and system-wide sales in excess of $200 million. Boston Pizza appeals to four sectors: families at early evening; business people at lunch;|after movies; and take-out and delivery.|1963|1968|3|129|0|3 States, 5 Provinces|59 in AB, 44 in BC, 10 in SK|12|Yes|1MM|300-400K|900K-1MM|950.00|45-55K|50.00|7%|3%|ND,WA,AB|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|5,000-6,600|FS|Yes|Yes|30 FT, 40 PT|79|5|5|3|3|3|4|8 Weeks Richmond, BC, Corporate Training Centre.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|Yes/Yes|Northwest, Southwest, South|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
BOX LUNCH, THE|BoxLunch|Box Lunch, The|50 Briar Ln.|Wellfleet|MA|02667|||(508) 349-3509||(508) 349-3661|boxlunch@capecod.net|www.boxlunch.com|Mr. Owen MacNutt|President|10|1|11|16.00|1|BoxLunch|We are Darwin's theory applied to the sandwich. We have served only rolled pita sandwiches (Rollwiches) for 23 years.  No cooking, no fried food, yet we are fast enough to feed 200+ people per hour, each Rollwich custom-made from over 40 selections. Voted|best on Cape Cod last 6 years.|1977|1986|11|0|0|2 States|10 in MA, 1 in CT|3|No|500K|60-100K|125-200K|162.50|15K|15.00|4.5%|3%|N/A|5/5|Yes/10|No|No|Not Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|1,200|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|2|4|3|1|2|2|5|2-4 Weeks Wellfleet, MA.|A,B,C,d,E,F,G,H,i|No|Northeast, New England|All Canada|No|4.50|
BRAKE CENTERS OF AMERICA|BrakeCen|Brake Centers of America|35 Old Battery Rd.|Bridgeport|CT|06605|||(203) 336-1995||(203) 336-1995|brakesusa@aol.com|www.infonews.com/franchise/bcoa|Mr. Bill Pelletier|President|0|8|8|4.00|1|BrakeCen|True brakes only brake specialist. Eliminate the headaches of operating a "we do everything shop." Do one thing right. This is a great opportunity for the right person cooking for a business in the Northeast.||1989|1992|8|0|0|1 State|8 in CT|6|No|Open|50-90K|50-100K|75.00|12K|12.00|6%|4%|NY|17/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 1 PT|3|3|3|2|2|3|3|80 Hours in Norwalk, CT.|a,B,c,d,e,F|No|Northeast|No|No|6.00|
BRAKE MASTERS|BrakeMast|Brake Masters|6179 E. Broadway Blvd.|Tucson|AZ|85711||(800) 888-5545|(520) 512-0000||(520) 512-1000|franchisee@brakemasters.com|www.brakemasters.com|Mr. Richard A. Beuzekom|Dir. Franchise Development|40|35|75|4.00||BrakeMast|Brake repair, brake-related services and lubrication.||1983|1994|100|0|0|9 States|26 in CA, 35 in AZ, 11 in TX|NR|No|NR|25-50K|125-200K|162.50|22.95K|22.95|5%|4%|CA,IL,IN,WA|20|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|NR|Yes|4,000|FS|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 2 PT|22|||||||2 Weeks Tucson, AZ; 2 Weeks Location Near Franchisee.|B,C,D,E,F,I|NR|West, Southwest, Midwest, SE|NR|NR|5.00|
BREADEAUX PIZZA|Brdeaux|Breadeaux Pizza|P.O. Box 6158|St. Joseph|MO|64506||(800) 835-6534|(816) 364-1088||(816) 364-3739|scott@breadeauxpizza.com|www.breadeauxpizza.com|Mr. Scott J. Henze|VP Sales/Marketing|92|4|96|16.00||Brdeaux|BREADEAUX PIZZA is a growing regional chain, stressing quality and service. Our acclaimed pizza is made with a double raised crust that is chewy and sweet like fine french bread and our meat toppings have no fillers or additives. We also offer pastas,|subs, baked potatoes, hot wings and salads to give customers plenty of variety. Our customers say 'Best Pizza in Town.'|1985|1985|90|3|0|7 States, 1 Province|43 in IA, 21 MO, 8 KS|20|Yes|50K|30-80K|58-313K|187.50|15K|15.00|5%|3%|IL,MI,MN,SD,WI|15/15|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200-2,500|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 12 PT|25|3|5|2|2|3|5|2 Weeks Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week Franchisee Location; On-Going as Needed.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|Midwest|No|No|5.00|
BREADSMITH|BreadSmt|Breadsmith|409 E. Silver Spring Dr.|Whitefish Bay|WI|53217|||(414) 962-1965||(414) 962-5888|jock@breadsmith.com|www.breadsmith.com|Mr. Jock Mutschler|Franchising|40|1|41|13.00|1|BreadSmt|Award-winning, European, hearth-bread bakery, featuring fresh-from-scratch crusty breads, gourmet jams and coffee. Open kitchen concept reveals a six-ton, stone hearth oven imported from Europe used to bake the hand-crafted loaves each morning.|BREADSMITH has been ranked by Bon Appetit, Best in 11 cities across the country.|1993|1994|41|0|0|12 States|10 in IL, 9 in MI|10|Yes|750K|200-260K|217.5-416K|316.75|30K|30.00|7%|0%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,OR,SD,VA,WA,WI|15/15|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|2 FT, 12 PT|9|5|4|2|3|5|5|3 Weeks Corporate Store; 2 Weeks Franchisee Store.|C,D,E,F,G,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|7.00|1
BREWSTER'S COFFEE|Brwstrs|Brewster's Coffee|8501 W. Higgins Rd., # 320|Chicago|IL|60631-2801||(800) 251-6101|(773) 380-6100||(773) 380-6183||www.babcorp.com|Mr. Tony Cervini|Dir. Domestic Franchise Dev.|7|2|9|14.00||Brwstrs|Our BREWSTER'S COFFEE franchisees expertly prepare coffee and espresso beverages from the freshest coffee, roasted to the  peak of flavor for each varietal and unique blend we offer. They also offer the same fresh coffee on a bulk basis for customers to|enjoy at home. BREWSTER'S franchisees learn to consult with their customers and suggest the appropriate coffee to match any food or occasion.|1996|1996|9|0|0|3 States|7 in IL, 1 in OH|5|No|Not Required|50K Min.|125.1-282.4K|275.00|25K|25.00|5%|2%|All States|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200-1,400|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 10PT|34|3|3|5|2|2|5|2 Weeks Milwaukee, WI; 5 Days Store Location Prior to Opening.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
BRICKKICKER, THE|Brckkckr|Brickkicker, The|849 N. Ellsworth|Naperville|IL|60563||(800) 821-1820|(630) 420-9900||(630) 420-2270|jallen@brickkicker.com|www.brickkicker.com|Mr. Jay Allen|Dir. Marketing Services|113|1|114|30.00||Brckkckr|Home and building inspections. Operating our own business since 1989 gives us a unique insight into the entrepreneurial aspects required to be an impact player in the industry. We've packaged our experience into a dynamic, aggressive program, including a|heavy emphasis on 'live,' on-the-job training. Every BRICKKICKER benefits from the roll up our sleeves attitude in which we operate.|1989|1995|79|0|0|7 States|16 in MI, 8 in WI, 7 in IN|45|No|10K|9.4-24.9K|19.4-39.9K|29.70|6.9-12.9K|9.90|6%|2%|All States|7/20|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|NR|N/A|N/A|1 FT|7|3|4|2|3|3|4|10 Days, Naperville, IL; 3 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|
BRITE SITE|Brteste|Brite Site|4616 W. Fullerton Ave.|Chicago|IL|60639-1816||(800) 352-7483|(773) 772-7300||(773) 772-7631|||Mr. Andreas R. Vassilos|President|7|1|8|25.00|3|Brteste|BRITE SITE specializes in cleaning retail stores. We offer a proven system of operations, backed by over 25 years of experience. Our existing client base includes regional and national chain stores. Exclusive territories available. No experience|necessary.|1971|1993|7|0|0|3 States|6 in IL, 1 in IN, 1 in WI|5|No|15K|5-50K|8-100K|54.00|5-15K+|10.00|10%|0-2%|IL,IN|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(B)|N/A|NR|SF, HB, Industrial Park|Yes|Yes|NR|6|2|3|3|1|1|5|3-14 Days Home Office and Field.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|Midwest|No|No|10.00|
BROWN BAGGERS|BrwnBag|Brown Baggers|925 L St.|Lincoln|NE|68508-2229||(800) 865-2378|(402) 434-5020||(402) 434-5624|info@franchisedevelopers.com|www.franchisedevelopers.com|Mr. Jack L. Rediger|Pres., Franchise Developers|1|2|3|16.00|1|BrwnBag|BROWN BAGGERS appeals to customers who are looking for a clean, comfortable sandwich shop which offers healthy and hearty sandwiches and side items.  Our sandwiches are served on homemade, freshly-baked bread. We use fresh meat, cheese and vegetables,|and offer an array of side salads and desserts. BROWN BAGGERS is determined to offer healthy alternatives to "fast-food" establishments.  We also offer catering services and we deliver to business customers.|1988|1993|3|0|0|1 State|3 in NE|6|No|100K|35-77.8K|74.8-142.7K|108.80|20K|20.00|6%|1%|CA,FL; Pending in IL,SD|10/5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2-3 FT, 4-5 PT|6|4|3|3|1|3|4|1 Week in Lincoln, NE; 1 Week On-Site.|B,C,d,E,f,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|6.00|
BROWN'S CHICKEN & PASTA|BrwnsChk|Brown's Chicken & Pasta|1200 Jorie Blvd.|Oak Brook|IL|60523|||(630) 571-5300||(630) 571-5378|||Mr. Frank Portillo, Jr.|President|70|24|94|16.00||BrwnsChk|High-quality, quick-service franchisor of BROWN'S CHICKEN & PASTA RESTAURANTS. Featuring various fresh-made side dishes. Stores can have take-out, dine-in and drive-up service. Our products, service and franchisee support exceed both customer and|franchisee expectations. Expanded into corporate and home catering. Oven-baked chicken and full-service grill and pan pasta catering.|1965|1965|74|0|0|3 States|80 in IL, 5 in FL|3-5|Yes|200K|25K|150-160K|155.00|25K|25.00|5%|4%|FL,IL,IN|15/5|Yes/15|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 12 PT|12|3|3|2|3|5|5|6 Weeks Oakbrook, IL Corporate Office.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|FL,IL,IN|No|Russia, Asia|5.00|
BRUEGGER'S BAGELS|Brueggers|Bruegger's Bagels|159 Bank St., 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 374|Burlington|VT|05401|||(802) 660-4020||(802) 652-9293|franchising@brueggers.com|www.brueggers.com|Ms. Joan Giard|Franchise Coordinator|269|0|269|13.00||Brueggers|Our mission is to be the dominant, first choice, neighborhood bagel bakery in all markets where we operate.||1983|1983|285|0|0|16 States|35 in MN, 33 in OH, 32 in MA|25|Yes|400K|NR|250-706K|478.00|20K|20.00|2-5%|2-4%|CA,FL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,RI,VA,WA,WI|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,500-2,200|SF, SC, RM|No|Yes|NR|25|4|3|5|1|4|5|NR|a,b,C,D,E,f,G,H|NR|All United States|No|No|3.50|
BRUSTER'S OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM & YOGURT|Brusters|Bruster's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream & Yogurt|730 Mulberry St.|Bridgewater|PA|15009|||(724) 774-4250||(724) 774-0666||www.brustersicecream.com|Mr. David Guido|President|85|4|89|15.00|1|Brusters|BRUSTER'S ICE CREAM features fresh, delicious homemade ice cream which is made fresh daily on-site at each of our stores. Quality products and exceptional customer service are our main goals. Our products feature only the best ingredients - whole nuts,|cherries and the best caramels and fudges. Homemade waffle cones are a great complement to our homemade ice cream.|1989|1993|45|0|0|8 States|21 in PA, 15 in GA, 2 in OH|30|No|None|150K|150-761K|455.50|30K|30.00|5%|Up to 3%|IN,NY,VA|10/10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|988|FS|Yes|Yes|2-3 FT, 25 PT|10|3|2|1|1|4|4|4 Weeks Western PA or Atlanta, GA.|B,C,D,E,G,H|No|Eastern United States|No|No|5.00|
BUCK'S PIZZA|BuckPizz|Buck's Pizza|P.O. Box 405|DuBois|PA|15801||(800) 310-8848|(814) 371-3076||(814) 371-4214|lance@buckspizza.com|www.buckspizza.com|Mr. Lance Benton|President|83|0|83|16.00|1|BuckPizz|We at BUCK'S PIZZA pride ourselves on the best-quality pizza we can prepare. To do that, we buy only select ingredients and prepare them in our own special way. BUCK'S PIZZA is a delicious blend of natural ingredients delicately, flavored with special|spices. We have expanded to 22 states in a few short years. Towns of any size offer the opportunity for BUCK'S low start-up costs and low overhead concept. When you are ready, BUCK'S is ready to train and then support you in your business!|1994|1994|80|0|0|22 States|21 in TX, 10 in GA, 10 in SC|24|No|30-40K|15-30K|100-120K|110.00|10K|10.00|3%|2%|FL,IL,MD,MN,NY,VA,WA,WI|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 11 PT|10|3|4|5|3|3|5|1-2 Day(s) Seminar in Headquarters; 10-14 Days On-Site.|B,C,d,E,F,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|3.00|
BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q|BddysBBQ|Buddy's Bar-B-Q|5806 Kingston Pk.|Knoxville|TN|37919||(800) 368-9208|(423) 588-0051||(423) 588-7211|||Mr. Todd Wolf|Franchise Director|6|9|15|16.00||BddysBBQ|Each BUDDY's BAR-B-Q location cooks on-site with hickory wood on a bar-b-q pit which produces tremendous customer approval. Catering opportunities are available and, of course, BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q provides you with access to buying power, proprietary recipes|and streamlined operating techniques.|1972|1992|15|0|0|2 States|11 in TN, 4 in KY|3|Yes|250K|100-250K|300K-1MM|650.00|30K|30.00|4%|0.25%|NR|15/15|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|900-3,400|FS, RM|Yes|Yes|12 FT, 10-15 PT|9|4|5|3|3|2|4|60 Days GM; 30 Days Managers; Knoxville, TN; 7 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E,F,I|No|Southeast|No|No|4.00|
BUDGET BLINDS|BdgBlnds|Budget Blinds|733 W. Taft Ave.|Orange|CA|92865||(800) 420-5374|(714) 637-2100||(714) 637-1400|franchise@budgetblinds.com|www.budgetblinds.com|Mr. Shelby Wilson|Sales Mgr.|240|0|240|38.00|1|BdgBlnds|BUDGET BLINDS trains individuals to own and operate a home-based business that sells and installs window coverings, via a well-equipped mobile showroom.  What makes our franchise unique is that we actually teach people how to run a business, versus|teaching people how to do a job.  By business we mean hiring, monitoring and maintaining employees, working from cash flow, profit loss and balance statements,  We teach what business owners need to know, not what job operators want to know.|1992|1994|240|0|0|36 States|60 in CA, 15 in GA, 14 in AZ|350|Yes|30K|50K|30-45K|37.50|25K|25.00|4-5%|$150|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|Yes|1-5 FT|25|2|4|1|2|3|5|10 Days Orange, CA|A,B,C,D,G,H|No/No|All United States|All Canada|No|4.50|3
BUDGET CAR & TRUCK RENTAL|BudgCar|Budget Car & Truck Rental|4225 Naperville Rd.|Lisle|IL|60532-3662|||(630) 955-7039||(630) 955-7811||www.budget.com|Mr. Vance Watson||2490|750|3240|5.00||BudgCar|Car and truck rental, both in airports and local markets.||1958|1960|960|375|1458|50 States, 9 Provinces|108 in CA, 107 in FL, 57 AZ|25|No|NR|55K|Varies|-1.00|20K|20.00|5%|2.5%|All States|5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|15,000|FS|Yes|Yes|Varies|300|4|5|5|3|3|5|1 Week Corporate Office; On-Site as Necessary.|b,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
BUDGET FRAMER|BudgFram|Budget Framer|4313 E. Tradewinds Ave.|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33308|||(954) 491-0129||(954) 491-0129|thadden@aol.com|www.budgetframerinc.com|Ms. Terrie L. Hadden|Chief Executive Officer|18|1|19|34.00||BudgFram|Complete turnkey operation with low costs and low royalty. Training is located in your store, which means no traveling to the franchisor. Franchisees conduct reasonable business hours, usually in a strip center setting. They will receive continual support|from the BUDGET FRAMER with site selection and lease negotiation.|1986|1992|26|0|0|6 States|NR|5|No|300K|35K min.|95K|95.00|30K|30.00|4%|0%|FL|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|Yes(D)|Yes|1,000-1,200|SC|Yes|No|2 FT, 1 PT|1|4|3|1|5|4|5|5-7 Days in Your Franchise Store.|G|No|Eastern Seaboard|No|No|4.00|
BUDGET RENT A CAR OF CANADA|BudCarCan|Budget Rent A Car of Canada|3080 Yonge St., # 4000|Toronto|ON|M4N 3N1|CANADA|(800) 268-8941|(416) 622-3366||(416) 622-5555|||Mr. Ron Groves|Mgr. Franchising/Bus. Dev.|380|8|388|5.00||BudCarCan|Car and truck rental, both in airports and local markets.||1963|1963|0|388|0|NR|NR|5|No|1MM|100K|100K+|100.00|20K|20.00|7.5%|0%|AB|5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|NR|FS, SF, Dealership|Yes|No|2 FT, 2 PT|40|4|4|5|3|3|3|3 Days in Chicago, IL.|A,B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|No|AB,SK,MB,ON,PQ|No|7.50|
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR|BuffWildWings|Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar|600 S. Highway 169, # 1919|Minneapolis|MN|55426-1919||(800) 499-9586|(952) 593-9943||(952) 593-9787|bill@bw3.com|www.buffalowildwings.com|Mr. Bill McClintock|VP Franchise Dev.|107|53|160|17.00||BuffWildWings|Sports theme, family-friendly restaurant, world-famous buffalo wings with 12 proprietary sauces, great burgers & sandwiches, full bar, 25+ TV's, National Trivia Network.||1982|1991|133|0|0|26 States|65 in OH, 15 in IN, 7 in KY|35|Yes|600K/store|200K|586-974K|780.00|25-30K|27.50|5%|3%|All States|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes|Yes|5,000-6,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 50 PT|65|5|4|4|3|3|5|3 Weeks in Store.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|5.00|1
BUFFALO WINGS & RINGS|BuffaloW|Buffalo Wings & Rings|900 Adams Crossing, # B|Cincinnati|OH|45202||(800) 501-2865|(513) 723-1886||(513) 723-0465|bwar@fuse.net|www.wingsandrings.com|Ms. Linda D. Biciocchi|Executive Vice President|25|5|30|17.00|1|BuffaloW|Casual dining featuring our signature wings, hamburgers, salads, specialty fries, homemade soups, chili and more. Our eclectic decor packages and award-winning menu attract customers of all ages. Key factors for our system are operational|efficiency and economics.|1988|1989|25|0|0|NR|19 in OH, 5 in KY, 1 in IL|10|No|400K|95-200K|200-300K|250.00|25K|25.00|4%|3%|CA,FL,IL,MD,NY,VA,WA,WI|10/10|Yes/5-10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,500-4,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|6-10 FT, 10-15 PT|12|4|4|3|3|4|5|278 Hours Cincinnati, OH.|C,d,E,F,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Asia, Europe, South America|4.00|
BUFFALO'S CAFE|BufflCaf|Buffalo's Cafe|707 Whitlock Ave. SW, Bldg. H-13|Marietta|GA|30064||(800) 459-4647|(770) 420-1800||(770) 420-1811|kculkin@buffaloscafe.com|www.buffaloscafe.com|Mr. William Taylor|VP Franchise Business|42|9|51|17.00|1|BufflCaf|BUFFALO'S CAFE offers casual family dining in an 'Old West' cafe atmosphere. Menu is based on a fresh-food concept, featuring Buffalo-style chicken-wings, rotisserie chicken and other charbroiled specialties. Complete training is offered both initially|and on-going.|1985|1991|49|0|2|6 States, Puerto Rico|35 in GA, 5 in SC, 2 in AL|20|No|500K|200K|450K-1.5MM|975.00|35K|35.00|5%|2%|FL|10/10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|4,000-5,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|20 FT, 30 PT|20|4|4|2|2|4|4|30 Days Corporate Store; 2 Weeks Franchisee's Store -- Pre & Post Opening.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
BUILDING SERVICES OF AMERICA|Bldngsrv|Building Services of America|11900 W. 87th St., # 135|Lenexa|KS|66215|||(913) 599-6200||(913) 599-4441|howard@buildingservicesofamerica.com|www.buildingservicesofamerica.com|Mr. Howard Capps|President|35|1|36|25.00||Bldngsrv|Franchised commercial cleaning.||1992|1991|36|0|0|2 States|15 in KS, 21 in MO|6|No|0|1.5-15K|7.5-20K|13.80|1.5-15K|8.30|8%|0%|NR|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|No|NR|N/A|No|No|Varies|7|2|2|1|2|2|2|1-2 Weeks at Corporate Office.|A,C,D,G,H|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|8.00|
BULLWINKLE'S RESTAURANT & THE FAMILY FUN CENTERS|BullWink|Bullwinkle's Restaurant & The Family Fun Centers|18300 Von Karman, # 900|Irvine|CA|92612|||(949) 261-0404||(949) 261-1414||www.bullwinkles.com|Mr. Mickey Kanolzer|VP Food and Beverage|2|7|9|17.00|1|BullWink|There's only one family entertainment concept that combines great food and fun center attractions. 'Gadzooks', you say? Well, all this plus merchandise, animated shows, go-karts, soft play areas, miniature golf, games and hard rides, too.||1982|1994|8|0|1|2 States|6 in CA, 1 in OR|3|Yes|650K|40%|1.1-5.5MM|3300.00|25-75K|50.00|4%|3.5%|CA,FL,NY,OR,|15/15|Yes/15|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|10,000|FS|Yes|Yes|40 PT, 40 FT|6|4|5|3|4|4|4|5 Weeks Upland, CA; 3 Weeks On-Site.|A,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|Middle East|4.00|
BUMPERS DRIVE-IN|Bumpers|Bumpers Drive-In|1554 West Peace St.|Canton|MS|39046||(888) 840-6601|(601) 855-0146||(601) 855-0516|amberrigdon@bumpersdrivein.com||Ms. Monica Harrigill|VP Operations|5|25|30|16.00||Bumpers|Fast food drive-in providing quality hamburgers, chicken, catfish, hot dogs, ice creams, shakes, french fries, potato pearls (tots), soft drinks, tea, coffee and desserts, namely apple pies, banana splits, short cakes with various toppings with the|friendliest service possible.|1985|1985|30|0|0|3 States|28 in MS, 1 in TN, 1 in TX|1|No|300K|75-125K|400-550K|475.00|10K|10.00|4%|6%|NR|20/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|NR|NR|Yes|24,000|FS|Yes|Yes|8 FT, 12 PT|70+|||||||Nine Weeks (Two Hours Each) in Classroom; Five Weeks In-store Training.|a,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|No|All United States|NR|NR|4.00|
BUNS MASTER BAKERY SYSTEMS|Bunsmast|Buns Master Bakery Systems|2 E. Beaver Creek Rd., Bldg. #1|Richmond Hill|ON|L4B 2N3|CANADA||(905) 764-7066||(905) 764-7634|||Mr. Peter A. Mertens|General Manager|106|0|106|13.00||Bunsmast|Retail and commercial bakery, with a wide variety of self-serve products made and baked fresh on-site.||1970|1977|1|105|0|1 State, 9 Provinces|50 in ON, 30 in BC, 9 in SK|10|No|NR|95K|275K|275.00|25K|25.00|5%|1%|AB|20|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|SC|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 12 PT|44|4|4|1|2||5|7 Days Head Office; 14 Days On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
BURGER KING (CANADA)|BurgKCan|Burger King (Canada)|401 The West Mall, 7th Fl.|Etobicoke|ON|M9C 5J4|CANADA||(416) 626-7423||(416) 626-6691|gheos@whopper.com|www.burgerking.com|Mr. George Heos|Franchise Development Mgr.|190|110|300|16.00||BurgKCan|Second largest hamburger chain in the world. BURGER KING is currently recruiting franchisees qualified to develop multiple units in markets throughout Canada.||1954|1969|0|256|0|10 Provinces|143 in ON, 59 in PQ, 30 BC|35|Yes|800K|150-250K|300K-1.1MM|700.00|55K|55.00|4%|4%|AB|20/20|Yes/1-5|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|N/A|Yes|3,000-3,800|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|15 FT, 35 PT|70|5|4|2|3|2|5|15 Weeks Combined Classroom and Restaurant Training in Various Locations.|B,C,D,E,F,H|Yes|Throughout Canada|All Canada|No|4.00|
BUSCEMI'S INTERNATIONAL|Buscemi|Buscemi's International|30362 Gratiot Ave.|Roseville|MI|48066|||(810) 296-5560||(810) 296-3366|||Mr. Anthony P. Buscemi|President/CEO|20|0|20|16.00|1|Buscemi|Specializing in authentic Italian submarine sandwiches, square pizza by the slice since 1956.  Also has carry-out beer, wine, liquor, lottery, specialty gourmet foods. All in a convenience store type business.||1956|1975|20|0|0|1 State|20 in MI|5|No|250K|100-200K|250-450K|350.00|15K|15.00|2%|1%|MI|15/5|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,000-4,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|10 FT, 10 PT|4|4|3|5|2|3|4|4 Weeks in Store; 1 Week Corporate Office.|B,C,D,E,f,G,H,i|No|Northwest|All Canada|All Countries|2.00|
BUTTERFIELDS, ETC.|Bttrflds|Butterfields, Etc.|1040 Wm. Hilton Pkwy., Circle Bldg.|Hilton Head Island|SC|29928|||(843) 842-6000||(843) 842-6999|||Mr. Jim Lunceford|President|19|0|19|42.00||Bttrflds|Retail gourmet kitchen store, located in up-scale malls. Our merchandise mix includes high-quality cookware, largest assortment of kitchen gadgets, cookbooks, decorative ceramics, linens, cutlery and fresh-roasted coffee beans.||1979|1986|26|0|0|NR|NR|NR|No|250K|50K|150-225K|187.50|20K|20.00|4-5%|NR|NR|10|NR|NR|NR|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|NR|Yes|No|NR|NR|||||||2 Weeks.|NR|No|NR|No|No|4.50|
BUYER'S AGENT, THE|Byrsagnt|Buyer's Agent, The|1255 A Lynnfield Rd., # 273|Memphis|TN|38119||(800) 766-8728|(901) 767-1077||(901) 767-3577|rebuyragt@aol.com|www.forbuyers.com|Mr. Joe Schmitter|Dir. Franchise Development|62|0|62|31.00||Byrsagnt|The nation's oldest and largest real estate franchise in the business of exclusive buyer representation.||1988|1988|70|0|0|28 States|8 in FL, 8 in CA, 5 in TN|50|No|50K|20-30K|25-50K|37.50|14.9K|14.90|5%|1%|CA,FL,HI,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI|5/5|Consider|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|5-15 FT|12|3|3|2|3|3|3|5 Days Memphis, TN.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
BUYER'S RESOURCE INTERNATIONAL|Byrsrsce|Buyer's Resource International|393 Hanover Center Blvd.|Etna|NH|03750||(800) 359-4092|(603) 643-9300||(603) 643-0404|info@buyersresource.com|www.buyersresource.com|Mr. George Spitzer|Vice President|20|0|20|31.00||Byrsrsce|An exclusive buyer agency franchise system, offering support in training, management and consumer referrals.||1989|1989|20|0|0|11 States|NR|200|No|N/A|25-50K|25-50K|37.50|5-14K|9.50|5%|2%/$125/Mo.|Selected States|5/5|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|N/A|No|N/A|FS, SF, SC, RM|No|Yes|Varies|4|4|4|3|3|3|5|3-4 Days in NH.|b,c,D,e,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
CAFÉ SANTA FE|CafeSantaFe|Café Santa Fe|4004 N. College, # I|Fayetteville|AR|72703||(800) 909-4898|(501) 444-9001||(501) 444-0434|info@cafesantafe.com|www.cafesantafe.com|Mr. Tom D. Flores|President|11|4|15|17.00|1|CafeSantaFe|A unique blend of old-style Mexican food and new wave Southwest fare. CAFÉ SANTA FE is a contemporary Southwest-style concept that appeals to the young and old. It sets itself apart by not yielding to the 'Village' look. Bright, airy and festive!|'Come away with CAFÉ SANTA FE and taste the Southwest.'|1982|1996|15|0|0|2 States|13 in AR, 2 in MO|7|No|300K|200-250K|1.1MM|1100.00|35K|35.00|4.5%|1%|NR|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|4,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|10 FT, 25 PT|8|3|5|3|3|5|5|4-6 Weeks in Springdale, AR -- Corporate Training; 2 Weeks, On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G|No|AR,MO,KS,OK|No|No|4.50|
CALIFORNIA CLOSET COMPANY|CalClos|California Closet Company|1000 Fourth St., # 800|San Rafael|CA|94901-3142||(800) 241-3222|(415) 256-8500||(415) 256-8501|sales@calclosets.com|www.calclosets.com|Ms. Robin Murray|Franchise Development Mgr.|155|0|155|6.00|1|CalClos|The CALIFORNIA CLOSET brand is the leader in customized closet, garage and storage space design and installation services. As part of this exciting franchise system, you will receive specialized training, management and marketing support.|Newsletters, seminars, conventions and a top notch corporate staff keep you current. A formula for success!|1979|1982|130|9|18|35 States, 5 Provinces|14 in CA, 10 in NY, 10 in FL|4|No|NR|75-225K|75-225K|150.00|39.5K|39.50|6%|3%|CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,RI,VA,WA,WI|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000-6,000|Light Industrial|Yes|Yes|3-25 FT|28|||||||1 Week Headquarters; 2 Weeks On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|NR|Various U.S. Locations|PQ|Europe, Asia, Mexico, South America|6.00|
CANDLEMAN CORPORATION|Candlemn|Candleman Corporation|1021 Industrial Park Rd.|Brainerd|MN|56401||(800) 328-3453|(218) 829-0592||(218) 825-2449|info@candleman.com|www.candleman.com|Ms. Sara Wise|Vice President|62|1|63|42.00|1|Candlemn|Candleman is a focused franchise system is a leader in upscale retailing of unique candles and accessories. With an experienced professional management team to assist franchisees, Candleman provides an extremely comprehensive support|program for its franchisees involving every aspect of setting up and operating a store. The successful franchisee is a partner couple who enjoys people, has a flair for home décor and would like working collectively with fellow franchisees.|1991|1992|58|5|0|24 States, 3 Provinces|6 in PA, 5 in MN, 4 in WA|10|No|200K|70K|150-350K|250.00|25K|25.00|6%|100/Mo.|All States|10/10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|800-1,200|RM|Yes|No|1 FT, 4-5 PT|13|4|4|2|2|4|5|7 Days in Headquarters; 3 Days On-Site.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Europe, Middle East, Australia, South America|6.00|3
CANDLEWOOD SUITES/CAMBRIDGE SUITES|Candlewood|Candlewood Suites/Cambridge Suites|8621 E. 21st St. N., # 200|Wichita|KS|67206|||(316) 631-1361||(316) 631-1333|bgordon@candlewoodsuites.com|www.candlewoodsuites.com|Mr. Chick Armstrong|VP Franchise Sales|23|75|98|23.00|1|Candlewood|CANDLEWOOD SUITES is a unique, high-quality, mid-priced hotel brand designed to deliver exceptional value to both owners and guests. CAMBRIDGE SUITES, established in 1998, is another tremendous opportunity to build or convert an existing|hotel into the newest concept in lodging for the up-scale traveler.|1995|1996|98|0|0|32 States|14 in TX, 8 in IL, 8 in CA|NR|Yes|N/A|700K-2MM|3-7MM|5000.00|400/Key/40K|-1.00|4-5%RR|1.5%RR|All States Except HI|20|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|NR|No|56,628-108,90|FS|Yes|No|6-13 FT|100|3|3|2|2|2|3|Extensive Training Program.|C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.50|
CANDY BOUQUET INTERNATIONAL|CandyBqt|Candy Bouquet International|423 E. 3rd St.|Little Rock|AR|72201||(877) 226-3901|(501) 375-9990|(501) 375-9991|(501) 375-9998|yumyum@candybouquet.com|www.candybouquet.com|Ms. Gina Jackson|Franchise Development|500|1|500|18.00|1|CandyBqt|CANDY BOUQUET franchisees are as unique as the people who own them. All franchises offer Arrangements designed like flowers that are crafted from candies and the finest of chocolates.  Each bouquet|includes a burst of accessories, bright cellophane accents and a unique container. CANDY BOUQUETS are fun to give, fun to receive and fun to eat.  They are perfect as corporate gifts and can be shipped anywhere.|1989|1993|415|53|33|48 States,10 Provinces|46 in TX, 35 in CA, 32 in AR|150|No|N/A|7.5-43K|7-43K|26.50|3.5-25K|14.30|0%|0%|All States and AB|5/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|Appox. 1,000|HB, SF|No|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|27|5|5|5|5|5|5|5 Days Little Rock, AR.|b,c,d,D,e,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|3
CANDY EXPRESS|CandyExp|Candy Express|10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy., # 400|Columbia|MD|21044||(800) 511-4438|(410) 964-5500||(410) 964-6404|jrosenberg@candyexpress.com|www.candyexpress.com|Mr. Joel Rosenberg|President|37|5|42|18.00|1|CandyExp|The number-one ranked retail candy store franchise, offering over 1,000 varieties of candy and confections in a self-serve format. This international franchise company provides franchisees with a total turn-key opportunity that is profitable and easy to|operate.|1989|1989|40|0|8|17 States|6 in MD, 5 in GA, 4 in VA|15|No|200K|25-75K|125-175K|150.00|25K|25.00|6%|1%|All States|10/10|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|SF, RM, Airport|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 3 PT|10|5|2|1|1|2|3|2 Weeks MD.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
CANINE COUNSELORS|CaninCns|Canine Counselors|1660 Southern Blvd. A|West Palm Beach|FL|33406||(800) 456-DOGS|(561) 640-3970||(561) 640-3973|bobward@caninecounselors.com|www.caninecounselors.com|Ms. Robert Ward|President|1|3|4|40.00|3|CaninCns|Professional dog training and animal behavior consulting on location, home or business. CANINE COUNSELORS has a unique marketing and sales system, a proven training system, custom software and a developing web site.||1975|1987|4|0|0|1 State|4 in FL|6|No|100K|20-30K|15-20K|17.50|9.5K|9.50|7%|2-5%|FL|10/10|Yes/10|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|N/A|Yes|350|Executive Office|Yes|No|6 FT|5|4|3|2|3|4|4|2 Weeks Palm Beach or Miami, FL.|a,B,c,d,E,g,H,I|No|Southeast, Northeast|No|No|7.00|
CAPITAL CARPET CLEANING & DYE|CapCarp|Capital Carpet Cleaning & Dye|22410 Woodward|Ferndale|MI|48220|||(248) 542-3636||(248) 542-4566|||Mr. Michael Woods||12|2|14|25.00||CapCarp|CAPITAL CARPET CLEANING was developed out of an unquestionable need in the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry to provide a superior, ultra-high powered, carpet and upholstery cleaning system.||1983|1990|14|0|0|3 States|7 in FL, 4 in MN, 3 in CA|10|No|NR|0-5K|35-45K|40.00|1-10K|5.50|0%|0%|CA,FL,MN|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(B)|Yes|NR|HB|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|2|1|3|1|3|3|5|2 Weeks FL.|C,D,E,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
CAP'N TACO|CapnTac|Cap'n Taco|16099 Brook Park Rd.|Brookpark|OH|44142|||(216) 621-3777||(216) 676-9830|||Mr. Raymond Brown|President|2|3|5|16.00|1|CapnTac|Aviation Theme/Top Gun Decor. CAP'N TACO as a 'Topgun' Pilot. TV's, foreground music, murals, set the theme. Hot sauce is called Nitro, + Jet fuel.||1976|1986|4|0|0|1 State|4 in OH|3|No|100K|20-150K|80-175K|127.50|15K|15.00|5%|2%|NR|10/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,000|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|2|5|5|4|2|5|5|2 Weeks Brook Park, OH.|B,C,D,E,F,G,h|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
CAPTAIN D'S SEAFOOD|Captds|Captain D's Seafood|1717 Elm Hill Pk., # A-1|Nashville|TN|37210||(800) 550-4877|(615) 391-5202||(615) 231-2790|darin_harris@captainds.com|www.captainds.com|Mr. Darin S. Harris|VP Franchise Dev.|211|361|572|16.00||Captds|Quick-service, sit-down/take-out seafood restaurant, serving broiled, baked and fried fish, shrimp and crab entrees, as well as chicken, specialty salads and a wide range of vegetables and desserts.||1969|1969|572|0|0|22 States|95 in GA, 78 in TN, 65 AL|3|Yes|400K|150K|1.1-1.5MM|1.30|20K|20.00|3%|5.25%|IL,IN,MD,MN,NY,VA|20/20|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|No|2900-3500|FS, C-Store, Food Court|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 15 PT|0|||||||Approximately 6 Weeks Nashville, TN; Depends on Franchisee's Experience.|C,D,e,G,h,I|Yes|South, Southeast|No|No|3.00|
CAPTAIN TONY'S PIZZA & PASTA EMPORIUM|CapTonys|Captain Tony's Pizza & Pasta Emporium|2607 S. Woodland Blvd., # 300|Deland|FL|32720||(800) 332-8669|(904) 736-9855||(904) 736-7237|captain-tonys@wati.com|www.captain-tonys.wati.com|Mr. Michael J. Martella|President|10|0|10|16.00||CapTonys|We have pizza, pasta, etc. for take-out, delivery and dining-in.||1985|1985|10|0|2|NR|2 in CA, 3 in OH|NR|No|250K|25-75K|65-250K|157.50|10-20K|15.00|4.5% $500/Wk cap|0%|FL,NY|20|NR|NR|NR|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|NR|Yes|No|NR|NR|3|3|2|3|3|5|3 Weeks Orlando, FL.|D,E,I|No|All United States|No|All Countries|4.50|
CAR PHONE STORE, THE|CarPhone|Car Phone Store, The|2608 Berlin Turnpike|Newington|CT|06109|||(860) 571-7600||(860) 257-1818|info@thecarphonestore.com|www.thecarphonestore.com|Mr. Keith Sinclair|President|83|2|85|42.00||CarPhone|THE CAR PHONE STORE/WIRELESS ZONE is a retail store chain dedicated to the sale of cellular phones, accessories and other wireless products. Volume discounted merchandise from a full-service warehouse, training, on-going support and advertising are|available, enabling franchisees to concentrate on selling product and taking advantage of the wireless industry's continuing fast growth.|1988|1988|85|0|0|11 States|29 in MA, 28 in CT, 9 in MD|NR|NR|N/A|N/A|22.9-125.8K|74.40|7.5-25K|16.30|10-20%|Varies|NR|7/7|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|NR|NR|Yes|1,200-2000|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|41|||||||5 Days Newington, CT or 5 Days Columbia, MD.|b,C,D,E,G,H|No|Northeast, Mid-Atlantic|NR|NR|15.00|
CAR WASH GUYS/GALS, THE|CarWash|Car Wash Guys/Gals, The|74478 Hwy. 111, PMB 378|Palm Desert|CA|92260||(800) 879-TRUE|(818) 519-9344||(888) WASH-GAL|lance@carwashguys.com|www.carwashguys.com|Mr. Lance Winslow, III|President/CEO|90|60|150|4.00|1|CarWash|Mobile car wash - biggest on the planet - with most experience in the world and looking to dominate and conquer markets. We only take winners. You may not qualify - you must prove you are good enough.||1979|1997|146|2|2|NR|60 in CA, 8 in CO, 7 in FL|200|Yes|N/A|0-22K|50-79K|64.50|20K|20.00|$600|$0-100|All States|5/20|No|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|1-5 FT, 2-3 PT|NR|1|1|1|1|1|5|7-10 Days in Denver, CO; 7-10 Days in Phoenix, AZ; 7-10 Days GA.|A,B,C,D,E,G,h,I|No|West, South, Midwest|BC,AB,ON|Europe, North America, Phillipines, Africa, Australia|-1.00|
CAREER BLAZERS LEARNING CENTERS|CareerBlaze|Career Blazers Learning Centers|290 Madison Ave.|New York|NY|10017-6308|||(212) 725-7900||(212) 725-8767|hkane@cblazers.com|www.cblazers.com|Mr. Paul Viboch|Vice President|46|11|57|11.00||CareerBlaze|State-of-the-art computer and information technology training centers, which are state licensed business schools, serving corporations, governmentally funded/entitled groups and the public. The need for technology training increases exponentially every|day and theses skills are essential to the individual, at the workplace and at home.|1948|1993|54|3|0|20 States, 1 Province|9 in PA, 4 in MA, 4 in OH|10|No|300K|150K|350K|350.00|25K|25.00|8-10%|2%|CA,FL,IL,MI|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|3,000|SF, SC, OB|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|25|4|4|3|3|3|4|At Least 1 Week in Either New York City, NY or Atlanta, GA.|b,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|9.00|
CAREERS USA|CareersUSA|Careers USA|6501 Congress Ave., # 200|Boca Raton|Fl|33487-2829||(888) 227-3377|(561) 995-7000||(561) 995-7001|lgordon@careersusa.com|www.careersusa.com|Mr. Leo X. Gordon|Dir. Franchise Operations|4|17|21|12.00||CareersUSA|CAREERS USA provides temporary, temp to hire, and permanent personnel to businesses and corporations in your market area. CAREERS USA's proprietary computer software program computes the franchisee's temporary payroll, taxes and insurance. You, the|franchisee, can download and analyze your sales, margins, rates, cash flow, etc. CAREERS USA finances 100% of your temporary payroll and 100% of your accounts receivable, helping you eliminate cash flow problems. Territories available nationally.|1981|1987|23|0|0|8 States|5 in PA, 5 in FL, 3 in IL|12|No|150K|40-50K|84-130K|107.00|14.5K|14.50|7%/Varies|N/A|All States|10/5|N/A|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,000-1,500|OB|Yes|Yes|3 FT|38|3|4|2|3|3|4|2 Weeks Boca Raton, FL Headquarters; 1 Week Your Center Location.|A,b,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINES/GOLFAHOY.COM|GolfAhoy|GolfAhoy|1430 Webber Ctr., 5555 Calgary Trail S.|Edmonton|AB|T6H 5P9|CANADA|(877) 415-5442|(780) 415-5442||(780) 468-4665|aw@golfahoy.com|www.golfahoy.com|Mr. Anthony Webber|Chairman and CEO|26|1|27|47.00||GolfAhoy|Own your dream golf business franchise! Unique opportunity in the fastest growing segment of the $3.7 trillion world travel industry. Golf cruises! Comprehensive training and support. What do we do differently? We focus on the golf experience, the|cruiseliner becomes fabulous transportation from one exotic golf course to the next. Home-based office opportunity for golfers accustomed to six-figure income.|1988|1999|19|7|1|9 States, 3 Provinces|2 in FL, 2 in NJ, 2 in ON|20|No|49.6-63.75K|49.6-63.75K|49.6-63.75K|56.70|31K|31.00|750/mo.|0|CA, FL, IL, WI, DC, AB|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|5|3|4|1|4|3|5|7 Days on Caribbean Golf Cruise; 4 Days in Training/Golf Resort|A,b,G,h,I|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|W. Europe, Asia, S. Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Asia|750.00|
CARLSON RESTAURANTS WORLDWIDE|Carlsonworld|Carlson Restaurants Worldwide|P.O. Box 59159, Carlson Pkwy.|Minneapolis|MN|55459-8200||(800) FRIDAYS|(612) 212-2181|(972) 450-5767|(612) 212-2302||www.tgifridays.com|Mr. Darwin Klockers|VP Contract Administration|360|180|540|17.00||Carlsonworld|Casual-theme, full-service restaurants.||1965|1970|414|1|93|45 States|49 in FL, 42 in TX, 35 in CA|100+|Yes|3MM|1MM|1.7-4MM|2850.00|75K|75.00|4%|2-4%|All States|20/Varies|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|6,800|FS|No|No|100-125|300+|5|4|5|3|5|5|2 Weeks in Dallas, TX.|b,c,d,e,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL|CarlsnWT|Carlson Wagonlit Travel|Carlson Parkway, P.O. Box 59159|Minneapolis|MN|55441||(800) 678-8241|(612) 212-1611||(612) 212-2302|jrisner@carslon.com|www.carlsontravel.com|Mr. John Risner|Dir. Franchise Development|1302|419|1721|47.00||CarlsnWT|Start-up and conversion travel agencies available. Preferred supplier program; national and local marketing and advertising newsletters; brochures; assistance with commercial business development; regional meetings; participation in CARLSON Selling|Systems; Associate consulting service; hotel programs; 24-hour service center; centralized support department; international rate desk; and professional development programs. Leading technology to maximize efficiency.|1900|1984|1404|0|400|49 States|160 in CA, 80 in MN, 55 TX|100|No|N/A|4-34.5K|6.6-156.2K|81.40|Included|-1.00|Varies|Varies|All States Except MN,,NY,DC|3-10/3-10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|NR|FS, SF, SC, RM, Other|Yes|Yes|Varies|80|3|4|5|4|3|4|2 Weeks in Minneapolis/On-Site for Start-Ups; 2 Days in Minneapolis for Conversions.|d,E,g,h,i|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|-1.00|
CARPET MASTER|CarpMast|Carpet Master|179 Christopher St.|New York|NY|10014||(800) 596-7847|(516) 798-7000||(516) 795-3545|||Mr. Jay Larson|VP Franchise Dev.|12|0|12|38.00||CarpMast|Free-standing, 1,000 SF retail carpet store. The franchise corporation handles all measuring, cutting, installation and delivery direct to franchisee's customer. Store is filled with over 6,000 colors and styles of brand-name carpet. Franchisee|helps customer select carpet, then franchise headquarters processes it.|1994|1995|12|0|0|2 States|10 in NY, 2 in NJ|18|Yes|150K|62-97K|62-97K|79.50|25K|25.00|5%|2%|FL,MD,NY,VA|10/5|Yes/3|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT|12|4|4|2|4|4|5|2 Weeks Long Island, NY; 1 Week Store Set-Up; 2 Weeks after Grand Opening.|A,B,C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Mexico, England, Spain, France|5.00|
CARPET NETWORK|CarpNet|Carpet Network|109 Gaither Dr., # 302|Mount Laurel|NJ|08054-1704||(800) 248-1067|(856) 273-9393|(800) 821-1635|(856) 273-0160|info@carpetnetwork.com|www.carpetnetwork.com|Mr. Leonard Rankin|President/CEO|46|1|47|38.00|1|CarpNet|'The Traveling Floor and Window Store.' A mobile business offering carpet, area rugs, laminate, wood, vinyl flooring and window treatments in the convenience of the consumer's home or business.|Over 4,000 selections from leading manufacturers, serving today's 'time starved' consumer. Large exclusive territories, marketing strategy - training - 24-hour support and much more.|1991|1992|47|0|0|18 States|8 in PA, 4 in NY, 3 in NJ|24|No|13K|13K|13K|13.00|9.9K|9.90|2-7%|$165/Mo.|FL,IN,MN,NY|15/15|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 1 PT|5|3|3|1|3|3|5|6 Days at Corporate Office, Mt. Laurel, NJ.|C,D,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|4.50|
CARTEX LIMITED|Cartex|Cartex Limited|42816 Mound Rd.|Sterling Heights|MI|48314-3256||(800) 421-7328|(810) 739-4330||(810) 739-4331|crismar@aol.com|www.fabrion.net|Mr. Laurence P. Klukowski|Chief Executive Officer|87|2|89|4.00|1|Cartex|CARTEX LIMITED, better known as Fabrion, is a mobile service business, specializing in automotive interior repair. The Fabrion repair process electrostatically repairs auto cloth, velour and carpet. Due to our specialization, we have revolutionized auto|upholstery repair. Updating on current (OEM) original equipment materials and providing the tools to match all current patterns being used in auto interiors are our strong points.|1980|1988|73|0|0|23 States|13 in CA, 11 in FL, 7 in TX|10|No|N/A|23.5-36.5K|23.5-36.5K|30.00|23.5-36.5K|30.00|7%,min month fee|N/A|CA,FL,HI,IL,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,DC,AB|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|3 FT|8|3|3|3|3|3|3|3 Weeks On-Site Under Development.|B,C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States and Europe|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
CARVEL ICE CREAM BAKERY|Carvel|Carvel Ice Cream Bakery|20 Batterson Park Rd.|Farmington|CT|06032||(800) 322-4848|(860) 677-6811||(860) 677-8211|cdobosh@carvelcorp.com|www.carvelcorp.com|Ms. Carla Dobosh|Franchise Recruiting Mgr.|450|5|455|15.00|1|Carvel|CARVEL ICE CREAM BAKERIES manufacture and sell ice cream and no-fat desserts through retail stores. CARVEL ICE CREAM cakes are designed to compete not only in the frozen dessert markets, but in the $13 billion dollar retail bakery market. Franchise|operators can open additional branch units in malls, tourist areas and stadiums for no additional licensing fee.  Franchisee can also purchase a license to sell products to supermarket through CARVEL Branded-Products Program.|1934|1947|392|3|29|12 States, 1 Province|220 in NY, 63 in NJ, 37 FL|20|No|100K|100-125K|185-240K|212.50|10K|10.00|$1.63/Gal.|$1.42/Gal.|CA,MD,NY,RI,VA|10/5/5|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200-1,500|FS, SF, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 6 PT|50|5|5|3|3|3|5|11 Days Farmington, CT.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|East Coast|All Canada|China, Mexico, Caribbean|-1.00|
CAR-X AUTO SERVICE|Car-X|Car-X Auto Service|8750 Bryn Mawr Ave., # 410|Chicago|IL|60631||(800) 359-2359|(773) 693-1000|(773) 714-2422|(773) 693-0309|dmaltzman@carx.com|www.carx.com|Mr. David Maltzman|Dir. Franchise Sales|133|53|186|4.00||Car-X|Retail auto repair specialists providing service in brakes, exhaust, road handling, tune-ups, steering systems, air conditioning, tires, and oil changes for all makes of cars and light trucks.||1971|1973|186|0|0|10 States|59 in IL, 27 in MN, 23 in MO|8|Yes|250K|75-100K|250-310K|280.00|22.5K|22.50|5%|5-7%|FL,IL,IN,MI,MN,SD,WI|15/5|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|5,000|FS|Yes|No|4 FT|24|5|3|2|2|2|5|5 Weeks Headquarters; 2 Weeks at Franchisee's Shop.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/No|MW,SW,SE|No|No|5.00|
CASEY'S BAR/GRILL|CsysGrll|Casey's Bar/Grill|10 Kingsbridge Garden Cir., # 600|Mississauga|ON|L5R 3K6|CANADA||(905) 568-0000||(905) 568-0080||www.primerestaurants.com|Mr. H. Ross R. Bain|VP Admin./Legal Counsel|20|11|31|17.00||CsysGrll|Casual dining, grilled food, burgers, wraps.||1979|1979|0|31|0|2 Provinces|26 in ON, 5 in PQ|6|No|500K|250-350K|750-1035K|892.50|40K|40.00|5%|2%/2% Local|None|10/5/5|Yes|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|5,168|FS, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|35 FT, 25 PT|100|5|3|3|2|5|5|6 Weeks in Store; 1 Week at Head Office.|B,C,D,E,h|Yes/Yes|Canada Only|All Canada|No|5.00|
CASH CONVERTERS|CashConv|Cash Converters|1450 E. American Ln., # 1350|Schaumburg|IL|60173-6083||(888) 910-2274|(847) 330-1122||(847) 330-1660|inquiries@cashconverters.com|www.cashconverters.com|Mr. Roger A. Hunt|President/CEO|16|2|18|44.00|1|CashConv|We are an up-scale retail business specializing in the buying and selling of pre-owned consumer goods, i.e. computers, televisions, stereos, jewelry, sporting goods, VCRs, power tools, etc. We buy and sell within the community. We have 50% gross margins.|Our stores are beautifully organized and operated by well-trained individuals such as yourself.|1995|1995|17|0|0|9 States, 7 Provinces|3 in IL, 3 in MA, 2 in PA|20|No|100K|70-100K|270-400K|335.00|50K|50.00|$400/Wk.|$2K/Mo.|All States|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|4,000-6,000|SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|8 FT, 7 PT|7|5|4|1|1|2|4|3 Weeks Corporate Training and in Store Training; 1 Week Initial Opening Training.|A,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
CASH PLUS|Cashplus|Cash Plus|3002 Dow Ave., # 120|Tustin|CA|92780||(888) 707-2274|(714) 731-2274||(714) 731-2099|cpcorp@cashplusinc.com|www.cashplusinc.com|Mr. Mike Carter|VP Franchise Operations|70|3|73|7.00||Cashplus|We are meeting America's changing financial needs with tasteful, attractive, retail stores that have proven to be appealing to customers across the socio-economic spectrum.  Our unique style shows genuine care for our customers - this is good for|business. A powerful marketing program is designed to be cost-effective and offers support from major retailers.  Shorter hours, fewer employees, computer management systems and training - it's all here for you.|1985|1988|62|1|0|8 States, 1 Province|46 in CA, 3 in NV, 3 in FL|30|Yes|200K|50-100K|124-204K|162.00|22.5K|22.50|6%|3%|CA,MD,WA|10/10|Yes/5|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|9|4|5|1|3|4|5|1 Week Tustin, CA; 3 Days at Franchisee Store.|a,b,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|West, SW, NW, Midwest, SE|No|No|6.00|
CASTLES UNLIMITED|CastUnlm|Castles Unlimited|837 Beacon St.|Newton Centre|MA|02459||(888) 887-0777|(617) 964-3300||(617) 244-5847|franchise@castlesunltd.com|www.castlesunltd.com|Mr. James D. Lowenstern|President|2|1|3|31.00|3|CastUnlm|CASTLES UNLIMITED is the originator of the 100% Plus Commission Marketing Program which accelerates real estate broker production and competitiveness. The company also encourages brokers in Massachusetts to call to investigate special alliances.||1985|1990|5|0|0|1 State|5 in MA|10|No|100K|10-25K|15-30K|22.50|11K|11.00|4.5%|1%|NR|10/10|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|1,500|SF|Yes|Yes|10 FT, 5 PT|2|2|2|5|3|3|4|2 Days at Newton, MA.|b,C,d,e,f,G,H,I|Yes|New England|All Canada|All Countries|4.50|
CD WAREHOUSE|CdWare|CD Warehouse|1204 Sovereign Row|Oklahoma City|OK|73108||(800) 641-9394|(405) 949-2422||(405) 949-2566|mail@cdwarehouse.com|www.cdwarehouse.com|Ms. Vicky L. Sugg|Mgr. Franchise Development|240|64|304|43.00|1|CdWare|CD WAREHOUSE is a rapidly-growing franchise, specializing in the sale of pre-owned CDs. Our stores also buy and trade used CD's, sell Top 100 new CDs, and sell other music-related items. Our proprietary software makes it easy to buy and|sell pre-owned CDs, even without prior music knowledge.|1992|1992|288|9|7|38 States, 3 Provinces|55 in TX, 24 in FL, 19 in CA|30-50|No|150K|30-60K|132-169K|150.50|20K|20.00|5%/4%|1.75%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,OR,RI,VA,WI|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-2,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|2-3 FT, 3-4 PT|70|5|3|1|2|4|4|5-6 Days at Oklahoma City, OK Training Center.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|English-Speaking Countries|4.50|3
CEILING DOCTOR|Ceilingdr|Ceiling Doctor|17810 Davenport Rd., # 108|Dallas|TX|75252||(800) 992-6299|(972) 250-3311||(972) 250-3929|||Mr. Rob Forrest|Chairman|110|1|111|25.00||Ceilingdr|CEILING DOCTOR provides high-quality, specialty cleaning services to office buildings, retail stores and restaurants. Complete training and on-going support will ensure your success when you follow our proven operations and marketing systems.||1984|1985|52|20|39|16 States, 7 Provinces|7 in ON, 5 in OH, 4 in PA|4|No|50K|35K|35K|35.00|12.5K|12.50|8%|2%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MI,NY,VA,WA|5/45|Yes/50|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|N/A|150|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 2 PT|4|3|4|2|3|5|5|7 Days Dallas, TX.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|8.00|
CELSIUS TANNERY|Celsius|Celsius Tannery|12142A State Line Rd.|Leawood|KS|66209-1254||(888) 737-6527|(913) 451-7000||(913) 451-7001|jimb@celsiustan.com|www.celsiustannerysalons.com|Mr. Jim Burandt|VP Sales|15|3|18|20.00||Celsius|We are the fastest growing indoor tanning franchise chain in the U.S. With the exclusive STS tanning process, we are the first tanning salon franchise inside a big box retailer. We offer motivating and educational instruction in management, sales,|and marketing your salong, and help you with professional guidance as well as ongoing administrative and business support. Site location, lease negotiation, construction, financial assistance and a toll-free number for support!|1995|2000|18|0|0|3 States|10 in KS, 7 in MO, 1 in NE|8-10|No|150K|35-100K|240-600K|420.00|20-35K|27.50|1%/250 Min.|1200/mo.|FL,IL,NY,WI|5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 5 PT|10|3|2|1|1|2|4|1 Week at Corporate Headquarters; 3 Week On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,I|No|All United States|No|No|1.00|
CENDANT CORPORATION|CendantCorp|Cendant Corporation|1 Sylvan Way|Parsippany|NJ|07054-3878||(800) 758-8999|(973) 428-9700||(973) 496-5915||www.cendant.com|Ms. Nicole Johnson-Reece|Dir. Diversity/Emerging Market|6588|0|6588|23.00||CendantCorp|Franchisees looking for a hotel franchise to serve the growing business and leisure demand often turn to the Cendant portfolio of hotel brands. And gor good reason. Cendant is the world's largest hotel franchisor with more than 6400 hotels, nearly 540,000|rooms and 5200 lodging franchisees. Cendant brands cover a wide cross-section of lodging markets, ranging from mid-priced, to economy to extended stay facilities, catering to both business and pleasure travelers.|1990|1990|6588|0|0|50 States|478 in CA, 435 in TX, 423 FL|NR|Yes|N/A|N/A|205K-6.2MM|320.00|Varies|0.00|Varies|Varies|NR|15-20/N/A|Yes-Int.|NR|No|NR|NR|NR|No|Varies|FS|No|Yes|Varies|724|||||||Varies by Brand.|b,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|NR|NR|0.00|
CENTRAL PARK OF AMERICA|CentralPark|Central Park USA|537 Market St., #301|Chattanooga|TN|37402|||(423) 267-6575||(423) 267-4361||www.centralparkamerica.com|Mr. Mike Clifford||47|17|64|16.00||CentralPark|Central Park is the originator of the Double Drive Thru concept.  Central Park specializes in serving the highest quality burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and soft drinks in a smooth and efficient operation.  Because of our building size, our overhead|is reduced and we are able to be located on small, inexpensive pieces of real estate.  Call today to realize the joy of business ownership.|1982|1988|55|0|0|9 States|17 in TN, 11 in GA, 6 in NC|NR|Yes|300K|150K|300-400K|350.00|20K|20.00|5%|2%|NR|15/15|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|NR|Yes|500|NR|Yes|NR|NR|NR|||||||2 Weeks on Site, 2 Weeks Classroom, Chattanooga, TN.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|NR|NR|5.00|
CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE|Cent21|Century 21 Real Estate|1 Campus Dr.|Parsippany|NJ|07054|||(877) 221-5737|(973) 428-9700|(973) 496-5806|c21info@aol.com|www.century21.com|Mr. David Hardy|SVP Franchise Development|4196|0|4196|31.00||Cent21|The franchise offered is for the operation of a real estate brokerage office, including services such as the listing and sale of properties, property management and other services generally provided by a licensed real estate broker.||1972|1972|3931|265|1442|All States & Provinces|486 in CA, 328 in FL, 263 TX|417|No|25K|0-25K|10.9-521.2K|265.05|0-25K|12.50|6%/$500|2%/$289|All States|10/5-10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|No|1,000|FS, SF, SC|No|Yes|Varies|176|4|4|5|4|4|4|5 days in Parsippany, NJ; 3-7 sessions on telephone; 1 day On-Site|A,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
CERAMICS TO GO|Ceramics2Go|Ceramics To Go|2340 Plaza Del Amo, #105|Torrance|CA|90501||(888) 316-TOGO|(310) 533-0311||(310) 533-5955|ceramicstogo@aol.com|www.ceramicstogo.com|Ms. Judy McConnell|President|0|2|2|32.00||Ceramics2Go|Fun to own - fun to operate - retail ceramic do-it-yourself studio. Customers can paint it there (at no hourly charge) or take the project "to go." Complete kits with bisque, paints, etc. Paint kiln-fired  ceramics anywhere.||2001|2001|2|0|0|1 State|2 in CA|NR|No|NA|73.5-98.5K|73.5-98.5K|86.00|30K|30.00|5%|3%|NR|10/10|No|No|No|Discouraged|NR|NR|Yes|NR|SF, SC|Yes|No|4 PT|NR|||||||3 Days, Torrance, CA; 3 Days, Your Shop Location.|a,B,C,d,E,f,h,I|No|All United States|NR|NR|5.00|
CERTIGARD (PETRO-CANADA)|Certgard|Certigard|2489 North Sheridan Way|Mississauga|ON|L5K 1A8|CANADA|(800) 668-0220|(905) 804-4555||(905) 804-4595|Bridger@petro-canada.ca|www.certigard.com|Mr. Peter Bridger|Category Manager - Certigard|156|0|156|4.00|1|Certgard|Petro-Canada is a major integrated oil and gasoline company in Canada. CERTIGARD is Petro-Canada's franchise organization of automotive repair/service outlets across Canada. In operation since 1987, the CERTIGARD franchisee network is supported by a|team of dedicated, corporate specialists. The top sales performers now measure annual sales/bay in excess of $260,000. Competitive pricing; convenient locations; national warranties on repairs, lifetime on certain products.|1975|1987|0|155|0|9 Provinces|53 in ON, 30 in BC, 24 in AB|6|No|30K|40-60K|100-150K|125.00|20K|20.00|5%|2%|AB|5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|4,000|FS|No|Yes|6 FT|25|4|5|4|3|3|4|3 Days System Training -- Local Classroom; 3 Days Automation Training (Class & On-Site).|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|No|All Canada|No|5.00|
CHAMPION AUTO STORES|Champion|Champion Auto Stores|2565 Kasota Ave.|St. Paul|MN|55108||(800) 899-6528|(651) 644-6448||(651) 644-7204|jerryh@championauto.com|www.championauto.com|Mr. Jerry R. Hoover|Dir. Market Development|101|10|111|4.00|1|Champion|CHAMPION AUTO STORES is a retailer of automotive parts and accessories catering to the do-it-yourself customer.  CHAMPION provides full support to its independent dealers, providing a complete inventory offering and comprehensive support programs.|CHAMPION AUTO STORES can provide you a turn key business opportunity in a growth industry.|1956|1961|111|0|0|10 States|48 in MN, 17 in NE, 15 in WI|10|No|200K|100-200K|225-400K|312.50|0|0.00|0%|0%|NR|Negot.|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|5,000-8,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 5 PT|23|5|4|3|3|2|4|2-3 Weeks Minneapolis, MN; 1 Week On-Site in Owner's Location.|a,B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|Yes/No|Upper MW, Northern Rocky Mt.|No|No|0.00|
CHAMPION CLEANERS|ChampClean|Champion Cleaners|2305 Hickory Valley Rd., #1A|Chattanooga|TN|37421-6797||(800) 357-0797|(423) 296-1150||(423) 296-1170|roldham@championcleaners.com|www.championcleaners.com|Mr. Ray Oldham|President|27|0|27|21.00|1|ChampClean|CHAMPION CLEANERS provides an up-scale, state-of-the-art drycleaning and laundry facility that places its emphasis on quality and service. The package includes extensive training and comprehensive manuals covering every aspect of the business.|Additional assistance is provided in areas of demographic studies, site selection, lease negotiation, construction, marketing and advertising.|1994|1995|10|0|4|3 States|7 in TN, 2 in CO, 1 in MA|12|No|500K|100K|374-396K|385.00|25K|25.00|2%|NR|FL|10/5|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|3,200|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|12 FT, 2 PT|6|4|4|1|4|4|4|2 Weeks Corporate Training Facility; 2 Weeks Franchisee's New Facility.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|Southeast|No|No|2.00|
CHAMPION HOME HEALTH CARE|ChampHealth|Champion Home Health Care|3247 Northwest 60th St.|Boca Raton|FL|33496|||(561) 999-9276||(561) 999-9608|rickstewart@championhome.com|www.championhome.com|Mr. Richard Stewart|President|3|0|3|20.00||ChampHealth|Champion Home Health Care is a licensed private pay agency that is able to provide all levels of in-home service from Companions to skilled Nursing as well as institutional staffing. We license only in Florida where we are fully conversant with the market|and State Licensure requirements. Within Florida the elderly population is expanding at 20% per year. Exclusive territories are available. Our integrated personnel, client and scheduling software and back office bookkeeping service simplify operations.|1993|1999|3|0|0|1 State|3 in FL|2|No|100K|30-50K|50-75K|62.50|18K|18.00|8%|0|FL|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|400-800|FS|No|Yes|2 FT|4|4|4|1|3|3|4|1-6 Weeks in Boca Raton, FL.|A,C,d,E|No/No|FL|No|No|8.00|
CHARLEY'S STEAKERY|Charleys|Charley's Steakery|6610 Busch Blvd., # 100|Columbus|OH|43229||(800) 437-8325|(614) 847-8100||(614) 847-8110|franchising@charleyssteakery.com|www.charleyssteakery.com|Mr. Rich Page|Dir. National Development|106|12|118|17.00|1|Charleys|CHARLEY'S STEAKERY is a progressive quick-service restaurant with over 100 locations across the United States and Canada. The heart of CHARLEY'S menu consists of freshly-grilled Steak and Chicken Subs, fresh-cut fries and freshly squeezed lemonade.|CHARLEY'S open kitchen environment and freshly-prepared products are unique in the fast-food industry.|1986|1991|96|8|2|27 States, 1 Province|15 in OH, 8 in FL,8 in ON|60|Yes|200K|NR|124.5-294.5K|209.50|19.5K|19.50|5% or $200/Mo.|0.25%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WI|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|SC, RM|Yes|Yes|NR|18|4|5|2|2|2|5|3 Weeks at Columbus, OH.|B,C,D,e(required),G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|ON|No|5.00|1
CHECKCARE SYSTEMS|ChkCare|Checkcare Systems|P.O. Box 9636|Columbus|GA|31908|||(706) 596-1306||(706) 596-0337||www.checkcare.com|Mr. William Brandon|SVP Finance|71|0|71|7.00||ChkCare|CHECKCARE SYSTEMS is the fastest-growing check guarantee and verification company in the U.S.  Proprietary software and hardware configuration included in total investment.  Our national account base makes this opportunity a 'must investigate.'||1982|1984|71|0|0|22 States|7 in GA, 6 in FL, 5 in TX|3|Yes|100K|65-85K|110-169K|139.50|12.5-45K|28.80|5%|0.5%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,VA, DC|7/7|Yes/1|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|2,000|Office Park|No|Yes|13 FT, 2 PT|20|4|3|2|3|3|3|2 Weeks Columbus, GA.|b,c,d,e,f,G,h|Yes/Yes|West Coast, Northeast|All Canada|No|5.00|
CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS|ChkDrve|Checkers Drive-In Restaurants|4300 W. Cypress St., # 600|Tampa|FL|33607||(800) 275-3628|(813) 283-7000||(813) 283-7001|fransales@checkers.com|www.checkers.com|Mr. Dick Sveum|VP Franchise Sales/Dev.|300|128|428|16.00||ChkDrve|Quick-service, fast-food restaurant (double drive-thru).||1986|1989|481|0|0|24 States|191 in FL, 85 in GA, 32 AL|35|No|500K|100-250K|382.1-522.7K|452.40|30K|30.00|4%|0.25%+4.75%|FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA,WI,DC|20/Agrmt.|Yes|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|15,000|FS|N/A|Yes|10 FT, 20 PT|~100|5|4|5|4|4|4|4-6 Weeks Atlanta, GA; 4-6 Weeks Clearwater, FL.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|Eastern United States|No|No|4.00|
CHECKMATE SYSTEMS|Chckmt|Checkmate Systems|661 St. Andrews Blvd.|Charleston|SC|29407||(800) 964-6298|(843) 763-9393||(843) 571-1851|checkmate@checkmatepeo.com|www.checkmatepeo.com|Mr. Ed Arrington|VP Marketing|19|0|19|12.00|1|Chckmt|Employee leasing companies, also known as professional employers, are growing at over 33% per year. This new and largely untapped market has little competition and CHECKMATE is the only franchise in this new field which allows you to operate|independently.|1992|1993|19|0|0|11 States|4 in LA, 2 in SC, 2 in AZ|8|No|100K|35-85K|30-75K|37.50|27.5K|27.50|7.5%|0%|NR|10/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|N/A|N/A|HB, Rented Office|N/A|N/A|3 FT, 1-2 PT|7|3|5|1|3|4|4|1 Week New Orleans, LA.|G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|7.50|
CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFÉ|Cheddars|Cheddar's Casual Café|616 Six Flags Dr., # 116|Arlington|TX|76011|||(817) 640-4344||(817) 633-4452|||Mr. Larry D. Zimmerman|Dir. Franchise Development|16|14|30|17.00|1|Cheddars|Full-service restaurant. Terrific price/value, with traditional menu, in pleasing ambiance.||1978|1984|30|0|0|10 States|12 in TX, 6 in IL, 3 in OH|5-7|No|750K|300K|1.5-1.9MM+|1700.00|30K|30.00|3%|0%|NR|20/20|Yes/Varies|No|NR|Not Allowed|NR|No|Yes|7,700|FS|Yes|No|60FT, 40 PT|20|5|4|5|2|3|5|12 Weeks Arlington, TX.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.00|
CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER|ChsBrgr|Cheeburger Cheeburger|15951 McGregor Blvd., # 2A|Fort Myers|FL|33908||(800) 487-6211|(941) 437-1611||(941) 437-1512|cheeburger@minospring.com||Mr. Bruce Zicari|President/CEO|14|4|18|16.00|3|ChsBrgr|Full-service, gourmet, specialty-sandwich restaurant, serving high-quality, freshly-prepared products and featuring burgers in various sizes, fresh-cut fries and big, thick milk shakes.||1986|1990|18|0|0|5 States|11 in FL, 2 in AR|6|No|350K Liquid|150-200K|180-280K|230.00|17.5K|17.50|4.5%|1%|MI,NY|10/5|Yes|No|Yes|NR|Yes|No|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 10 PT|5|5|5|3|3|4|5|17 Days.|C,D,E,F,H,I,G|Yes|East of Mississippi|All Canada|No|4.50|
CHEM-DRY CANADA|ChmdrCan|Chem-Dry Canada|8472 Harvard Pl.|Chilliwack|BC|V2P 7Z5|CANADA|(888) CHEM-DRY|(604) 795-9918|(800) 665-9090|(604) 795-7071|chemdry@chemdry.ca|www.chemdry.ca|Ms. Trudy V. Miller|Franchise Marketing/Licensing|135|0|135|25.00|1|ChmdrCan|The world's largest carpet & upholstery franchise rated 'The Best of the Best' by Entrepreneur magazine for 12 consecutive years. Our unique patented, non-toxic, heated carbonating cleaner allows most carpets to dry in one hour. State-of-the-art|equipment, 22 years experience, on-going research, in-field training, technical support, a monthly newsletter and annual conventions makes a CHEM-DRY franchise a good business.|1977|1978|0|135|0|10 Provinces|48 in ON, 28 in BC, 18 in AB|20|No|40K|17-25K|37.9K|37.90|11K|11.00|$310/Mo.|$0|AB|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|500|HB|No|No|1-5 FT, 2-4 PT|14|3|1|1|1|1|1|1 Week Head Office.|B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|N/A|All Canada|No|-1.00|
CHEM-DRY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING|Chem-Dry|Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning|1530 N. 1000 West|Logan|UT|84321-1900||(800) 841-6583|(435) 755-0099||(435) 755-0021|charlie@chemdry.com|www.chemdry.com|Mr. Karwin R. Weaver|Franchise Sales Rep.|3903|0|3903|25.00|1|Chem-Dry|We have over 20 years of experience, state-of-the-art, patented equipment, on-going research and development and technical support. CHEM-DRY lets you offer a unique, patented, hot carbonating carpet and upholstery cleaning service that is second-to-none!|Entrepreneur Magazine has rated us #1 in our field for the past 10 years.|1977|1978|2505|124|1330|50 States, 11Provinces|433 in CA, 177 in TX, 151 FL|225-250|No|N/A|7K Down Pay.|6.9-27.6K|17.30|19.9K|19.90|$198/Mo.|0%|All States|5/5|No|No|No|Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|3 FT|60|2|3|1|1|3|5|5 Days Logan, UT; 8 Hour Home Study with Video.|B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|Most Countries|-1.00|2
CHEMSTATION INTERNATIONAL|Chemstat|ChemStation International|3400 Encrete Ln.|Dayton|OH|45439||(800) 554-8265|(937) 294-8265||(937) 294-5360|franchise@chemstation.com|www.chemstation.com|Mr. Steven Cox|Dir. Franchise Sales|44|3|47|25.00|1|Chemstat|CHEMSTATION is an affiliation of manufacturing centers which offer their customers the unique service of custom manufactured cleaning chemicals delivered in bulk to refillable containers that eliminate the waste and inefficiencies of drums.||1983|1984|42|0|0|27 States|5 in OH, 3 in MI, 3 in IN|2|No|NR|150-300K|500-700K|600.00|45K|45.00|4%|2%|NR|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|6,000|Commercial/Industrial|Yes|Yes|6 FT|35|5|4|3|2|1|5|1 Week Dayton, OH and On-Going.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|West, NY, Northeast|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
CHESAPEAKE BAGEL BAKERY|ChspkBgl|Chesapeake Bagel Bakery|6 Concourse Pkwy., # 1700|Atlanta|GA|30328||(800) 848-8248|(770) 321-6827|(770) 353-3317|(770) 350-3652||www.chesbagel.com|Mr. Gregg Kaplan|President|165|0|165|13.00||ChspkBgl|The nation's oldest, largest and fastest-growing national chain of "full scratch" bagel bakery restaurants. An exhibition kitchen displays fresh, hot bagels made from bags of flour in each unit. A popular combination of sandwiches, salads, gourmet|coffee, cappuccino and espresso make this cafe a winning combination.|1981|1983|164|1|0|46 States, 1 Province|31 in VA, 10 in MD, 9 in DC|104|No|500K|150K|400-500K|450.00|25K|25.00|5%|4%|All States|20/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800-2,400|SF, SC|Yes|N/A|3 FT, 21 PT|35|5|5|3|4|3|4|4 Weeks Headquarters, Atlanta, GA.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
CHICAGO'S PIZZA|ChicPizz|Chicago's Pizza|1111 N. Broadway|Greenfield|IN|46140|||(317) 462-9878||(317) 467-1877|colips@freewooeb.com||Mr. Robert L. McDonald|Chief Executive Officer|12|0|12|16.00|1|ChicPizz|Franchise designed for owner/operator. Flexibility allowed to ensure success. Can be adapted to large and small operations. Inside dining/carry-out/delivery.||1979|1981|12|0|0|4 States|10 in IN, 2 in OH|2|No|50K|25-50K|100-300K|200.00|18K|10.00|4%|2%|IN|10/10|Yes/Open|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,800-3,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 12 PT|3|4|4|4|3|4|5|2 Weeks at Existing Store.|C,D,E,F,H|No|IN,OH,MI,KY,IL|No|No|4.00|
CHICKEN DELIGHT|ChickDel|Chicken Delight|395 Berry St.|Winnipeg|MB|R3J 1N6|CANADA||(204) 885-7570||(204) 831-6176|||Mr. Otto Koch|President|33|16|49|16.00||ChickDel|CHICKEN DELIGHT has been in business for over 40 years, featuring our famous, pressure-fried chicken and fresh, deep-dish pizza, plus other tasty selections. We cater to the fast-food market with dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru. Our focus on|chicken and pizza broadens your market potential in the take-out and delivery fast-food segment.|1952|1952|17|37|2|3 States, 4 Provinces|34 in MB, 3 in SK, 1 in ON|3|Yes|200K|70-100K|250-375K|312.50|20K|20.00|5%|2%|MI,MN,ND,AB|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,800|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 6 PT|25|4|5|3|3|4|3|4 Weeks Winnipeg, MB.|a,B,C,D,E,F,G,h|No|All United States|All Canada|Any Master License|5.00|
CHILDREN'S ORCHARD|ChldOrch|Children's Orchard|2100 S. Main St., # B|Ann Arbor|MI|48103||(800) 999-5437|(734) 994-9199||(734) 994-9323|childrensorchard@ameritech.net|www.childorch.com|Ms. Josephine Gonzalez|Franchise Development Dir.|99|1|100|10.00||ChldOrch|Upscale children's retail/resale stores, featuring clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, books and parenting products. We buy top-brand items from area families by appointment, and re-sell in lovely stores, along with top-quality new children's items from|over 100 suppliers. These are large volume stores selling thousands of items per week.|1980|1985|100|0|0|25 States|22 in CA, 15 in MA, 8 in MI|9|No|200K|30-35K|69-145K|107.00|19.5K|19.50|5%|1.5%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA, WA, WI|10/5|Yes/open|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 3 PT|7|5|3|2|4|2|5|2 Weeks in Ann Arbor, MI; 2 Weeks in Lake Forest, CA.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|5.30|3
CHOICE HOTELS CANADA|ChoiceCana|Choice Hotels Canada|5090 Explorer Dr., # 500|Mississauga|ON|L4W 4T9|CANADA||(905) 602-2222||(905) 624-7796|franchising@choicehotels.ca|www.choicehotels.ca|Mr. Scott T. Duff|VP Franchise Dev.|260|0|260|23.00|1|ChoiceCana|Canada's largest hotel chain, with over 235 locations open and under development. We franchise 7 brands coast-to-coast: CLARION, QUALITY, COMFORT, SLEEP INN, RODEWAY INN, ECONO LODGE and MAINSTAY SUITES.||1993|1993|0|250|0|10 Provinces|100 in ON, 45 in PQ, 20 in A|15|No|1MM|500K-1.0MM|2-30MM|16000.00|25-100K|62.50|3-5%|1.7%|AB|20/10|No|No|No|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|60,000|FS|No|Yes|15 FT, 5 PT|45|4|5|4|3|3|4|3 Days to 1 Week On-Site Opening; 1-2 Day Seminar On-Going On-Site.|A,B,C,D,e,G,h|Yes/Yes|No|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL|ChoiceHot|Choice Hotels International|10750 Columbia Pk.|Silver Spring|MD|20901-4447||(800) 547-0007|(301) 592-5000||(301) 592-6205|franchise_info@choicehotels.com|www.choicehotels.com|Mr. Tom Mirgan|SVP Administration|4371|0|4371|23.00|1|ChoiceHot|CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL is one of the largest hotel franchises in the world with more than 4,000 hotels, inns, all-suite hotels and resorts in 36 countries under the brand names CLARION, QUALITY, COMFORT, SLEEP INN, RODEWAY INN,|ECONO LODGE and MAINSTAY SUITES.|1980|1981|3234|234|903|50 States,10 Provinces|223 in TX, 222 in CA, 191 FL|300|Yes|Varies|10-35% dev. $|4-6MM|5000.00|25-50K|37.50|3.5-5.25%|1-3.5% Rev.|All States|20/None|No|No|No|Allowed|Yes|Yes(B)|No|31,000-33,000|FS|N/A|N/A|Varies|2,025|4|4|4|2|1|1|1 Week in Silver Spring, MD.|C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.40|
CHRISTMAS DECOR|ChrisDecor|Christmas Décor|P.O. Box 5946|Lubbock|TX|79413||(800) 687-9551|(806) 772-1225||(806) 722-9627|info@christmasdecor.net|www.christmasdecor.net|Mr. Jim Ketchum|Chief Executive Officer|340|0|340|42.00|1|ChrisDecor|Holiday and event decorating services provided to homes and businesses. Fun, high-margin business that offers annual income by working only 4-6 months of the year. Also, an excellent add-on business for landscape, pool and spa, electrical and other|seasonal service contractors. Landscape lighting franchise available also to create year round business.|1986|1996|160|5|0|44 States, 2 Provinces|23 in TX, 14 in OH, 13 in MI|100|No|N/A|6.6-9.5K|15.9-31.9K|23.90|9.5-15.9K|12.80|2-4.5%|$180/Yr.|All States and AB|5/5|No|No|No|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|Varies|HB, Many Add-On Businesses|No|No|2-4 FT, 3-20 PT|18|2|4|2|3|3|4|3 Days Major Cities in US; 2 Days of Continuing Education in Major Cities.|A,B,D,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Christian Countries|3.30|
CHURCHS CHICKEN|ChrcChck|Churchs Chicken|980 Hammond Dr. NE, # 1100, Bldg. # 2|Atlanta|GA|30328||(800) 639-3495|(770) 350-3800||(770) 512-3972|jrobinson@afce.com|www.churchs.com|Mr. Hannibal Myers|Worldwide Development Officer|761|468|1219|16.00||ChrcChck|CHURCHS is the 2nd largest chicken restaurant chain in the country. CHURCHS offers Southern fried chicken with signature side items such as fried okra, corn-on-the-cob, jalapenos and honey butter biscuits. CHURCHS has a proven business system niche|customer base, low square footage requirements (as little as 750 square feet) and world class franchise support.|1952|1972|1032|80|107|28 States|416 in TX, 103 in GA, 74 CA|125|No|400K|200K|194-750K|472.00|5-15K|10.00|5%|4%|All States|20/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|750-22,000|FS, C-Store|Yes|Yes|15 FT, 6 PT|70|5|4|3|3|3|5|6 Weeks Regional.|C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Europe, Asia, Middle East, Australia|5.00|1
CICI'S PIZZA|CiciPizz|Cici's Pizza|1080 W. Bethel Rd.|Coppell|TX|75019-4427|||(972) 745-4200||(972) 745-4204|jsheahan@cicispizza.com|www.cicispizza.com|Mr. Jim Sheahan|Dir. Franchise Sales|344|31|375|16.00||CiciPizz|Highest Rated Pizza Chain in America 2 years in a row. CiCi's Pizza provides its guests with delicious pizza, pasta, salad bar and dessert on an all-you-can-eat buffet for only $3.99 for adults and $2.99 for kids. Our low price, combined with quality|food, great service and sparkiling clean restaurants is making CiCi's among the fastest growing franchises in America!|1985|1987|375|0|0|18 States|NR|50|Yes|NR|116.5-147.8K|388-492.5K|440.25|30K|30.00|4%|3%/$2.3K|FL,IN,MI,VA|10|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|4,200|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|8 FT, 15 PT|48|5|4|1|1|3|5|7-11 Weeks in Dallas, TX.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|South, Southeast, N. Central|No|No|4.00|
CINDY'S CINNAMON ROLLS|CindyCin|Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls|P.O. Box 1480|Fallbrook|CA|92028||(800) 468-7655|(760) 723-1121||(760) 723-4143|cindyscin@aol.com||Mr. Thomas Harris|President|30|0|30|13.00|1|CindyCin|Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and muffins. All shops in major shopping malls.  Great family business.  All products made in the shop and baked fresh all day.||1985|1986|29|0|3|14 States|8 in NY, 3 in CA, 2 in NJ|5|No|100K|130K|130K|130.00|25K|25.00|5%|0%|NY,CA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|800|RM|Yes|No|8 FT|3|3|3|3|3|3|3|1 Week New York, NY; 4 Days in Store.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
CINEMA GRILL|CinGrill|Cinema Grill|P.O. Box 28467|Atlanta|GA|30358|||(404) 250-9536||(404) 256-1569|cinegrill@aol.com|www.cinemagrill.com|Mr. John J. Duffy|Vice President|27|1|28|32.00|1|CinGrill|CINEMA GRILL, with the contemporary décor, wide beverage selection and tempting food offered by our hospitable staff bring together the theatre of the past with an unforgettable dining experience.|We welcome you to a unique idea, a very special environment and an affordable and enjoyable evening out.|1995|1995|26|0|0|9 States|3 in VA, 3 in MD, 2 in NC|10|No|100-250K|100K|500K|500.00|30K|30.00|3%|0%|All States|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|10,000-25,000|FS, SC, RM|Yes|No|40 FT|12|4|4|2|2|4|4|3 Weeks Corporate Store.|C,E,f,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.00|
CINNABON|Cinnabon|Cinnabon|6 Concourse Pkwy., # 1700|Atlanta|GA|30328-6117||(800) 639-3826|(770) 353-3271||(770) 353-3093|whoas@afce.com|www.cinnabon.com|Ms. Wanda Haas|Specialist|309|172|481|13.00||Cinnabon|Since 1985, CINNABON has created a winning formula for leadership and growth in the industry. As the category leader in the U.S., CINNABON currently enjoys an 80% brand awareness. Millions throughout the world who have had the CINNABON experience will|confirm that CINNABON has the perfect recipe for baking delicious, classic sweet rewards. Multi-unit development, limited exclusivity and world-class franchisor support services are key tenets to our goal of becoming the world's franchisor of choice.|1985|1986|385|17|40|NR|NR|135|Yes|600K|NR|178-253K|215.50|35K|35.00|5%|1.5-3%|All States|10/5/5|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|850|RM|Yes|No|NR|50|5|5|4|3|4|5|3 Weeks Atlanta, GA.|A,B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|LA,OK,MA,TN,FL,OH|All Canada|Taiwan, South America, Far East|5.00|1
CINNZEO|Cinnzeo|Cinnzeo|6910 Farrell Rd. E., SE|Calgary|AB|T2H 0T1|CANADA|(877) 246-6036|(403) 255-4556||(403) 259-5124|chucka@cinnzeo.com|www.cinnzeo.com|Mr. Chuck Arcand|Dir. Franchise Sales|20|7|27|13.00||Cinnzeo|CINNZEO is home of the Best Tasting Cinnamon Rolls on Earth. An open concept bakery featuring upfront preparation in public view with the aroma of sweet cinnamon. This franchise is commanding worldwide appeal. A modern-looking CINNZEO features modern|artwork, design and architecture. Franchise support is our strength.  CINNZEO is currently looking for master franchisee opportunities worldwide!|1986|1997|0|21|3|3 Provinces|12 in AB, 7 in BC|50|No|NR|17K|11.35-16.7K|14.02|17K|17.00|5%|2%|CA,AB|10/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|350+|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 14 PT|12|4|3|1|3|3|5|21 Days at the Calgary Corporate Training Facility; 7 Days at Your Bakery during Opening.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|ON|Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Africa|5.00|
CIRCLE K|CirK|Circle K|1500 N. Priest Dr.|Tempe|AZ|85281||(800) 813-7677|(602) 728-8000||(602) 728-5248|mrials@tosco.com|www.tosco.com|Mr. Mike Rials|Dir. Franchising|3300|2400|5700|37.00|1|CirK|Unlike any other convenience store and petroleum company, we offer you a CIRCLE K license opportunity that helps to build a business with leading brands in both the convenience store and petroleum industries (CIRCLE K/76/BP). Licensing leading brands in|these industries provides you with the ability to offer your customers a one-of-a-kind convenience experience. We also offer superior business systems, extensive training and effective promotional tools. This unique combination is the Tosco advantage.|1951|1995|2700|0|3000|37 States|550 in AZ, 400 in FL, 200 CA|100|Yes|500K|300-450K|400K-1.5MM|950.00|15-30K|22.50|3-5%|2%|CA,FL,HI,MD,OR,VA,WA|10/5/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,000|FS|Yes|N/A|8 FT, 4 PT|1,200|5|4|5|3|3|5|4-6 Weeks at Location to Be Determined.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|WA,OR,CA,HI|No|Asia, South America, Europe|4.00|3
CITIZENS AGAINST CRIME|CtzAgCrm|Citizens Against Crime|2001 N. Collins, # 107|Richardson|TX|75080||(800) 466-1010|(972) 578-2287||(972) 509-0054|jerry@trainingexperience.com|www.trainingexperience.com|Mr. Jerry Aris|Chief Executive Officer|25|1|26|11.00||CtzAgCrm|CITIZENS AGAINST CRIME, INC. has reached over 6 million people with its premier safety education seminars and safety products. Their international safety education and products franchise has been in business since 1980. CAC has taught people how to avoid|becoming victims of crime. Their dynamic educational programs have received acclaim from businesses, schools, hospitals and other organizations across the country.|1980|1986|24|1|1|16 States|TX, FL, VA|8|Yes|20K|6K|12.5-25K|18.80|6-12.5K|9.30|0%|3-6%|CA,DC|10/10|No|No|No|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|HB, OB|Yes|No|1-5 FT|4|5|3|3|3|5|5|1 Week in Dallas, TX; 1 Week in Franchise.|A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
CITY LOOKS SALONS INTERNATIONAL|CityLks|City Looks Salons International|7201 Metro Blvd.|Edina|MN|55439-2130||(888) 888-7778|(952) 947-7328||(952) 947-7301|jennifer.kiewel@regiscorp.com|www.regiscorp.com|Ms. Jennifer Kiewel|Development Coord.|49|1|50|19.00||CityLks|CITY LOOKS SALONS INTERNATIONAL provides private, individual consultation and styling in tasteful, comfortable surroundings, filling a need for clients who place a strong emphasis on full-service, personalized hair care. CITY LOOKS franchises generate|deep customer loyalty and up-scale sales.|1963|1967|35|0|15|8 States|25 in MN, 8 in IA|10|No|250K|Varies|60-126K|93.00|19.5K|19.50|4%|4%|All States|15/15|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|10 FT|66|5|5|3|3|1|5|1 Week Headquarters; 10 Days On-Site.|C,d,e,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
CLASSY MAIDS|ClsyMaid|Classy Maids|P.O. Box 8552|Madison|WI|53708-8552||(800) 347-5406|(608) 345-5689||(608) 839-8807|williamolday@charter.net||Mr. William D. Olday|Vice President|8|0|8|24.00|3|ClsyMaid|Residential cleaning program with customized one-on-one training and support. Wide variety of services available to offer clients. Large margins for operating. Franchisee is the boss of their business.||1984|1985|3|0|0|4 States|2 in WI, 2 in TN|2|No|5K|5-10K|7-12K|9.50|5.9K|5.90|6% or flat fee|0%|None|10/10,5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|No|1 FT, 5-8 PT|2|3|3|1|1|4|4|5 Days Madison, WI or 5 Days at Franchisee Location.|b,c,d,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|6.00|
CLEAN 'N' PRESS AMERICA|C'n'P|Clean 'N' Press America|500 Airport Blvd., # 100|Burlingame|CA|94010||(800) 237-1711|(650) 344-2377||(650) 344-2545|||Mr. Alan Block|President|37|0|37|21.00||C'n'P|Dry cleaning and laundry service utilizing a central plant with satellite stores and pick-up and delivery service, providing quality for less.  We provide you with a complete and highly-efficient system, including marketing|programs, ranging from a single van to a multiple plant/store combination.  You are given full training and support through an extensive hands-on training program with detailed manuals.|1991|1991|40|0|0|3 States|40 in MN|20|No|365K|150K|20-400K|210.00|9.5-40K|24.80|5%|Varies|CA,MN|10/10|Yes/Varies|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|850-3,500|HB, SF, SC|Yes|N/A|Varies|6|4|4|1|3|3|5|1-3 Weeks Phoenix, AZ or Other Location.|C,D,E,F,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Asia, Europe, North and South America|5.00|
CLEANING AUTHORITY, THE|CleanAut|Cleaning Authority, The|9017 Red Branch Rd., # G|Columbia|MD|21045||(800) 783-6243|(410) 740-1900||(410) 740-1906|tim@thecleaningauthority.com|www.thecleaningauthority.com|Mr. Tim Evankovich|President|42|1|43|24.00|1|CleanAut|THE CLEANING AUTHORITY offers franchisees new and innovative methods in developing a successful maid service. Our unique, high-response marketing, coupled with our state-of-the-art proprietary software system, sets us far above the competition in|supporting the franchisee. Join us to make your future more successful. Member Platinum 200.|1978|1996|41|0|0|18 States|6 in MD, 5 in FL, 4 in TX|12|Yes|50K|15-25K|50-70K|60.00|18-28K|23.00|4-6%|2%|CA,FL,MD,MI,VA|10/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|800-1,200|Industrial|No|Yes|Varies|12|2|3|1|1|2|5|2 Weeks Corporate Office in Columbia, MD.|b,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
CLEANING CONSULTANT SERVICES|CleanCon|Cleaning Consultant Services|3693 E. Marginal Way S., P.O. Box 1273|Seattle|WA|98111|||(206) 682-9748||(206) 622-6876|wgriffin@cleaningconsultants.com|www.cleaningconsultants.com|Mr. William R. Griffin|President|2|3|5|25.00||CleanCon|Our licensed consultants provide services and information to institutional and industrial companies, as well as the self-employed who are involved with professional cleaning and building maintenance. They sell books, videos, software, consulting and|seminars.|1976|1979|8|1|0|3 States, 1 Province|NR|10|No|20K|5K|5K|5.00|2.5K|2.50|0%|0%|NR|3/2|No|No|No|Not Allowed|No|N/A|N/A|NR|N/A|No|Yes|1 FT|3||5|5||||3 Days Seattle, WA; 3 Days On-Site.|d|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
CLEANNET USA|CleanNet|Cleannet USA|9861 Broken Land Pkwy., # 208|Columbia|MD|21046||(800) 735-8838|(301) 621-8839||(410) 720-5307||www.cleannetusa.com|Mr. Dennis M. Urner|Executive Vice President|2146|7|2153|25.00|1|CleanNet|Full-service, turn-key commercial office cleaning franchise, offering guaranteed customer accounts, training equipment, supplies, local office support, quality control backup, billing/invoicing and guaranteed payment for services provided. Company also|sells master licenses for markets with metropolitan populations of 500,000 and up.|1987|1988|1725|0|0|13 States|366 in MD, 308 in NJ, 195 PA|400|No|0-100K|0-25K|2.9-35.7K|18.40|2-25.5K|13.80|3%|0%|CA,FL,IL,MD,MI,VA|20/20|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|2,000|Multi-Tenant|Yes|No|2 FT, 10 PT|75|4|3|2|1|3|4|8 Days to 2 Weeks Company Offices; 4 Days to 3 Weeks Job Site or Master Offices.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|South Africa, Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, U.K.|3.00|
CLINTAR GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES|Clintar|Clintar Groundskeeping Services|70 Esna Park Dr., # 1|Markham|ON|L3R 1E3|CANADA|(800) 361-3542|(905) 943-9530||(905) 943-9529|info@clintar.com|www.clintar.com|Mr. Robert C. Wilton|President|9|1|10|22.00|1|Clintar|Company provides a full-service, year-round grounds care service to Fortune 500 clients and government agencies. The average size business is $1,000,000. It provides landscape maintenance services, power sweeping, and snow and ice control services.||1973|1984|0|9|0|1 Province|9 in ON|2|No|100K|50-75K|90-150K|120.00|30K|30.00|8%|0%|NR|10/5|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,000|FS, Multi-Unit Industrial|Yes|Yes|10 FT, 15 PT|9|4|5|2|3|4|5|2 Weeks in Toronto, ON.|a,B,C,D,E,F,H,I|Yes/Yes|Northwest (Great Lakes Area)|All Canada|No|8.00|
CLOSET & STORAGE CONCEPTS|ClosetStor|Closet & Storage Concepts|1000 Laurel Oak Corporate Center, # 208|Voorhees|NJ|08043||(8800) 862-1919|(856) 627-5700||(856) 627-7447|boblewis@closetand - -|www.closetandstorageconcepts.com|Mr. Bob Lewis|President|7|1|8|6.00||ClosetStor|Closet & Storage Concepts designs, manufacturers and installs a wide variety of custom closet, garage, laundry room, home office and storage units. All franchisees receive complete training in all aspects of the operation of the business, both prior to|opening and on an on-going basis. Call 1-888-862-1919.|1987|2000|2|0|0|NR|NR|5|No|100K|20-40K|95-135K|115.00|40K|40.00|5%|0%|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|4,000|FS|Yes|N/A|8 FT|4|3|4|1|3|4|5|2 Weeks in NJ.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
CLOSET FACTORY, THE|Clstfact|Closet Factory, The|12800 S. Broadway|Los Angeles|CA|90061-1116||(800) 318-8800|(310) 715-1000||(310) 576-8065||www.closet-factory.com|Ms. Katherine LaBarbara|VP Franchise Dev.|90|27|117|6.00|1|Clstfact|Join the industry leader, ranked #1 in custom closets by Entrepreneur Magazine worldwide. Franchisees design, sell, manufacture and install custom closet systems, garage organizers, kitchen pantries, entertainment centers and custom office systems.|Operate a large, vertically integrated cash business during normal business hours in an exclusive territory. A complete turn-key business through training and on-going support. No technical experience is necessary.|1983|1985|97|5|10|39 States, 2 Provinces|14 in CA, 8 in NY, 7 in FL|15|No|150-350K|40-50K|99.5-185K|142.30|28.5-39.5K|34.00|5.8%|1%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB|5/5|No|No|No|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,500-4,000|Warehouse or Industrial Park|Yes|No|5-6 FT|NR|5|5|2|4|3|3|2 Weeks Corporate Headquarters; 4 Weeks On-Site.|B,C,D,E,G,h|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.80|2
CLOSETTEC|Closetec|Closettec|55 Carnegie Row|Norwood|MA|02062||(800) 365-2021|(781) 769-9997||(781) 769-9996|closettec@closettec.com|www.closettec.com|Mr. David Rogers|President|35|0|35|6.00||Closetec|CLOSETTEC sells, manufactures and installs residential and commercial storage systems, using the finest melamine laminates and exclusive European hardware. We offer comprehensive training, field support, site selection, sales/marketing programs and|on-going design assistance to every franchisee. Exclusive CAD and database programs.|1985|1986|35|0|0|NR|4 in MA, 2 in NY, 2 in OH|2|No|NR|NR|128-240K|184.00|30K|30.00|4.5%|NR|NR|15/15|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,500-3,000|Light Industrial|Yes|No|3-5 FT|9|4|4|2|3|3|5|2 Weeks Norwood, MA.|C,D,E,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|4.50|
CLUCK-U CHICKEN|ClckChck|Cluck-U Chicken|261 Raymond Rd.|Princeton|NJ|08540|||(732) 438-1900||(732) 438-0055||www.clucku.com|Mr. Bob Alex|VP Franchise Dev.|34|1|35|16.00||ClckChck|Our objective is to exceed the expectations of our customers and develop a system full of great people.  We sell chicken, BBQ and related products.||1985|1991|35|0|0|6 States|NJ, MO, PA|12|No|200K|50K|125-225K|175.00|2.5K|2.50|5%|2%|CA,MD|20/10|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|8 FT|5|3|4|4|3|5|5|6 Weeks at DE, CA, or NJ.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
CLUTCH DOCTORS|Clutchdoc|Clutch Doctors|2701 NW Vaughn St., # 438|Portland|OR|97210||(888) 258-8248|(503) 525-5808||(503) 525-5812|bill@clutchdoctor.com|www.clutchdoctor.com|Mr. Bill Nootenboom|Chief Executive Officer|2|6|8|4.00||Clutchdoc|CLUTCH DOCTORS is the leading, innovative automotive clutch and brake repair franchise, offering our exclusive QuoteBase clutch pricing software, state-of-the-art POS system, in-house bookkeeping and nationally and internationally award-winning|advertising program. We offer complete training for the franchisee and employees, site selection assistance and a proven profitable automotive repair facility.|1995|2000|8|0|0|2 States|6 in OR, 2 in WA|6|NR|100K|10K|60-130K|95.00|10K|10.00|8%|7%|WA|5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|2,000|RM|Yes|Yes|3 FT|20|3|2|1|2|3|5|3 Weeks in Portland, OR; 2 Weeks On-Site.|a,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|Pacific NW|No|No|8.00|
COFFEE BEANERY, THE|CoffBnry|Coffee Beanery, The|3429 Pierson Pl.|Flushing|MI|48433||(800) 728-2326|(810) 733-1020|(800) 728-2326|(810) 244-8151|franchiseinfo@coffeebeanery.com|www.coffeebeanery.com|Ms. JoAnne Shaw|CEO/President|158|13|171|14.00|1|CoffBnry|THE COFFEE BEANERY, LTD. offers a variety of investment levels with storefront cafes being the main growth vehicle in the future. The cornerstone and foundation of the business is the exceptional quality of its own hand-roasted|coffee. Our customers enjoy the best coffee and assorted products available from a network of over 180 opened franchised and corporate locations. Our operations department and training are superb.|1976|1985|167|0|0|30 States|32 in MI, 12 in FL, 16 in NY|25|Yes|250K|50-80K|200-400K|300.00|5-25K|15.00|6%|2%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA|5,10,15+|Yes/5,10,15+|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2-3 FT, 10-15 PT|40|5|5|1|1|1|5|21Days Café; 14 Days Mallat Michigan Corporate Center|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|Yes, Guam (2)|6.00|1
COFFEE NEWS|CoffNews|Coffee News|P.O. Box 8444|Bangor|ME|04402-8444|||(207) 941-0860||(207) 941-0860|bill@coffeednewsusa.com|www.coffeenewsusa.com|Mr. William A. Buckley|President|276|3|279|29.00||CoffNews|COFFEE NEWS is an international, fun-filled weekly publication produced and delivered free of charge by local franchisors to restaurants, coffee shops and the hospitality industry. Each issue contains short stories, trivia, horoscopes, interesting facts|and jokes, plus a local event section edited by the franchisee. Income is derived from the sale of ads to small businesses in each community.|1994|1996|109|135|35|NR|31 in BC, 28 in ME, 23 in ON|100|No|None|2.5K|2.5K|2.50|2K|2.00|$20-75/Wk.|0%|CA,FL,HI,MN,NY,OR,SD,WI,AB|4/4|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|N/A|N/A|No|No|1 FT, 1 PT|5|1|5|5|3|3|3|Quarterly Sales Meetings in ME.|G|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
COFFEE TIME DONUTS|CoffTime|Coffee Time Donuts|477 Ellesmere Rd.|Toronto|ON|M1R 4E5|CANADA||(416) 288-8515||(416) 288-8895|||Ms. Victoria Arruda||300|11|311|13.00||CoffTime|A quick-service restaurant-type donut chain, with great-tasting coffee, muffins, donuts, salads and sandwiches. Fresh, quality products are what set us apart from the competition.||1982|1987|0|324|0|3 Provinces|319 in ON, 3 in MB, 1 in AB|65|No|150K|NR|160-250K|205.00|NR|-1.00|4.5%|2%|NR|NR|NR|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|NR|NR|NR|FS, SF, RM|N/A|NR|6 FT, 4 PT|50|3|3|2|2|3|5|3-6 Weeks Scarborough, ON.|b,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.50|
COIT SERVICES|CoitServ|Coit Services|897 Hinckley Rd.|Burlingame|CA|94010-1502||(800) 243-8797|(650) 697-5471|(415) 697-6190|(650) 697-6117|nick@coit.com|www.coit.com|Mr. Nick Granato|COO|60|10|70|25.00|1|CoitServ|Granting large, exclusive territories, COIT SERVICES provides a proven opportunity in the carpet, upholstery, drapery, area rug air-duct cleaning and hard surface renewal business. COIT franchisees enjoy use of a universal 800# (1-800-FOR-COIT),|along with successful marketing and business development that have been developed in 50 years of operational experience.|1950|1963|66|3|1|26 States, 2 Provinces|16 in CA, 4 in WA, 4 in OH|51|Yes|No Minimum|40-60K|100K|100.00|25K|25.00|2-6%|0%|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|1,000|Industrial|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|19|3|5|4|3|1|5|7 Days Corporate Headquarters; 1-2 Weeks in Field.|A,a,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|Northeast, Southeast,Midwest|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|2
COLD STONE CREAMERY|ColdStone|Cold Stone Creamery|16101 N. 82nd St., # A-4|Scottsdale|AZ|85260||(888) 218-3349|(480) 348-1704||(480) 348-1718|franchisenecreamery.com.com|www.coldstonecreamery.com|Mr. Ray Flores||400|3|403|15.00|1|ColdStone|The COLD STONE CREAMERY team is made up of seasoned professionals who deliver a proven system for providing the world's best ice cream experience to more people more often. Making our franchisee's successful is our number one priority. Our super-premium|ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and waffle cones are made fresh daily right in our stores. Fresh-baked brownies and brand-name mix-ins like Snickers and M&Ms are blended on our frozen granite stones to make every dessert pure delight.|1988|1995|320|0|0|25States|135 in CA, 30 in AZ, 6 in NV|150|No|NR|50K|199-298K|250.00|25K|25.00|6%|3%|All States|10/5/5/5|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|No|Yes|1,200|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 9 PT|36|2|3|1|1|3|5|6 Days Scottsdale, AZ; 2 Days Franchisee Location.|C,D,E,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
COLDWELL BANKER AFFILIATES (CANADA)|CwellCan|Coldwell Banker Affiliates (Canada)|1 Richmond St. W., # 701|Toronto|ON|M5H 3W4|CANADA|(800) 268-9599|(416) 947-9229||(416) 777-4604||www.coldwellbanker.ca|Mr. Gacy Hockey|SVP Business Development|230|0|230|31.00||CwellCan|The most complete full-service real estate franchise in Canada. Offering unsurpassed revenue generating capabilities, leading-edge technology and outstanding support services consistent with our trademark of 'ultimate service.'||1989|1989|0|230|0|9 Provinces|136 in ON, 36 in BC, 25 AB|30|No|Varies|10-100K|10-200K|105.00|7.5-18K|12.80|6%|$40/Person|AB|5-10/5-10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|Varies|All Possible|No|Yes|3 FT, 1 PT|26|4|4|5|2|4|4|Varies.|A,C,d,E,G,H,I|No|No|All Canada|No|6.00|
COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL AFFILIATES|Cbanker|Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates|1 Campus Dr.|Parsippany|NJ|07054||(800) 222-2162|(973) 496-5705||(973) 496-0199|commercial@coldwellbanker.com|www.coldwellbankercommercial.com|Mr. Arnie Kernus, SVP|SVP Franchise Development|51|23|74|31.00||Cbanker|The franchise is for a commerical real estate brokerage office offering real estate brokerage and leasing services from a specified location under the registered name Coldwell Banker Commerical.||1906|1996|51|0|0|25|16 in CA|25|No|50-100K|37.15-108.9K|37.15-108.9K|73.02|0-27.5K|13.75|6%|1%/$283||10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes||No|1,000|FS,SF,SC,PROFBLDG|No|Yes|6|15|||||||1-2 days On-Site|A,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE|Coldwell|Coldwell Banker Real Estate|1 Campus Dr.|Parsippany|NJ|07054|||(973) 428-8600|(973) 496-5705|(973) 496-7217||www.coldwellbanker.com|Mr. David Hardy|SVP Franchise Development|2449|0|2449|31.00||Coldwell|The franchise is a real estate brokerage office offering defined real estate brokerage services from a specified location under the registered name Coldwell Banker.||1902|1982|2225|224|0|50 States,11 Provinces|238 in CA, 155 in TX, 142 NY|225|No|25K|23.47-65.55K|150.6-477.25K|313.90|0-20.5K|10.25|6%|2.5%/$245|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|No|1,000|FS, SF, SC|No|Yes|NR|136|4|4|5|3|2|4|4 days in Parsippany, NJ|C,d,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
COLLISION SHOP, THE|CollShop|Collision Shop, The|15965 Jeanette St.|Southfield|MI|48075|||(248) 557-1415||(248) 557-7931|wfcnet@cris.com|www.wfcnet.com|Dr. Geoffrey Stebbins|Franchise Sales|21|4|25|4.00||CollShop|THE COLLISION SHOP has developed a time-proven system for repairing today's vehicles. THE COLLISION SHOP focuses on body and paint repairs, including unibody repair, metal finishing, two-stage painting system and detailing. THE COLLISION SHOP has body|and paint specialists, and retail auto collision service.|1991|1998|21|0|0|2 States|19 in MI, 2 in FL|8|Yes|100K|65K|150K|150.00|35K|35.00|6%|$250|FL,MI|10/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|6,000-8,000|FS|Yes|Yes|5 FT|NR|3|3|2|3|1|5|10 Days Headquarters; 10 Days On-Site.|D,E|NR|All United States|Regional|Regional|6.00|
COLOR ME MINE|ColorMe|Color Me Mine|14721 Califa St.|Van Nuys|CA|91411-3107||(888) 265-6764|(818) 989-8401||(818) 780-1442|maria@colormemine.com|www.colormemine.com|Mr. Mike Mooslin|Chief Executive Officer|58|1|59|34.00|1|ColorMe|COLOR ME MINE is the world's leader in contemporary ceramics and crafts studios. Our comprehensive training and support system includes glazing, firing and design techniques, construction marketing, accounting services and manufacturing plants|to ensure consistency and supply.|1992|1996|49|10|59|13 States|22 in CA, 5 in PA, 4 in NJ|25|Yes|150K|50K|125-165K|145.00|20K|20.00|5%|1%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,300-2,000|SF, SC, RM, Entertainment Cent|Yes|No|2 FT, 4 PT|15|4|3|2|3|5|5|2 Weeks at Home Office in Van Nuys, CA; 5-7 Days at Franchised Location.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All countries|5.00|3
COLOR YOUR CARPET|ColorYour|Color Your Carpet|2465 Ridgecrest Ave.|Orange Park|FL|32065||(800) 321-6567|(904) 272-6567||(904) 272-6750|angel@franchise411.com|www.franchise411.com/dyetech|Ms. Connie D'Imperio|President|192|1|193|48.00|1|ColorYour|No competition! The ONLY on-site, 100% carpet dyeing and color restoration service in the world. Advanced technology provides cost-effective, convenient alternative to costly carpet replacement. Design dyeing, spot dyeing and color matching|taught by experts. Large protected territory expansion program.|1979|1990|112|48|32|14 States, 4 Provinces|18 in FL, 12 in AB|24|Yes|150K|25-35K|39-49K|44.00|15K|15.00|3%|0%|FL,HI,IL,MD,MI,MN,OR,VA,WA,DC|5/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|No|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 1 PT|6|3|4|1|4|5|5|2 Weeks Home Study; 1 Week Orange Park, FL; 1 Week On-the-Job Existing Franchisee's Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Primarily South America, Europe, Asia, Middle East|3.00|
COLOR YOUR WORLD|ColYrWld|Color Your World|2600 Steeles Ave. W.|Concord|ON|L4K 3C8|CANADA|(800) 387-7311|(905) 738-7477||(905) 738-9723|||Mr. Bob Crookston|Franchise Sales Mgr.|44|130|174|39.00||ColYrWld|Canada's largest paint and wallpaper retailer, selling to the do-it-yourself and trade markets.||1912|1977|0|276|0|10 Provinces|ON, BC, AB|NR|No|N/A|90-150K|180-300K|240.00|35-80K|57.50|7%|4%|AB|10/5|No|No|No|Discouraged|N/A|N/A|N/A|3,000|FS|N/A|N/A|4 FT, 3 PT|NR|5|5|2|3|4|5|8 Weeks at Various Locations.|A,B,C,D,F,G,h,I|Yes/No|No|All Canada|No|7.00|
COLOR-GLO INTERNATIONAL|ColorGlo|Color-Glo International|7111-7115 Ohms Ln.|Minneapolis|MN|55439-2158||(800) 333-8523|(952) 835-1338||(952) 835-1395|info@color-glo.com|www.color-glo.com|Mr. Scott L. Smith|VP Franchise Sales|230|1|231|6.00|1|ColorGlo|The leader in the leather and fabric restoration and repair industry. From automotive to marine to aircraft to all-leather furniture, COLOR-GLO leads the way with innovative products and protected application techniques. We serve all US and foreign car|manufacturers.|1975|1984|188|1|21|NR|15 in FL, 12 in OR, 10 in CA|50|Yes|20K|15-20K|18-30K|24.00|7.5K|7.50|2-4%|0%|All States|10/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|20|4|4|3|4|3|3|2 Weeks On-Location.|B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.00|
COLORS ON PARADE|ColorPar|Colors on Parade|642 Century Cir.|Conway|SC|29526||(800) 7-COLORS|(843) 347-8818||(843) 347-0349|hemingwayi@colorsfranchise.com|www.colorsfranchise.com|Ms. Isha Hemingway||358|2|360|4.00||ColorPar|We use our patented and proprietary techniques to make minor auto body damage disappear. We perform our quick and economical services on-site for dealers and fleet operators. COLORS ON PARADE franchisees ranked|number one in financial satisfactionin the Success Magazine Gold 100 Survey. Extensive training and support provided. Major metropolitan markets available.|1988|1991|360|0|0|26 States|35 in CA, 34 in FL, 18 in TX|50|No|50-250K|7.5-75K|50K+|50.00|5K|5.00|Varies|0%|All States|10/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|4 FT|21|3|3|2|3|5|5|2 Weeks Conway, SC.|A,B,C,D,F,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|Mexico|-1.00|
COLORTYME|ColrTyme|Colortyme|5700 Tennyson Pkwy., # 180|Plano|TX|75024||(800) 411-8963|(972) 608-5376||(972) 403-4923|pat@colortyme.com|www.colortyme.com|Mr. Pat Sumner|Dir. Franchise Development|352|0|352|33.00|1|ColrTyme|The nation's largest rental-purchase franchise company, specializing in electronics, furniture, appliances and computers. We help our customers find what's right for them and give our franchisees the support needed to be successful, at the best|profit margins in the industry.|1979|1981|352|0|0|42 States|56 in TX, 18 in IN, 18 in KS|52|Yes|300K|120-140K|272-479K|375.50|25K|25.00|4%|$250/Mo.|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC|5-10/5-10|Yes/5|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,500|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|6 FT|21|4|4|4|3|3|4|4 Weeks Varied Training.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|Yes/No|All United States|No|No|4.00|3
COLTER'S BAR-B-Q|CltrsBBQ|Colter's Bar-B-Q|5910 N. Central Expy., # 1355|Dallas|TX|75206||(888) 265-8377|(214) 987-5910|(214) 987-5921|(214) 987-5938|anne@colter's|www.coltersbbq.com|Ms. Marie Bernat|Vice President|9|6|15|17.00||CltrsBBQ|Casual, family, cafeteria-style barbeque restaurant, serving Texas barbeque in a western setting.||1982|1994|13|0|0|1 State|13 in TX|2-4|No|1-1.5MM|156-250K|730K-1.03MM|880.00|30K|30.00|4%|0.5%|NR|20/10-20|Yes/Open|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|4,600|FS|N/A|Yes|3 FT, 25 PT|10|5|4|4|3|4|3|8 Weeks at Dallas, TX.|B,C,D,E,F,H,I|No|Southwest, Northeast|No|No|4.00|
COMET ONE-HOUR CLEANERS|Comet1h|Comet One-Hour Cleaners|406 W. Division St.|Arlington|TX|76011|||(817) 461-3555||(817) 861-4779|jackgodfrey@airmail.net|www.cometcleaners.com|Mr. Jack D. Godfrey, Jr.|President|352|11|363|21.00||Comet1h|We offer a turn-key opportunity in the laundry and dry-cleaning business. Site evaluation, complete training and installation are just a few of the services that COMET offers. There is only a one-time-per-year franchise fee of $2,000 required, as opposed|to other franchisors that require a percent of your gross income per year.|1960|1967|329|0|13|15 States|212 in TX, 21 in AR, 16 TN|20|No|80K|60-100K|200-300K|250.00|20K|20.00|0%|N/A|CA|5/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800-2,000|SC|Yes|No|6 FT, 2-3 PT|12|4|4|1|3|3|4|1 Week in Waco, TX; 1 Week in Store.|c,d,D,E,G|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|0.00|
COMM PLUS|Commplus|Comm Plus|317 NE Killingsworth St., # A|Portland|OR|97211||(800) 735-1422|(503) 735-1422||(503) 735-0482||www.wirelessshopping.com/commplus|Mr. Mike Harrison|President|12|6|18|9.00||Commplus|Total communication paging cellular local dial tone internet access web design discount computer systems repair and service.||1993|1998|18|0|0|3 States|OR, WA, SC|4|Yes|85K|15K|15-30K|22.50|5K|5.00|None|2%|CA,OR,WA|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|No|800|FS, SF, SC, RM, HB|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|10|3|4|3|2|3|3|3 Weeks at Corporate Headquarters in Portland, OR.|A,B,c,D,e,f,G,H,I|NR|NR|NR|NR|-1.00|
COMMISSION EXPRESS|CommissExpress|Commission Express|8306 Professional Hill Dr.|Fairfax|VA|22031||(888) 560-5501|(703) 560-5500||(703) 560-5502|manager@commissionexpress.com|www.commissionexpress.com|Mr. John L. Stedman|President|42|1|43|31.00|1|CommissExpress|We are a true 'white collar' franchise. We offer 'exclusive' territories with professional customers. 9 to 5, no holidays or late nights, a normal life. High profit margin per transaction and a high 80% repeat factor.||1992|1996|43|0|0|15 States|5 in CA, 4 in FL, 4 in VA|14|Yes|100K|34.4-43.7K|80-150K|115.00|7.5-30K|18.75|4.5-9%|1%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|400|N/A|No|Yes|1 FT|4|4|5|3|3|3|4|5 Days Fairfax, VA.|C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|6.80|
COMPANY'S COMING BAKERY CAFE|CompCom|Company's Coming Bakery Cafe|1121 Centre St. N., # 440|Calgary|AB|T2E 7K6|CANADA|(800) 361-1151|(403) 230-1151||(403) 230-2182|||Mr. Sheldon Jones|Franchise Development Mgr.|21|0|21|13.00|8|CompCom|COMPANY'S COMING features over 65 varieties of freshly-baked goods, including muffins, brownies, carrot cakes - all baked daily, plus over 20 varieties of gourmet liquid coffees, which are all grounds for success.||1986|1988|0|21|0|6 Provinces|11 in AB, 8 in ON, 4 in BC|6|Yes|125K|50-65K|125-175K|150.00|25K|25.00|8%|0%|AB|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|600|SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 2 PT|12|||||||14 Days Comprehensive Hands-On Training.|C,D,E,f,G,h|Yes|No|All Canada|No|8.00|
COMPLETE MUSIC|CompMsc|Complete Music|7877 L St.|Omaha|NE|68127||(800) 843-3866|(402) 339-0001||(402) 339-1285|comucorp@aol.com|www.cmusic.com|Mr. Kem Matthews|Franchise Director|152|1|153|32.00|2|CompMsc|COMPLETE MUSIC is the leader in disc jockey entertainment, providing dance music for over 1 million people each year. The uniqueness of this business allows owners, who need not be entertainers, to use their skills in management to hire and book their own|musically-trained DJ's for all types of special events.|1972|1982|140|4|0|31 States, 1 Province|21 in TX, 11 in NE, 8 in CO|6-12|Yes|N/A|9.5-24.5K|15.5-35K|25.30|15.5K|15.50|8%|4%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,OR,SD,WA,WI|Lifetime|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|HB|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 5-40 PT|5|3|4|1|4|4|3|9 Days Omaha, NE; 4 Days On-Site.|B,c,D,E,F,G,h,i|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|8.00|
COMPUTER BUILDERS WAREHOUSE|Cbware|Computer Builders Warehouse|1993 Tobsal Ct.|Warren|MI|48091||(888) 668-0900|(810) 756-2600||(810) 756-8715|gthomas@cbwnet.com|www.computerfranchise.com|Mr. Eugene J. Thomas|President|4|1|5|48.00||Cbware|Exciting and unique franchise opportunity. Our franchisees take advantage of our state of the art manufacturing and warehouse facility. The testing center provides customers with reliable built to order computer products, while in-store service labs|provide complete computer service, parts and components. A turnkey operation is provided.|1990|1999|5|0|0|1 State|5 in MI|15|No|200K|100K|300-350K|325.00|35K|35.00|1.5%|2%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/5|No|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,500|FS,SF,SC|Yes|Yes|7 FT, 2 PT|75|5|3|2|3|3|5|3 Weeks at Company Headquarters; 2-4 Weeks On-Site.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|No|No|1.50|
COMPUTER MOMS INTERNATIONAL|Computermom|Computer Moms International|537 Woodward St., # D|Austin|TX|78704||(888) HIRE-MOMS|(512) 477-6667||(512) 305-0132|franchisee@computermoms.com|www.computermoms.com|Mr. Russell Harrell|Chief Executive Officer|63|1|64|42.00||Computermom|Home-based business providing one-on-one computer training and support at the client's home or office on their computer with their applications. Prospective franchisees should have an intermediate level of Windows literacy and proficiency in common PC|applications. Master franchises available now.|1994|1998|55|0|0|2 States|54 in TX, 1 in OK|36-72|No|N/A|8.76-95.25K|9.75-100K|54.87|9.75K|9.80|14%|3%/$25/Wk.|NR|7/7|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 0-10 PT|8|2|3|4|2|4|4|Two 1-Week Sessions in Austin, TX.|A,B,C,d,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|14.00|
COMPUTER RENAISSANCE|CompRenn|Computer Renaissance|124 S. Florida Ave., # 202|Lakeland|FL|33801||(800) 868-8980|(604) 730-5553||(604) 738-4080|rlancit@compren.com|www.compren.com|Mr. Rob Lancit|VP Franchise Dev.|120|4|124|42.00||CompRenn|COMPUTER RENAISSANCE, a full-service retail store specializing in quality used, refurbished and new computer hardware, software and related accessories. Our stores also provide custom-built computers, system upgrades and superior technical service. With|constant upgrades to computers in both the hardware and software fields, you can ensure your spot in a highly innovative industry by becoming part of a continuing market demand.|1988|1993|114|10|0|34 States, 6 Provinces|8 in MN, 6 in IL, 6 in TX|15|No|100K|75-100K|70-280K|175.00|25K|25.00|5%|2%|MI, OR, WI|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|SF, SC|Yes|No|4 FT, 2 PT|20|4|5|2|3|4|5|2 Weeks in Florida.|B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.00|
COMPUTER U LEARNING CENTERS|CompU|Computer U Learning Centers|75850 Osage Trl.|Indian Wells|CA|92210||(888) 708-7877|(760) 340-2453||(760) 340-0306|info@computeru.com|www.computeru.com|Mr. Russ Beckner|Vice President|9|6|15|11.00|1|CompU|COMPUTER U LEARNING CENTERS provides computer training to mature adults through classroom instruction and private tutoring. We teach in the context of mid-life and retirement, with tested programs developed especially for adults ago 50 and over. We make|it simple to learn computers. We keep it simple for our franchise partners with comprehensive training and continuing on-line support. Come GROW with us!|1992|1997|15|0|0|4 States|CA, NV, FL|10|Yes|N/A|30-40K|30-40K|35.00|20K|20.00|6%|1%|CA,FL,MI,OR,WI,DC|10/5|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|400|N/A|Yes|No|1 FT, 2 PT|4|3|3|1|4|5|5|2 Days On-Site; 6 Days Headquarters, Palm Springs, CA.|NR|No|Where Registered|No|No|6.00|
COMPUTERTOTS/COMPUTER EXPLORERS|CompTots|Computertots/Computer Explorers|10132 Colvin Run Rd.|Great Falls|VA|22066||(800) 531-5053|(703) 759-2556||(703) 759-1938|sgould@computertots.com|www.computertots.com|Ms. Sandy Gould|Franchise Development Dir.|190|2|192|10.00|1|CompTots|A network of computer education services for children 3 - 12. The program was established in 1984 and offers programs through outreach programs at private and public educational sites.||1984|1988|110|0|82|38 States|12 in CA, 8 in TX, 7 in OH|6|Yes|100K|45K|45K|45.00|10-29.9K|20.00|8%/$350|1%|All States|10/10|No|No|No|Discouraged|N/A|No|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 5 PT|10|3|4|4|3|3|5|7 Days Great Falls, VA.|b,c,d,g,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|8.00|2
CONCRETE GRINDING COMPANY|ConcGrnd|Concrete Grinding Company|188 Civil Cir., # 109|Lewisville|TX|75067||(800) 922-2488|(972) 353-9220||(800) 474-6332|franchise@concretegrinding.com|www.concretegrinding.com|Mr. Joel Kilian|Dir. Marketing|4|12|16|6.00|1|ConcGrnd|A revolutionary sidewalk repair service where "trip and fall" hazards are repaired by grinding, for up to 90% less than traditional replacement. CONCRETE GRINDING COMPANY has been in business for 13 years, has operations in 8 states, and has repaired|more than a million locations nationwide.|1986|1998|15|0|0|8 States|4 in CA, 3 in FL, 3 in TX|6-10|Yes|NR|30-75K|30-75K|52.50|10-20K|15.00|12%|10%|CA,FL,IL,IN|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|1-2 FT|6|2|2|2|2|5|4|1 Week Dallas, TX; 2 Weeks Franchisee Location.|a,C,D,F,G,h,I|No|Midwest, New England, NW|No|No|12.00|
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS CONNECTION|ConfBus|Confidential Business Connection|4155 E. Jewell Ave., # 1010|Denver|CO|80222||(888) 446-1414|(303) 759-2334||(303) 584-0793|rwbert@ix.netcom.com||Mr. Chris W. Sales|President|1|0|1|9.00|1|ConfBus|Reorganized in 1997, CBC offers a unique alternative to the traditional business brokerage market by providing a non-exclusive clearinghouse for business/franchise buyers and sellers. Services range from 'List & Match' to full valuation and total|structuring. CBC relies on confidential profiles, matching capabilities and heavy advertising/telemarketing on a national level to ensure the right connection is made.|1997|1997|1|0|0|1 State|1 in CO|8|No|70K|50-100K|50-100K|75.00|15.5-31K|23.30|6%|2%|NR|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|700|Class A Office|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 1 PT|2|4|3|3|4|2|5|1 Week Denver, CO; 3 Days On-Site.|c,d,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|
CONNECT.AD|Conct-ad|Connect.Ad|1000 W. McNab Rd., # 236|Pompano Beach|FL|33069|||(954) 942-5070||(954) 942-0701|nestos@connectad.com|www.connectad.com|Mr. Jerry G. Nestos|Dir. Franchise Development|2|1|3|9.00|1|Conct-ad|Own an electronic advertising agency. . . and you don't even have to create a web page. We train our franchise partners on the advertising industry and how to effectively run the business and manage account executives. Great home-based service franchise.||1995|1996|10|0|1|5 States|NR|20|No|75K|15-30K|25-30K|27.50|9.5K|9.50|3%|3%|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|Yes|NR|NR|3|4|2|3|3|5|1 Week Ft. Lauderdale, FL.|G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.00|
CONNOISSEUR, THE|Cnnssr|Connoisseur, The|201 Torrance Blvd.|Redondo Beach|CA|90277|||(310) 374-9768||(310) 372-9097|info@giftsofwine.com|www.giftsofwine.com|Mr. Sandy French|President|7|1|8|42.00|3|Cnnssr|Personalized gifts of fine wines, champagnes, gourmet, crystal and special occasion items.||1975|1989|7|0|0|5 States|2 in CO, 2 in CA, 1 in IL|25|No|NR|175K|175K|175.00|29.5K|29.50|6%|1%|All States|10/10|Yes/10/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|2,000|FS, SC, RM|Yes|No|1 FT, 2 PT|4|||||||1 Week Headquarters.|A,B,C,D,E,F,H|NR|All United States|No|No|6.00|
CONVENIENT FOOD MART|ConvnMrt|Convenient Food Mart|467 North State St.|Painesville|OH|44077||(800) 860-4844|(440) 639-6515||(440) 639-6526||www.convenientfoodmart.com|Ms. Barb Mahoney|Dir. Franchising|256|50|306|37.00||ConvnMrt|CONVENIENT FOOD MART offers an expanded approval to convenience with a fresh approach. Our system provides the opportunity to build equity as part of a strong franchise system. Stores average 3,000 square feet, carrying extended produce,|deli and hot and cold prepared items.|1958|1959|306|0|0|9 States|121 in OH, 47 in NY, 40 IL|15|No|150K|30-180K|197-298K|247.50|18K|18.00|5%|Included|Pending in IL,IN,NY|20/20|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|3,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 4 PT|50|5|4|3|3|5|5|2 Weeks at Training Center; 1 Week at Actual Store.|A,C,D,E,H,I|Yes/No|OH,NY|No|No|5.00|
COOKIE BOUQUET / COOKIES BY DESIGN|CookieBq|Cookie Bouquet / Cookies By Design|1865 Summit Ave., # 605|Plano|TX|75074-8147||(800) 945-2665|(972) 398-9536||(972) 398-9542|frandevopment@mgwmail.com|www.cookiebydesign.com or www.cookiesbydesign.com|Mr. David Patterson|VP Franchise Dev.|218|1|219|13.00|1|CookieBq|Unique retail opportunity! Gift bakery, specializing in hand-decorated cookie arrangements and gourmet cookies, decorated for special events, holidays, centerpieces, etc. Clientele include both individual and corporate customers. A wonderfully delicious|alternative to flowers or balloons.|1983|1987|228|0|0|43 States|32 in TX, 21 in FL, 20 in CA|30|No|NR|80-145K|80-145K|110.00|22.5K|22.50|6%|1%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|5/5|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|1,200-1,500|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 2 PT|19|3|5|4|4|4|5|2 Weeks Dallas, TX.|C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|6.00|
COOKIES BY GEORGE BAKERY, CAFÉ & GIFTS|CafeGrge|Cookies by George Bakery, Café & Gifts|650 Bath Rd.|Kingston|ON|K7M 4X6|CANADA||(613) 634-1069||(613) 634-1556|info@cookiesbygeorge.com|www.cookiesbygeorge.com|Mr. Don Landon|President|14|2|16|16.00|1|CafeGrge|CAFE BY GEORGE offer the retail sale of soups, sandwiches and fresh-baked goods, including COOKIES BY GEORGE. We also have specialty coffee and teas, cappuccino, espresso, catering and gifts.||1983|1985|0|16|0|5 Provinces|6 in AB, 4 in ON, 2 in BC|2|No|50K|50-75K|100-125K|110.00|25K|25.00|6%|1.5%|NR|5/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|N/A|Yes|350-1,200|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 3 PT|20|5|4|3|3|4|5|3 Weeks in Toronto, ON.|B,C,d,E,G,h|No|No|All Canada|No|6.00|
COOKIES IN BLOOM/COOKIE CADABRA|CookBlm|Cookies in Bloom/Cookie Cadabra|5437 N. MacArthur Blvd.|Irving|TX|75038||(800) 222-3104|(972) 518-1749||(972) 580-1831|re-pinac@gte.net|www.cookiesinbloom.com|Mr. Robert E. Pinac|Vice President|18|0|18|13.00|1|CookBlm|Operation of retail cookie gift baking shops that produce and sell decorated cookies, gourmet cookies and whimsical cookie arrangements packaged as floral bouquets and related products  for retail sale to the public.||1988|1992|14|0|0|14 States|6 in TX, 2 in LA|5|No|100K|53-107K|53-107K|80.00|12.5K|12.50|5%|2%|CA,FL,IL,MD,MI,NY,OR,VA,WA,WI|5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|1,200-1,500|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 2 PT|2|4|5|1|2|3|4|2 Weeks in Irving, TX.|b,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
COPY CLUB|CopyClub|Copy Club|12715 Telge Rd.|Cypress|TX|77429-0777||(888) 280-2053|(281) 256-4100||(281) 256-4178|bdolan@inotes.iced.net|www.iced.net|Mr. Bob Dolan|VP Franchise Sales|24|0|24|28.00|1|CopyClub|High-visibility, high-traffic digital imaging and copying and business/communications center, open 24 hours a day. Dynamic retail environment. Also offering self-service copying and computer rental.||1992|1994|14|0|0|4 States|TX, CA, GA|5|Yes|500K|95K|361.6-495.4K|428.50|30K|30.00|7%|0%|CA,FL,IL,NY,VA,WA|25/25|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|4,000|FS|Yes|No|8 FT, 5 PT|NR|5|5|3|1|1|4|3 Weeks in Classroom; 2 Weeks On-Site.|C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|7.00|
CORPORATE MINUTES MADE FRANCHISING|CorpMin|Corporate Minutes Made Franchising|5631 E. Le Mauche Ave.|Scottsdale|AZ|85265|||(480) 510-9000||(480) 473-2323|duncan@franchise1.net|www.franchise1.net|Mr. Duncan McGillivray|EVP Managing Director|17|0|17|9.00||CorpMin|Our franchises sell corporate minutes to their clients. Truly home-based opportunity with low investment and very high potential return. No inventory, employees, leases or franchisor performance reporting necessary. Personal computer, printer, telephone|and fax required. Territory protected. Founder offers 24 years of experience. Software provided.|1995|1995|17|0|0|6 States|6 in WS, 2 in CA, 2 in AZ|NR|No|NA|NR|12.5-17.5|15.00|12.5K|12.50|$250/month|0|NR|10/10|NR|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|NR|NA|NR|NR|NA|No|1 FT|NR|||||||Optional Half-Day, Scottsdale, AZ.|NR|No|All United States|NR|NR|250.00|
COST CUTTERS FAMILY HAIR CARE|CostCut|Cost Cutters Family Hair Care|7201 Metro Blvd.|Edina|MN|55439-2130||(888) 888-7008|(952) 947-7777||(952) 947-7300|jennifer.kiewel@regiscorp.com|www.costcutters.com|Ms. Jennifer Kiewel|Development Coord.|714|113|827|19.00|1|CostCut|COST CUTTERS FAMILY HAIR CARE is a value-priced, family hair salon chain with over 850 locations in 45 states. COST CUTTERS offers its customers high-quality hair care services and products in an attractive atmosphere and at affordable prices.||1968|1982|822|0|0|45 States|115 in WI, 82 in MN, 81 CO|100|Yes|250K|75K|67.7K-123.8K|95.80|12.5-19.5K|16.00|6%/4% Yr. 1|5%|All States|15/15|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|SC|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 3 PT|55|5|5|1|4|2|5|1 Week at National HQ; 1 Week On-Site; Several On-Site Visits Prior to Opening.|C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
COTTAGECARE|CottCare|CottageCare|6323 W. 110th St.|Overland Park|KS|66211||(800) 718-8200|(913) 469-8778||(913) 469-0822|franchiseinfo@cottagecare.com|www.cottagecare.com|Mr. Thomas P. Schrader|President|53|2|55|24.00|1|CottCare|Big business approach to housecleaning. We do the marketing and sign up new customers for you! You retain customers and manage the business, not clean houses. "Jumbo" exclusive territories are 4 times larger than industry standards,|leading to 'Jumbo' sales.|1988|1989|48|7|0|20 States, 3 Provinces|4 in MO, 5 in AB|15|Yes|N/A|39K|39K|75.00|4K|14.70|5.5%|As needed|All States|10/10|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|400|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 16 PT|14|4|4|2|2|1|5|2 Weeks Overland Park, KS Headquarters.|C,D,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|5.50|
COTTMAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS|Cottman|Cottman Transmission Systems|240 New York Dr.|Fort Washington|PA|19034||(800) 394-6116|(215) 643-5885|(800) 394-6116|(215) 643-2519|cottman@cottman.com|www.cottman.com|Mr. Barry Auchenbach|Franchise Development Mgr.|300|4|304|4.00||Cottman|Automotive transmission service franchise with centers nationwide. A market leader with new opportunities available in major markets as a result of our expansion plans. A highly-supportive company that offers intensive training, outstanding advertising|and on-site support.|1962|1964|295|4|1|35 States, 3 Province|45 in PA, 23 in NJ, 19 in CA|50|Yes|100K|45K|140K|140.00|27.5K|27.50|7.5%|$635/Wk.|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB|15/15|Yes/6|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,000-4,000|FS, SC, Auto Mall|Yes|No|3 FT|58|3|4|3|2|1|5|3 Weeks Ft. Washington, PA; 1 Week Franchise Location.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Open|7.50|
COUNTRY CLUTTER|CtryClut|Country Clutter|3333 Vaca Valley Pkwy., # 900|Vacaville|CA|95688||(800) 425-8883|(707) 451-6890||(707) 451-0410|franchiseinfo@countryclutter.com|www.countryclutter.com|Mr. Terry Odneal|VP Franchise Dev.|56|3|59|42.00|1|CtryClut|A charming country store for gifts, collectibles and home decor. A unique business that offers old fashioned quality, selection and customer service. A complete franchise program professionally designed, computerized and planned to sell a perfected blend|of country merchandise made by primarily American manufacturers and crafters. Rich arrangements and displays of textures, colors and aromas make shopping at COUNTRY CLUTTER a true sensory delight.|1991|1992|54|0|0|23 States|16 in CA, 4 in GA, 5 in TX|15|Yes|250K|70-85K|155-307K|231.00|25K|25.00|5.5%|1%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA, WI, DC|5/5|Yes/Open|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,800-2,400|RM, Factory Outlets|Yes|No|2 FT, 5 PT|19|5|3|3|3|4|5|3-5 Days Headquarters; 3-5 Days On-Site; 40 Hours Home Training with Computer.|C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|5.50|3
COUNTRY INNS & SUITES BY CARLSON|CountInn|Country Inns & Suites by Carlson|P.O. Box 59159, Carlson Pkwy.|Minneapolis|MN|55459-8203||(800) 456-4000|(763) 212-2525||(763) 212-1338|njohnson@countryinns.com|www.countryinns.com|Ms. Nancy Johnson|SVP Development|296|4|300|23.00||CountInn|COUNTRY INNS & SUITES locations feature traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring and decorative ceiling borders. Each hotel welcomes guests with traditional furnishings that blend rich woods and elegant|patterned fabrics. The brand is known for its consistently high-quality accommodations and personal, warm hospitality.|1987|1987|270|14|16|37 States, 7 Provinces|38 in MN, 23 in WI, 22 in GA|45|Yes|1MM|780K-1.45MM|3.1-5.4MM|4250.00|40K|40.00|4.5%|3%|All States|15/0|No|No|No|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|No|65,340|FS|No|Yes|10 FT, 6 PT|41|5|5|5|3|5|5|1 Week Minneapolis, MN (Brand Orientation); 3 Days Opening On-Site; 3 Days New Franchisee.|B,C,D,E,G,H|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Europe, Asia, South and Central America|4.50|
COUPON TABLOID INTERNATIONAL, THE|CoupTab|Coupon Tabloid International, The|5775 SW Jean Rd., # 101|Lake Oswego|OR|97035||(800) 888-8575|(503) 697-1968||(503) 697-1978|jon@coupontabloid.com|www.coupontabloid.com|Mr. Jonathan D. Crane|President|23|1|24|8.00||CoupTab|COUPON TABLOID INTERNATIONAL is a publisher of a direct mail coupon newspaper that has a price point attractive to smaller retailers. Clean look, affordable advertising at 80% plus renewal rate. Bankers hours, no inventory, plenty of freedom and unlimited|earning potential. Ideal home-based business. Franchise fee is a low $4,500.|1986|1994|24|0|0|23 States|11 in AZ, 11 in OR, 2 in ID|5-10|Yes|10K|10K|7-12K|9.50|4.5K|4.50|Graphic fee|0%|CA,WA|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT|5|2|3|3|2|3|4|4 Days at Your Franchise Location.|E,G,H,I|No|Northwest, Southwest|No|No|-1.00|
COUPON-CASH SAVER|Couponcashsav|Coupon-Cash Saver|1020 Milwaukee Ave., # 240|Deerfield|IL|60015-3513|||(847) 537-6420||(847) 537-6499|coupon@poweruser.com|www.couponcashsaver.com|Ms. Myrna O'Reilly|President|2|10|12|8.00||Couponcashsav|Co-operative direct mail coupon company and internet coupons. We specialize in designing ads for our customers that increase their sales. We have about 70% repeat customers in our publications. Our system teaches franchisees how to get and keep customers.||1984|1990|12|0|0|1 State|12 in IL|1|No|150K|10K|24.4-52.8K|38.60|9.5K|9.50|6% or $400/Zone|0%|FL,IL|20|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|No|Yes|NR|HB, OB|N/A|Yes|1 FT|1|2|3|3|1|4|4|1 Week in Deerfield, IL; 3 Days at Franchisee's Store.|A,b,C,D,E,H|No|NW,SW|No|No|6.00|
COUSINS SUBS|CousinsSubs|Cousins Subs|N83 W13400 Leon Rd.|Menomenee Falls|WI|53051||(800) 238-9736|(262) 253-7700||(800) 820-1762|rhanson@cousinssubs.com|www.cousinssubs.com|Mr. Rich Hanson|Franchise Sales Manager|130|40|170|16.00|1|CousinsSubs|COUSINS SUBS celebrates over 28 years as an exceptionally high-volume, fast service concept in up-scale, in-line, free-standing and non-traditional locations. #1 sub sandwich chain for five years running (Income Opportunities Magazine). Midwest, Southwest|and South development available for single and multiple unit operators.|1972|1985|170|0|0|5 States|97 in WI, 26 in AZ, 18 in MN|24|Yes|300K|50-100K|160-270K|215.00|15K|15.00|4-6%|2%|CA,IL,IN,MI,MN,ND,SD,WI|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|1,600|FS, SF, SC, C-Store|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 12 PT|50|5|4|5|3|3|5|3 Da Corp HQ;4 Wks Training Store;10 Days Franchisee's New Store; 3 Field Visits/Mo 1st Yr|C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|Midwest, Southwest|No|No|5.00|1
COUSTIC-GLO INTERNATIONAL|CoustGlo|Coustic-Glo International|7115 Ohms Ln. # 7111|Minneapolis|MN|55439||(800) 333-8523|(952) 835-1338||(952) 835-1395|cgiinc@aol.com|www.coustic-glo.com|Mr. Scott L. Smith|Dir. Franchise Marketing|150|1|151|25.00|1|CoustGlo|Building restoration products which enable you to clean and restore all types of ceiling and wall areas.  Very specialized market which is growing as buildings age and the indoor environmental concerns continue to grow nationwide.||1975|1984|210|26|26|NR|12 in GA, 6 in FL, 5 in TX|50|Yes|20K|12-25K|12-25K|18.50|12K|12.00|5%|1%|All States|10/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|20|4|4|3|3|3|3|2 Weeks On-Location.|B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
COVERALL NORTH AMERICA|Coverall|Coverall North America|500 W. Cypress Creek Rd., # 580|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33309||(800) 537-3371|(954) 351-1110||(954) 492-5044|info@coverall.com|www.coverall.com|Mr. Jack Caughey|VP Franchise Dev.|5941|0|5941|25.00|1|Coverall|Comprehensive janitorial franchise which includes state-of-the-art training, franchise development, equipment and supplies, billing and collection services, as well as customer assistance services. Additional training, bulk volume-buying power,|insurance and benefit packages also available. Master franchises also available. Master insurance plans offered.|1985|1985|5676|88|177|32 States, 2 Provinces|807 in CA, 714 in FL, 445 OH|1,782|No|1.5K|1.5-25.5K|6.2-35.9K|21.10|6-32.2K|19.10|5%|2%|All States Except SD|20/20|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|N/A|No|Yes|1-2 FT, 2-3 PT|60|3|3|2|2|3|5|Approximately 40 Hours at Local Regional Office; Training Varies with Type of Franchise.|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|No/No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|2
CPR SERVICES|Cprplus|CPR Services|22 Stoneybrook Dr.|Ashland|MA|01721||(800) 547-5107|(508) 881-5107||(508) 881-4718|info@cpr-services.com|www.cpr-services.com|Mr. Steven H. Greenberg|Sales Mgr.|1|1|2|11.00||Cprplus|Health education and training the community and allied health professionals CPR and first aid.||1984|1998|2|0|0|1 State|1 in MA|10|No|N/A|13-16K|13-16K|14.50|7.5K|7.50|$3/Student|N/A|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|No|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|2|3|2|4|4|4|4|5 Days in Ashland, MA.|C,d,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|-1.00|
CRATERS & FREIGHTERS|Cr&Fr|Craters & Freighters|7000 E. 47th Ave., # 100|Denver|CO|80216||(800) 949-9931|(303) 399-8190||(303) 399-9964|Franchise@cratersandfreighters.com|www.cratersandfreighters.com|Mr. Bob Molnar|Dir. Franchise Development|60|0|60|27.00|1|Cr&Fr|As specialty freight handlers, CRATERS & FREIGHTERS is the best-niched concept in the industry. We're the exclusive source for reliable, affordable specialty shipping services for pieces that are too big for UPS and too small for movers. We provide|high-demand packing, crating and shipping with iron-clad insurance to an up-scale clientele. Serve your large territory from low overhead warehouse space.|1990|1991|60|0|0|30 States|6 in CA, 6 in FL, 5 in TX|14|No|150K|NR|88-127K|107.50|27K|27.00|5%|1%|CA,FL,MD,MI|15/15|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|2000-2500|Warehouse|Yes|Yes|3 FT|12|5|4|2|1|3|5|7 Days Home Office in Denver, CO.|A,B,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
CREATIVE CAKERY|CrCakery|Creative Cakery|636 Redondo Blvd.|Long Beach|CA|90814||(800) 224-4261|(562) 438-2301||(562) 433-2423|cake@thegrid.net|www.creative-cakery.com|Mr. Douglas Matheson|VP Marketing|6|1|7|13.00|1|CrCakery|CREATIVE CAKERY ® is a unique retail gift-giving concept that combines a simple cake making process with commercial and retail sales. Our stores present a fun, festive experience for our customers. We ship our cakes and other bakery products|throughout the United States. Fine bundt shaped cakes are decorated for any occasion or event. From birthdays to corporate recognition, for over fifteen years Creative Cakery had been surpassing the expectations of its customers.|1983|1997|14|0|0|2 States|12 in CA, 1 in OR|5|No|200K|22.5-70K|150-350K|250.00|22.5K|22.50|5%|0%|CA,WA|15/15|Yes/15|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,400|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|8 FT|4|4|4|1|2|5|5|3 Days at Long Beach, CA; 15 Days at Long Beach, CA; 8 Days at Franchisee's Location.|b,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
CREATIVE COLORS INTERNATIONAL|CrColInt|Creative Colors International|P.O. Box 552|Oak Forest|IL|60452||(800) 933-2656|(708) 614-7786||(708) 614-9685|mark@creativecolorsintl.com|www.creativecolorsintl.com|Mr. Mark J. Bollman|President|52|2|54|6.00|1|CrColInt|Mobile units providing repair and restoration in all markets that have leather, vinyl, fabric, velour, plastics and fiberglass. These markets include car dealerships (new and used), furniture retailers and manufactures, hotels, airports, car rental|agencies and company fleet cars.|1980|1991|53|1|0|20 States, 1 Province|IL, FL, OH|10+|Yes|50K+|19.5K+|19.5K+|19.50|27.5K|27.50|6%/$175/mo.|1%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MI,NY,OR,WI,AB|10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|HB|N/A|Yes|5 FT|8|4|4|3|4|4|5|3 Weeks Headquarters, Tinley Park, IL; 1 Week in Franchisee's Territory.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
CRESTCOM INTERNATIONAL, LTD.|Crestcom|Crestcom International, Ltd.|6900 E. Belleview Ave.|Greenwood Village|CO|80111||(888) 273-7826|(303) 267-8200||(303) 267-8207|franchiseinfo@crestcom.com|www.crestcom.com|Mr. Kelly Krause|Dir. International Marketing|125|0|125|11.00|1|Crestcom|Recognized by Entrepreneur and Success magazines as the #1 management/sales training franchise, CRESTCOM INTERNATIONAL offers business executives and professionals the opportunity to|put their experience to work for themselves as the CEO of their own training company. CRESTCOM training combines live-facilitated instruction by franchisees and videos featuring internationally known business experts.|1987|1992|42|6|77|20 States, 4 Provinces|NR|25|Yes|NR|35-52.5K|44.4-73.2K|58.80|35-52.5K|43.80|1.5%|N/A|All States|7/7/7|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes|N/A|NR|SF, HB|N/A|Yes|2-5 FT|15|4|5|2|4|5|5|7-10 Days Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ or Sacramento, CA.|D,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|1.50|
CRITERIUM ENGINEERS|Criter|Criterium Engineers|22 Monument Sq., # 600|Portland|ME|04101||(800) 242-1969|(207) 828-1969||(207) 775-4405||www.criterium-engineers.com|Mr. Peter E. Hollander|Dir. Marketing/Development|66|0|66|30.00|1|Criter|CRITERIUM ENGINEERS is a consulting franchise available to licensed professional engineers. Company specializes in building inspection and evaluation services for buyers, investors, corporations, attorneys, insurance companies, lenders and|government. Services include pre-purchase inspections, insurance investigations, due diligence, maintenance planning, expert testimony, reserve studies, environmental assessments, design and construction review.|1957|1958|66|0|0|37 States|4 in CA, 2 in FL, 2 in NJ|6|No|NR|6K|25K|25.00|21.5K|21.50|6%|1%|CA,FL,IN, IL, NY,OR|15/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes|N/A|300|NR|No|N/A|2 FT, 2 PT|10|||||||1 Week Headquarters.|B,C,D,G,H,I|NR|All Legally Permitted|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
CRITTER CARE OF AMERICA|CrittCare|Critter Care of America|1519 Kirkwood Ave.|Nashville|TN|37221||(800) 256-3014|(615) 850-2273||(615) 463-8527||www.crittercare.com|Mr. Stan W. Bumgarner|President|15|1|16|40.00||CrittCare|The CRITTER CARE OF AMERICA franchise concept offers any pet lover an excellent opportunity to achieve personal and financial fulfillment being a professional pet sitter. As the superior alternative to kennels or cages, you'll care for pets in the comfort| and familiarity of their own home. We provide you superior training, continuing education and on-going corporate support. You'll enjoy the benefits of a growing nationwide network of franchisees who share ideas and experiences.|1984|1987|16|0|0|NR|3 in CO, 2 in CA, 2 in TN|6|No|25K|10-25K|20-40K|30.00|10K|10.00|6%|N/A|CA,NY|10/5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|No|N/A|NR|N/A|Yes|2 FT, 4-10 PT|3|3|3|3|3|5|5|5 Days in Nashville, TN or Denver, CO; 2 Days On-Site.|C,D,h|NR|Southeast, CO|No|No|6.00|
CRITTER CONTROL|CritCont|Critter Control|9435 E. Cherry Bend Rd.|Traverse City|MI|49684||(800) 451-6544|(231) 947-2400||(231) 947-9440|crittercontrol @ coslink.net|www.crittercontrol.com|Mr. Sean Carruth|Staff Biologist|78|23|101|30.00|1|CritCont|Urban Wildlife Management Specialists. Nation's leading animal control firm. Humane animal removal, prevention and repairs of animal damage.||1983|1988|99|2|0|NR|10 in MI, 9 in FL, 6 in OH|10|No|N/A|3-5K|5-25K|15.00|15-24K|19.50|6-16%|1-2%|CA,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WI|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|NR|HB|N/A|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|8|2|3|3|3|3|4|1 Week Columbus, OH.|C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|11.00|
CROISSANT + PLUS|CrsPlus|Croissant + Plus|2020 St. Patrick|Montreal|PQ|H3K 1A9|CANADA|(800) 267-4896|(514) 931-5550||(514) 931-3749|madi@toa.ca||Mr. Tony Vanvari|President|19|6|25|16.00||CrsPlus|A fast-food chain, offering healthy menu items such as soups, salads, sandwiches, bake-off products and gourmet coffees.||1980|1981|0|40|0|3 Provinces|37 in PQ, 2 in ON, 1 in BC|10|No|80-150K|50-75K|100-200K|150.00|10-30K|20.00|5%|3%|NR|10/5|Yes/10/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|300-1,000|FS, SF,SC, RM, Office Bldg.|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 3-5 PT|10|4|5|2|2|4|5|2-6 Weeks Montreal, PQ; 2-6 Weeks Quebec City, PQ.|B,C,D,E,F,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
CROWN TROPHY|CrnTroph|Crown Trophy|9 Skyline Dr.|Hawthorne|NY|10532-1402||(800) 583-8228|(914) 347-7700||(914) 347-0211|scott@crowntrophy.com|www.crownfranchise.com|Mr. Scott Kelly|Executive Vice President|101|1|102|42.00|1|CrnTroph|The only franchise of its kind in America, CROWN TROPHY is the largest supplier and fastest growing retailer of trophies and awards in the country. Crown offers a full-service facility utilizing state-of-the-art equipment along with the most innovative|product line in the industry. CROWN TROPHY is truly a one of a kind, unique franchise opportunity.|1978|1987|94|0|0|35 States|13 in NY, 6 in NJ, 6 in PA|12|No|100K|90K|135-145K|140.00|32K|32.00|5%|None|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,ND,NY,OR,SD,WI|10/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-1,600|SF, SC|Yes|No|1 FT, 2 PT|10|2|2|1|3|5|5|10 Days Corporate Office; 5 Days On-Site.|C,D,E,F,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|3
CRUISE LINES RESERVATION CENTER|CrseLine|Cruise Lines Reservation Center|9229 Kaufman Pl.|Brooklyn|NY|11236|||(718) 763-4259|||y2ktravel@aol.com|www.members.aol.com/y2ktravel/home/page.htm|Mr. Bernard Korn|President|24|1|25|47.00||CrseLine|Travel agency business that can be operated full time or part time from home, office or store. The perfect home-based business, utilizing the internet. No experience required. Easy to start and run.||1989|1990|25|0|0|50 States|NR|50|No|NR|1-2K|2-3K|2.50|0|0.00|1%|0%|NY|10/10|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|100|HB|Yes|Yes|1 FT|10|||||||Internet Training; On-Going.|a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i|NR|All United States|All Canada|No|1.00|
CRUISE VACATIONS|CrseVac|Cruise Vacations|2025 W. Broadway|Vancouver|BC|V6J 1Z6|CANADA|(800) 665-1882|(604) 731-5546||(604) 736-6513|||Ms. Darcy Hibbard|President|4|1|5|47.00|3|CrseVac|We are a cruise and travel business, with large territories and unique marketing programs to help drive the business to the franchisee.||1991|1991|0|5|0|1 Province|5 in BC|2|No|NR|100K|100K|100.00|39.9K|39.90|1%|$200/Mo.|NR|10/10|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes|Yes|750|RM, HB|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|15|3|3|3|3|4|4|2 Weeks Head Office; 1 Week On a Cruise.|b,C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|1.00|
CRUISEONE|CrseOne|CruiseOne|1415 NW 62nd St., # 205|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33309-1955||(800) 892-3928|(954) 958-3701||(954) 958-3697|franchise@cruiseone.com|www.cruiseone.com|Mr. Lee Mitchell||430|0|430|47.00||CrseOne|CRUISEONE is a nationwide, home-based cruise-only franchise company representing all major cruise lines. Franchisees are professionally trained in a 7-day extensive program. How to close the sale and service the client, on-board ship inspections, sales|and marketing techniques and customized software use are just the beginning. National Account Status offers consumers cruises for the lowest possible price and pays highest commissions in the industry. 1997 sales exceeded $80 million. Low start-up costs.|1992|1993|430|0|0|45 States|40 in FL, 39 in CA, 33 in TX|120|No|N/A|10-22K|10-22K|26.00|9.8K|9.80|3%|0%|All States|5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|Yes|1 FT|42|3|4|2|3|5|4|7 Days Ft. Lauderdale, FL.|A,B,C,D,F,g,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|4.00|
CULLIGAN|Culligan|Culligan|One Culligan Pkwy.|Northbrook|IL|60062-6209||(800) CULLIGAN|(847) 205-5823||(847) 205-6050|kwood@culligan.com|www.culligan.com|Mr. Kenneth E. Wood|Dir. Market Development|704|53|757|48.00|1|Culligan|CULLIGAN is looking for franchisees to start a business selling 5 gallon bottles of water for delivery to homes and offices. CULLIGAN is a manufacturer of water conditioners, filters and drinking water devices.||1936|1939|801|48|0|50 States|40 in MN, 40 in IA, 35 in WI|8|No|250K|103-225K|103-225K|164.00|5K|5.00|5%|0%|All States|10/10|No|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|No|2,500|SF|No|No|6 FT|20|5|5|2|3|4|4|1 Week Chicago, IL.|C,D,G,H,I|No|SE, Pacific NW, Northeast|All Canada|Mexico, South America|5.00|
CULTURES RESTAURANTS|Cultures|Cultures Restaurants|8300 Woodbine Ave., # 302|Markham|ON|L3R 9Y7|CANADA||(905) 948-1195||(905) 948-1282|srishikof@compuserve.com|www.culturesrestaurants.com|Mr. Stefan Rishikof|General Manager|36|5|41|16.00|1|Cultures|CULTURES serves fresh food fast in a contemporary setting. Our menu is prepared fresh daily. We serve soups, salads, sandwiches, baked potatoes, baked goods and our famous Smoothie yogurt drink. Let us tantalize your taste buds.||1977|1981|0|33|0|2 Provinces|31 in ON, 2 in PQ|5|No|150K|125K|230-250K|240.00|35K|35.00|5%|3%|None|10/0|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,600|RM, Office Tower|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 5 PT|20|4|4|3|3|3|5|4 Weeks Toronto, ON.|B,C,D,E,H|No|All United States|All Canada|Europe|5.00|
CULVERS FROZEN CUSTARD|Culvers|Culvers Frozen Custard|540 Water St.|Prairie du Sac|WI|53578-1129|||(608) 643-7980||(608) 643-7982|ksto@culvers.com|www.culvers.com|Mr. Phil Keiser|Chief Operating Officer|138|5|143|16.00|1|Culvers|Culver's Frozen Custard specializes in ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard. All food itmes are prepared to order and elivered to the customer's table in about five minutes. Our system is based on franchisees as owner/operators with the operator working full|time in their restaurant to ensure guest satisfaction and involvement in the local community.|1984|1988|143|0|0|11 States|86 in WI, 21 in IL, 15 in MN|30|Yes|Varies|150-500K|400K-2.8MM|1600.00|50K|50.00|4%|2%|Midwest States|15/10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|No|No|55000|FS|Yes|No|18 FT, 52 PT|45|4|3|3|3|1|5|16 Weeks in South Central, WI.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|Midwest, TX|No|No|4.00|
CUSTOM AUTO RESTORATION SYSTEMS|CustAuto|Custom Auto Restoration Systems|479 Interstate Ct.|Sarasota|FL|34240||(800) 736-1307|(941) 378-1193||(941) 378-3472||www.autorestoration.com/cars/|Mr. Robert Wyatt|President|841|257|1098|4.00||CustAuto|C.A.R.S. Inc. offers a wide variety of automobile reconditioning systems for people wishing to service dealerships and the retail market as well. These services include paint repair, paintless dent repair, interior repair, odor removal and windshields.||1984|1986|584|131|126|NR|PA, AL, TX|60|No|N/A|1-10K|1-10K|5.50|N/A|-1.00|0%|0%|FL|N/A|No|No|Yes|NR|NR|No|No|NR|N/A|No|No|1 FT|6|3|3|3|3|3|3|1-2 Weeks Sarasota, FL.|G,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
CUSTOM HOMEWATCH INTERNATIONAL|CustHome|Custom Homewatch International|2094 Tomat Ave.|Kelowna|BC|V1Z 3C5|CANADA|(800) 713-2888|(250) 769-4329||(250) 769-4329|||Mr. Terry Bates|President|45|0|45|45.00||CustHome|Selling of franchises for housesitting, homechecking, petcare and yardwork.||1988|1989|0|45|0|NR|14 in ON, 14 in BC, 10 in AB|12|No|N/A|NR|4-10K|7.00|3-7K|5.00|3%|2%|WA,AB|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|No|N/A|NR|NR|N/A|N/A|NR|2|3|5|4|4|4|4|1 Day Kelowna, BC.|NR|No|All United States|All Canada|No|3.00|
CV PROS|CVPros|CV Pros|2556 Advance Rd., # A|Madison|WI|53704||(888) 287-7671|(608) 222-0728||(608) 222-0759|badfwd@aol.com||Mr. Ed Grzelinski||4|6|10|4.00|1|CVPros|CV PROS Service Centers specialize in the rapid repaid/service of constant velocity (CV) axles and boots for today's ever-increasing front and 4-wheel drive vehicle market.||1993|1997|9|0|0|3 States|5 in FL, 3 in WI, 1 in AZ|10|No|60K|30K|65-79K|72.00|20K|20.00|4.5%|1%|FL,IL,WI|5/5/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|FS|Yes|Yes|3 FT|4|3|3|4|3|3|5|2 Weeks Madison, WI.|C,D,E,F,G,I|No|All United States|No|No|4.50|
D' VINE WINE|Dvinewine|D' Vine Wine|514 Camden Cir.|Mississauga|ON|L4Z 2P2|CANADA|(888) 464-9463|(905) 501-8520||(905) 712-3871|franchise@dvinewind.com|www.dvinewind.com|Mr. Dennis W. Mogg|President|1|0|1|42.00||Dvinewine|D'VINE WINE is an exciting franchise opportunity in a new growth industry, where customers can come into a beautiful European decor gift shop and browse for interesting accessories, everything from cork screws to decanters, glasses, trays, jugs, wine|coolers and all their needs for wine making at home. D'VINE WINE has special packages for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and corporate events. We also have gift baskets, wine exchange programs, gift certificates, custom labels and quantity discounts.|1999|2000|0|1|0|NR|NR|10|No|150K|40-50K|85-125K|105.00|25K|25.00|6%|4%|FL,MI|10/10|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|1,000|SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|6|4|4|3|4|4|5|5-10 Days in ON or MI.|B,C,D,E,f,G,h,I|No|Some States|Some Provinces|Some Countries|6.00|
DAIRY BELLE FREEZE|DairyBel|Dairy Belle Freeze|P.O. Box 360830|Milpitas|CA|95036-0830|||(408) 433-9337||(408) 433-9395|stone557@aol.com|www.dairybelle.com|Ms. Patricia (Pat) Souza|President|13|0|13|16.00|1|DairyBel|Locally-owned and operated since 1957, DAIRY BELLE restaurants have provided quality food that is cooked to order to ensure the satisfaction of each customer. Our menu has expanded from soft-serve cones, hamburgers, fries and soft drinks to now|include specialty sandwiches, Mexican food and a variety of soft-serve desserts.|1957|1981|13|0|0|1 State|13 in CA|2|Yes|100K|50-100K|50-200K|125.00|12.5K|12.50|4.5%/$600|2%|CA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500|FS|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 3-10 PT|6|5|3|4|2|2|5|2-3 Weeks at Existing Franchisee's Restaurant; 2-3 Weeks at New Franchisee's Restaurant.|B,C,D,E,H|No|Northern CA|No|No|4.50|
DAIRY QUEEN|DairyQn|Dairy Queen|7505 Metro Blvd.|Minneapolis|MN|55439-3020||(800) 285-8515|(952) 830-0200||(952) 830-0450|development@idq.com|www.dairyqueen.com|Development Department||6032|63|6095|16.00||DairyQn|A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., DAIRY QUEEN offers several franchise concepts and development programs from single unit to multi-unit agreements. Our concepts are designed for various location types--from free-standing restaurants to regional|shopping malls. With over sixty years and 6000 units we offer great experience and brand recognition.|1940|1940|5166|635|294|49 States,12 Provinces|629 in TX, 287 in IL, 282 OH|100|No|200-500K|200-300K|200-950K|575.00|20-35K|27.50|4-6%|3-6%|All States|20/10|Yes/Varies|Yes|No|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|40,000|FS, RM|Yes|Yes|Varies|470|5|4|5|3||4|4 Weeks in Existing Restaurants; 1-2 Weeks at Headquarters; 1-2 Weeks On-Site.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|BC, AB, ON|Mexico|5.00|
DAIRY QUEEN CANADA|DairyQnC|Dairy Queen Canada|5245 Harvester Rd., P.O. Box 430|Burlington|ON|L7R 3Y3|CANADA||(905) 639-1492||(905) 681-3623|||Mr. Larry Carver|Franchise Development|480|0|480|16.00||DairyQnC|Fast-food restaurant, featuring soft-serve products.||1940|1950|0|505|0|10 Provinces|165 in ON, 95 in AB, 88 BC|35|No|NR|150-350K|400K-1.2MM|800.00|30K|30.00|4%|3-6%|AB|N/A|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000-3,000|FS|Yes|Yes|20 FT, 40 PT|70|5|3|3|3|3|5|3 Weeks Minneapolis, MN.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
DAMON'S INTERNATIONAL|Damons|Damon's International|4645 Executive Dr.|Columbus|OH|43220|||(614) 442-7900||(614) 273-3121|tpeterson@damons.com|www.damons.com|Mr. Todd Peterson|Dir. Franchise Sales|122|24|146|17.00|1|Damons|DAMON'S... The Grill is On! A dining event in a casual dining restaurant, dedicated to exceeding your expectations in all areas of operation. The 146-unit chain is famous for its award-winning BBQ ribs, prime rib and onion loaf. DAMON'S features 10'|screens and is a state-of-the-art electronic sports/entertainment facility.|1979|1982|140|0|6|29 States|40 in OH, 11 in IN, 15 in MI|25|Yes|1MM|300K Minimum|940K-2.7MM|1820.00|50K|50.00|4%|0.5%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|10/3-5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|6,500 Min.|FS, SC, RM, Hotel|Yes|Yes|30 FT, 50 PT|55|5|4|4|3|3|5|8 Weeks Colombus, OH.|B,C,D,E,h|Yes|SE, SW, TX, CO|No|Orient, Europe, Central America|4.00|1
DANCERCISE KIDS|Dancercise|Dancercise For Kids|P.O. Box 219|Anoka|MN|55303-0219||(800) 613-8231|(952) 920-9880||(952) 925-1141|franchiseinfo@dancercise.com|www.dancercise.com|Ms. Jennifer Gordon|Franchise Operations Director|3|9|12|10.00||Dancercise|DANCERCISE KIDS is a comprehensive dance program designed for young children at child care facilities. Our unique educational curriculum and lesson plans are provided along with marketing materials, computer software, ongoing training and corporate|support. DANCERCISE KIDS offers an exciting opportunity to impact children's lives and enjoy a rewarding career. Call us today!|1988|1999|12|0|0|7 States|3 in MN, 3 in IL, 2 in VA|5|Yes|25K|3-9.5K|16.8-23.3K|20.25|9.5K|9.50|10%|0%|CA,FL,MD,MI,MN,WI|10/15|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT|5|3|4|3|3|5|5|1 Week at Corporate Office in Minneapolis.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|10.00|
DECK THE WALLS|DeckWall|Deck The Walls|100 Glenborough Dr., # 1400|Houston|TX|77067-3600||(800) 543-3325|(281) 775-5267|(281) 775-5294|(281) 775-5250|franinfo@fcibiz.com|www.dtwfraninfo.com|Ms. Ann Nance|Franchise Development Mgr.|169|4|173|34.00|1|DeckWall|DECK THE WALLS is the nation's largest specialty retailer of art, custom framing & wall décor. Each store carries a large selection of limited & open edition prints, custom frame moulding & mats. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional|training & support; national buying power & proven marketing programs. Stores located in high-traffic regional malls & shopping centers. Rewarding business in a growing industry.|1979|1981|173|0|0|38 States|26 in TX, 15 in PA, 12 in FL|15|No|250K|80K|160-280K|220.00|25K|25.00|6%|2%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY, ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-2,000|RM, SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 3 PT|48|5|3|3|3|4|5|2 Weeks Houston, TX.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|3
DECKARE SERVICES|Deckare|Deckare Services|1501 Raff Rd., SW|Canton|OH|44710-2356||(800) 711-3325|(330) 478-3665|(877) 4-DECKCARE|(330) 478-0311|deckcare1@aol.com|www.deckcare.com|Mr. Dan Fuline, Jr.|VP Communications|40|0|40|6.00|1|Deckare|Rejuvenating exterior wood surfaces such as decks, fences, docks, gazebos and bridges with a total commitment to being the first nationally-recognized franchise based on image and quality. Franchisees will receive complete business and field training with|on-going support services.|1995|1997|25|0|0|16 States|4 in OH, 3 in MO, 3 in TN|40|No|50K|25K|45K|45.00|14.5K|14.50|5%|N/A|CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|No|No|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 1 PT|5|5|4|3|3|2|5|5 Days at Corporate Office; 4 Days Franchisee's Location.|C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
DECORATING DEN INTERIORS|DecDen|Decorating Den Interiors|19100 Montgomery Village Ave., # 200|Montgomery Village|MD|20886-3701||(800) 332-3367|(301) 272-1500||(301) 272-1520|decden@decoratingden.com|www.decoratingden.com|Ms. Susan Yanosik|Franchise Development Mgr.|600|1|601|38.00|1|DecDen|Established in 1969, DECORATING DEN INTERIORS is the oldest international, shop-at-home interior decorating franchise in the world. Our company-trained interior decorators bring thousands of samples including window coverings, wallcoverings, floor|coverings, furniture and accessories to their customers' homes in our uniquely equipped COLORVAN ©. Special business features include: home-based, marketing systems, business systems, training, support and complete sampling.|1969|1970|462|60|30|NR|36 in NC, 35 in IN, 28 in IA|150|Yes|50K|20-35K|19.9-59K|39.50|9.9-23.9K|16.90|7-11% (Sliding)|2%/$100 Min|CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|No|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(B)|Yes|N/A|HB, ColorVan(R)|N/A|Yes|1 FT|30|5|3|2|2|5|5|10.5 Days in Montgomery Village, MD.|C,d,E,G,H,h,I|NR|All United States|All Canada|No|9.00|
DECOR-AT-YOUR-DOOR INTERNATIONAL|DecatDr|Decor-At-Your-Door International|23 Heather Green Ct.|Ocoee|FL|34761||(800) 936-3326|(407) 877-3033||(407) 877-8088|info@decor-at-your-door.com|www.decor-at-your-door.com|Ms. Lori Marshall|President/CEO|11|1|12|38.00||DecatDr|Assist business and home owners in choosing and purchasing window treatments and floor coverings. We offer quality service, the top brands and the most reasonable franchise fees in the industry. Check the competition and compare|DECOR-AT-YOUR-DOOR is listed among the Top 50 New Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine.|1995|2000|12|0|0|12 States|NR|5|No|NR|9-15K|9-15K|12.00|7K|7.00|1%/$100|1%|FL|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|N/A|NR|HB|No|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|1|1|3|3|2|2|5|1 Week or 5 Days in Orlando, FL.|b,E,G,h|No|All United States, Target SE|No|No|1.00|
DEL TACO|DelTaco|Del Taco|23041 Avenida de La Carlota|Laguna Hills|CA|92653|||(949) 462-9322||(949) 462-7444|dlangston@deltaco.net|www.deltaco.net|Mr. Ron Petty|President|133|249|382|16.00||DelTaco|Mexican-American fast-food restaurant.||1964|1967|382|0|0|10 States|307 in CA, 25 in NV, 23 AZ|50|No|750K|250K|466-679K|572.50|25K|25.00|5%|4%|CA,IL,NY|20/15|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|No|2,100|FS|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 24 PT|120|4|5|5|4|4|4|2 Days Laguna Hills, CA; 6 Weeks Restaurant, CA.|C,D,E,G,H|No|W, SW, Central United States|No|No|5.00|
DELBE HOME SERVICES|Delbe|Delbe Home Services|5185 MacArthur Blvd. NW, # 115|Washington|DC|20016||(800) 753-3523|(202) 237-0187||(202) 237-0348|hjm@delbefranchise.com|www.delbefranchise.com|Mr. Howard J. Margolis|Dir. Business Development|1|0|1|6.00||Delbe|DHS is a membership-based service company that assists homeowners (members) in solving their home's maintenance, repair and improvement problems and needs. DHS provides its members with licensed and insured contractors, handles scheduling and assigns a|personal service representative to manage every member's job. As a full-service company, DHS is able to meet all of the homeowner's needs.|2000|2000|1|0|0|DC|1 in DC|13|No|225K|8.4-20.6K|25.3-61.9K|43.60|18.5-40K|29.20|3%|N/A|FL,MD,VA,DC|10/10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|100|HB|N/A|Yes|1 FT, 1PT|3|5|4|3|3|2|5|7 Days, Washington, DC.|C,D,I|Yes/Yes|PA,NJ,DE,MD,VA,NC,SC,GA,FL|No|No|3.00|
DENNY'S|Dennys|Denny's|203 E. Main St.|Spartanburg|SC|29319-9912||(800) 304-0222|(864) 597-7635||(864) 597-7708|B_Cauthan@Advantica-Dine.Com|www.dennys.com/franchise|Ms. Beth Cauthan|Administrator|708|884|1592|17.00||Dennys|From its beginning in 1953, DENNY'S has grown into one of America's largest full-service restaurant chains, serving nearly 1 million customers a day at its nearly 1,800 restaurants worldwide. Today, DENNY'S is going back to its roots with the DENNY'S|Diner 2000 reimaging program for existing restaurants. DENNY'S is well known for its around-the-clock breakfast entrees and is the only full-service restaurant chain where most restaurants are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.|1953|1963|1745|48|23|49 States, 4 Provinces|207 in CA, 135 in FL, 100 TX|NR|Yes|750K|250K|858K-1.5MM|1200.00|35K|35.00|4%|5%|All States|20/N/A|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|30,000-38,364|FS, SC, Other|No|Yes|80 FT|18|5|5|5|2|2|5|Up to 10 Weeks at Various Geographical Areas.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|No|4.00|1
DENT DOCTOR|DentDr|Dent Doctor|11301 W. Markham St.|Little Rock|AR|72211||(800) 946-3368|(501) 224-0500||(501) 224-0507|info@dentdoctor.com|www.dentdoctor.com|Mr. Tom Harris|President|34|4|38|4.00||DentDr|DENT DOCTOR gives you a strategy to succeed. Earn extrodinary rewards removing minor dents, door dings and hail damage from vehicles without painting. Customers receive same day service. No automotive experience is required. You can operate from a retail|shop along with providing mobile service.|1988|1990|37|1|0|24 States, 1 Province|5 in CO, 4 in TN, 3 in TX|20|No|25K|9.9-49.9K|22.9-79.9K|50.50|9.9-22.8K|16.40|6%|0%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MI,NY,WA,WI|10/20|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,200|FS, SF|Yes|Yes|4 FT|6|4|4|2|3|4|5|4 Weeks Little Rock, AR; 1 Week Franchisee's Home Area (Optional).|B,C,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
DENT ZONE|DentZone|Dent Zone|925 L St.|Lincoln|NE|68508-2229||(800) 865-2378|(402) 434-5620||(402) 434-5624|info@franchisedevelopers.com|www.franchisedevelopers.com|Mr. Jack L. Rediger|Pres., Franchise Developers|1|1|2|4.00|1|DentZone|Paintless dent removal (PDR) is a service that is poised for explosive growth. DENT ZONE utilizes PDR techniques to repair minor automotive dents and restore a car's body to its original condition.  This repair technique has gained acceptance by|insurance companies, auto dealerships and rental companies.  PDR is one of the most sought-after business opportunities within the automotive industry today.|1993|1997|2|0|0|2 States|1 in TX, 1 in NE|10|No|50K|15.4-24.5K|25.4-49.5K|37.50|20K|20.00|8%|1%|NR|10/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|750|FS, SF, HB|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|6|3|2|2|1|3|4|3-4 Weeks in Dallas, TX.|a,B,C,D,E,f,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|8.00|
DENTPRO|Dentpro|Dentpro|4075 Nelson Ave., # A|Concord|CA|94520||(800) 868-3368|(925) 288-8900||(925) 288-8905|bhiggins@dentpro.com|www.dentpro.com|Mr. Mitch Buich|President|42|4|46|4.00||Dentpro|Paintless, body filler-free minor dent and ding removal from automobiles and other vehicles using the DENTPRO methods, service marks and trade secrets. Franchisees operate their business on a mobile basis, within agreed geographic areas from vehicles,|traveling to agreed locations where customers' vehicles are located.|1991|1993|45|0|1|7 States|14 in CA, 4 in ID, 2 in NV|6|No|250K|25K|51-65K|58.00|25K+|25.00|7%|2% Opt.|CA,HI,OR|10/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|2|3|5|2|2|4|5|6 Weeks Walnut Creek, CA.|B,C,D,E,G,H,i|No|Southwest,Northwest,E. Coast|All Canada|Caribbean|7.00|
DESERT MOON CAFÉ|Dsrtmncfe|Desert Moon Café|612 Corporate Wy., # 1M|Valley Cottage|NY|10989-2021||(877) JOIN-DMC|(845) 267-3300||(845) 267-2548|desertmooncafe@msn.com|www.desertmooncafe.com|Mr. Mike Liedberg|CEO|8|5|13|17.00||Dsrtmncfe|Fast casual Southwestern / Fresh Mexican Grille in a fun, bold environment.||1998|1999|13|0|0|7 States|4 in NY, 2 in CT, 2 in VA|15|No|250K|100K|190-350K|270.00|25K|25.00|5%|3%|FL,MD,MI,NY,RI,VA,DC|10/5|Yes/3|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 6 PT|7|5|3|4|1|3|5|3 Weeks Corporate Training; 2 Weeks On-Site.|C,D,E,F,G,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|5.00|
DESKTOP VISUAL PRODUCTS|DesktopVis|Desktop Visual Products|223 W. 700 S., # 200|Salt Lake City|UT|84101||(800) 748-5332|(801) 359-5808||(801) 359-5809|rickf@desktopvisuals.com|www.desktopvisuals.com|Mr. Rick Frandsen|President|0|2|2|42.00|1|DesktopVis|DESKTOP VISUAL franchises support the presentation industry, selling and renting portable LCD projectors and computers. It is a high-technology marketplace that is dynamic, growing and moving. The business in multi-faceted. We represent manufacturers of|LCD projectors. We sell and rent projectors to industry, government and education. Clear advantages include an exclusive territory, cooperative inventory purchasing and extensive technical and operational training and support. Investment from $75K - 110K.|1990|1998|3|0|0|1 State|3 in OR|6|No|75K|35K|75-110K|92.50|20K|20.00|20%|3%|IL,OR,WA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|400|OB|No|Yes|1 FT|5|4|3|1|3|3|5|1 Week Salt Lake City, UT; 1 Week On-Site.|B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|Yes|West|No|No|20.00|
DETAIL GUYS, THE|DetailGuys|Detail Guys, The|74478 Hwy. 111, PMB 378|Palm Desert|CA|92260||(888) 879-8783|(818) 519-9344||(888) 927-4425|lance@carwashguys.com|www.detailguys.com|Mr. Lance Winslow, III|President/CEO|39|10|49|4.00||DetailGuys|Successful mobile detailing franchise with 4-bay shops and 8-bay super-shops.||1997|1998|49|0|0|NR|NR|100+|Yes|N/A|NR|15-40K|27.50|7.5K|7.50|$280/Mo.|0%|CA,FL,WA|5/20|No|No|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|FS, HB|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|0|1|1|1|1|1|5|1 Week in Reno, NV.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|-1.00|
DIAL A ROSE|DialRose|Dial A Rose|12216 U. S. Hwy. # 1|West Palm Beach|FL|33418||(800) 378-ROSE|(561) 622-1843||(561) 622-1843|||Ms. Gina Galiano|Chief Executive Officer|0|0|0|48.00|3|DialRose|DIAL A ROSE is a speedy rose delivery service. It's a great name and a great idea with enormous nationwide potential.  It took 12 years to develop an excellent and exciting system of operations. DIAL A ROSE is ready to go!! Join us...If you share the|vision and understand the power of the rose...call me!!!|1985|1997|0|0|0|NR|NR|6|No|15K|4-50K|4-50K|27.00|NR|-1.00|$50/Mo.|$1K/Yr.|FL|5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|200|FS, SF, SC, RM, HB, Mobile|Yes|Yes|1 FT|NR|3|4|2|3|3|5|3 Days North Palm Beach, FL.|G,h,I|No|FL,GA + Non-Reg. States|No|No|-1.00|
DIAL-A-STORK USA|DialStrk|Dial-A-Stork USA|15 N. Quaker Ln.|West Hartford|CT|06119||(800) 51-STORK|(860) 519-2602||(860) 519-2603|franchises@dialastork.com|www.dialastork.com|Ms. Cynthia Burke|President|9|0|9|8.00|1|DialStrk|DIAL-A-STORK (sm) USA is a celebratory yard sign rental service. We specialize in the delivery of 7 ft. stork birth announcement signs, signs for all occasions and accompanying products. We grow with the customer -- every occasion sign from birth to|retirement! We handle our franchisee customers' calls through our 1-800-51-STORK # to ensure quality, uniformity and A-1 customer service. Our franchisees receive corporate support that is second to none!|1995|1998|9|0|0|4 States|3 in CT, 2 in GA, 1 in NM|36|No|None|6.3-35.3K|6.3-35.3K|8.00|By Population|-1.00|1-6% of Rental|N/A|FL,DC,MD|3/3|No|No|Yes|NR|N/A|No|Yes|N/A|HB|N/A|No|1 FT|5|2|3|2|3|5|5|Telephone Training, Initial and On-Going; On-Site, as Needed; Operations Manual Included.|A,B,C,D,F,G,h,I|No|All U.S., Still Registering|Eventually|Eventually|3.50|
DIAMOND DAVE'S TACO COMPANY|DiamDave|Diamond Dave's Taco Company|201 S. Clinton St., # 281|Iowa City|IA|52240|||(319) 337-7690||(319) 337-4707||www.diamonddaves.com|Mr. Stanley J. White|President|36|4|40|16.00||DiamDave|DIAMOND DAVE'S TACO COMPANY is a regional restaurant chain, featuring great family-priced Mexican/American cuisine.  Opportunities include full-service restaurant/bar concept. Locations available in enclosed regional malls, strip|centers and free-standing units.|1980|1981|36|0|0|5 States|14 in IA, 9 in IL, 5 in WI|2|No|NR|50-75K|150-250K|200.00|15K|15.00|4%|1%|IL,MN,SD,WI|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|N/A|Yes|2,000-3,000|SC, RM|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 15 PT|4|||||||2-4 Weeks Local Restaurant.|C,D,E,F,G,H|NR|Midwest Only|No|No|4.00|
DIAMOND HOME CLEANING SERVICES|DiamondHome|Diamond Home Cleaning Services|4887 E. La Palma Ave., # 708|Anaheim|CA|92807||(800) 393-6243|(714) 701-9771||(714) 693-8106|mtgi@diamondhomecleaning.com|www.diamondhomecleaning.com|Mr. Tom Devlin|President|26|8|24|24.00|1|DiamondHome|3 franchise concepts - 1 franchise fee when you join the DIAMOND HOME CLEANING SERVICES franchise system. After completion of our extensive training program, you will be an expert in maid services, carpet cleaning and window cleaning services. Benefits|include explosive 20% annual customer growth demand; home-based business; no weekends (have a life!); low investment of $25-60K, including start-up/working capital; and prime territories available.|1993|1997|34|0|0|2 States|13 in CA|12|No|100K|25K|25-61K|43.00|5K|5.00|4-6%|0%|CA|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|500|HB|Yes|No|3 FT, 24 PT|6|5|3|1|3|3|5|1 Week Anaheim, CA.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|Southwest|No|No|5.00|
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT RESTAURANTS|DckysBBQ|Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants|4515 Cole Ave., # 1000|Dallas|TX|75205||(800) 460-9000|(972) 248-9899||(972) 248-8667|info@dickeys.com|www.dickeys.com|Ms. Cecile E. Fountain|Franchise Development|30|5|35|17.00||DckysBBQ|Original Texas-style, slow-smoked barbecue. 8 meats and 15 hot and cold veggie dishes made fresh every day. Average 4,000 SF, seating 120-140. In-line, conversions and new buildings. Custom exteriors.||1941|1994|21|0|0|3 States|18 in TX, 2 in CO, 1 in CA|40|Yes|500K|150-250K|450K-1.3MM|875.00|25K|25.00|4%|2%|CA,FL,RI|10/20|Yes/5|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|4,000|FS, SC, RM, Conversions|Yes|Yes|10 FT, 8 PT|10|5|4|1|4|1|5|30 Days Dallas, TX.|B,C,D,E,F,h,I|No|West, Tidewater|No|Pacific Rim|4.00|
DIET CENTER|DietCent|Diet Center|395 Springside Dr.|Akron|OH|44333-2496||(800) 656-5861|(330) 655-5861||(330) 666-2197|info@dietcenterworldwide.com|www.dietcenterworldwide.com|Mr. Kenneth M. Massey|Dir. Franchise Development|325|0|325|20.00|1|DietCent|DIET CENTER offers innovative weight management programs.||1972|1972|238|11|1|44 States, 4 Provinces|28 in NY, 19 in NC, 18 in CA|8-10|No|50-75K|16.4-34.9K|16.4-34.9K|25.70|15K|15.00|8%/$100/Wk.|8%/$500/Mo.|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|700-1,200|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|2 FT, 1 PT|40|3|3|3|2|3|5|3 Weeks in Akron, OH.|C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|8.00|
DIET LIGHT WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM|DietLght|Diet Light Weight Loss System|300 Market St., # 101|Lebanon|OR|97355||(800) 248-7712|(541) 259-3573||(541) 259-3506|dietlight@juno.com|www.busdir.com/dietlight|Ms. Kathy Bengtson|President|5|10|15|20.00|1|DietLght|A complete weight loss system that incorporates individual counseling with delicious, gourmet meals.  The Delight Entrees are vacuum-sealed, contain no preservatives, and require no refrigeration. One day a week clients can eat out or plan their own|meals.  Some of the centers have incorporated a fitness area with workout equipment for women.|1983|1989|18|0|0|4 States|11 in OR, 4 in CA, 2 in TN|6|Yes|25K|10K|10-20K|15.00|5K|5.00|0%|0%|All States|NR|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|500-1,000|SC|Yes|No|1 FT, 2 PT|3|3|3|3|2|3|3|3 Days Lebanon, OR.|a,b,c,d,e,F,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|0.00|
DIFFERENT TWIST PRETZEL CO., THE|DifTwist|Different Twist Pretzel Co., The|6052 Rte. 8, P.O. Box 334|Bakerstown|PA|15007|||(724) 443-8010||(724) 443-7287|||Mr. August P. Maggio|President|15|0|15|18.00|1|DifTwist|Serving hand-rolled, fresh-baked soft pretzels in 10 different flavors. (Licensor)||1992|1992|18|1|2|8 States|2 in WV, 1 in FL, 1 in MA|20|Yes|50K|40-80K|40-80K|60.00|5K|5.00|5%|NR|FL|10/10|Yes|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|150-400|SF, RM, Other|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 3 PT|12|4|4|1|2|1|4|1 Week On-Site.|b,D,e|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
DIPPIN' DOTS ICE CREAM OF THE FUTURE|Dippin|Dippin' Dots|5110 Charter Oak Dr.|Paducah|KY|42001-5209|||(270) 575-6990|(270)|(270) 575-6997|franchiseinfo@dippindots.com|www.dippindots.com|Ms. Vanessa Riley|Franchise Dev. Specialist|569|2|571|13.00||Dippin|DIPPIN' DOTS are those tiny beads of ice cream that are super-cold, creamy, and delicious. Here's your invitation to look at our exciting alternative to traditional ice cream, yogurt, and flavored ice products.||1988|1999|571|0|0|42 States|49 in TX, 37 in CA, 29 in FL|Unknown|No|250K|75K|45.6-189.8K|53.00|12.5K|12.50|4%|.05%|All States|5/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|100|RM|Yes|No|1 FT|130|5|4|2|3|3|5|2 Days in Paducah, KY; 2 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E,G,H|No|All United States|No|No|4.00|
DISCOUNT CAR & TRUCK RENTALS|DiscntCr|Discount Car & Truck Rentals|720 Arrow Rd.|North York|ON|M9M 2M1|CANADA|(800) 263-2355|(416) 744-0123||(416) 744-0624|jstanaitis@discountcar.com|www.discountcar.com|Mr. John Stanaitis|Dir. Franchise Operations|180|23|203|5.00|1|DiscntCr|DISCOUNT CAR & TRUCK RENTALS offer a unique approach to the rental business. We specialize in the replacement car market with a flair for leisure business.||1980|1984|23|170|10|2 States, 10 Provinces|86 in ON, 36 in PQ, 12 in AZ|10|No|250K|150-250K|150-250K|200.00|Varies|-1.00|6-8%|0%|All States|10/5/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|N/A|3 FT, 1 PT|40|3|5|3|3|3|5|2-4 Weeks at North York, ON.|A,B,C,D,E,f,G,h,i|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|U.K., Australia|7.00|
DISCOUNT IMAGING|DiscImag|Discount Imaging|P.O. Box 699|West Monroe|LA|71294-0699||(800) 987-8258|(318) 324-8258||(318) 324-1211|bradh@discountimaging.com|www.difcorp.com|Mr. Brad Hargrove|National Sales Mgr.|6|1|7|48.00|1|DiscImag|Single source providers of printer, fax and copier supplies and service to businesses of all types. Program features proprietary product line, purchasing power and other support services.||1995|1998|13|0|0|5 States|2 in AR, 1 in FL, 1 in AL|2|No|75K|25-40K|56-62K|59.00|25K|25.00|3-6%|0%|FL,TX|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|HB|No|No|4 FT, 1 PT|6|4|3|2|1|4|5|2 Weeks Corporate; 4 Weeks On-Site.|C,d,E,F,G,h,I|No|South, Southeast|All Canada|No|4.50|
DOG n SUDS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS|DogsSuds|Dog n Suds Drive-In Restaurants|4945 Fairway Dr.|Plainfield|IN|46168||(800) DOGNSUDS|(317) 718-0772||(317) 718-0773|dognsudscorp@juno.com|www.DOGnSUDS.net|Mr. Richard T. Morath|President/CEO|9|4|13|17.00|1|DogsSuds|Classic, carhop, curb-service QSR with optional inside dining and drive-thru service. DOG n SUDS serves coney dogs, chilidogs, hamburgers and the world's creamiest root beer.||1953|1954|26|0|0|3 States|22 in IN, 2 in IL, 2 in KY|5|No|750K|150K|600K-1.0MM|800.00|25K|25.00|3-5%|3%|FL,IL,IN|15/5|Yes/Open|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|N/A|Yes|40,000|FS|Yes|Yes|15 FT, 10 PT|8|4|4|2|3|3|4|6 Weeks Indianapolis, IN.|B,C,D,E,F,I|No|All United States|No|No|4.00|
DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORES OF AMERICA|DlrDiscn|Dollar Discount Stores of America|1362 Naamans Creek Rd.|Boothwyn|PA|19061||(800) 227-5314|(610) 497-1991||(610) 485-6439|info@dollardiscount.com|www.dollardiscount.com|Mr. Mitchel Insel|Franchise Director|148|0|148|44.00|1|DlrDiscn|Dollar stores.||1982|1987|148|0|0|NR|PA, NJ, FL|40|No|100K|20-30K|199K|199.00|18K|18.00|3%|1%|All States Except HI|10/15|No|No|No|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000-4,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|1-2 FT, 5-6 PT|19|3|2|2|3|3|5|5 Days in Boothwyn, PA.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|3.00|
DOLLAR RENT A CAR|DlrRent|Dollar Rent A Car|5330 E. 31st St.|Tulsa|OK|74135||(800) 555-9893|(918) 669-0000||(918) 669-3006|pfritz@dollar.com|www.dollar.com|Mr. Peter Fritz|Dir. Franchise Development|2700|97|2797|5.00||DlrRent|DOLLAR RENT A CAR operates and licenses others to operate daily car rental operations.  Established over 30 years ago, DOLLAR RENT A CAR now serves the worldwide car rental market.||1965|1966|266|76|554|NR|CA, TX, FL|24|No|250K|100K-2MM|100K-2MM|1050.00|12.5K+|12.50|8%|Included|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|No|2,000+|FS, SF, SC|No|Yes|Varies|400|5|5|4|4|4|5|3 Days Headquarters Orientation; 2 Weeks On-Site Field Training; 1 Week Automation.|a,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/No|Not FL,MA,VT,NH,NV,AR,UT,MT|2 Master Fran.|Australia, China, Southeast Asia|8.00|
DOLLAR RENT A CAR (CANADA)|DlrRentC|Dollar Rent A Car (Canada)|1027 Yonge St., 3rd Fl.|Toronto|ON|M4W 2K9|CANADA|(800) 254-7561|(416) 969-1190||(416) 969-9582|rmohammed@dollarcanada.com||Mr. Ray Mohammed|Franchise Operations|40|0|40|5.00|8|DlrRentC|Daily, weekly, monthly car and truck rental.||1966|1990|0|42|0|9 Provinces|ON, BC, PQ|20|Yes|250K|100-160K|150-300K|225.00|10-50K|30.00|7%|2%|AB|5/5|Yes/3|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|FS|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 1 PT|10|5|5|5|3|3|3|5 Days Toronto, ON.|B,C,D,E,F,H,I|No|No|All Canada|No|7.00|
DONATOS PIZZA|Donato|Donatos Pizza|1 Easton Oval, # 200|Columbus|OH|43219-6061||(800) 366-2867|(614) 416-7700||(614) 416-7701||www.donatospizza.com|Mr. Brian Oaks|Exec. Dir. Of Franchise Dev.|46|83|129|16.00||Donato|DONATOS PIZZA is a retail outlet specializing in the sale of pizzas, subs and salads, featuring delivery, carryout and dine-in service. DONATOS is committed to serving the best pizza and promoting goodwill through product, principle and people. DONATOS|PIZZA strives to be the best pizza on the block where the stores are located.|1963|1991|114|0|0|4 States|94 in OH, 13 in IN, 4 in KY|25|Yes|350K|25% of Total|250-600K|425.00|30K|30.00|4%|4%|FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,VA,DC|20/5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|15 FT, 20 PT|90|5|4|5|3|2|4|6-8 Weeks Colombus, OH.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|Midwest, Southeast|No|No|4.00|
DONUT DELITE CAFE|DonDel|Donut Delite Cafe|3380 S. Service Rd.|Burlington|ON|L7N 3J5|CANADA||(905) 681-8448||(905) 637-7745|aftn@icom.ca||Mr. Andrew Diveky|Dir. Franchising|22|0|22|13.00||DonDel|Cafe setting for fresh donuts, bagels, soup and sandwiches with a gourmet and specialty coffee program.||1984|1986|0|22|0|1 Province|22 in ON|6|Yes|100K|40-60K|110-150K|130.00|20K|20.00|6%|2%|NR|10/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 7 PT|10|3|4|3|3|3|5|1 Week Classroom; 2 Weeks Training Store; 1 Week Own Store.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|
DOUBLETREE HOTEL SYSTEMS|DblTree|Doubletree Hotel Systems|9336 Civic Center Dr.|Beverly Hills|CA|90210||(800) 286-0645|(310) 378-4321||(310) 205-7655||www.doubletreefranchise.com|Mr. Bill Fortier|SVP Franchise Development|128|127|255|23.00||DblTree|DOUBLETREE HOTELS CORPORATION, headquartered in Phoenix, is one of the nation's leading hotel management and franchising companies, with more than 170 hotels in 37 states, the District of Columbia and Mexico. DOUBLETREE properties currently extend into 3|market segments: DOUBLETREE HOTELS - upscale, first-class, full-service hotels; DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES - first-class, full-service all suite hotels and CLUB HOTELS BY DOUBLETREE.|1989|1989|251|1|3|29 States|25 in CA, 18 in FL, 11 in TX|10-20|No|N/A|10-15MM|20-38MM|29000.00|25-50K|37.50|2-4%|3.5%|All States|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|No|5-10 Acres|FS|No|Yes|100 FT|300|5|5|5|2|3|5|NR|A,b,c,d,h|No|All United States|All Canada|No|3.00|
DR. VINYL & ASSOCIATES|DrVinyl|Dr. Vinyl & Associates|821 NW Commerce St.|Lee's Summit|MO|64086-9381||(800) 531-6600|(816) 525-6060||(816) 525-6333|tbuckley@drvinylcom|www.drvinyl.com|Mr. Tom Buckley, Jr.|President|190|1|191|6.00|1|DrVinyl|We offer vinyl, leather and velour fabric repair and coloring, auto windshield repair, dashboard and hard plastic repair, vinyl striping,|exterior paint touch-up and paintless dent repair to new and used car dealers.|1972|1980|160|1|30|NR|18 in MO, 10 in IL, 7 in OH|30|Yes|27K|26K|38-61K|49.50|23.5K|23.50|7%|1%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,OR,VA,WI|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(B)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|No|1 FT|15|3|2|2|2|2|4|2 Weeks Corporate Office; 2 Weeks Field Training.|b,C,D,F,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
DREAMMAKER BATH & KITCHEN REMODELING|Wwiderefinish|DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Remodeling|1020 N. University Parks Dr.|Waco|TX|76707||(800) 583-9099|(254) 745-2477||(254) 745-2588|dminfo@dwyergroup.com||Ms. Karen Cagle|VP Franchising|300|0|300|6.00|1|Wwiderefinish|DreamMaker has pioneered a full-service remodeling franchise. Support includes training, research and development, marketing, group buying power, ongoing support, better pricing for profits in both residential and commercial remodeling. A unique|combination of traditional remodeling and alternatives such as cabinet refacing, refinishing, and tubliners.|1970|1971|120|5|175|50 States, 3 Provinces|14 in TX, 7 in IL, 6 in NY|20|No|100K|20-35K|35-70K|52.50|27K|27.00|3-6%|1-2%|All States Except VA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(B)|Yes|700|SF|Yes|Yes|2 FT|10|4|2|5|2|2|5|3 Weeks Headquarters, Waco, TX.|B,C,D,e,g,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Except PQ|All Countries|4.50|
DRY CLEANING STATION|DryClean|Dry Cleaning Station|8301 Golden Valley Rd., # 230|Minneapolis|MN|55427||(800) 655-8134|(763) 541-0832||(763) 542-2246|johnca@franchisemasters.com|www.drycleaningstation.com|Mr. John A. Campbell|Chief Executive Officer|72|0|72|21.00||DryClean|A high-quality, lower priced dry cleaner and shirt laundry, offering a special niche in the industry, including environmentally efficient equipment, proprietary unique software/computer systems and attractively-designed, high-traffic stores.||1987|1993|14|0|0|7 States|5 in MN, 4 in NE|50|Yes|250K|40-120K|50-350K|200.00|22.5K|22.50|2-5%|0%|FL,IL,MI,MN|15/2-5|Yes/Open|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|2,200-4,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|5|5|3|1|2|2|5|10-15 Days at a Store and Headquarters.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.50|
DUCTBUSTERS|Ductbust|Ductbusters|29160 US Hwy. 19 N.|Clearwater|FL|33761-2400||(800) 786-3828|(727) 787-7087||(727) 442-3380|billh@ductbusters.com|www.ductbusters.com|Mr. Thomas J. Yacobellis|President/CEO|29|1|30|25.00||Ductbust|DUCTBUSTERS is the largest franchisor of duct-cleaning businesses selling exclusively to air conditioning contractors. You receive a protected territory, full use of the nationally registered name and logo, the Busterlink computer software, training for|production-sales-and management, 14-volume training and reference manuals, equipment recommendations and continual on-going support.|1989|1992|25|0|3|8 States|17 in FL, 3 in LA, 2 in TX|16|No|N/A|7.5K|2.5-50K|26.50|7.5-24K|15.80|7%|0%|CA,FL,IL,MD|10/5|NR|NR|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(B)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|6 FT|6|3|4|5|2|3|5|5 Days Clearwater, FL; 2 Days Franchisee's Facilities.|A,B,C,D,F,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
DUFFERIN GAME ROOM STORE|Dufferin|Dufferin Game Room Store|3770 Nashua Dr.|Mississauga|ON|L4V 1M6|CANADA|(800) 268-2597|(905) 677-7665||(800) 387-3157|||Ms. Sarah Stone|Contract Mgr.|18|26|44|32.00||Dufferin|Canada's premier retailer of family games, specializing in high-quality DUFFERIN billiard equipment and 3,000 other games to enjoy quality time with family and friends.||1986|1987|0|44|0|7 Provinces|20 in ON, 9 in AB, 6 in BC|2-3|No|TBA|143K|357K|357.00|28.6K|28.60|5%|2%|AB|10/5|No|No|No|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|3,000-3,500|FS, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 6 PT|300|5|4|3|3|3|5|Head Office.|C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|No|No|No|5.00|
DUNHILL STAFFING SYSTEMS|Dunhill|Dunhill Staffing Systems|150 Motor Pkwy.|Hauppauge|NY|11788||(800) 386-7823|(631) 952-3000||(631) 952-3500|rrs@Dunhillstaff.com|www.dunhillstaff.com|Mr. Robert Stidham|VP Business Dev.|150|25|175|12.00|1|Dunhill|DUNHILL offers Professional Search and Temporary Staffing franchises. Our franchisees provide permanent executives, mid-level management, professionals, technical staffing and temporaries. Professional Search franchisees benefit from the industry's best|interview-to-placement ratio and leading edge computerized placement matching system. All DUNHILL executives have 'front line' industry experience. Our temporary offices are supported with back-office accounting, including payroll and accounts receivable.|1952|1961|151|4|0|50 States|21 in TX, 19 in IN, 12 in CT|12|No|250K|15-38K|70-140K|105.00|15-38K|26.50|7% Perm./Varies|1% Perm.|All States|10/10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|700-1,500|FS, SF, SC, RM, Suites|Yes|Yes|2-3 FT|45|4|3|1|3|3|5|1-2 Weeks Corporate; 1-2  Weeks  Field.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|7.00|
DUNKIN' DONUTS|DunkinD|Dunkin' Donuts|14 Pacella Park Pl., P.O. Box 317|Randolph|MA|02368||(800) 777-9983|(781) 961-4020||(781) 961-4207||www.dunkin-baskin-togos.com|Mr. Anthony Padulo|VP Business Dev.|4736|0|4736|13.00||DunkinD|DUNKIN' DONUTS is the world's largest coffee and doughnut chain. We offer a full array of quick-service menu items, including muffins, bagels and donuts.||1950|1955|3384|242|1110|46 States|490 in MA, 359 in NY, 237 IL|350|No|400K|200K|350K-3MM|1675.00|40-60K|50.00|4.9%|5.9%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC|20|Yes/3|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|800-2,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|No|Yes|NR|700|5|4|2|2|5|4|5 Weeks Dunkin' Donuts University, Braintree, MA.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|Yes/Yes|NY,MD,DC,GA,PA,FL,MI,IN,IL|PQ,ON|All Countries|4.90|1
DURACLEAN INTERNATIONAL|Duracln|Duraclean International|220 Campus Dr.|Arlington Heights|IL|60004-1485||(800) 251-7070|(847) 704-7100||(847) 704-7101|info@duraclean.com|www.duraclean.com|Mr. Tom Mallory|Marketing. Development Mgr.|516|2|518|25.00||Duracln|DURACLEAN offers distinct services, markets and revenue center packages to fit your needs for independence and growth. Carpet cleaning, ceiling and wall cleaning, upholstery and drapery cleaning, fire/smoke/water restoration, janitorial, pressure washing,|hard surface floor care, duct cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning are all services that we offer. We are the most diversified cleaning franchise in the world.|1930|1945|267|22|59|50 States|38 in FL, 34 in IL, 30 in CA|30|No|N/A|25K|54-70K|62.00|10K|10.00|6-8%|0%|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|No|2 FT, 1 PT|25|4|4|3|3|3|3|6 Days Success Institute, Corp. Office; 2 Days On-Site Cleaning; Home Study Program.|C,D,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
E. P. I. C. SYSTEMS|EPIC|E. P. I. C. Systems|402 E. Maryland|Evansville|IN|47711||(800) 230-3742|(812) 428-7750||(812) 428-4162|epic_sys@hotmail.com||Mr. Jeffrey R. Schaperjohn|President|7|0|7|25.00|1|EPIC|Complete janitorial service franchising master units for $25,000 per million population, single units for $6,500. We can assist with financing with good credit.||1993|1994|7|0|0|2 States|4 in KY, 3 in IN|6|No|10.2-28.5K|6.5-28.5K|6.5-60K|33.30|6.5K|6.50|4-10%|N/A|FL,IN,MI|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|250-1,000|HB, OB|No|No|1 FT, 5 PT|4|5|3|4|3|5|4|2 Weeks at Headquarters.|c,D,I|No|Midwest, Southeast|No|No|7.00|
EAGLE CLEANERS|EgleCln|Eagle Cleaners|1750 University Dr., # 111|Coral Springs|FL|33071-8903||(800) 275-9751|(954) 346-9501||(954) 346-9505|G2eagle@aol.com||Mr. Gerard J. Teeven|Executive Vice President|95|1|96|21.00||EgleCln|Franchisor of state-of-the-art dry-cleaning stores, offering turn-key plants and drop stores, complete training, site evaluation and a marketing strategy that separates us from the rest of the dry cleaning industry.||1991|1993|92|0|0|16 States|CT, NY, FL|40|No|250K|75-110K|200-250K|225.00|15K|15.00|5%/$195|3%|FL,IL,MI,NY|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800-2,200|FS, SC|Yes|N/A|3 FT, 1 PT|16|4|5|1|4|5|4|3 Weeks Coral Springs, FL; 1 Week Opening; 90-120 Post-Opening.|A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|East, Midwest|No|Mexico, South America, Latin America|5.00|
EAGLERIDER MOTORCYCLE RENTAL|Eaglerider|EagleRider Motorcycle Rental|11860 S. La Cienega Blvd.|Los Angeles|CA|90250-3461||(800) 501-8687|(310) 536-6777||(310) 536-6770|rent@eaglerider.com|www.eaglerider.com|Mr. Marcelino Orozco|Vice President Franchising|21|4|25|5.00||Eaglerider|EAGLERIDER is the world's largest motorcycle rental & tour company that specializes in harley-davidson motorcycles, ATVs, dirt bike, watercraft and snowmobile rentals. Why buy it when you can rent it?||1992|1997|21|4|25|11 States|6 in CA, 4 in TX, 2 FL|10|No|225K|69.5-184K|219.5-684K|451.75|30K|30.00|10%|0|All States|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,500|FS, SF, Industrial|No|No|2 FT, 2 PT|31|3|2|4|2|3|5|2 Weeks in Los Angeles, CA.|A,B,C,d,E,F,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All tourist destinations with 6 months or greater rental season|10.00|
EARFUL OF BOOKS|Earful|Earful of Books|907 W. 5th St., # 203|Austin|TX|78703||(888) EAR-FULS|(512) 343-2620||(512) 343-2751|contactus@earful.com|www.earfulcom|Mr. Jim Grant|VP Franchise Dev.|17|7|26|42.00||Earful|Rental and sale of audio books in cassette and CD format.||1991|1998|13|0|0|5 States|7 in TX, 3 in NC|20|No|250K|100K|225-275K|250.00|25K|25.00|4%|1%|CA,IL,MD,NY,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/5|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|2,000-2,500|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|10|5|4|3|4|5|5|1 Week at Home Office; 1 Week On-Site.|D,E,F,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|Yes, Considered|No|4.00|
EARTH-CLEAN.COM|EarthCom|Earth-Clean.com|7649 Old Georgetown Rd., # 200A|Bethesda|MD|20814||(800) 571-5422|(301) 654-4986||(301) 654-4476|andrew@earth-clean.com|www.earth-clean.com|Mr. Andrew Drykerman|Dir. Business Development|6|1|7|25.00||EarthCom|Earthclean.com is a full-service powerwashing and exterior maintenance franchise. We serve both commercial and residential customers. We offer quality services such as pressure washing and sealing decks, siding, concrete, gutters and awnings. We also|provide a full line of landscaping services such as design, irrigation, seeding, planting and lawn care.|1997|1997|7|0|0|3 States|4 in MD, 2 in VA, 1 in DC|5|No|10-20K|5K|5-18K|13.50|5K|5.00|6-12%|0%|NR|5/5|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|2 FT|4|2|4|3|2|5|5|1 Day in each DC, MD and VA.|A,B,C,D,E,F,H,I|Yes/Yes|All States, Concent. East|No|No|9.00|
EAST OF CHICAGO PIZZA COMPANY|EastofChicago|East of Chicago Pizza Company|318 W. Walton|Willard|OH|44890|||(419) 935-3033||(419) 935-3278|development@eastofchicago.com|www.eastofchicago.com|Ms. Nina L. Blanton|Development Coord.|134|9|143|16.00||EastofChicago|EAST OF CHICAGO PIZZA COMPANY is a young, determined franchising company that utilizes dine-in and delivery/carry-out units to achieve market dominance. Established in 1990, EOC has grown to over 100 units, with plans to expand. Combining proven marketing| and operational systems, with ideal franchisee strategic partnerships, EOC meets demands of customers with unique products, which, when combined with superior customer service, creates an atmosphere of tremendous customer loyalty/repeat business.|1990|1991|128|0|0|5 States|115 in OH, 9 in IN, 4 in PA|30|Yes|N/A|50K|150-300K|225.00|20K|20.00|5%|2%|FL,IN,VA|10/10|No|No|No|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,200-3,000|FS, SC|No|Yes|10 FT, 10 PT|40|4|3|3|3|4|4|4 Weeks in Willard, OH.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H|Yes/Yes|OH,IN,PA,FL,VA only.|No|No|5.00|
EAST SIDE MARIO'S|EastSide|East Side Mario's|10 Kingsbridge Garden Cir., # 600|Mississauga|ON|L5R 3K6|CANADA|(800) 361-3111|(905) 568-0000||(905) 568-0080||www.primerestaurants.com|Mr. H. Ross R. Bain|VP Admin./Legal Counsel|85|7|92|17.00||EastSide|American-Italian.||1979|1989|6|86|0|5 States, 6 Provinces|61 in ON, 12 in PQ, 7 in AB|12|No|750K|300-400K|850-1135K|992.50|50K|50.00|5%|3%/1% Local|NR|10/5/5|Yes|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|5,314|FS, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|50 FT, 25 PT|100|5|3|3|2|5|5|6 Weeks in Store; 1 Week at Head Office.|B,C,D,E,h|Yes/Yes|Only Canada|All Canada|No|5.00|
ECONO LUBE N' TUNE|Econolube|Econo Lube N' Tune|4911 Birch St.|Newport Beach|CA|92660||(800) 628-0253|(949) 851-2259||(714) 852-6688|||Mr. David Wisok||173|95|268|4.00|1|Econolube|Turn-key automotive service franchise. Lubrications, tune-ups, brake and other general services. Drive-through oil change||1974|1974|281|0|0|NR|NR|10|Yes|300-500K|50-100K|200K|200.00|49.5K|49.50|5%/$500|5%/.5% Natl|CA,FL,VA,WA|15/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|NR|NR|NR|6-7 FT|100|4|4|2|4|3|5|1 Week Ontario, CA; 1 Week Cypress, CA.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/No|East Coast, VA,NC,SC,GA|No|No|5.00|
ECONOTAX|EconTax|EconoTax|P.O. Box 13829|Jackson|MS|39236||(800) 748-9106|(601) 956-0500||(601) 956-0583|opportunity@econotox.com|www.econotax.com|Mr. James T. Marsh|President|68|0|68|7.00||EconTax|ECONOTAX provides full support for the establishmnent and operation of tax offices that provide the public individual and small business tax services, including audit representation, tax preparation, electronic tax filing, and refund loann services. This|includes software for tax preparation and electronic filing and training and research services.|1965|1968|52|0|0|7 States|40 in MS, 6 in AL, 3 in FL|5|Yes|25K|5-15K|10-25K|17.50|10K|10.00|15%|4%|FL|5/1|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|No|600|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|5|2|3|1|1|5|5|5 Days, Jackson, MS.|A,b,C,d,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|15.00|
ECOSMARTE PLANET FRIENDLY|Ecosmrte|EcoSmarte Planet Friendly|730 West 78th St.|Richfield|MN|55423||(800) 466-7946|(612) 866-1200||(612) 866-0152|ecosmarte@visi.com|www.ecosmarte.com|Mr. Joe Cantin|North American Sales Mgr.|5|2|7|42.00|1|Ecosmrte|Environmental technology retail store, specializing in non-chlorine, non-brine water systems for home, business pool and spa. Oxygen and natural products.||1994|1996|7|0|0|6 States|3 in MN, 1 in AZ, 1 in TX|6|No|250K|75-245K|100-245K|172.50|15-30K|22.50|0%|0%|NR|5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500|SF, SC, HB|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|20|3|3|1|4|3|4|10 Days at Phoenix, AZ; 7 Days Minneapolis, MN.|B,C,D,e,h,I|No|Southwest, Northeast|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
ECOWATER SYSTEMS|Ecowater|EcoWater Systems|P.O. Box 64420|St. Paul|MN|55164||(800) 942-5415|(651) 731-7438||(651) 739-4547|johnsonj@ecowater.com|www.ecowater.com|Mr. Jerry Johnson|Mgr. Franchise Development|725|0|725|48.00||Ecowater|Manufacturer & distributor of water treatment products for residential, commercial and industrial uses. Established in 1925, EcoWater has been providing high quality computerized water treatment and products worldwide. As the world's largest manufacturer|of residential water systems, you build your business, in protected territories, servicing your customers and controlling your future.|1925|1927|600|50|75|50 States, 5 Provinces|NR|20|No|200K|125K|250K|250.00|0|0.00|None|Varies|All States|2-10/2-10|Yes/1|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|2,500|FS, SF, SC|No|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|500|5|4|1|2|4|5|3-5 Days On-Site; 5 Days at Corporate Office.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Yes -- Contact Company|-1.00|
EDO JAPAN|EdoJapan|Edo Japan|4838 32nd St. SE|Calgary|AB|T2B 2S6|CANADA||(403) 215-8800||(403) 215-8801|edo@edojapan.com|www.edojapan.com|Ms. Colleen Pickard|Mgr. Legal/Admin.|93|6|99|17.00|1|EdoJapan|EDO JAPAN originated the concept of preparing Japanese Teppan Meals inexpensively through fast-food outlets more than 20 years ago. Since that time, EDO has maintained its popularity in the food courts due to EDO's menu placing emphasis on freshness,|nutrition, service and very reasonable prices.|1977|1986|46|55|3|13 States, 5 Provinces|28 in AB, 16 in ON, 14 in CA|6|No|NR|NR|160-350K|255.00|20K|20.00|6%|0-2%|CA,FL,HI,MD,OR,WA,AB|Lease|Yes/Varies|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|350-650|RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|10|5|4|4|3|4|5|2 Weeks Calgary, AB; 10 Days Opening Assistance On-Site.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|No|No|6.00|
EDUCATIONAL OUTFITTERS|EduOut|Educational Outfitters|8002 E. Brainerd Rd.|Chattanooga|TN|37421||(877) 814-1222|(423) 894-1222||(423) 894-9222|info@eschoolclothes.com|www.eschoolclothes.com|Mr. Brian Elrod|President|2|1|3|36.00||EduOut|A new franchise that sells school uniforms and school dress-code apparel to parents of students who attend private, parochial, Christian and public schools. A booming market, low compettion, vendor relationships with preferred pricing and credit terms,|great potential returns, exclusive territories, and extensive training|1998|2000|21|0|0|NR|NR|5|No|300K|75K|175K|175.00|25K|25.00|5%|3%|FL|10/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|2,000|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 PT|2|3|3|1|2|3|3|6 Days in Chattanooga, TN; 6 Days On-Site|C,D,E,f,G,H,I|No|SE and SW|No|No|5.00|
EFFECTIVE MAILERS|EffectMailer|Effective Mailers|28510 Hayes Rd.|Roseville|MI|48066-2314|||(810) 777-3223||(810) 777-4141|jgupta@couponvalue.com|www.couponvalue.com|Mr. Jai Gupta|President|5|1|6|8.00||EffectMailer|Co-op direct mail coupons design, print, insert and mail. Training and on-going support in all aspects of business. Our clients get one of the best coupon redemptions when they advertise with us. Four color coupons. Cutting edge technology. Price|competitive in envelope type direct mail.|1982|1993|0|0|0|3 States|2 in MA, 2 in NJ, 1 in MI|NR|No|25K|25K+|25-50K|37.50|18K|18.00|0%|0%|NR|10/10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|NR|NR|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT|60|||||||1 Week at Headquarters.|NR|No|All United States|NR|NR|0.00|
EL POLLO LOCO|PolloLoc|El Pollo Loco|3333 Michelson Dr., # 550|Irvine|CA|92612||(800) 997-6556|(949) 399-2055||(949) 399-2025|franchise@elpolloloco.com|www.elpolloloco.com|Mr. Stephen Dunn|Dir. Franchise Development|156|127|283|16.00|1|PolloLoc|The nation's leading flame-broiled chicken, quick-service restaurant, specializing in great tasting Mexican food that offers customers a wholesome alternative to traditional fast-food.||1975|1983|270|0|4|4 States|250 in CA, 9 in AZ, 7 in NV|20|Yes|1MM|300K minimum|502K-1MM|775.00|40K|40.00|4%|4-5%|CA|20|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,600|FS, SF, SC|No|Yes|8 FT, 17 PT|75|5|5|5|3|3|5|6 Weeks in Southern CA.|B,C,D,E,F,H,I|Yes/Yes|CA,AZ,NV,TX|No|No|4.00|1
ELDORADO STONE|EldorStn|Eldorado Stone|P.O. Box 489|Carnation|WA|98014||(800) 925-1491|(425) 333-6722||(425) 333-4755||www.eldoradostone.com|Mr. Phil Pearlman|Dir. Franchising|26|0|26|6.00||EldorStn|Franchisor of manufacturing plants that manufacture and distribute lightweight concrete stone veneers and landscape stepstones and pavers. Manufacturers market and distribute through masonry and building supply. World's largest family of|manufacturers of this product type.|1969|1969|14|1|11|13 States, 1 Province|2 in PA, 1 in OH, 1 in CA|2|No|80-149K|80-149K|80-149K|114.50|50K|50.00|5%/10c/SF|$0|CA,FL,IL,MN,WA,WI,DC|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|5,000-8,000|FS|No|No|6 FT+|8|5|4|2|2|3|3|4-5 Days Training Facility at Washington; 4-5 Days Franchisee's Facility.|B,C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|Eastern|South America, Europe, China|5.00|
ELECTRONIC TAX FILERS|Electax|Electronic Tax Filers|P.O. Box 2077|Cary|NC|27512-2077||(800) 945-9277|(919) 469-0651||(919) 460-5935|RachelWishon@aol.com|www.ElectronicTaxFilers.com|Ms. Rachel Wishon|President|42|2|44|7.00|1|Electax|We do no tax preparation! Instead, we provide a local, reasonably-priced, walk-in retail location where the 51% of the taxpayers who prepare their own returns can obtain electronic filing without being pressured into tax preparation they do not need.|We transmit the data from self-prepared returns to the IRS and states in order that the taxpayer may receive his refunds in days, not months, via direct deposit into his bank, mail or refund loan.|1990|1990|44|0|0|15 States|NC|6|No|25K|22.5K|22.5K|22.50|9K|9.00|8%|4%|All States|3/17|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(D)|Yes|1,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|Varies|3|4|1|3||4|1 Week in Cary, NC; 2-3 Days On-Site.|A,C,D,h,I|No|Eastern United States|No|No|8.00|
ELEGANCE JEWELRY|ElgncJwl|Elegance Jewelry|12 Conran St.|St. John's|NF|AIB 5G8|CANADA||(709) 745-8070|||||Mr. Melvin Slade|President|1|265|266|36.00||ElgncJwl|Home-based fashion jewelry sales. Excellent compensation and profit sharing plans.||1990|1995|1|265|0|1 State, 8 Provinces|1 in NF|1,000|Yes|N/A|99/Kit|99/Kit|0.10|0|0.00|0%|0%|NR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|No|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|No|1 FT|1|3|3|4|1|2|4|By Mail.|NR|No|All United States|All Canada|No|0.00|
ELEPHANT HOUSE|ElephantHouse|Elephant House|4503 Brown Bark Pl., # 101|Austin|TX|78727||(800) 729-2273|(512) 339-3004||(512) 339-7990|jscott@elephanthouse.com|www.elephanthouse.com|Ms. Julia Scott|National Sales Director|254|2|256|42.00||ElephantHouse|THE ELEPHANT HOUSE system is a proven, home-based greeting card franchise, where you can be your own boss. Independent retail stores are your clients, and we teach you our successful method of obtaining these clients and keeping them happy. The investment| is inventory-based and includes all fees. Training is provided at your home.|1991|1995|0|0|0|NR|7 in CA, 5 in FL, 5 in TX|NR|No|50K|Total|16-26.5K|21.25|5K|5.00|0%|0%|NR|7/7|No|No|N/A|Allowed|NR|NR|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|1 FT|5|||||||5 Days in Franchisee's Territory.|C,D,E,G,I|No|All United States|NR|NR|0.00|
ELEPHANT WALK|ElphntWk|Elephant Walk|318 N. Carson St., # 214|Carson City|NV|89701||(800) 654-5156|(775) 882-1963||(800) 654-5161|||Mr. John (Jack) D. Pomeroy|President|0|10|10|42.00||ElphntWk|CAPTURE THE BEAUTY! You'll love owning an ELEPHANT WALK Gift Gallery. Unique, handcrafted, nature-themed gifts...sculptures, jewelry, home decorative products and more.  Developed and refined in Hawaii... Now rapidly reaching malls across the nation.||1983|1996|9|0|0|2 States|8 in HI, 1 in NV|4|No|250K|75-100K|145-195K|160.00|25K|25.00|6%|1%|HI|5/5/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|N/A|Yes|1,000|SF, RM, Airport, Resort Area|Yes|No|1 FT, 4 PT|6|3|3|2|3|4|5|10 Days Honolulu, HI (I.E.L. University).|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|6.00|
ELLIOTT & COMPANY APPRAISERS|Ell&Co|Elliott & Company Appraisers|7 Oak Branch Dr., # C|Greensboro|NC|27407||(800) 854-5889|(336) 854-3075||(336) 854-7734|elliottco@elliottco.com|www.elliottco.com|Mr. Charlie W. Elliott, Jr.|President|8|3|11|31.00||Ell&Co|The franchisor provides a comprehensive package of services designed to assist the franchisee in marketing residential and commercial appraisals and managing the appraisal office.||1985|1994|10|0|0|2 States|7 in NC, 3 in SC|4|No|N/A|5.1-17.1K|5.1-17.1K|11.10|7.5K|7.50|8%/$200 Min.|2%/$50 Min.|FL,VA|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(D)|Yes|N/A|Commercial Office|Yes|Yes|1 FT|3|3||5|||4|2 Days Greensboro, NC.|C,D,E,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|8.00|
ELMER'S BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER|ElmPan|Elmer's Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner|11802 SE Stark St.|Portland|OR|97216||(800) 325-5188|(503) 252-1485||(503) 252-6706||www.elmers-restaurants.com|Mr. Jerry Scott|VP Operations|19|13|32|17.00||ElmPan|Full-service, family-oriented restaurant serving three meals a day. All menu items served all day. Banquet facilities.||1960|1966|32|0|0|6 States|17 in OR, 5 in WA, 5 in ID|3|No|Varies|200K|N/A|-1.00|35K|35.00|4%|1%|CA,OR,WA|25/Varies|Yes/5|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|5,500|FS|Yes|Yes|15 FT, 35 PT|20|5|5|3|3|4|5|8-12 Weeks Portland, OR.|B,C,D,E,G,h|No|Northwest|No|No|4.00|
ELS LANGUAGE CENTERS|ElsLan|ELS Language Centers|400 Alexander Park|Princeton|NJ|08540-6306||(800) 468-8978|(609) 750-3508||(609) 750-3596|info@els.com|www.els.com|Mr. Charles J. Gilbert|VP Franchising|51|34|85|11.00||ElsLan|Leader in teaching English to the world. Franchises English-language schools overseas, students learn business English, conversational English, TOEFL and other programs.  Franchisees also offer study-abroad programs and university placement assistance.||1956|1978|33|1|50|21 States, 1 Province|5 in CA, 2 in NY, 2 in FL|Unsure|No|250K|100-300K|100-300K|200.00|30K|30.00|5%|0%|None|10/10|Yes/10-20|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|Feasible|N/A|No|Yes|6-20 FT|65|4|4|4|3|4|5|2 Weeks Princeton, NJ.|C,D,G,H|No|No|No|Case by Case Basis|5.00|
EMACK & BOLIO'S ICE CREAM & YOGURT|EmackBol|Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream & Yogurt|P.O. Box 703|Brookline Village|MA|02447|||(617) 739-7995||(617) 232-1102|enbic@aol.com||Mr. Robert Rook|President|40|4|44|15.00|1|EmackBol|Best Ice Cream in NYC - 2000; Best Buy in NYC - 1999 Zagat Survey; Best Ice Cream Cape Cod; Best Ice Cream New Jersey; Best Ice Cream L.A. 1998;  Best Smoothie in Boston 1999.|We train in our Macy's NYC Store and give additional training in your store at opening. Manuals and videosprovided, ad slicks. No fees or royalties. 25 years' experience.|1975|1977|37|0|0|10 States|13 in MA,  5 in NJ, 4 in NY|6|No|N/A|60-90K|60-90K|75.00|0|0.00|0%|0%|All States|20/10|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|No|200-1,500|SF|Yes|No|2 FT, 4-10 PT|3|3|3|1|2|4|4|1 Week Macy's NYC.|B,C,D,E,F,G|No|All United States|No|No|0.00|
EMBASSY SUITES HOTELS|EmbassySuite|Embassy Suites Hotels|9336 Civic Center Dr.|Beverly Hills|CA|90210||(800) 286-0645|(310) 278-4321||(310) 205-7655||www.embassyfranchise.com|Mr. Bill Fortier|SVP Franchise Development|63|85|148|23.00||EmbassySuite|Hilton Hotels Corp. is the franchisor/operator of the DOUBLETREE HOTELS, EMBASSY SUITES HOTELS, HAMPTON INN & SUITES, HOMEWOOD SUITES, DOUBLETREE CLUB, RED LION HOTELS. The company franchises, operates or owns hotels throughout the|United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. Promus is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and has approximately 40,000 employees.|1983|1983|0|0|0|38 States|32 in CA, 26 in TX, 23 in FL|NR|No|3MM|3MM|15-30MM|22500.00|100K Min.|100.00|4% Gross Rm. Rev|3.5% Rm.Rev|NR|20|No|No|Yes|Allowed|NR|NR|No|153,000|NR|Yes|Yes|75 FT|850|||||||2 Weeks in Memphis, TN.|A,b,C,D,E,G,h|No|All United States|NR|NR|4.00|
EMPIRE BUSINESS BROKERS|EmpBus|Empire Business Brokers|336 Harris Hill Rd.|Buffalo|NY|14221|||(716) 677-5229||(716) 677-0955||www.empirebusinessbrokers.com|Mr. Nicholas R. Gugliuzza|President|49|2|51|9.00||EmpBus|We sell existing businesses and business opportunities throughout the U. S. and the world. Other profit centers relating to this are: franchise sales and development, financial brokering, equipment leasing, business valuation, business plans and business|consulting. A complete training program is held, and therefore previous experience is not required. Success Magazine has ranked us the #1 business brokerage in the U.S. for two consecutive years.|1981|1989|45|1|5|22 States, 1 Province|6 in GA, 4 in OH, 3 in NY|15|No|NR|10K|10K|10.00|8.9K|8.90|$150/Mo.|0%|All States|20/10|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|500|HB, OB|Yes|Yes|1 FT|5|2|5|2|2|2|5|1 Week at Home Office.|a,b,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
EMPOWERED WOMEN'S GOLF SHOPS|Empowered|Empowered Women's Golf Shops|5344 Belt Line Rd.|Dallas|TX|75240-2216||(800) 533-7309|(972) 253-8807||(972) 233-9079|empowrdgolf@earthlink.net|www.empoweredgolf.com|Mr. Barry Dixon|VP Operations|7|1|8|35.00||Empowered|Golf retailer for women only.||1993|1997|6|0|0|5 States|2 in TX, 1 in AR, 1 in NV|4|No|500K|100-200K|350-450K|400.00|25K|25.00|3%|1%|CA,FL|5/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|N/A|Yes|2,800|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|3|5|5|1|3|3|5|2 Weeks in Dallas, TX.|C,D,e,F,g|Yes|All United States|No|No|3.00|
ENCHANTED HONEYMOONS|EnchHon|Enchanted Honeymoons|2927 S. 108th St.|Omaha|NE|68144||(800) 253-2863|(402) 390-9291||(402) 393-8096||www.enchantedhoneymoons.com|Mr. Kem Matthews|President|6|1|7|47.00|1|EnchHon|ENCHANTED HONEYMOONS services the most exciting aspect of the travel industry: honeymoon and leisure travel. Join the fascinating world of travel without years of schooling. Part time or full time startup.||1995|1998|4|0|0|3 States|2 in NE, 1 in KS, 1 in MN|10|Yes|NR|25.5-37.5K|25.5-37.5K|31.50|21.5K|21.50|0.5%|2% or N/A|MN|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|600-1,200|SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|1 FT (in beginning)|4|3|3|1|3|2|1|5 Days Corporate Office in Omaha, NE; 2 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E,G,H|No|All United States|No|No|0.50|
ENDRUST AUTO APPEARANCE CENTERS|Endrust|Endrust Auto Appearance Centers|1155 Greenbriar Dr.|Bethel Park|PA|15102|||(412) 831-1255||(412) 833-3409|fboei@sqi.net||Mr. William Griser|Vice President|55|0|55|4.00||Endrust|Car preservation services, including wash, wax, detailing, interior shampoo, rustproofing, sound deadening, exterior paint sealant, fabric protection, etc. There is no franchise fee, and it can be operated as a separate center or an add-on if already in|business. Excellent high-profit.|1969|1970|55|0|0|6 States|20 in PA, 12 in OH, 8 in WV|10|No|Varies|30K|90K|90.00|Varies|-1.00|0%|0%|All States|Indefin.|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC, RM, HB|Yes|No|2 FT, 1 PT|6|4|3|2|2|2|5|1 Week On-Site; Continual Follow-Up.|C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|No|No|0.00|
ENERGY WISE|Enrgywis|Energy Wise|215 Dutton Ave.|Sebastopol|CA|95472||(800) 553-6800|(707) 824-8775||(707) 824-6967|franchise@energywiseinc.com|www.energywiseinc.com|Mr. Michael D. Gross|President|6|1|7|25.00|3|Enrgywis|ENERGY WISE provides a yearly preventive maintenance program of the major appliances in the home, which save our customers money, while providing them with peace of mind.  In addition, we offer a line of products and services which increase energy|efficiency, improve air and water quality and provide for easier home maintenance - an excellent home-based business.|1990|1996|3|0|0|1 State|3 in CA|3|No|50K|28-49.5K|28-49.5K|38.80|12.5K|12.50|5%|0%|CA,VA|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|No|1 FT|NR|4|3|3|3|4|5|1 Week Sonoma County, CA.|C,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
ENGLISH BUTLER CANADA|EngBtler|English Butler Canada|39 King St.|St. John|NB|E2L 4W3|CANADA||(416) 966-9802||(416) 966-9803|nassad@accessv.com|www.englishbutler.com|Mr. Nicholas Assad|Franchise Director|18|3|21|48.00||EngBtler|Elegant, traditional gifts and home decorating accessories. Merchandise ranges from printer to pictures, afghans to table linens and collectibles to seasonal giftware.||1984|1994|0|20|0|3 Provinces|15 in ON, 3 in NB, 2 in NS|6-8|No|100K|75K|250K|250.00|25K|25.00|6%|0.5%|NR|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 3-5 PT|7|4|4|3|3|4|5|3 Weeks Corporate Stores.|B,D,E,F,h|Yes/Yes|No|ON,PQ,AB|No|6.00|
ENTREPRENEUR'S SOURCE, THE|EntrepSc|Entrepreneur's Source, The|900 Main St. S., Bldg. # 2|Southbury|CT|06488||(800) 289-0086|(203) 264-2006||(203) 264-3516|info@TheESource.com|www.franchisematch.com|Mr. Chris Otter|Franchise Director|50|0|50|9.00|1|EntrepSc|We provide consulting, education and guidance to people exploring self-employment as an additional career option. Using a unique profiling system, ENTREPRENEUR'S SOURCE consultants help people discover the best options for them.||1984|1998|43|1|0|27 States|5 in GA, 5  in FL, 3 in SC,|40|No|100K|50K|45-50K|50.00|35K|35.00|0%|$350/Mo.|CA,FL,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA,WI|10/10|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|6|4|4|1|1|2|5|8 Days in CT.|D,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Most Countries|0.00|
ENVIRO MASTERS LAWN CARE|EnviMast|Enviro Masters Lawn Care|P.O. Box 178|Caledon East|ON|L0N 1E0|CANADA||(905) 584-9592||(905) 584-0402|||Mr. Martin Fielding|President|17|2|19|22.00|1|EnviMast|Enjoy the Great Outdoors! and be part of a great new approach to lawn care. Organic and environmentally considerate. Home based. Excellent opportunity. Protected territories. Repeat business. Full training and marketing support. Business, turf management|and in-field training.|1987|1991|0|19|0|NR|NR|6|No|25K|30-40K|30-40K|35.00|15-25K|20.00|5%/2.5K|2%|NR|10/10|No|Yes|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|NR|HB|N/A|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|4|3|2|1|2|3|3|1-2 Weeks in Caledon East, ON.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|No|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
ENVIROBATE|EnvrBate|Envirobate|3301 E. 26th St.|Minneapolis|MN|55406||(800) 926-1776|(612) 729-1080||(612) 729-1021|slarson@pclink.com|www.envirobate.com|Mr. Scott Larson|Vice President|3|2|5|25.00|1|EnvrBate|ENVIROBATE is an environmental services franchise organization specializing in commercial, industrial and residential settings. Our proven marketing program, comprehensive training, operation manuals and expertise will allow you to become a successful|business owner. No environmental experience is necessary.|1988|1991|5|0|0|4 States|2 in MN, 1 in GA, 1 in VA|5|No|100K|50-75K|100-150K|125.00|25K|25.00|6%|0.5%|MN,VA|10/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|No|N/A|N/A|1,500|Warehouse|No|N/A|5 FT|11|5|4|3|3|5|4|10 Days Headquarters; 5 Days On-Site.|A,B,C,D,d,E,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|6.00|
ENVIROFREE INSPECTIONS|EnvrFree|Envirofree Inspections|4763 S. Old U.S. 23, # A|Brighton|MI|48114-8685||(800) 220-0013|(810) 220-2767||(810) 220-2772|ceics@ismi.net|www.envirofree.com|Mr. Chuck Filippone|Dir. Franchise Development|7|1|8|30.00|1|EnvrFree|The most innovative concept, a full service inspection company including home  inspections, commercial inspections and environmental inspections. Minimal full service competition and increased concerns about exposure to chemical hazards can only result in|unlimited growth. Unique marketing plan and continued corporate support.|1997|1997|8|0|0|3 States|6 in MI, 1 in FL, 1 in IN|8|No|25K|16.7-33K|25.3-33K|29.20|15K|15.00|$200/Wk.|4%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WI,DC|10/2-5|No|No|No|Not Allowed|No|Yes(B)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|1-2 FT|8|3|2|4|4|2|5|8 Days in Franchisee's State; 14 Days at Corp. Office; 3 Days at Franchisee's Home Office.|a,B,C,D,E,f,h,I|No|All United States|No|Europe, Spain|-1.00|
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECH|EnvBio|Environmental Biotech|1701 Biotech Way|Sarasota|FL|34243||(800) 314-6263|(941) 358-9112||(941) 359-9744|info@environmentalbiotech.com|www.environmentalbiotech.com|Mr. Rick Bisio|VP Global Development|54|5|59|25.00|1|EnvBio|A sales to solutions service company. Utilizing the latest propietary biotechnologies, we provide maintenance services to eliminate waste build-up in drain lines. Our target is the commercial and industrial food-service market, as well as hospitals|and other producers of grease, oil, sugar, starch, and gelatin waste.|1991|1991|49|1|9|3 States, 1 Province|3 in FL, 1 in TX, 1 in PA|20|Yes|200K|45-100K|100K|100.00|35K|35.00|5%|1%|CA,DC,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA|5/5/5|No|No|No|Allowed|No|Yes(D)|N/A|1,000|Office|Yes|No|2 FT, 1 PT|30|4|5|2|2|4|4|2 Weeks at Headquarters; 3+ Weeks in Field.|b,C,D,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Most  Developed Countries|5.00|2
ERA FRANCHISE SYSTEMS|EraFran|ERA Franchise Systems|1 Campus Dr.|Parsippany|NJ|07054||(800) 869-1260|(973) 428-9700||(973) 496-0255||www.era.com|Mr. David Hardy|SVP Franchise Development|1027|0|1027|31.00||EraFran|The franchisee or "Member" will operate a real estate office offering listing and marketing of real property for sale and related services.||1972|1972|1027|0||50 States|137 in FL, 69 in CA, 59 NJ|NR|No|25K|0-20K|42.7-205.9K|124.30|0-20K|10.00|6%/$540|2%/$207|NR|10/7|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|NR|NR|No|1,000|FS, SF, SC|No|Yes|Varies|84|||||||1 week in Parsippany, NJ; 2-3 days On-Site|A,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Central and South America|6.00|
ERBERT & GERBERT'S SUBS & CLUBS|Erb&Gerb|Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs|320 Graham Ave.|Eau Claire|WI|54701||(800) 283-5241|(715) 833-1375||(715) 833-8523||www.erbertandgerberts.com|Mr. Kevin Schippers|President|13|1|14|16.00|1|Erb&Gerb|ERBERT AND GERBERT'S SUBS & CLUBS offer the gourmet sandwich product in the fast-food niche.  Growing rapidly, the market is wide open for this top-quality, service-oriented company.  Immaculate shops and outstanding service complement the gourmet|product.|1987|1992|15|0|0|3 States|8 in WI, 5 in MN, 1 in ND|12|Yes|200K|30-35K|94.6-183.8K|139.20|9.5K|9.50|6.5%|2%|IL,MN,ND,WI|15/5|Yes/Varies|No|NR|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000-2,000|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|2-3 FT, 10 PT|5|4|5|1|3|4|5|2 Weeks Home Office; 1 Week On-Site during Opening.|C,D,d,E,G,H,I|No|All U.S., Primarily Midwest|No|No|6.50|
ESSENTIALS PROTECTIVE COATINGS|Essntls|Essentials Protective Coatings|5209 Capital Blvd.|Raleigh|NC|27616-2925||(888) 372-8827|(919) 785-3015||(919) 785-3319|a.huffman@epc-tubs.com|www.epc-tubs.com|Mr. Adam Huffman|Franchise Development|6|1|7|6.00||Essntls|Application of proprietary EPC 2000 coating to protect bath fixtures during the construction process. Franchises call on general contractors.||1996|1997|18|0|1|7 States|7 in NC, 6 in GA, 2 in VA|10|No|150K|30-75K|46.1-91.7K|68.90|25K|25.00|8%|3%|FL,VA,AB|5/5|Yes|No|No|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|Yes|2 FT|6|5|4|4|3|3|4|1 Week at Corporate Office; 1 Week on Location.|B,C,D,E,F,G,I|Yes/No|SE,SW, W|AB|Europe, Asia|8.00|
ESTRELLA INSURANCE|Estrella|Estrella Insurance|7480 NW 186th St.|Miami|Fl|33015||(888) 511-7722|(305) 828-2444||(305) 556-7788|estrella@sunnyweb.com|www.estrellainsurance.net|Mr. Jose E. Merille|President|5|35|40|4.00|1|Estrella|ESTRELLA INSURANCE is the leader in the state of Florida in the auto insurance agency field and currently insures close to 100,000 autos in Dade and Broward county alone. Future expansion plans are to West Palm, Tampa, Orlando and other large cities.|We offer outstanding support and advertising (TV, radio, outdoor, direct mail, etc.).|1980|1997|40|0|0|1 State|40 in FL|8|Yes|75-100K|20-30K|79.5-99.5K|89.50|39.5K|39.50|2-4%|1%|FL|7/7|Yes/10|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|800|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 1 PT|30|5|3|1|4|3|5|8 Weeks Miami, FL.|A,B,C,D,E,H|Yes/Yes|FL|No|No|3.00|
EWM, INC.|EWM|EWM, Inc.|4760 Rte. 9, S.|Howell|NJ|07731||(800) 396-4621|(732) 364-5900||(732) 905-8606|ewm@ewminc.com|www.ewminc.com|Ms. Mary P. Muldaur|National Training Dir.|0|2|2|31.00|1|EWM|The only US system of its kind, franchising the right to operate an EWM, Inc. property management business in accordance with our standards and specifications. System includes use of a multi-volume ops manual, intensive training program, proprietary|software system, and multiple forms and templates. Features include the "Call Up and Ask" 24-hour hotline, as well as upgrades to software program, group advertising, bulk purchasing and other advantages to being part of a Northeastern US industry leader.|1986|1995|2|0|0|1 State|2 in NJ|4|No|NR|NR|49-95.3K|72.20|20K|20.00|5%/$500|1.5%/$200|CA,NY|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3-5 FT, 1 PT|2|||||||2 Weeks.|a,B,C,d,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
EXECUTIVE TANS|ExecTans|Executive Tans|165 South Union Blvd., # 780|Lakewood|CO|80228-2215||(877) 393-2826|(303) 988-9999||(303) 988-5390|sales@executivetans.com|www.executivetans.com|Mr. Wayne Smeal|President|27|1|28|20.00||ExecTans|Indoor tanning salons along with related products and services.||1991|1995|26|0|0|1 State|26 in CO|10|No|175K|40-60K|130-150K|140.00|15K|15.00|$795-1,895/Mo|$315/Mo|IL,FL,WI|3/3|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-6,000|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 3 PT|4|3|3|3|4|3|3|1 Week at Corporate Offices; 1 Week on Location.|B,C,d,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|-1.00|
EXECUTRAIN|ExecuTrn|Executrain|4800 Northpoint Pkwy.|Alpharetta|GA|30022-3766||(800) 437-2034|(770) 667-7700||(770) 664-2006||www.executrain.com|Ms. Michelle Beekman|International Support|116|35|201|11.00||ExecuTrn|EXECUTRAIN is the world's leading computer-training franchise. EXECUTRAIN offers over 800+ courses in the most popular business-applications software in order to increase the productivity of business people from all levels. This is achieved through|instructor-led, hands-on training in a classroom setting.|1984|1986|173|4|41|NR|NR|18|No|250K|200K|200-250K|225.00|30K|30.00|6-9%|1.5%|All States|7/7|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(D)|Yes|3,500|FS|Yes|No|15-20 FT/PT|110|5|5|3|3|1|5|5 Days GM Training; 5 Days Instructor Training; 5 Days Sale Training -- all Atlanta, GA.|NR|NR|No|All Canada|All Countries|7.50|
EXPRESS MART CONVENIENT STORE|ExpMart|Express Mart Convenient Store|6567 Kinne Rd.|Dewitt|NY|13214|||(315) 446-0125||(315) 446-1355|||Ms. Robbin Jeran|Mgr. Franchise Admin.|21|47|68|37.00|8|ExpMart|Convenience-store franchise with petroleum emphasis, currently offering development territories and master franchise agreements for U.S. and foreign countries.||1975|1990|67|0|0|4 States|56 in NY, 8 in MA, 2 in CT|3|No|Varies|40-60K|136-460K|298.00|15K|15.00|4%|1%|CT,NY|5/5/5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes|Yes|800-5,000|FS|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 4 PT|300|4|3|3|3|4|4|1 Week Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week Store Training.|B,C,D,E,F|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|4.00|
EXPRESS OIL CHANGE|ExpOil|Express Oil Change|190 W. Valley Ave.|Birmingham|AL|35209-3621||(888) 945-1771|(205) 945-1771||(205) 940-6026||www.expressoil.com|Mr. R. Kent Feazell|VP Development|125|12|137|4.00|1|ExpOil|We are among the top ten fast oil change chains in the world. Per unit, sales out-pace our competitors by over 40%. Attractive, state-of-the-art facilities offer expanded, highly profitable services in addition to our ten minute oil change. We also|provide transmission service, air conditioning service, brake repair, tire rotation and balancing and miscellaneous light repairs... Most extensive training and franchise support in the industry.|1979|1986|137|0|0|5 States|62 in AL, 35 in GA, 6 in TN|20|Yes|450K|115-227K|706-907K|806.50|17.5K|17.50|5%|3%|NR|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|22,000|FS|Yes|Yes|7 FT|37|5|5|1|3|3|5|8 Weeks Closest Training Center; 1 Yr. On-Site, Post-OpeningTraining; Continuous Training.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|Southeast|No|No|5.00|
EXPRESS PERSONNEL SERVICES|ExpPers|Express Personnel Services|6300 Northwest Expy., # 200|Oklahoma City|OK|73132-5128||(877) 652-6400|(405) 840-5000||(405) 773-6442|diane.carter@expresspersonnel.com|www.expressfranchising.com|Mr. Jeffrey C. Bevis|VP Franchising|407|1|408|12.00|1|ExpPers|Three divisions - permanent placement, temporary placement and executive search - offering full and complete coverage of the employment field.||1983|1985|393|11|4|45 States|48 in TX, 32 in OK, 24 in WA|50|No|100K|120-150K|120-150K|135.00|17.5-20.5K|19.00|8-9%|0.6%|All States|5/5|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|1,200|SC, RM, SF|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|169|4|4|3|4|4|4|3 Weeks Oklahoma City, OK; 1 Week On-Site.|A,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|ON Only|No|8.50|2
EXPRESSIONS IN FABRICS|ExpnsFab|Expressions in Fabrics|401 11th St., NW|Hickory|NC|28601|||||(704) 328-2176||www.expressions-furniture.com|Mr. Bob Berman|VP Franchise Marketing|49|4|53|38.00||ExpnsFab|EXPRESSIONS is a chain of franchised retail stores offering consumers a unique home furnishing concept - a dramatically different approach to fabric selection, design, pricing, delivery and service.  With more than 50 Stores nationwide, we are the leader|of the custom upholstery category of the $42 billion home furnishings industry - a category that EXPRESSIONS created 20 years ago with our first New Orleans store.|1978|1983|53|0|0|30 States|5 in CA, 5 in TX, 4 in MI|10|No|500K|50-100K|296-449K|372.50|30K|30.00|3.5%|2%|All States|10/10|Yes/3|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|5,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|7 FT|35|5|4|3|4|3|5|10 Days Corporate Store.|a,B,C,D,E,H|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|3.50|
FABRI-ZONE CLEANING SYSTEMS|FabrZone|Fabri-Zone Cleaning Systems|3135 Universal Dr., # 6|Mississauga|ON|L4X 2E2|CANADA|(888) 781-1123|(905) 602-7691||(905) 602-7821|headoffice@fabrizone.com|www.fabrizone.com|Mr. David S. Collier|President|39|1|40|25.00||FabrZone|FABRI-ZONE offers a full-service franchise concept to start with a turn-key system with an environmentally-sensitive cleaning program, a patented dry cleaning and purification carpet cleaning process. FABRI-restore steam finishing process cleans|upholstery, drapery and ceilings. Professional marketing, sales and financial support.  Recommended by carpet manufacturers.|1981|1984|7|30|3|NR|NR|8|NR|NR|6K|14K|14.00|Varies|-1.00|$150/mo.|0%|NR|3/3|Yes|NR|NR|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|2 FT, 4 PT|20|3|4|1|4|4|4|8 Days Toronto, ON.|B,C,d,e,G,H,I|No|NR|All Canada|All Countries|150.00|
FABUTAN SUN TAN STUDIOS|Fabutan|Fabutan Sun Tan Studios|5925 3rd St. SE|Calgary|AB|T2H 1K3|CANADA|(800) 565-3658|(403) 640-2100||(403) 640-2116|MAIL@fabutan.com|www.fabutan.com|Mr. Will Hoes|Dir. Franchising|87|12|99|20.00|1|Fabutan|North America's largest indoor tanning company, chosen as # 1 tanning franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. Marketing indoor tanning and related services with a proven system over 20 years. Site location, lease negotiation, construction,|full training, post-opening support, financial assistance and a fantastic growing company to assist in your success included.|1979|1985|1|98|0|1 State, 5 Provinces|45 in AB, 18 in ON, 15 in BC|25-30|Yes|NR|20-30K|60-85K|72.50|7.5-15K|11.30|6%|1%|AB|10/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|700-1,000|FS, SC|Yes|yes|2 FT, 3 PT|22|3|3|1|1|4|4|3-5 Days Calgary, AB; 1-2 Days Franchisee Site.|C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|3
FACES|faces|Faces|3425 Laird Rd., # 5|Mississauga|ON|L5L 5R8|CANADA||(905) 569-8989||(905) 569-8998|stevensont@faces-cosmetics.com|www.faces-cosmetics.com|Ms. Tamara Stevenson|Dir. Franchising|75|22|97|20.00|1|faces|FACES is a retail cosmetics business featuring in-mall, stand-alone boutiques selling FACES' own extensive, affordable and distinct brand of prestige color cosmetics and bath, body and skin care. Twenty-five years of operating history and extensive|market research enables FACES to successfully service a critical gap between mass-market merchandisers and expensive department store brands.|1974|1980|0|67|30|9 Provinces|38 in PQ, 19 in ON|NR|No|Varies|25-30K|85-90K|87.50|16.3K|16.30|5%|2%|FL,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|230|SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|1 FT, 3-4 PT|70|3|4|3|3|3|5|4 Weeks Toronto, ON.|A,B,D,E,G,h|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries in a Master Franchisee capacity|5.00|
FAMILY PIZZA|FamPizza|Family Pizza|318 105th St. E., Bay 10|Saskatoon|SK|S7N 1Z3|CANADA||(306) 955-0215||(306) 955-0215|||Mr. Hal Schmidt|President|17|7|24|16.00|1|FamPizza|2-for-1 gourmet pizza and pasta. Take-out and delivery - 39 minute guarantee or your order is free.||1983|1987|0|18|0|3 Provinces|12 in SK, 5 in AB, 4 in BC|10|Yes|50K|40K|75-100K|87.50|15K|15.00|4%|5%|AB|5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|900-1,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 10 PT|3|3|3|2|3|3|4|2-4 Weeks in Store.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|No|All Canada|No|4.00|
FAN-A-MANIA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT|FanMania|Fan-A-Mania Sports and Entertainment|1393 W. 9000 St., # 250|West Jordan|UT|94088|||(801) 253-7798||(801) 253-0931|fanamania1@hotmail.com|www.fanamania.com|Mr. Mark Helean|VP Franchise Operations|8|5|8|35.00|1|FanMania|Largest sport and entertainment retail franchise, great look, exciting hot products: NFL, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NHL, WWF, Disney, Warner Brothers, Pooh, Sesame Street, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Nickelodeon apparel,|novelty items and memorabilia. Malls love us and customers flock to our stores.|1995|1996|5|1|2|5 States, 1 Province|NR|3|No|300K|100K|200K|200.00|19.5K|19.50|0%|2%|OR,VA,AB|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,000|RM, Outlet Center|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|6|5|3|1|1|3|5|4 Days Salt Lake City, UT; 7 Days Franchise Locations.|b,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.50|
FANTASTIC SAMS|FantSams|Fantastic Sams|1400 N. Kellogg, # E|Anaheim|CA|92807||(800) 441-6588|(714) 701-3471||(714) 537-3869|franchise@fantasticsams.com|www.fantasticsams.com|Mr. Terry Cooper|SVP Franchise Licensing|1344|6|1350|19.00|1|FantSams|FANTASTIC SAMS is the world's largest hair care franchise, with over 1,350 salons represented throughout 5 countries. Our full service salons offer quality hair care services for the entire family, including cuts, perms and color. When you join the|FANTASTIC SAMS family of franchisees, you'll receive both local and national support through on-going management training, educational programs and national conferences, as well as advertising and other benefits. No hair care experience required.|1974|1976|1251|15|84|43 States, 4 Provinces|219 in CA, 131 in FL, 96 MI|120|No|Varies|20-30K|75-165K|120.00|20-30K|25.00|$200/Wk.|$100/Wk.|All States|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|SC|Yes|Yes|8 FT|42|2|4|1|3|1|4|6 Days in Anaheim, CA; On-Going within Region.|C,d,E,G,h|No|All United States|All Canada|Pacific Rim|-1.00|2
FARMER BOYS HAMBURGERS|FrmrBoys|Farmer Boys Hamburgers|3452 University Ave.|Riverside|CA|92501||(888) 930-3276|(909) 275-9900||(909) 275-9930|bfoss@farmerboys.com|www.farmerboys.com|Mr. Bill Foss|Franchise Sales Mgr.|11|10|21|16.00|1|FrmrBoys|FARMER BOYS RESTAURANTS fill a unique food service niche by offering greater choice to both fast food and traditional sit-down restaurant customers. Concept offers over 100 fresh breakfast, lunch or dinner items, prepared and cooked to order in 5 - 7|minutes - with a choice of sit-down, take-out or drive-thru service.|1981|1997|20|0|0|1 State|20 in CA|6|Yes|350K|200K|393-582K|487.50|30K|30.00|5%|2%|CA|20/10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|No|NR|Yes|2,500-3,000|FS|Yes|Yes|7-10 FT, 10-15 PT|12|4|4|2|3|1|5|3 Months at Company-Operated Unit.|B,C,D,E,F,I|No|CA Only|No|No|5.00|
FAST BUCKS CHECK CASHING SERVICE|FstBucks|Fast Bucks Check Cashing Service|3615 N. 44th St., # 1|Lincoln|NE|68504|||(402) 464-3949||(402) 464-3181|||Mr. Mike Fox|President Franchise Developers|7|2|9|7.00||FstBucks|Invest in your future: today's fast-paced society has created an increasing demand for a variety of quick, convenient and reliable services. Consumer financial needs are no exception. In fact, FAST BUCKS CHECK CASHING has proven to be a highly|attractive alternative to traditional banking. When you add all the other valuable services for your customer, FAST BUCKS CHECK CASHING is your road to success.|1994|1995|9|0|0|2 States|7 in NE, 2 in IA|10|No|75K|20-95K|48.3-95K|71.70|20K|20.00|5%|2%|IN,SD,WA|10/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|2 FT, 1-2 PT|7|4|3|2|1|4|4|1-2 Weeks -- Location to be Determined.|a,b,C,D,e,f,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
FAST EDDIE'S|FstEddie|Fast Eddie's|129 Wellington St., # 102|Brantford|ON|N3T 5Z9|CANADA||(519) 758-0111||(519) 758-1393|fasteddies@sympatico.ca||Mr. Mike Gorski|President|0|9|9|16.00|3|FstEddie|FAST EDDIE'S is a hamburger-based, fast-food, double-drive-thru restaurant with no inside seating. We have 100% pure-beef, quality hamburgers with shakes and fries to go. Try our crazy fries!||1989|1989|0|6|0|1 Province|6 in ON|1|Yes|300K|50-100K|200-400K|300.00|15K|15.00|4-6%|2%|None|N/A|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|900|FS|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 15 PT|18|5|5|4|3|3|5|2 Weeks Brantford, ON.|C,D,E,F|Yes/Yes|No|ON|No|5.00|
FAST-FIX JEWELRY REPAIRS|Fast-Fix|Fast-Fix Jewelry Repairs|1300 NW 17th Ave., # 170|Delray Beach|FL|33445||(800) 359-0407|(561) 330-6060||(561) 330-6062|franchise@fastfix.com|www.fastfix.com|Mr. Mark Goldstein|VP Franchise Dev.|120|0|120|42.00|1|Fast-Fix|FAST-FIX JEWELRY REPAIRS ® is a proven business with an 18-year track record in the multi-billion dollar jewelry and watch repair industry. FAST-FIX stores operate only in major regional malls, which guarantee high visibility and traffic. Most repairs can|be completed within an hour while customers watch or enjoy shopping. FAST-FIX JEWELRY REPAIRS ® has more than 115 franchise locations nationwide. The chain's innovative and complete training program is conducted at the site of each new store.|1984|1987|109|0|0|NR|19 in FL, 19 in CA, 16 in TX|25|No|N/A|40K|105-175K|140.00|30K|30.00|5%|0%|CA,DC, FL,IL,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|Yes(I)|Yes|150-850|RM|Yes|N/A|3 FT, 1 PT|9|3|5|1|1|1|4|8 Days at National Training Center in Dallas and On-Site Training.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Yes|5.00|3
FASTFRAME USA|FstFrame|Fastframe USA|1200 Lawrence Dr., # 300|Newbury Park|CA|91320-1234||(888) TO-FRAME|(805) 498-4463|(888) TO FRAME|(805) 498-8983|brenda@fastframe.com|www.fastframe.com|Ms. Brenda Hales|Franchise Development|204|7|211|34.00|1|FstFrame|Over the past 14 years, FASTFRAME USA has captured its share of the market with its 200+ franchises within the US, along with affiliates in Brazil, Japan and Australia. FASTFRAME has emerged as a leader in the custom picture framing industry.|FASTFRAME has built it foundation and reputation by providing high-quality craftsmanship, in a variety of products, at competitive prices, with immediate turn-around capabilities while guaranteeing customer satisfaction.|1986|1987|203|0|9|24 States|94 in CA, 18 in IL, 11 in GA|30|No|93.5K|30K|93.5-131K|112.30|25K|25.00|7.5%|3%|CA,HI,IL,IN,MN,NY,VA|10/10|Yes/8|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200-1,400|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|16|5|4|1|1|1|5|2 Weeks at Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week at Franchisee Location.|A,b,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|All Countries|7.50|3
FASTRACKIDS INTERNATIONAL LTD.|FastTrac|FasTracKids International Ltd.|6900 E. Belleview Ave.|Greenwood Village|CO|80111-1619||(888) 576-6888|(303) 224-0200||(303) 224-0222|info@fastrackids.com|www.fastrackids.com|Mr. Kevin Krause|Dir. Franchise Development|130|0|130|10.00|1|FastTrac|FASTRACKIDS® is an exciting advancement in the education og young children, powered by innovative technology, a strong curriculum, and the leadership of franchise owners throughout the world. Based on the premise that, given proper instruction and|reinforcement, most children can perform at the level we now call giften, FasTracKids fosters the early development of creativity, leadership and communication skills.|1998|1998|16|7|107|7|NR|30|Yes|NR|10.4-36.2K|10.4-36.2K|23.30|5-15K|10.00|1.5%|5%|All States|5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(B)|Yes|700|N/A|No|Yes|1-5 FT|12|4|4|4|4|5|5|3-4 Days in Denver, CO.|C,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|1.50|
FASTSIGNS|FstSigns|FASTSIGNS|2550 Midway Rd., # 150|Carrollton|TX|75006-2357||(800) 827-7446|(972) 447-0777||(972) 248-8201|bill.mcpherson@fastsigns.com|www.fastsigns.com|Mr. Bill McPherson|VP Franchise Sales|438|0|438|46.00|1|FstSigns|FASTSIGNS sign centers produce complete computer-generated signs and graphics for the business community. FASTSIGNS is the acknowledged leader of the quick sign industry. Rated #7 in Success Magazine's 1999 Franchisee Satisfaction Survey.|Quality systems include comprehensive 3 week training, on-going support, unique marketing materials and National Accounts program. Site selection assistance and the latest industry equipment.|1985|1986|370|9|59|41 States, 2 Provinces|47 in TX, 34 in CA, 20 in IL|20|Yes|200K|50-75K|148-219K|183.50|20K|20.00|6%|2%|All States and AB|20/10|Yes|Int|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,400|SC|Yes|Yes|6 FT|75|5|4|1|1|3|5|3 Weeks in Dallas, TX.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil|6.00|2
FATBURGER|FatBrger|Fatburger|1218 Third St. Promenade|Santa Monica|CA|90401-1308|||(310) 319-1850||(310) 319-1863||www.fatburger.com|Ms. Angelina Morse|Dir. Franchise Relations|28|13|41|16.00|1|FatBrger|The classic hamburger stand, serving cooked-to-order burgers at an open grill since 1952. Also serving grilled chicken-breast sandwiches, freshly-made onion rings and real milkshakes in a fun environment with a unique R & B jukebox.||1952|1980|36|0|0|3 States|28 in CA, 7 in NV|8|Yes|NR|150-250K|370-730K|550.00|30K|30.00|5%|2%|CA,IL,MD,NY,WA|15/10/10|Yes/5|No|No|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,800-2,000|FS, SF, SC|No|No|16-40 PT|10|4|5|3|2|5|5|10 Weeks Orange County, CA; 7-10 Days On-Site.|C,D,E,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|
FEATHER RIVER WOOD & GLASS|FeathRiver|Feather River Wood & Glass|2345 Forest Ave.|Chico|CA|95928-7641||(800) 395-3667|(530) 895-0762||(530) 895-9207||www.featherdoor.com|Mr. Mark Mederaris|VP Franchise Dev.|2|1|3|39.00||FeathRiver|FEATHER RIVER is the premier manufacturer of hardwood doors and entry systems. FEATHER RIVER offers a unique store concept that is tailored to the top 8% of homeowners in the country. Please contact us for an analysis of your proposed franchise location.||1971|1999|0|0|0|3 States|1 in NV, 1 in CA, 1 in PA|NR|No|NR|100-180K|150-190K|170.00|37K|37.00|6%|3%|NR|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|NR|NR|No|1,200-2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|160|||||||2 Weeks Corporate Headquarters, Chico, CA.|C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|NR|NR|6.00|
FIBRECLEAN SUPPLIES|Fibreclean|Fibreclean Supplies|# 1 - 3611 27 St. N.E.|Calgary|AB|T1Y 5E4|CANADA||(403) 291-2870||(403) 291-3786|kbrown@fibreclean.com|www.fibreclean.com|Ms. Kathy Brown|Franchise Operations Mgr.|4|4|8|25.00|1|Fibreclean|FIBRECLEAN SUPPLIES distributes specialty wholesale supplies to the rapidly-expanding cleaning industry. We are the leading soft fibre supplier in Canada, with product lines that are recognizable throughout the industry. FIBRECLEAN offers franchisees|existing sales to start with, exclusive territories, comprehensive training, customized software, in-house marketing department, centralized purchasing, certified instructors, product R & D, national and local mailers and much more.|1977|1996|0|8|0|5 Provinces|3 in BC, 2 in AB, 1 in ON|3|No|100K|75-125K|100-200K|150.00|Varies|-1.00|5%|1.25%|AB|5/5|Yes/Varies|Yes|yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,500|Industrial Storefront|Yes|Yes|3 FT|31|5|5|2|2|2|5|2 Weeks Calgary, AB; 1 Week On-Site.|B,C,D,E,F,h|No|No|MB,PQ, Maritime|No|5.00|
FIDUCIAL|CentSmall|FIDUCIAL|26722 Plaza Dr.|Mission Viejo|CA|92691||(800) 323-9000|(949) 348-5100||(949) 348-5126|franchise@centurysmallbiz.com|www.centurysmallbiz.com|Mr. Bob Keaton|Franchise Development|642|8|650|9.00|1|CentSmall|FIDUCIAL is a business services franchise specializing in accounting, tax, payroll and business counseling to the small business owner. Package includes all software and materials to start a professional practice. If you have|a business and accounting background, we can show you how to develop a FIDUCIAL business. Full training and support.|1935|1999|550|50|50|48 States, 1 Province|60 in CA, 37 in TX, 34 FL|31|No|150K|35K|50-75K|62.50|35K|35.00|8-2%|0%|All States|10/10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|600|OB|No|No|2 FT, 1 PT|60|3|4|4|4|3|4|2 Weeks Training Center; 4 Days Post Grad, Various; 4 Days Tax Training, Baltimore, MD.|a,b,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|2
FIELD OF DREAMS|FldDrms|Field of Dreams|5017 Hiatas Rd.|Sunrise|FL|33351||(800) 749-7529|(954) 749-8544||(954) 742-7044|||Ms. Dawna Dunn Olarte||38|0|38|35.00||FldDrms|FIELD OF DREAMS, the ultimate sports and celebrity gift store.||1990|1991|23|1|1|18 States|3 in GA, 3 in CA, 2 in TX|10|No|150K|60-245K|160-225K|192.50|32.5K|32.50|6%|3%|CA,FL,MI,OR|Lease|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|900-1,400|RM|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|9|5|4|5|4|5|5|10 Days Orlando, FL.|C,D,E,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
FIGARO'S PIZZA|Figaros|Figaro's Pizza|1500 Liberty St., S. E., # 160|Salem|OR|97302||(888) 344-2767|(503) 371-9318||(503) 363-5364|franchisedev@figaros.com|www.figaros.com|Mr. Steve Nilsby|Dir. Franchise Development|97|0|97|16.00||Figaros|A Figaro's Pizza franchise is a complete business system. It's easy to run, has low initial investment, low labor costs, cimple equipment package and low-cost locations. Figaro's is unique because it offers the consumer the choice of fresh, made-to-order|"Take-and-Bake" pizza made with the freshest, highest quality ingredients or one that is "Baked-to-Order" in the store and ready-to-eat. And most importantly, pizza delivers and excellent profit margin.|1981|1986|94|0|0|7 States|64 in OR, 17 in WA, 6 in ID|25|No|150-225K|50-65K|97.5-191.5K|144.50|18.5K|18.50|5%|3%|CA,FL,IN,MN,ND,OR,SD,TX,UT,WA|5/5/5/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|1200|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 12 PT|27|5|4|2|3|4|5|21 Days, Salem, OR.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|No|No|5.00|
FILTERFRESH|FiltFrsh|Filterfresh|378 University Ave.|Westwood|MA|02090||(800) 332-6771|(781) 461-8734||(781) 461-8732||www.filterfresh.com|Mr. Roger Cohen|President|60|10|70|48.00||FiltFrsh|High-tech office coffee service, using a patented single-cup coffeemaker.  FILTERFRESH brews coffee by-the-cup from fresh-ground coffee in seconds.  Choice exclusive territories are available as a franchise or joint-venture with corporate. The FILTERFRESH|franchise provides access to patented equipment, detailed training in sales and service, on-going support and supply services.|1986|1987|49|0|1|25 States|8 in NY, 6 in NJ, 3 in CA|4|No|500K|150-500K|50-500K|275.00|24.5K|24.50|5%|2%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500|Warehouse|No|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|30|4|5|2|3|4|4|1 Week Montreal, PQ; 2 Weeks On-Site; 1 Week Westwood, MA.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|No|All Countries|5.00|
FINDERBINDER / SOURCEBOOK DIRECTORIES|FindBind|Finderbinder / Sourcebook Directories|8546 Chevy Chase Dr.|La Mesa|CA|91941-5325||(800) 255-2575|(619) 463-5050||(619) 463-5097||www.marketing-tactics.com|Mr. Gary Beals|President|18|1|19|29.00||FindBind|The FINDERBINDER News Media Directory and the SOURCEBOOK Directory of Clubs and Associations are locally-produced reference books created by existing communications firms, such as an advertising agency or public relations consultants. It is an added|profit center that builds public awareness for the local company.|1974|1978|22|0|0|15 States|4 in CA|3|No|30K|NR|10-15K|12.50|1K|1.00|5-10%|N/A|CA|Open|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|3|||||||1 Day in San Diego.|C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|U.K., Australia, New Zealand|7.50|
FIRE DEFENSE CENTERS|FireDef|Fire Defense Centers|6110-20 Powers Ave., # 144|Jacksonville|FL|32217||(800) 554-3028|(904) 731-1833|||||Ms. I.  A. La Russo|President|19|44|63|45.00|1|FireDef|Dealing with national accounts on servicing of fire extinguishers, automatic restaurant hood systems, municipal supplies and first aid kits. Warranty on equipment sold to business and guaranteed fire code compliance to business. Provide consultation|for businesses to comply with city and state governments.|1973|1986|63|0|0|15 States|20 in FL|3|No|NR|40-45K|42-45K|43.50|20.5K|19.50|10%|1|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes|Yes|1,500|Warehouse|Yes|Yes|2-20 FT|18|5|2|1|2|1|5|2 Weeks Headquarters.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|10.00|
FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUTTERS|1stChce|First Choice Haircutters|6465 Millcreek Dr., # 210|Mississauga|ON|L5N 5R6|CANADA|(800) 617-3961|(905) 821-8555||(905) 567-7000|franchise@firstchoice.com|www.firstchoice.com|Mr. John Wissent|VP Development|194|151|345|19.00|1|1stChce|We're a cutting-edge chain of price-value family hair care salons with over 300 locations across Canada and the US. Since 1980, we've built a strong, growing base of loyal customers - over 6 million last year alone. And you don't even have to have|any hair experience or become a stylist. We'll provide all the training, tools and on-going support you'll need to manage your thriving salon business. At FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUTTERS, our philosophy is simple: your success is our success.|1980|1982|63|243|0|2 States, 8 Provinces|164 in ON, 43 in FL, 24 AB|40|No|NR|46-61K|92.5-121.2K|106.82|10-25K|17.50|5-7%|3% Fund|N/A|10/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|800-1,000|SC|Yes|Yes|5-7 FT, 2-4 PT|20|||||||1 Week  Classroom; 10 Days On-Site. Annual Staff Refresher.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|OH,MI, Southeast|All Canada|No|6.00|
FISH COVE FRANCHISING|FishCove|Fish Cove Franchising|1802 Teall Ave.|Syracuse|NY|13206|||(315) 463-6990||(315) 463-1038|||Mr. Joseph Falcone|President|0|3|3|17.00||FishCove|Retail/wholesale fresh and frozen seafoods. Prepared and unprepared.||1949|1996|3|0|0|1 State|3 in NY|NR|Yes|50K|17.5K|70-90K|80.00|17.5K|17.50|4%|NR|NR|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|NR|N/A|Yes|700-2,000|FS, SC|No|No|1-2 FT, 4-6 PT|2|2|2|2|2|5|5|2 Weeks Syracuse, NY.|B,C,D,E,F|No|NR|No|No|4.00|
FISH WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES|FishWin|Fish Window Cleaning Services|148 #G Chesterfield Industrial Blvd.|Chesterfield|MO|63005||(877) 707-3474|(636) 530-7334||(636) 530-7856|campaign117@fishwindowcleaning.com|www.fishwindowcleaning.com|Mr. Tim Church|Dir. Franchise Development|40|2|42|25.00|1|FishWin|FISH WINDOW CLEANING provides 23 years of experience that gives the franchisee the keys to successfully manage his/her own business. FWC specializes in year-round residential and commercial window cleaning for structures 1 to 3 stories. FWC provides a|service everyone appreciates with a catchy name everyone remembers. Large territories are awarded to allow the franchise owner to develop a thriving business and not just buy a job.|1978|1998|25|0|0|12 States|7 in IN, 6 in OH, 5 in CO|30|No|70-500K|25-100K|27.83-119.85K|73.84|18.5-69.5|44.00|6-8%|0%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,AB|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|No|120|Other|No|Yes|5 FT|5|4|4|1|2|3|5|2 Weeks, Chesterfield, MO; 2 Weeks, Franchisee's City.|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|7.00|
FIT AMERICA|FitAmer|Fit America|401 Fairway Dr., # 200|Deerfield Beach|FL|33441-1871||(800) 221-1186|(954) 570-3211||(954) 570-8608|jackfarland@fitamerica.com|www.fitamerica.com|Mr. Jack Farland|Dir. Franchise Development|70|0|70|20.00|1|FitAmer|Retail store operation offering the finest all-natural herbal products, comprehensive education and training, and unparalleled, free customer service, as well as motivation to help people lose weight in integration with health clubs and fitness centers.||1992|1996|31|0|0|12 States|13 in NJ, 7 in NY, 2 in FL|20|No|N/A|25-45K|25-45K|35.00|8.5K|8.50|$400/Mo.|$165/Mo.|CA,FL,IL,MI,NY,VA|2/2|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|800-1,200|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT|22|4|4|1|2|3|3|3 Days Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week at Already Existing Site; 2 Weeks Franchisee's Store|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|-1.00|3
FIT BY FIVE PRESCHOOL|FitbyFive|Fit By Five Pre-School|29520 Center Ridge Rd.|Westlake|OH|44145|||(440) 835-8558||(440) 835-8838|||Ms. Michelle DeMarsh|Owner|3|1|4|10.00||FitbyFive|Active approach to preschool education. Serving children 20 months to 5 years. Fun business to own especially for physically active people.||1969|1976|5|0|0|3 States|NR|1|No|NR|60K|50-75K|62.50|25K|25.00|$3.6K/Yr|NR|NR|10/1|NR|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|NR|No|Yes|3,000|FS|No|No|3 FT, 3 PT|3|4|2|2|2|5|5|2 Weeks at the Home-Office in Cleveland; 1 Week On-Site.|b,D,E,G,h|No|OH|No|No|-1.00|
FLAG SHOP, THE|FlagShop|Flag Shop, The|1755 W. 4th Ave.|Vancouver|BC|V6J 1M2|CANADA|(800) 663-8681|(604) 736-8161||(604) 736-6439|doreenb@flagshop.com|www.flagshop.com|Ms. Doreen Braverman|President|9|2|11|42.00|1|FlagShop|Flags and banners, retail and custom-designed, flagpole, flag hardware, pins, coats of arms, crests, books, charts, windsocks--everything flag-related. We sell from catalogues, through dealers, on the web and our retail shops.||1974|1988|0|11|0|7 Provinces|2 in BC, 2 in AB, 3 in ON|2|Yes|150-250K|60-80K|70-90K|80.00|7.5-25K|16.25|4%|2%|AB|10/10|No|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,200+|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|3 FT, 1 PT|29|5|3|1|3|3|5|3 Weeks Vancouver, BC; 1 Week Franchise Location.|A,B,C,D,e,G,h|No|No|ON,NB,NF,NWT,YK|No|4.00|
FLAMERS CHARBROILED HAMBURGERS & CHICKEN|FlamHamb|Flamers Charbroiled Hamburgers & Chicken|500 S. 3rd St.|Jacksonville Beach|FL|32250||(800) 952-7645|(904) 241-3737||(904) 241-1301|flamersgrill@usa.com|www.flamersgrill.com|Mr. Faszin Darabi|President/CEO|76|8|84|16.00||FlamHamb|Gourmet, charbroiled hamburgers, chicken, grilled fish and steaks restaurant, which operates in both food-court environments and neighborhood open-air centers, featuring food products cooked over an open-flame, just like you would cook them on your own|backyard grill.|1987|1988|79|0|5|24 States|21 in FL, 11 in DC, 7 in PA|10-15|No|350K|60-90K|180-210K|195.00|25K|25.00|5%|1%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10/10|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|500-2,000|SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|3-4 FT, 7-10 PT|11|5|3|3|4|3|4|2 Weeks at Company Unit in Boston, MA; 2 Weeks Franchisee's Store.|a,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Europe, Middle East|5.00|
FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL|FlrCovsl|Floor Coverings International|5182 Old Dixie Hwy., # B|Forest Park|GA|30297||(800) 955-4324|(404) 361-5047||(404) 366-4606|lmcbride@carpetvan.com|www.floorcoveringsintl.com|Ms. Karen Childers||187|0|187|38.00||FlrCovsl|FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL is the 'Flooring Store at your Door.' FCI is the first and leading mobile 'shop at home' flooring store. Customers can select from over 3,000 styles and colors of flooring right in their own home! All the right ingredients|are there to simplify a buying decision. We offer all the brand names you and your customers will be familiar with. We carry all types of flooring, as well as window blinds.|1988|1989|150|16|60|43 States, 5 Provinces|15 in PA, 11 in OH, 9 in IL|45|No|50K|25-35K|31.1-41.3K|36.20|16K|16.00|5%/$325/Mo.|2%/$130/Mo.|All States|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|NR|Mobile Van|N/A|Yes|1 FT, 1PT|15|5|5|4|3|4|4|2 Weeks Home Study; 2 Weeks Atlanta, GA.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|U.K.|5.00|
FLOOR TO CEILING|FloorToCeil|Floor To Ceiling|2999 W. Country Rd. 42, # 145|Burnsville|MN|55306|||(952) 890-8979||(952) 890-3818|mscherer@floortoceiling.com|www.floortoceiling.com|Mr. Mike Scherer|Franchise Sales Dir.|51|1|52|38.00|1|FloorToCeil|FLOOR TO CEILING offers a comprehensive retail franchise opportunity in the fast-growing home decorating market. FTC franchisees benefit from national buying power in floorcovering, kitchen and bath and decorative products from the nation's leading|manufacturers. Our service is complete with software, advertising, rebates, insurance, consumer financing, HR and much more!|1990|1996|63|0|0|9 States|23 in MN, 14 in WI, 6 in IL|15-20|Yes|Varies|Varies|Varies|-1.00|3-6K|4.50|$350+/Mo.|0%|IL,IN,MN,ND,SD,WA,WI|5/5-10|Yes/Varies|NR|Yes|Allowed|Yes|N/A|No|8,000-14,000|FS, SF, SC|No|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|10|5|4|5|3|4|5|Variable Amount of Time at Home Office.|A,C,D,E,G,H|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|-1.00|3
FOLIAGE DESIGN SYSTEMS|Foliage|Foliage Design Systems|4496 35th St.|Orlando|FL|32811-6504||(800) 933-7351|(407) 245-7776||(407) 245-7533|info@foliagedesign.com|www.foliagedesign.com|Mr. John S. Hagood|Chairman|36|4|40|42.00|1|Foliage|FOLIAGE DESIGN SYSTEMS is one of the largest interior plant maintenance companies in the U. S., according to Interiorscape Magazine. FOLIAGE DESIGN franchisees learn the business from the ground up in an intensive training program|followed by training sessions in the field. Franchisees are taught design, sales and maintenance of interior foliage plants.|1971|1980|40|0|0|14 States|19 in FL, 4 in SC, 3 in MS|3|No|NR|15-50K|35-150K|92.50|20-100K|60.00|6%|0%|FL|20/5|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|200|Greenhouse, Warehouse|No|No|4 FT, 2 PT|8|||||||2 Weeks Headquarters; 3-5 Days in Field.|a,B,C,D,F,G,H,I|NR|All United States|All Canada|Europe, Asia, Mexico, South America|6.00|3
FOOT SOLUTIONS|FootSoln|Foot Solutions|1730 Cumberland Point Dr., # 5|Marietta|GA|30067||(866) 338-2597|(770) 955-0099||(770) 951-2666|fscorp@footsolutions.com|www.footsolutions.com|Mr. Raymond J. Margiano|President|28|0|28|42.00||FootSoln|FOOT SOLUTIONS offers foot care services, including computer foot scanning, custom insoles and a line of specialty shoes and foot care products.||2000|2000|26|2|0|13 States|2 in NC, 2 in OH, 2 in OR|40|No|250K|35-75K|150-200K|175.00|25K|25.00|5%|2%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA|20/10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes|Yes|1,000-1,500|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|22|4|4|3|3|3|4|2 Weeks Atlanta, GA and On-Site.|B,C,D,E,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Limited|5.00|
FOR THE BRIDE TO BE|ForBride|For The Bride To Be|P.O. Box 4437|Cordova|TN|33088-4437||(866) 843-7378|(901) 753-9867||(901) 624-6810|john@forthebridetobe.com|www.forthebridetobe.com|Mr. John A. Ferrante|CEO- Franchise Div.|0|1|1|42.00||ForBride|A FOR THE BRIDE TO BE franchise is a retail boutique that specializes in the sale of accessories, gifts, invitations and specialty items for the wedding consumer. As a FOR THE BRIDE TO BE franchisee, you have the freedom and challenge of owning your own|business, with the added support of proven business and sales methods, products and the guidance of experienced franchisor-business owners.|1994|2001|1|0|0|1 State|1 in TN|5|No|N/A|10-25K|150-270K|210.00|25K|25.00|5%|1%|FL,MI|10/10|No|No|No|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|3|2|4|4|3|4|5|2 Weeks in Memphis, TN.|C,D,E,F,G,I|No|TN, KY, OK, MI, FL, AL|No|No|0.00|
FORM-YOU-3 INTERNATIONAL|FormYou3|Form-YOU-3 Weight International|395 Springside Dr.|Akron|OH|44333-2496||(800) 525-6315|(330) 668-1461||(330) 666-2197||www.formyou3.com|Mr. Kenneth M. Massey|Dir. Franchise Development|53|3|56|20.00|1|FormYou3|Assisting individuals in weight loss and maintenance by utilizing a proprietary multi-level diet plan, individual and group behavior life modification programs, diet-related products and maintenance programs.||1982|1983|34|0|0|12 States|12 in OH, 7 in MI, 5 in NC|10|No|100K|23.1-33.7K|33-43K|38.00|15K|15.00|6%/$150/Wk.|6%|None|5/5/5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|N/A|Yes|700-1,200|SC|Yes|Yes|2-5 FT|45|5|4|3|3||5|3 Weeks in Akron, OH; 1-3 Days On-Site.|A,B,c,d,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|6.00|
F-O-R-T-U-N-E PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS|FortunePers|F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants|1140 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Fl.|New York|NY|10036-2711||(800) 886-7839|(212) 302-1141||(212) 302-2422|nsarnataro@pfcnyc.com|www.fpcweb.com|Ms. Nicole Sarnataro|Dir. Franchise Development|98|1|99|12.00|1|FortunePers|As one of the largest and most successful executive recruiting firms in the world, F-O-R-T-U-N-E PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS has set a distinguished standard of leadership and integrity in the executive placement industry. Franchisees enjoy all of today's|technologies, along with good old-fashioned service. Intensive training and unparalleled support by industry experienced professionals securely places qualified candidates in their own professional business. Extensive on-going training.|1959|1973|100|0|0|28 States|7 in FL, 7 in MA, 7 in NJ|12-15|Yes|250K|31.4-63.9K|71.4-103.9K|87.60|40K|40.00|7%|1%|All Except AB|20/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|1,000|Commercial Office|Yes|Yes|3-5 FT, 1-2 PT|15|4|3|3|4|2|4|2 Weeks Home Office, New York, NY: 5 Days Franchise Location.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|7.00|
FORTUNE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT|FortPract|Fortune Practice Managment|9191 Towne Centre Dr., # 600|San Diego|CA|92122||(800) 628-1052|(858) 535-6287||(858) 535-6387|Bradfpm@aol.com|www.fortunepractice.com|Mr. Brad Hunsaker|General Manager|41|0|41|9.00|1|FortPract|FORTUNE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT is a comprehensive health care coaching / management company. We offer franchisees a set program to help health care professional run successful practices.||1990|1991|37|1|0|23 States|7 in CA, 3 in FL, 3 in WA|4|No|100K|20-60K|43.9-114.7K|78.80|42K|42.00|10%|5%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|Yes|1 FT|3|2|5|2|3|4|5|1 Week in Memphis, TN.|B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/No|Midwest, Northeast|AB, ON|No|10.00|
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS|4Seasons|Four Seasons Sunrooms|5005 Veterans Memorial Hwy.|Holbrook|NY|11741||(800) 521-0179|(516) 563-4000||(516) 563-4010|tonyr@four-seasons-sunrooms.com|www.four-seasons-sunrooms.com|Mr. Tony Russo|VP Business Dev.|200|3|203|6.00|1|4Seasons|FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS is the largest manufacturer of sunrooms, conservatories and solariums in the Unites States. The FOUR SEASONS franchise opportunity is targeted to the $121 billion remodeling industry.|We offer comprehensive training and exclusive products.|1974|1985|188|12|47|48 States, 5 Provinces|17 in CA, 21 in NY, 16 in PA|24|No|100K|10-25K|13.3-82.5K|47.90|7.5-15K|11.30|0%|0%|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|750|FS, SF|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|250|2|5|4|3|3|4|5 Days Holbrook, NY; 5 Days Hayward, CA; 5 Days Regionally.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|U.K., Spain, France, Germany, Italy|0.00|
FOUR STAR PIZZA|4HourPz|Four Star Pizza|P.O. Box W|Claysville|PA|15323||(800) 628-3398|||(724) 484-9235|fourstarza@aol.com|www.fourstarpizza.net|Mr. David Roderick|President|40|3|43|16.00||4HourPz|Four Star Pizza is looking for aggressive, hard-driving entrepreneur as a four star franchisee you will feature a popular premium quality product, a great location, and an unbeatable, low start-up cost. Add a dash of entrepreneurial spirit and you're on|your way to an exciting and profitable future.|1981|1985|19|0|0|5 States|10 in PA, 4 in MO, 2 in OH|6|No|NR|NR|47.5-142K|94.75|7K|7.00|5%|1%|MD,NY,VA|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|No|800-1200|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 4-10 PT|3|3|4|2|3|1|5|1-2 Weeks Varied Location.|B,C,D,E,H,I|No|PA, VA, OH, WV, MD|No|No|5.00|
FOURTH R, THE|Fourthr|Fourth R, The|1715 Market St., # 103|Kirkland|WA|98033-4968||(800) 821-8653|(425) 828-0336||(425) 828-0192|fourthR@fourthR.com|www.FourthR.com|Mr. Jeff Hauser|Marketing Dir.|244|0|244|10.00|1|Fourthr|Computers have changed virtually all aspects of our lives. As we move into the information age, many experts agree that computer literacy has become THE FOURTH R in education today. As an international leader in computer training,|THE FOURTH R is one of the fastest-growing companies in the computer training sector and has been highlighted in prominent national publications as one of the top franchisors both in the U. S. and abroad.|1991|1992|45|8|191|21 States, 2 Provinces|6 in CA,  6 in PA, 5 in  WA,|54|No|None|N/A|69-85K|77.00|16K|16.00|400/month,5%sale|0%|CA,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB|5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|800-3,000|SF, SC, HB, Commercial|Yes|Yes|Varies|7|2|4|3|4|2|3|5 Days Seattle, WA.|B,C,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|300.00|2
FOX'S PIZZA DEN|FoxsPizz|Fox's Pizza Den|3243 Old Frankstown Rd.|Pittsburgh|PA|15239||(800) 899-3697|(724) 733-7888||(724) 325-5479|foxs@alltel.net|www.foxspizza.com|Mr. James R. Fox|President|207|0|207|16.00||FoxsPizz|FOX'S PIZZA DEN believes in one philosophy - you earned it, you keep it! FOX'S royalties are $200 a month - no percentages of sales.  FOX'S PIZZA DENS offers the finest pizza, specialty sandwiches, salads and sides and our house special - the 'wedgie.'||1971|1974|205|0|0|19 States|105 in PA, 42 in WV, 12 OH|30|No|N/A|50-80K|50-80K|65.00|8K|8.00|$200/Mo.|0%|FL,MD,MI,NY,VA|5/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000-2,000|FS, SF, SC|No|Yes|2-3 FT, 8-10 PT|8|2|4|4|2|2|5|7 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|NR|All United States|No|No|-1.00|
FRAMING & ART CENTRE|Fram&Art|Framing & Art Centre|1800 Appleby Line|Burlington|ON|L7L 6A1|CANADA||(905) 332-6116||(905) 335-5377|framing@worldchat.com||Mr. Paul Misener|Franchise Development|53|0|53|34.00|1|Fram&Art|FRAMING & ART CENTRE is Canada's only national art & custom framing store, specializing in a hands-on, artistic environment. Each store offers a large selection of design samples, prints and posters with custom framing in a creative atmosphere. Easy to|learn and operate, exceptional training and support, national buying power and proven marketing programs. Air Miles offered.|1974|1977|0|53|0|5 Provinces|29 in ON, 12 in BC, 6 in AB|5|No|150K|30K|110-160K|135.00|25K|25.00|6%|1%|AB|10/5|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000-1,200|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|4|4|3|3|3|3|5|10 Days Burlington, ON.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|No|All Canada|No|6.00|3
FRANCHISE CONSORTIUM INTERNATIONAL|FrnCons|Franchise Consortium International|245 S. 84th St., # 200|Lincoln|NE|68510||(800) 301-9504|(402) 484-7100||(402) 484-7811||www.franchis@inetnebr.com|Mr. Joseph J. Field|President|0|1|1|9.00|1|FrnCons|FRANCHISE CONSORTIUM offers services for potential and existing franchisors, including the development of legal documents, operating manuals, sales brochures, marketing materials, business management, advertising-fund management, and more.||1990|1994|1|0|0|1 State|1 in NE|0|No|N/A|N/A|10-50K|30.00|N/A|-1.00|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|No|No|No|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|4|||||||N/A|N/A|No|N/A|No|No|-1.00|
FRANKLIN TRAFFIC SERVICE|Franklin|Franklin Traffic Service|P.O. Box 100|Ransomville|NY|14131|||(716) 731-3131||(716) 731-2705|||Mr. James C. Knox|President|2|0|2|9.00|3|Franklin|We provide a full range of traffic management services to clients including, but not limited to, freight bill audit and payment, carrier selection and negotiation, loss and damage servicing, international audit/payment and compliance services, etc.||1969|1985|3|0|0|2 States|2 in NY, 1 in MN|3|No|N/A|25K|25K|25.00|25K|25.00|Varies|N/A|NY|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|1 FT|70|3|5|5|3||5|3 Weeks Ransomville, NY.|A,B,C,d,G|No|Southeast, Midwest|No|No|-1.00|
FRANKLIN'S SYSTEMS|Frnklins|Franklin's Systems|12715 Telge Rd.|Cypress|TX|77429||(888) 280-2053|(281) 256-4100||(281) 256-4178|bdolan@inotes.iced.net|www.iced.net|Mr. Bob Dolan|VP Franchise Sales|66|0|66|28.00||Frnklins|Part of the ICED family of franchises, now in our 30th year, with over 1,000 franchises in 21 countries. We maintain a position of leadership in our traditional printing and digital publishing, including Webpage design and maintenance, as well as|legendary outside sales consultant training. Your corporate management skills are transferable in our business-to-business environment.|1971|1977|66|0|0|14 States|22 in GA, 11 in FL, 7 in TN|5|No|250K|84K|296.4-359.8K|328.10|25K|25.00|4-8%|0%|FL,VA|25/25|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-2,000|SC, SF, Business Park|Yes|No|3-7 FT, 1 PT|NR|||||||5 Weeks Training (Lodging and Airfare Included.)|B,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|6.00|
FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS|FrAstair|Fred Astaire Dance Studios|7900 Glades Rd., # 630|Boca Raton|FL|33431||(800) 278-2473|(561) 218-3237||(561) 218-3299|dancefads@aol.com|www.fredastaire.com|Ms. Linda Milo|Franchise Mgr.|108|0|108|32.00|1|FrAstair|FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS (FADS) provides its franchised community with a 50+ year tradition that gives the individual franchisee worldwide name recognition identified with dance excellence unsurpassed in its industry. The original teaching methods|of the great Fred Astaire are still in place today at the company that proudly bears his name. FADS provides its franchisees with extensive business and dance training, and ensures that its franchises operate under the strictest code of ethics.|1947|1950|110|6|0|28 States, 1 Province|16 in FL, 13 in NY, 12 in OH|8-10|No|150K|125K|138.5-357K|247.80|15-35K|25.00|7-8%|0.2%/$25Min|CA,FL,MD,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WI|5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500 Min.|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|10 FT|9|5|4|3|2|2|5|8 Hours Dance or Management (Franchisee's Site) or 16 Hours Management (Existing Site).|A,b,c,d,E,f,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Under trade name Megadance International|7.50|
FRIENDLY'S RESTAURANT|FrndsRest|Friendly's Restaurant|1855 Boston Rd.|Wilbraham|MA|01095||(888) 342-7776|(413) 543-2400||(413) 543-1015|laurel.adams@friendlys.com|www.friendlys.com|Mr. Bill Pierquet|VP Development|157|404|561|17.00||FrndsRest|FRIENDLY'S is a full-service restaurant chain with ice cream a key point of difference. FRIENDLY'S has enjoyed five years of comparable store sales increases and five years of guest check average increases. The franchise will receive full support for|success, including training, marketing, site selection, store openings and on-going operational assistance.|1935|1997|561|0|0|17 States|164 in NY, 153 in MA, 67 CT|41|Yes|1MM (400Liq)|300-400K|875K-1.5MM|1187.50|35K|35.00|4%|3%|FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,RI,VA,WI|20/10-20|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|4,100-5,000|FS|Yes|Yes|40 FT, 35 PT|400|||||||12 Weeks at the Corporate Training Center and in individual training units.|A,b,C,d,E,F,G,h|No|SE,NE, Mid-Atlantic|No|All Countries|4.00|1
FROZEN FUSION FRUIT SMOOTHIES|FrozFus|Frozen Fusion Fruit Smoothies|8900 E. Chaparrel Rd., # 1000|Scottsdale|AZ|85250||(800) 385-3765|(480) 367-5600|(800) FUN-DRINK|(480) 367-5676||www.frozenfusion.com|Mr. Michael A. Kiick|VP Franchise Expansion|20|4|24|18.00|1|FrozFus|FROZEN FUSION is a tantalizing blend of fresh fruit and creamy non-fat yogurt. As a healthy snack or a satisfying meal, these fruit-based smoothies appeal to every taste. From the weight conscious, to the taste conscious, to the time conscious. There are|a variety of tempting choices, including today's most popular nutritional supplements. They quench thirsts. They build energy. They even tame the sweetest tooth. FROZEN FUSION is perfect for any time of the day.|1995|1996|24|0|0|9 States|5 in AZ, 4 in DC, 3 in CA|27|No|250K|75K|180-250K|215.00|25-30K|27.50|5%|1.5%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|500-1,000|FS, SF, RM|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 10 PT|13|5|5|3|1|3|5|1 Week Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ; 1 Week On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
FRULLATI CAFÉ & BAKERY|Frullati|Frullati Café & Bakery|7730 E. Greenway Rd., # 230|Scottsdale|AZ|85260||(800) 289-8291|(972) 401-9730||(972) 401-9731|comments@frullati.com|www.frulatti.com|Ms. Nicole Rayborn|Franchise Director|57|37|94|16.00|1|Frullati|FRULLATI CAFÉ & BAKERY, the fresh franchise alternative in fast food. Featuring something fresh for every taste, FRULLATI's lite fare menu includes: fruit smoothies, frozen yogurt, deli sandwiches, healthy snacks, fresh baked bread, cookies and gourmet|coffee. If the taste of success by owning one or a chain of FRULLATI CAFÉs sounds appetizing, here's the opportunity for you. We have FRULLATI CAFÉ & BAKERY franchise opportunities coming to your neighborhood.|1985|1994|100|0|0|14 States|29 in TX, 12 in IL, 7 in FL|28|Yes|150K|50K|150-275K|212.50|20K|20.00|6%|1%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,ND,OR,VA,WA,WI|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|600|RM|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 5 PT|350|5|4||3||5|3 Weeks Dallas, TX.|C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|6.00|1
FUDDRUCKERS|Fuddruck|Fuddruckers|35 Old Avon Village, # 347|Avon|CT|06001|||(860) 651-4421|(978) 774-6606|(860) 651-5218|craig.ahrens@fuddruckers.com|www.fuddruckers.com|Mr. Craig Ahrens|SVP Franchise Development|100|108|208|17.00|1|Fuddruck|It's an exciting time at FUDDRUCKERS. Our relentless commitment to freshness makes us "Home of the World's Greatest Hamburgers". Our in-house butcher shops and bakeries provide our guests with the freshest products available. FUDDRUCKERS' menu includes|not only our famous 1/3 and 1/2 pound hamburgers but now features a 1-lb. burger. We have also added Big Bowl salads, new Steakhouse Platters and fantastic desserts like our Brownie Blast Sundae. We also have a new 50's and 60's rock and roll image.|1980|1982|199|1|12|30 States, 1 Province|37 in TX, 12 in VA, 11 in IL|12|No|1MM|300K|650K-1.28MM|937.50|50K|50.00|5%|0-3%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,DC,AB|20/20|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|6,800|FS|No|NR|15 FT, 30 PT|70|5|5|4|3|2|5|8 Weeks at Regional Training Locations.|C,D,E|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|1
FUDGE CO.|Fudgeco|Fudge Co.|103 Belvedere Ave.|Charlevoix|MI|49720|||(231) 547-4612||(231) 547-4612|||Mr. Robert L. Hoffman|President|13|1|14|18.00||Fudgeco|Handmade fudge cooked in copper kettles, using only natural ingredients and no preservatives, cooled and creamed on marble slabs in view of the public.||1978|1981|7|0|2|3 States|2 in AZ, 2 in AL, 2 in VA|2-4|Yes|100K|NR|28-35K|31.50|12.5-15K|13.80|3%|0%|FL,HI,MI,OR|10/10|Yes|NR|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|300-600|FS, RM, Resort Areas|No|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|NR|4|4|1|3|4|4|10-14 Days in AZ.|b,c,D,E|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|3.00|
FULL CIRCLE IMAGE|FullCirc|Full Circle Image|6256 34th Ave., NW|Rochester|MN|55901||(800) 584-7244|(507) 280-0136||(507) 280-4425|fullinfo@fullcircleimage.com|www.fullcircleimage.com|Mr. Charles Benson|President|31|0|31|9.00||FullCirc|FULL CIRCLE IMAGE is a direct sales franchise specializing in remanufactured laser toner, ink jet and printer ribbon cartridges. Tap into the $15 billion industry of imaging products used in every business every day. Help reduce waste through recycling|while presenting your customers with guaranteed product with guaranteed savings.|1991|1997|23|0|3|NR|11 in MN, 2 in WI|20|No|20K|3K|20-25K|22.50|20K|20.00|5%|3%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,SD,WI|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|30|2|2|1|1|1|3|1 Week at Home Office; 1 Week at Your Center Location.|a,B,C,D,F,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, El Slavador, Venezuela, Columbia|5.00|
FURNITURE MEDIC|FurnMed|Furniture Medic|860 Ridge Lake Blvd.|Memphis|TN|38120||(800) 877-9933|(901) 820-8600||(901) 820-8660|furnmedic@attglobal.net|www.furnituremedicfranchise.com|Mr. David Messenger|VP Market Expansion|620|0|620|6.00||FurnMed|FURNITURE MEDIC is a division of ServiceMaster Consumer Services. It has grown into an international franchise operation providing complete on-site precision repair as well as furniture stripping and refinishing. Targeting the residential, commercial and|insurance markets, their patented Restoration-Refinishing process yields efficiency plus cost saving to customers. A solid training program and strong business support has effectively positioned FURNITURE MEDIC as the premier furniture repair company.|1992|1992|491|53|76|47 States,10 Province|36 in CA, 35 in FL, 28 in VA|70|No|75-100K|15-25K|25-35K|30.00|18.4K|18.40|7%/$200 Min.|1%/$30 Min.|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|N/A|No|No|1 FT, 1 PT|21|4|4|2|3|3|5|2 Weeks Memphis, TN.|A,B,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|2
FURNITURE MEDIC OF CANADA|FurnMedC|Furniture Medic of Canada|6540 Tomken Rd.|Mississauga|ON|L5T 2E9|CANADA|(800) 263-5928|(905) 670-0000||(905) 670-0077|mgreenwood@svm.com|www.furnituremedic.com|Mr. Murray Greenwood|Market Expansion Mgr.|55|0|55|6.00|1|FurnMedC|The first franchise network of mobile furniture touch-up and restoration. Exclusive patented, environmentally conscious restoration techniques allow FURNITURE MEDIC to restore wood and furniture damage on-site for a fraction of replacement costs.||1992|1993|0|28|0|8 Provinces|15 in ON, 5 in AB, 3 in PQ|20|No|50K|20K (Can)|28-40K|34.00|19.9K|19.90|7%|1%|AB|5/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT|18|2|3|1|3|3|4|2 Weeks Memphis, TN; 1 Week at Home Study Program.|B,C,D,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|7.00|
FURNITURE REP'S WAREHOUSE|FurnRep|Furniture Rep's Warehouse|294 Carlton Dr.|Carol Stream|IL|60188|||(630) 588-9270||(630) 588-1754|||Ms. Marianne Barkowski|Vice President|3|1|4|38.00||FurnRep|The FURNITURE REP'S WAREHOUSE concept is unique in offering quality custom furniture at warehouse prices. Our stores have changed the way consumers can purchase custom furniture but also the way entrepreneurs can become part of this exciting industry. Our| proven system, extensive industry knowledge and comprehensive training can help the franchisee with little or no furniture experience be successful. We are a people-focused organization providing consistent, concise & steady franchise involvement.|1994|1997|4|0|4|1 State|4 in IL|3|Yes|125K|50-75K|100-125K|112.50|24.9K|24.90|6%|2.5%|IL|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|5,000|FS, SF|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|7|5|2|1|2|3|5|5 Days at the Corporate Offices; 5 Days at Your Store|A,B,C,d,E,F,h|Yes/Yes|IL,WI|No|No|6.00|
FUTUREKIDS (CANADA)|FutKidsC|Futurekids (Canada)|18 Crimson Millway|Willowdale|ON|M2L 1T6|CANADA||(416) 445-6488||(416) 445-5750|||Mr. Elliot Sachar|President|596|0|596|10.00||FutKidsC|Computer-training centers. We train children and adults how to use the computer as a tool. Teach out of learning centers through regular classes, camps and special interest groups. We also go out on-location to work with schools, daycares, etc., and|provide teacher training for public and private schools.|1983|1989|243|31|322|38 States, 7 Provinces|58 in CA, 26 in NY, 14 in ON|20|No|100K|48K|100-142.9K|121.50|50K|50.00|10% + $360|2%/$250|AB|10/10|Yes/1.5|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|1,000|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|Varies|1|5|5|4|3|3|5|2 Weeks Los Angeles, CA|B,C,D,e,G,H,I|NR|No|All Canada|All Countries|10.00|
GAME FILM CONSULTANTS|GameFilm|Game Film Consultants|6300 Richmond Ave., # 208|Houston|TX|77057||(800) 461-4465|(713) 339-1204||(713) 339-1802|msinc@swbell.net|www.gamefilm.com|Mr. Ken Silverman|Dir. Franchising|0|1|1|11.00||GameFilm|GAME FILM CONSULTANTS provides video mystery shopping for its clients as a training tool that mirrors professional sporganizations' use of coaching and scoring techniques - like taping your golf swing. This virtual reality training tapes|your sales swing. With over 10 industries, from department stores to home builders, usingsome sort of written shopper, GAME FILM SHOPPERS' use of 'video reality shopping' brings a whole new dimension to the industry.|1992|2001|1|0|0|1 State|1 in TX|12|No|250K|75K|50K|50.00|25K|25.00|10%|0%|All States|15/15|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|NR|Yes|800|General Off. Space|Yes|N/A|3 FT|10|4|2|2|2|1|4|3 Weeks Houston, TX.|A,B,C,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|10.00|
GARFIELD'S RESTAURANT & PUB|Garfield|Garfield's Restaurant & Pub|1220 S. Santa Fe Ave.|Edmond|OK|73003|||(405) 705-5000||(405) 705-5001|laurenceb@eats-inc.com|www.eats-inc.com|Mr. Laurence Bader|VP Franchise Dev.|7|50|57|17.00||Garfield|A friendly casual dining restaurant serving an American menu of convenience, quality and value.||1984|1987|56|0|0|22 States|6 in OK, 6 in IN, 4 in MO|6|No|1MM|300-500K|860K-1.63MM|1240.00|30K|30.00|4%|3.5%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|20/5|Yes/Negot.|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|4,500-5,000|FS,SC,RM|No|Yes|40 FT, 20 PT|48|5|3|5|3|3|5|8 Weeks in Edmond, OK.|a,C,D,E|No|All United States|No|No|4.00|
GATEWAY NEWSTANDS|GtwyNews|Gateway Newstands|9554 Yonge St., # 400|Richmond Hill|ON|L4C 9M5|CANADA|(800) 942-5351|(905) 737-7755||(905) 737-7757|info@gatewaynewstands.com|www.gatewaynewstands.com|Mr. Michael Aychental|Chief Executive Officer|319|0|319|44.00||GtwyNews|Newsstand, candy, lotto and limited food. Service locations in high-rise office towers, shopping centers and transit locations throughout the United States.||1983|1983|66|222|1|NR|193 in ON, 19 in IL, 16 NY|50|No|NR|40-150K|50-200K|125.00|Varies|-1.00|3%|0%|NR|5-10/5|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes|Yes|100-1,000|SF, RM, Transit Location|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|11|5|3|2|1|2|3|2 Days to 2 Weeks in Store.|C,D,E,F,I|No|All United States|All Canada|U.K.|3.00|
GCO CARPET OUTLET|Gcocarp|GCO Carpet Outlet|210 Town Park Dr., NW|Kennesaw|GA|30144-5514||(800) 279-8345|(678) 355-4362||(678) 355-4981|mbennett@gcocarpet.com|www.gcocarpet.com|Mr. Randy G. Burgan|Dir. Franchise Development|125|7|132|38.00||Gcocarp|A new idea in floorcovering stores. GCO CARPET OUTLET stores sell premium, in-stock flooring at everyday low prices to the price-conscious consumer. This cash-and-carry outlet concept eliminates traditional problems faced by flooring retailers:|installation subcontracting, receivables, measuring and delivery and special ordering of merchandise.  GCO offers support in all stages of franchise.  Over 60% of growth is from existing GCO franchisees.|1988|1989|108|0|0|26 States|19 in FL, 9 in MN, 8 in WI|40|Yes|400K|100K|260-522K|391.00|25K|25.00|3-5%|$500/Mo.|All States Except DC|10/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|10,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 1 PT|33|5|4|3|3|3|4|2 Weeks at Montgomery, AL.|A,B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|No|No|4.00|
GELATO AMARE/JAZZY JUICES|GelAmare|Gelato Amare/Jazzy Juices|11504 Hyde Pl.|Raleigh|NC|27614|||(919) 847-4435|||gamare2@aol.com||Mr. John L. Franklin|President|2|0|2|15.00|8|GelAmare|GELATO AMARE stores feature super-premium, low-fat, homemade Italian ice cream and ices and all-natural, no-fat, no-cholesterol, sugar-free frozen yogurt, as well as smoothies, pastries, coffees, espresso, soups, salads and sandwiches. We co-brand with|our Jazzy Juices (TM) concept and serve fruit smoothies and fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices.|1983|1986|4|0|0|1 State|2 in NC|2|No|NR|30-60K|90-225K|157.50|18.9K|18.90|5%|2%|CA,FL,IL,MI,NY|10/5/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|500-1,100|SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|1 FT, 6 PT|3|3|2|1|1|2|4|2 Weeks Headquarters; 3 Weeks in Store.|B,C,D,E,G,h|NR|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS|GNC|General Nutrition Centers|300 Sixth Ave.|Pittsburgh|PA|15222-2514||(800) 766-7099|(412) 288-2043||(412) 288-2033|livewell@gncfranchising.com|www.gncfranchising.com|Mr. Bruce Pollack|Dir. Franchising|2842|1718|4560|42.00|1|GNC|GNC is the leading national specialty retailer of vitamins, minerals, herbs and sports nutrition supplements and is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the accelerating self-care trend. As the leading provider of products and information for personal|health enhancement, the company holds the largest specialty-retail share of the nutritional supplement market. GNC was ranked America's #1 retail franchise in 1998/1999 by Entrepreneur International.|1935|1988|4188|134|266|50 States, 1 Province|408 in CA,340 in FL,293 TX|NR|Yes|100K|60K|132.7-182K|157.40|35K|35.00|6%|3%|All States|10/5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|1,402 (avg.)|SC, RM|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 3-5 PT|700+|5|5|1|1|1|4|1 Wk. On-Site in Local Corporate Store; 1 Wk. in Pittsburgh, PA; 1 Wk. opening assistance.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|PQ Only|Middle East, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Africa.|6.00|3
GENIUS KID ACADEMY|GenKid|Genius Kid Academy|398 Steeles Ave. W., # 214|Thornhill|ON|L4J 6X3|CANADA||(905) 886-1920||(905) 886-4919|genius@shaw.wave.ca||Mr. Nathan Aryev|Director|3|1|4|10.00|3|GenKid|Join the most exciting and innovative concept in computer education.||1992|1993|0|2|1|1 Province|2 in ON|6|Yes|80-100K|50K|50-70K|60.00|50K|50.00|12%|0%|NR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|Yes(I)|Yes|800-1,000|FS, RM|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|1|4|3|4|2|5|5|4 Weeks Toronto, ON; 4 Weeks London, ON.|b,d,E,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|12.00|
GENT'S FORMAL WEAR|GntsForm|Gent's Formal Wear|404 E. Wright St.|Pensacola|FL|32501|||(850) 434-3272||(850) 439-2177|gentsformalwear@aol.com|www.gentsformalwear.com|Mr. Richard Crenshaw|President|2|1|3|33.00|3|GntsForm|Men's formal wear, rental and sales.||1980|1991|3|0|0|2 States|2 in FL, 1 in MS|2|Yes|100K|50K|50-75K|62.50|10K|10.00|6%|0%|FL|5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,000|FS, SC|Yes|No|2 FT, 1 PT|2|5|4|3|3|3|4|2 Weeks Home Office.|A,B,C,d,E,F,h|Yes/Yes|Southeast|No|No|8.00|
GIFTS REMEMBERED|GiftsRem|Gifts Remembered|5678 C.T.H., # R|Denmark|WI|54208-9107||(888) 685-9484|(920) 863-8326||(920) 863-5241|gifts@execpc.com||Mr. Daniel Pantzlaff|President|1|1|2|8.00||GiftsRem|Gifts Remembered franchise owners work with businesses and organizations to help them promote their identity, location, an event, customer goodwill and retention, employee incentives, etc. through the use of promotional advertising products.||1997|1997|1|0|0|1 State|1 in WI|6|No|50K|5-42K|11.9-28K|20.00|4.8K|4.80|1% Graduated|0%|WI|10/10|No|No|No|Not Allowed|Yes|No|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|NR|1 FT|2|4|3|2|2|4|5|On-Site.|d,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|1.00|
GIGGLEBEES|Gigglebs|Gigglebees|519 S. Minnesota Ave.|Sioux Falls|SD|57104|||(605) 331-4242||(605) 334-4514|Brett@gigglebees.com|www.gigglebees.com|Mr. Brett Eble|Franchise Development|1|1|2|17.00|3|Gigglebs|GIGGLEBEES is a family entertainment center franchise, with pizza, games and rides. The unique feature is the pizza delivery and entertainment system. A pair of robotic animals ride tricycles thru the dining room delivering food and speaking with|customers.|1985|1994|2|0|0|1 State|2 in SD|1|No|350K|50-60K|260-370K|315.00|25K|25.00|4.5%|0%|SD|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|12,000|FS, SC|No|Yes|5 FT, 40 PT|2|3|4|3|3|2|5|21 Days Headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD.|b,C,D,E|No|Midwest|No|No|4.50|
GINGISS FORMALWEAR|Gingiss|Gingiss Formalwear|2101 Executive Dr.|Addison|IL|60101-1482||(800) 621-7125|(630) 620-9050||(630) 620-8840|gingiss@gingiss.com|www.gingiss.com|Mr. Tom C. Ryan|VP Franchise Dev.|170|85|255|33.00|1|Gingiss|GINGISS FORMALWEAR specializes in the rental and sale of men's and boys' tuxedos and related accessories. GINGISS is the leader in the formalwear wedding industry that does not go out of style, and is the only national formalwear chain|that can coordinate groomsmen from coast to coast. GINGISS manufactures its own proprietary lines of formalwear, including exclusive designers such as Oleg Cassini.|1936|1968|255|0|0|33 States|41 in TX, 38 in IL, 30 in CA|15|Yes|NR|59-107K|98.7-242.7K|170.70|15K|15.00|8%|2%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,100-1,200|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|50|3|3|3|3|3|3|1 Week Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week Company Operated Store; On-Going on Location.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H|Yes/Yes|All US, Except West Coast|All Canada|No|8.00|3
GLAMOUR SHOTS|GlamShts|Glamour Shots|1300 Metropolitan Ave.|Oklahoma City|OK|73108||(800) 336-4550|(405) 947-8747|(405) 951-6811|(405) 951-7343|reesa@glamourshots.com|www.glamourshots.com|Ms. Reesa Hembree|Franchise Sales Coord.|152|2|154|41.00|1|GlamShts|GLAMOUR SHOTS is more than you ever pictured. We are the industry leader in high-fashion photography. We provide pre-opening assistance, comprehensive training, operational training and systems and regional field consultants, as well as solid, on-going|support. Come join the leader!|1988|1992|144|5|9|42 States, 1 Province|25 in TX, 21 in FL, 14 in CA|25|No|200K|15K|150K|150.00|15K|15.00|0%|$357/Mo.|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|800-1,200|RM|Yes|Yes|NR|NR|5|1|1|2|2|5|1 Week at National Training Center; 4 Wks. at Training Store; As Needed at Your Location.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|0.00|
GLASS DOCTOR|Glassdr|Glass Doctor|1020 N. University Parks Dr.|Waco|TX|76710-5098||(800) 490-7501|(254) 745-2400||(254) 745-5073|mhawkins@dwyergroup.com|www.glassdr.com|Mr. Mike Hawkins|VP Franchising|73|0|43|4.00||Glassdr|GLASS DOCTOR is an exclusive, worldwide glass replacement franchise organization. The bulk of our business is replacing auto windshields and tempered glass.||1962|1977|72|1|0|27 States, 1 Province|NR|36|Yes|Open|25-50K|109.9-252.5K|181.21|18.9K|18.90|6% or $200/Wk.|2%|All States|10/10|NR|No|Yes|NR|Yes|Yes|No|1,500|NR|No|NR|4 FT|20|3|4|2|3|3|5|1 Week in Headquarters in Waco, TX.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|
GLASS MAGNUM|GlassMag|Glass Magnum|17815 Shawnee Tr.|Tualatin|OR|97062||(800) 642-1141|(503) 641-6926||(503) 612-9441|||Mr. Gary Cayton|President|21|1|22|48.00||GlassMag|Rock chip repair and crack repair of windshields.  Restructure windscreens in planes and helicopters.  Crystal and accent glass repair and restructuring.  Plate glass repair - holes and cracks.||1982|1990|21|0|0|5 States|14 in OR, 2 in WA, 2 in HI|20|No|10K|6-8K|6-8K|7.00|5K|5.00|5%|1%|HI,OR,WA|5/5|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|1|3|2|1|1|2|5|300 Hours in Beaverton, OR.|B,D,F,G,I|No|All United States|Vancouv/Victoria|No|5.00|
GLORIA JEAN'S GOURMET COFFEES|GlorJean|Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees|2144 Michelson Dr.|Irvine|CA|92612||(800) 333-0050|(949) 260-6701||(949) 260-1610||www.greatbeans.com|Mr. Mike Zorehkey|VP Franchising/Real Estate|250|25|275|14.00|1|GlorJean|American's largest retail gourmet coffee franchisor offers the highest-quality gourmet coffees, teas and accessories. Our unique store design and exclusive coffee bean counter are the focal points of our nationally-honored company. Each store has up to 64|varieties of coffees.|1979|1986|248|0|27|38 States|38 in CA, 28 in IL, 9 in WI|20|No|150K|75K|132.8-307.6K|220.20|15-25K|20.00|6%|2%|All States|Lease|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|600-1,200|RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 8 PT|150|4|4|3|3|4|5|3 Weeks Corporate Office, Castroville, CA.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|All Countries|6.00|1
GODFATHER'S PIZZA|Gdfthpzz|Godfather's Pizza|9140 W. Dodge Rd., # 300|Omaha|NE|68114||(800) 456-8347|(402) 391-1452||(402) 255-2685|brucec@godfathers.com|www.godfathers.com|Mr. Bruce N. Cannon|VP Franchising|480|111|591|16.00||Gdfthpzz|GODFATHER'S PIZZA is consistently recognized by consumers and independent research as having a superior quality product. Couple this with consistent operations, innovative new products, attention to service and full support services and GODFATHER'S PIZZA|is positioned to retain its reputation for high quality and service.|1973|1974|590|1|0|38 States|67 in WA, 60 in IA, 39 in MN|27|No|200K|55-120K|82.5-358K|220.30|20K|20.00|5%|0%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,OR,SD,WA|15/10|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|3,500|FS, SC|No|Yes|6 FT, 20 PT|92|5|5|5|3|||35 Days Omaha, NE.|D,G,I|Yes|All United States|No|No|5.00|
GOLDEN CHICK|GoldChck|Golden Chick|11488 Luna Rd., # 100B|Dallas|TX|75234|||(972) 831-0911||(972) 831-0401|||Mr. Joe Malec|Dir. Franchise Development|84|7|91|16.00||GoldChck|GOLDEN CHICK is a fast-food chicken restaurant, offering indoor dining, drive-thru, carry-out and delivery service. GC's menu consists of fresh, golden fried chicken, golden tenders, country-style biscuits, gravy, french fries, cole slaw,|mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, sandwiches and fountain soft drinks.|1967|1972|80|0|4|3 States|76 in TX, 3 in OK, 4 in MX|6|Yes|N/A|NR|400-750K|575.00|15K|15.00|4%|1%|NR|20/N/A|No|No|No|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|1,800|FS|No|Yes|NR|22|4|4|5|2|2|5|6 Weeks Dallas, TX.|C,D,d,E,F,G,H|No|South, Southwest|No|No|4.00|
GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAKHOUSE|GldnCorl|Golden Corral Family Steakhouse|P.O. Box 29502|Raleigh|NC|27626-0502||(800) 284-5673|(919) 881-5128|(919) 781-9310|(919) 881-5252||www.goldencorral.net|Mrs. Tammy Sullivan|Franchise Development|345|124|469|17.00|1|GldnCorl|Golden Corral family restaurants feature 'steaks, buffet and bakery.' The 'Golden Choice Buffet' offers 140 hot and cold items. A special feature is 'The Brass Bell Bakery' which prepares made-from-scratch rolls, cookies, muffins, brownies and pizza.|Steak, chicken and fish entrees are also avilable. Value-driven concept with a $6.72 per person check average in 2000. Open lunch and dinner - 7 days; Breakfast Buffet - weekens or holidays.|1973|1986|469|0|0|40 States|TX, OK, NC|25|Yes|1.5MM|300K|1.5-3.7MM|2600.00|40K|40.00|4%|2%|All States excl. HI|15/5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|7,700-11,500|FS|No|Yes|80 FT, 40 PT|190|||||||12 Weeks Headquarters and Field.|C,D,E,G|NR|All United States|All Canada|Mexico, Puerto Rico|4.00|1
GOLDEN GRIDDLE FAMILY RESTAURANTS|GldnGrid|Golden Griddle Family Restaurants|505 Consumers Rd., # 1000|North York|ON|M2J 4V8|CANADA||(416) 493-3800||(416) 493-3889|gogrill@interlog.com|www.goldengriddlecorp.com|Mr. W. W. Hood|President|33|0|33|17.00|1|GldnGrid|Full-service, licensed family restaurant, serving all day. We are located primarily in hotels and are totally franchised.||1964|1976|1|41|0|1 State, 3 Provinces|39 in ON, 3 in BC, 1 in MI|14|No|100K|50-100K|100-500K|300.00|17.5-25K|21.30|5%|3%|NR|10/10|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|3,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|3-6 FT, 10-30 PT|20|5|4|3|3|2|5|3-5 Days at Head Offoce; 14-28 Days at Training Store.|B,C,D,d,E,G,H,h|No|Northeast, Southeast|All Canada|No|5.00|
GOLF AUGUSTA PRO SHOPS|GolfAug|Golf Augusta Pro Shops|217 Bobby Jones Expwy.|Augusta|GA|30907||(800) GOLF-051|(706) 863-9905||(706) 863-9909|sbyrd@GolfAugustaProShops.com|www.golfaugustaproshops.com|Mr. Brad Salmons|Dir. Franchise Development|11|1|12|35.00||GolfAug|At GOLF AUGUSTA PRO SHOPS, we're 'The Lower Your Score Store!' Founded in 1994, GOLF AUGUSTA shops are the foremost indoor teaching/custom clubmaking/retail club centers in the world. A GOLF AUGUSTA franchise is unlike any other. Utilizing|state-of-the-art technology, we specialize in providing golfers of all levels with lessons and properly fit golf clubs to maximize their abilities.|1994|1995|12|0|0|9 States|3 in NC, 2 in PA|12|No|500K|315K|375K|375.00|25K|25.00|4%|2%|FL,IN,MI,MN,NY,VA,WI|5/5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|4,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|3 FT, 4 PT|10|4|5|2|2|4|4|2 Weeks Augusta, GA.|B,E,G,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
GOLF ETC. OF AMERICA|GolfEtc.|Golf Etc. of America|2201 Commercial Ln.|Granbury|TX|76048||(800) 806-8633|(817) 279-7888||(817) 279-9882|sales@golfetc.com|www.golfetc.com|Mr. Don Willingham|Dir. Franchise Development|57|1|58|35.00||GolfEtc.|Total turn-key golf pro shop franchise. Retail center for golf equipment, accessories, gift items and furniture. Service center built inside for precision custom fitting and repair of golf clubs. Exciting and fun sports and entertainment industry.||1992|1996|30|0|0|28 States|15 in TX, 10 in FL, 5 in LA|24|No|130-145K|50-60K|200K+|200.00|NR|-1.00|Call|N/A|NR|NR|NR|No|NR|Allowed|NR|NR|Yes|3,000|SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|1 FT, 2 PT|11|||||||1 Week Granbury, TX.|b,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|NR|NR|-1.00|
GOLF USA|GolfUSA|Golf USA|3705 W. Memorial Rd., # 801|Oklahoma City|OK|73134||(800) 488-1107|(405) 751-0015||(405) 755-0065|franchise@gusahq.com|www.golfusa.com|Mr. Rick Benson|VP Franchising|96|4|100|35.00|1|GolfUSA|Discount golf retail stores, complete with name-brand, pro-line equipment, apparel and accessories. Indoor driving range/swing analyzer.||1986|1989|81|5|14|33 States, 3 Provinces|7 in TX, 7 in NC, 5 in KS|12|No|100K|50-100K|196-350K|273.00|34-44K|39.00|2%|1%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI|20/20|Yes/4|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,500-4,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|15|4|5|2|2|2|3|2 Weeks Oklahoma City, OK; 5 Days at New Location.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|2.00|
GOOD FOR YOU! YOGURT|Gdforyou|Good For You! Yogurt|24-4567 Lougheed Hwy.|Burnaby|BC|V5C 3Z6|CANADA||(604) 570-0570||(604) 299-2797|||Mr. Karim Rahemtulla|General Manager|15|0|15|15.00|2|Gdforyou|Fresh fruit and frozen yogurt business, combined with serving healthy breakfast and lunches.||1983|1983|0|16|0|2 Provinces|9 in AB, 7 in BC|5|No|50K|30K|70-110K|90.00|25K|25.00|6%|2%|AB|5/5|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|500|RM|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 1 PT|3|4|4|3|3|3|5|5 Days in AB.|C,D,E,G,h,I|No|No|All Canada|Japan, Chile, South Africa|6.00|
GORIN'S HOMEMADE CAFE & GRILL|GrnsHmd|Gorin's Homemade Café & Grill|57 Executive Park S., # 440|Atlanta|GA|30329||(888) 489-7277|(404) 248-9900||(404) 248-0180|franchise@gorins.com|www.gorins.com|Mr. Mark Kaplan|Chief Executive Officer|31|1|31|16.00||GrnsHmd|GORIN'S offers a unique, high quality sandwich concept, featuring its proprietary Melt Sandwiches such as the Almond Chicken Melt, Turkey Bacon Melt and the Honey Ham Melt. Additionally, GORIN'S serves a full line of deli sandwiches, cheesesteaks, soups|and a proprietary line of ice cream. Combines the comfort and quality of casual dining with the price and convenience of quick serve.|1981|1983|30|0|1|4 States|32 in GA, 4 in AL, 1 in NC|8-10|No|300K|85-95K|190-250K|220.00|17.5K|17.50|5%|0.5-2.5%|FL|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800-2,400|FS, SF, SC, RM, OB|Yes|Yes|7 FT, 6 PT|11|5|4|3|3|3|4|3 Weeks Atlanta, GA.|C,D,E,F,G|Yes/Yes|Southeast|No|Asia, Europe, Open Countries|5.00|
GRABBAJABBA|GrbbJbb|Grabbajabba|1121 Centre St. N., # 440|Calgary|AB|T2E 7K6|CANADA|(800) 361-1151|(403) 230-1151||(403) 230-2182|||Mr. Sheldon Jones|Franchise Development Mgr.|59|0|59|14.00|8|GrbbJbb|Up-scale European coffee house, specializing in over 50 varieties of Arabica whole bean and liquid coffees, cappuccino and other specialty coffees. European sandwiches, soups, salads, freshly-baked goods, decadent desserts and pastries.||1987|1990|0|59|0|5 Provinces|30 in AB, 7 in BC, 13 in ON|17|Yes|175K|60-85K|150-225K|187.50|25K|25.00|8%|0%|AB|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,100|SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|12|||||||14 Days Comprehensive Hands-On Training.|C,D,E,f,G,h|Yes|No|All Canada|No|8.00|
GRAND & TOY|GrandToy|Grand & Toy|33 Green Belt Dr.|Don Mills|ON|M1W 1G6|CANADA||(416) 391-8581||(416) 441-6084||www.grandtoy.com|Ms. Anne MacPhee|Dir. Franchising|25|48|73|44.00||GrandToy|GRAND & TOY sells stationary, general office services, office machines and equipment, office furniture, office electronic products, drafting and art supplies, office business books, manuals and journals, school supplies, office bulk beverages, computer|hardware and software, cellular phones, pagers, gift items, social stationary, cards and other office supplies and furniture.|1982|1993|0|73|0|1 Province|73 in ON|4|Yes|150K|50-80K|100K|100.00|15K|15.00|Varies|Incl. Roy.|N/A|3|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|3,400|RM, OB|No|Yes|5 FT, 10 PT|2,500|4|4|5|2|3|5|2 Weeks in Head Office; 4 Weeks in Store|B,C,D,E,F,H|Yes|No|ON|Most Countries|-1.00|
GRAND GATHERINGS|GrandGath|Grand Gatherings|240 W. Tampa Avenue|Venice|FL|34285||(866) 484-7263|(941) 484-1312||(941) 484-5531|grandgatherings@aol.com|www.aboutgrandgatherings.com|Ms. Marianne Bedard|President|1|1|2|32.00||GrandGath|GRAND GATHERINGS provides an event-planning service that is based on the concept of 'No Fee' to the client. This instantly translates into a high volume of clients from the start-up phase. Our marketing expertise and proven systems will give you a|competitive advantage in gaining clients who are planning social celebrations, family gatherings, weddings and business functions. Easy to learn and fun to operate.|1993|2000|2|0|0|1 State|2 in FL|10|Yes|50K|32-40.5K|32-40.5|36.25|23.5K|23.50|1.5%|0||5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|800|Office|No|No|1 FT, 1 PT|3|4|5|3|3|4|5|3 Days in Venice, Florida.|b,c,d,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|1.50|
GRAND RENTAL STATION/TAYLOR RENTAL|GrRentSt|Grand Rental Station/Taylor Rental|203 Jandus Rd.|Cary|IL|60013-2861||(800) 833-3004|(773) 695-5310||(847) 516-9921|hadler@truserv.com|www.grandrental.com|Mr. Woody Adler|Dir. National Sales|1250|0|1250|33.00|1|GrRentSt|Complete equipment rental operation, specializing in light contractor, home owner and party/special occasion rentals. We provide a complete support program including market/site evaluation, store design, inventory customization, hands-on-training and|on-going field and technical support.|1910|1985|1272|0|0|42 States|MA, PA, NY|60|No|100K|75-150K|225-250K|237.50|1.5K|1.50|1.3%|$30/Mo.|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|5,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 3 PT|16|4|4|1|1|2|4|1 Week in Gary, IL.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|1.30|
GREASE MONKEY INTERNATIONAL|GrsMnk|Grease Monkey International|633 17th St., # 400|Denver|CO|80202||(800) 364-0352|(303) 308-1660||(303) 308-5908|danah@greasemonkeyintl.com|www.greasemonkeyintl.com|Mr. Michael Brunetti|VP Franchise Sales/Dev.|186|44|230|4.00|1|GrsMnk|GREASE MONKEY Centers provide convenient vehicle preventive maintenance services. We provide comprehensive technical training for all franchisees, including instruction performing all GREASE MONKEY approved services thoroughly|and safely. You will also learn basic accounting, computer marketing and customer satisfaction techniques to help you operate your business.|1978|1979|183|0|34|28 States|57 in CO, 14 in CA, 13 in WA|20|Yes|300K|120-220K|300K|300.00|28K|28.00|5%|6%|All States Except HI,SD|15/15|Yes/Negot.|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,800|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 3 PT|45|5|4|2|2|3|5|1 Week Corporate Headquarters, Denver, CO; 1 Week Market Center.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|No|Mexico|5.00|
GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL, THE|GrtAmBg|Great American Bagel, The|519 N. Cass Ave., # 1W|Westmont|IL|60559||(888) BAGEL-ME|(630) 963-3393||(630) 963-7799|||Ms. Linda Rog|Dir. Franchising|201|14|215|13.00||GrtAmBg|Bagel bakery and restaurant, specializing in freshly-made bagels - made daily from scratch on the store premises.  Stores feature monthly specials along with 28 varieties of bagels daily.  In addition, each store also prepares it's own fresh cream|cheeses!|1987|1994|40|0|0|10 States|25 in IL, 3 in WA, 2 in IN|20|No|250K|60-80K|230-280K|255.00|20K|20.00|4%|2%|FL,IL,IN,MI,MN,ND,WA,WI|20/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|N/A|3 FT, 9 PT|NR|5|3|2|3|4|5|4 Weeks Western Springs, IL.|B,C,D,E,g,h|Yes|All United States|No|No|4.00|
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES|GrtAmCk|Great American Cookies|2855 E. Cottonwood Pkwy., # 400|Salt Lake City|UT|84121||(800) 336-2447|(801) 736-5600||(801) 736-5936|squireji@greatamcookie.com|www.greatamericancookies.com|Mr. Scott Moffitt|SVP Franchise Development|280|100|380|13.00||GrtAmCk|'Share the Fun of Cookies.' Established cookie concept with a great old family recipe, attractive retail price point, unique cookie cake program, available in combination store formats for traditional and non-traditional venues.||1977|1977|327|0|2|39 States|47 in TX, 24 in GA, 24 in FL|23|No|250K|122-493K|119.5-501K|310.30|25K|25.00|7%|N/A|All States|NR|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|625|RM|Yes|N/A|Varies|65|5|3|1|1|3|5|6 Days Atlanta, GA.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|No|No|7.00|
GREAT CANADIAN BAGEL, THE|GrtCnBg|Great Canadian Bagel, The|270 Central Pkwy. W., # 301|Mississauga|ON|L5C 4P4|CANADA||(905) 803-7796|(604) 688-8733|(905) 566-1402|greatcanadianbagel.com|www.greatcanadianbagel.com|Mr. Glen Tucker|Dir. Franchising|151|7|158|13.00|1|GrtCnBg|Canada's largest chain devoted to bagels has elevated the bagel to a new culinary experience. The chain offers a healthy way to enjoy a sandwich, snack or meal, while providing an alternative to higher fat, fast-food|establishments. The bagel has become the ideal convenience food of the 90's - low in fat, high in taste, nutritious and now, convenient, thanks to the expansion of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAGEL.|1993|1994|0|152|4|9 Provinces|90 in ON, 24 in BC, 13 Marit|20|Yes|10K|100K|260-300K|280.00|30K|30.00|6%|1.5%|AB|10/5|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes|Yes|2,000|N/A|N/A|Yes|7 FT, 5 PT|NR|5|4|3|3|2|5|4-6 Weeks Toronto, ON.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h|Yes/Yes|See The Great American Bagel|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
GREAT CLIPS|GrtClips|Great Clips|3800 W. 80th St., # 400|Minneapolis|MN|55431-4419||(800) 947-1143|(952) 893-9088||(952) 999-5959|franchise@greatclips.com|www.greatclipsfranchise.com|Mr. Alan Majerko|Franchise Development Mgr.|1504|7|1511|19.00|1|GrtClips|High-volume haircutting salon, specializing in haircuts for the entire family. Unique, attractive decor, with quality, comprehensive advertising programs. Strong, local support to franchisees, excellent training programs. We offer real value to our|customers. Tremendous growth opportunities.|1982|1983|1366|48|0|32 States, 2 Provinces|115 in MN, 107 in CA, 95 OH|180|Yes|150K|70-100K|87.2-161.5K|124.40|17.5K|17.50|6%|5%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB|10/5/5|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000-1,200|SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 5 PT|180|5|4|1|3|3|5|5 Days Minneapolis, MN; 2.5 Weeks Local Market.|A,B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|Western Canada|No|6.00|2
GREAT EARTH VITAMINS|GrtErth|Great Earth Vitamins|140 Lauman Ln.11478 Mission Vista Dr.|Rancho Cucamonga|CA|91730||(800) 284-8243|(909) 987-8892||(909) 941-3472||www.greatearth.com|Mr. Stephen R. Stern|Chief Executive Officer|137|0|137|18.00||GrtErth|Franchise company that understands consumers' needs and lifestyles, enabling franchisees to personalize a program of vitamins and nutritional supplements for consumers based upon the training we conduct for new franchise owners in our own school. This|sets us apart from all other vitamin and nutrient supplement franchise systems.|1971|1974|142|8|1|15 States|77 in CA, 11 in TX|25|No|100K|NR|75-135K|105.00|30K|30.00|6%|$150/Mo.|All States|10/5|Yes/Varies|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|650-1,400|SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|12|2|1|3|3|2|2|3 Weeks Cerritos, CA.|B,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|NR|6.00|
GREAT FRAME UP, THE|GrtFrame|Great Frame Up, The|100 Glenborough Dr., # 1450|Houston|TX|77067-3600||(800) 443-3325|(281) 775-5200||(281) 872-1646|franinfo@fcibiz.com|www.tgfufraninfo.com|Ms. Ann Nance|Franchise Development Dir.|119|0|119|34.00|1|GrtFrame|THE GREAT FRAME UP is part of the world's largest retail franchisor of affordable, high-quality custom framing. Specializing in custom framing in a hands-on, artistic environment featuring wide selections of custom frame mouldings & mat styles, a|proprietary framing system, superior design center & more. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional training & support; national buying power & proven marketing programs. Growth industry.|1971|1975|119|0|0|26 States|25 in IL, 16 in GA, 15 in CA|12|No|200K|50K|108-156K|132.00|25K|25.00|6%|2%|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-2,000|SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 2 PT|38|5|3|3|3|4|5|2 Weeks Houston, TX.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|6.00|
GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO.|GrtHrvst|Great Harvest Bread Co.|28 S. Montana St.|Dillon|MT|59725-2434||(800) 442-0424|(406) 683-6842||(406) 683-5537|inquiry@greatharvest.com|www.greatharvest.com|Ms. Lisa WagnerMr. Andy Bills|Executive Vice President|167|1|168|13.00|1|GrtHrvst|GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. stores are neighborhood, retail bread bakeries, specializing in the best tasting, made-from-scratch, whole wheat breads you ever had. These unique stores also serve scratch-made cookies, scones, muffins|and specialty breads.|1976|1978|168|0|0|35 States|16 in MI, 11 in UT, 10 in IL|24|Yes|200K|50-70K|108-249K|178.50|29K|29.00|5-7%|0%|All States|10/10|Yes/2|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-2,200|FS, SC|Yes|No|3 FT, 6 PT|29|4|4|3|4|5|3|1 Wk Dillon, MT; 1 Wk ea. 2 Host Trainings; 3-5 Days Store Opening; 5-10 Days 3 Trainers.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/No|All United States|Alberta|No|6.00|1
GREAT OUTDOOR SUB SHOPS|Greatoutdoors|Great Outdoors Sub Shops|900 E. Parker Rd.|Plano|TX|75074|||(972) 423-2693||(972) 424-7798|GOSUBS1973@aol.com||Ms. Gail Voelcker|President|3|6|9|16.00||Greatoutdoors|G. O. FRANCHISE, INC. is a quick-service restaurant which offers freshly-prepared submarine sandwiches, salads and ice cream under the trade name GREAT OUTDOOR SUB SHOP. Over the last 26 years, we have excelled and perfected the system and are now|offering G. O. FRANCHISE opportunities to qualified individuals who are interested in the franchise restaurant industry.|1973|1996|9|0|0|1 State|9 in TX|3|Yes|150K|75-265K|75-265K|170.00|25K|25.00|4%|3%|NR|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,800-2,200|FS, SC|Yes|No|6 FT, 5 PT|8|3|4|4|3|4|5|8 Weeks Dallas, TX.|b,C,d,E,f|No|Texas, SW|No|No|4.00|
GREAT STEAK & POTATO COMPANY|Stk&Pot|Great Steak & Potato Company|188 N. Brookwood Ave., # 100|Hamilton|OH|45013|||(513) 896-9695||(513) 896-3750|franchiseinfo@thegreatsteak.com|www.thegreatsteak.com|Mr. Roger J. Burrin|VP Franchise Dev.|221|9|230|17.00|1|Stk&Pot|America's premier fresh grilled cheesesteak franchisor, serving hand-cut french fries (cooked in peanut oil), baked potatoes with various toppings, grilled topped salads, homemade soups and fresh-squeezed lemonade.||1982|1984|214|12|4|31 States, 1 Provinces|32 in OH, 27 in CA, 25 in IL|24|No|200K|75-100K|200-800K|500.00|20K|20.00|5%|2%|All States|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|600-2,000|FS,SF,SC,RM, Airports,Univ.|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 15 PT|28|4|4|3|2|3|4|2 Weeks Hamilton, OH.|a,B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|5.00|1
GREAT WRAPS!|Greatwraps|Great Wraps!|4 Executive Park E., # 315|Atlanta|GA|30329||(888) 489-7277|(404) 248-9900||(404) 248-0180|franchise@greatwraps.net|www.greatwraps.net|Mr. Mark Kaplan|Chairman|45|1|46|16.00||Greatwraps|GREAT WRAPS, the original and #1 'Wrap Sandwich' franchise is leading this explosive, new food category into malls, shopping centers, airports and business districts. Features full line of wraps, burritos, cheesesteaks and smoothies. GREAT WRAPS offers|you a proven business system, excellent training, marketing support and tremendous growth potential.|1978|1986|40|0|0|8 States|19 in GA, 9 in FL, 3 in NC|8-10|No|250K|70-80K|175-275K|225.00|17.5K|17.50|5%|0.5-2%|FL,VA|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|600-1,500|RM, SC, Airport, Univer.|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 6 PT|11|5|3|3|3|4|4|3 Weeks Atlanta, GA.|B,C,D,E,G,H|Yes|NE,SE,SW,MW|No|No|5.00|1
GRECO PIZZA DONAIR|Grecopizza|Greco Pizza Donair|105 Walker St., P.O. Box 1040|Truro|NS|B2N 5G9|CANADA||(902) 893-4141||(902) 895-7635|grinners@greco.ca|www.greco.ca|Mr. Guy Gallant|Dir. Development|101|2|103|16.00|8|Grecopizza|Atlantic Canada's largest home delivery pizza chain, specializing in pizza, donair products, oven sub sandwiches and pita-wrapped sandwiches.||1977|1981|0|54|0|4 Provinces|21 in NB, 23 in NS, 5 in NF|5|No|40K|40K|150-180K|165.00|15K|15.00|5%|3%|NR|10/5/5|Yes/Varies|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,200|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 10 PT|19|||||||4 Weeks Correspondence; 2 Days Headquarters; 3 Weeks On-Site.|a,b,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|NR|No|PQ, Atlantic Can|No|5.00|
GREENLAND IRRIGATION|Greenland|Greenland Irrigation|150 Ambleside Dr.|London|ON|N6G 4R1|CANADA|(800) 661-0221|(519) 439-0220||(519) 433-9780|barrysmith@greenlandirrigation.com|www.greenlandirrigation.com|Mr. Barry Smith|Vice President|12|2|14|22.00||Greenland|Installation and service for lawn sprinklers' commercial and residential application. Complete training for TORO, Hunter, Rainbird and Nelson equipment. A niche market with tremendous opportunities.||1986|1995|0|14|0|2 Proviinces|NR|5|No|100K|25K|25-50K|37.50|10K|10.00|10-3%|0||lifetime|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|N/A|HB|N/A|Yes|4 FT|5|4|4|2|4|4|4||A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All States|All Canada|No|7.00|
GREETINGS|Greetings|Greetings|P.O. Box 25623|Lexington|KY|40524|||(606) 272-5624|||||Mr. Larry Kargel|President|5|3|8|8.00|1|Greetings|Every ad has two hurdles it must clear before it has any value. Hurdle #1 - it must be read, seen or heard. Hurdle #2 - it must be placed with someone who has a need. GREETINGS clears both hurdles with room to spare.  We are a target market|advertising company with an unique method of addressing new homeowners and apartment residents, offering the most timely cost effective method of reaching new customers possible.  We produce a coupon magazine for colleges and universities each semester.|1984|1990|8|0|0|3 States|5 in KY, 2 in TN, 1 in IL|2|No|N/A|15-30K|15-30K|22.50|15K|15.00|5%|0%|None|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|250|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 1 PT|2|2|5|1|2|2|4|5 Days Lexington, KY; 5 Days Franchisee Location.|b,C,D,G,H|No|Southeast, Northeast, MW|No|No|5.00|
GROUND ROUND RESTAURANTS|Amerhosp|Ground Round Restaurants|35 Braintree Hill Office Park, # 400|Braintree|MA|02184-9078||(800) 229-7005|(781) 380-3100|(617) 380-3116|(781) 380-3233|jsullivan@ahconcepts.com|www.groundround.com|Mr. James Sullivan||31|103|134|17.00||Amerhosp|Full-service, casual theme, family restaurant. Variety of menu offerings - sandwiches, seafood, appetizers, steaks, ribs, chicken and burgers. Alcoholic beverages are available.||1969|1970|176|1|0|24 States, 1 Province|30 in NY, 27 in MA, 19 in OH|15|Yes|1MM|250-500K|500K-1.3MM|900.00|40K|40.00|4%|3%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WI,DC|20/20|Yes|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|5,200-6,500|FS, SF, SC, RM|No|Yes|75 FT, 25 PT|70|5|4|5|3|3|4|6-10 Weeks at Regional Training Unit.|B,C,D,E,h,I|Yes/Yes|NE, MW, Atl. States, Grt Lks|No|No|4.00|
GROUP TRANS-ACTION BROKERAGE SERVICES|Grouptrans|Group Trans-Action Brokerage Services|550 Sherbrooke St. W., # 775, W. Tower|Montreal|PQ|H3A 1B9|CANADA||(514) 288-6777||(514) 288-7543|||Mr. Jean-Louis Bernard|General Manager|64|0|64|31.00|1|Grouptrans|Group of independent real estate brokers everywhere in Quebec. Complete real estate services.||1979|1982|0|64|0|1 Province|55 in PQ|6|No|NR|10K|10-50K|30.00|6-17K|11.50|Flat|Flat|AB|5/1|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|FS, SF|Yes|Yes|10 FT|4|||||||1 Week Headquarters.|a,b,c,D,E,f,G,H,i|NR|No|All Canada|No|-1.00|
GROWER DIRECT FRESH CUT FLOWERS|Growerdirect|Grower Direct Fresh Cut Flowers|4220 - 98 St., # 301|Edmonton|AB|T6E 6A1|CANADA|(800) 567-7258|(780) 436-7774||(780) 436-3336|||Mr. John Paton|Franchise Coordinator|121|1|122|42.00||Growerdirect|As the largest floral chain retailer, our independently operated franchise locations sell the world's highest-quality fresh cut roses and other flowers in a unique 'boutique-style' setting. Product is sourced directly from the finest producers known and|transported weekly to our stores via GROWER DIRECT's distribution system. Rapid product sales translate into 50-60 inventory turns annually and help make the enjoyment of FRESH CUT FLOWERS an affordable and everyday event for our customers.|1991|1991|0|122|0|10 Provinces|38 in AB, 22 in ON, 15 in BC|12|No|50K|40K|35-40K|37.50|25K|25.00|$240/Wk.|$15/Wk.|AB|10/10|No|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|400-1,000|SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|14|4|4|2|2|4|4|5 Days in Store; 5 Days in Classroom; 5 Days Industry Tours.|b,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|No|All Canada|No|-1.00|
GUARDSMAN WOODPRO|Guardsman|Guardsman WoodPro|4999 36th St. SE|Grand Rapids|MI|49512||(800) 496-6377|(616) 285-7877||(616) 285-7882|woodpro@valspar.com|www.guardsman.com|Franchise Development||128|0|128|6.00|1|Guardsman|Partner and profit with a world leader. As a business unit of Lilly Industries, the largest manufacturer of furniture finishes in N. America, GUARDSMAN WOODPRO is the premier choice of residential and commercial customers alike for|furniture repair and refinishing services. Lilly has been involved in the furniture industry for 130 years, supplying finishes, furniture care products and now furniture repair services. If you want to be in the furniture business, you want to be with us.|1865|1994|110|14|0|36 States, 2 Provinces|9 in MI, 6 in OH, 6 in TX|36|No|50K|10-25K|7-25K|15.00|7K|7.00|Fixed|Fixed|All States|5/5|Yes/2-5 Yrs.|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|Yes|1-3 FT, 1-2 PT|80|4|4|4|3|5|5|2 Weeks Grand Rapids, MI.|A,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
GWYNNE LEARNING ACADEMY|Gwynnelearn|Gwynne Learning Academy|P.O. Box 41701|Mesa|AZ|85274-1701|||(480) 644-1434||(480) 644-1434|||Ms. Penny Gwynne|Treasurer|14|1|15|11.00||Gwynnelearn|Video-based interactive training, based on the latest scientific training technology for individuals, blue chip groups in the business, government and education sectors.||1991|1991|2|0|12|1 State|2 in AZ|6|No|NR|45K|45-65K|55.00|25K|25.00|7%|2%|NR|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|600|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT|2|||||||7 Days Phoenix, AZ.|b,D,e,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Australia, Malaysia|7.00|
GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC|Gymboree|Gymboree Play & Music|700 Airport Blvd., # 200|Burlingame|CA|94010-1912||(800) 520-7529|(650) 373-7628||(650) 696-7452|play_franchise@gymboree.com|www.playandmusic.com|Mr. Burt Yarkin|Dir. Franchise Development|408|27|435|10.00|1|Gymboree|GYMBOREE, the world's largest development play and music program, offers weekly classes to parents and their children, ages newborn through 4 years, on custom-designed equipment. The program is based on sensory integration theory, positive parenting,|child development principles and the importance of play. GYMBOREE has recently rolled out a new Music Program designed to support your child's development through an array of enriching experiences and Fun!|1976|1978|280|22|100|40 States, 3 Provinces|52 in CA, 30 in NY, 28 in NJ|25|No|150K|35-60K|80-150K|115.00|35K|35.00|6%|2.25%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|1,800|SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 3 PT|19|4|4|3|3|2|4|6 Days Headquarters.|B,D,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|Asia, Europe|6.00|2
GYMN' AROUND KIDS|Gymnaround|Gymn' Around Kids|1036 Blythwood Rd.|Blythwood|SC|29016|||(803) 359-0433||(803) 892-5631|||Ms. Kelly S. Coyle|President|2|2|4|10.00|3|Gymnaround|A unique mobile business serving children. Circus/gymnastics equipment used for fitness classes.  Summer camps and kids parties.  A great way to work at home with flexible hours, year round or seasonal, and incredible income available.||1987|1994|4|0|0|2 States|3 in SC, 1 in NC|6|No|100K|9.5K|5-9.5K|7.30|8.5K|8.50|8%|0%|NR|3/1|NR|No|Yes|Not Allowed|NR|No|Yes|NR|Mobile|No|Yes|1 FT, 1-2 PT|1|2|4|3|3|3|5|3-5 Days in SC.|b,d,f,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|8.00|
GYMSTERS|Gymsters|Gymsters|6135 E. Danbury Rd.|Scottsdale|AZ|85254-6447|||(480) 315-0351||(480) 315-0311|gymsters.inc@home.com||Ms. Lonnie Coppock|President|8|1|9|10.00|8|Gymsters|The GYMSTERS® system brings physical education to children from two to twelve by providing the equipment, the staff and the program. Experts in education and health agree that learning through physical movement is the primary way that children develop.|The children's fitness industry offers a vast and huge market place whose potential has become even greater, due to budget cuts, and GYMSTERS® is the answer.|1980|1988|9|0|0|4 States|6 in CA, 1 in OH, 1 in AZ|6|Yes|NR|19.8-24.5K|19.8-24.5K|22.20|12K|12.00|7%|3%|All States|5/5|No|No|NR|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|1 PT|1|4|3|5|5|5|5|Initially 5 Days in Scottsdale, AZ.|b,C,D,f,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|7.00|
HAIRLINES|Hairlines|Hairlines|656 E. Golf Rd.|Arlington Heights|IL|60005-4061||(800) 424-7911|(847) 593-7900||(847) 593-7955|||Mr. Paul V. Finamore|President/CEO|1|4|5|19.00|3|Hairlines|Manufacture, sales and service of men's and women's non-surgical hair replacements and hair additions.||1963|1994|5|0|0|1 State|5 in IL|1|Yes|100K|30-50K|100-150K|125.00|35K|35.00|8%|3%|IL|10/10|No|No|No|Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|1,000|OB|Yes|N/A|1 FT, 2-3 PT|60|4|3|2|2|3|4|4 Weeks at Chicago, IL.|B,C,D,E,F,I|No|Midwest|No|No|8.00|
HAMBURGER MARY'S|HamburgerMary|Hamburger Mary's|P.O. Box 456|Corona Del Mar|CA|92625||(888) 834-6279|(949) 729-8000||(949) 675-9979|info@franchisemarys.com|www.franchisemarys.com|Mr. Stan Sax|President|9|0|9|16.00||HamburgerMary|Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille is the only and the largest restaurant franchise catering to the Gay and Lesbian community (as well as the general public). With over 30 years of successful operations, we have totally re-organized under HMI to become a|major franchise. In 2001 alone 7 new stores have been sold across the U.S. Our Owner's Manual, Bar Guide/Recipe book, Ad program and In-store training program are just a few of the plus features offered.|1972|1997|9|0|0|6 States, DC|4 in CA, 1 in AZ, 1 in OH|NR|No|150K|45K (fee)|195-500K|347.50|45K|45.00|4%|2%|NR|15/5|Yes/lifetime|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|NR|NR|Yes|4000+|FS|Yes|No|35-40 FT, 5-10 PT|2|||||||2 Weeks, Long Beach, CA or Washington DC.|B,C,D,E,f,H,I|No|All United States|NR|Australia, Europe|4.00|
HAMBURGER STAND|HamburgStand|Hamburger Stand|4440 Von Karman Ave., # 222|Newport Bech|CA|92660||(800) 764-9353|(949) 752-5800||(949) 851-2618|fcoyle@galardigroup.com|www.hamburgerstand.com|Mr. Frank R. Coyle|Franchise Sales Dir.|23|0|23|16.00||HamburgStand|HAMBURGER STAND has successfully positioned itself in the highly competitive quick-serve hamburger business by providing the highest-quality products at lower than market prices. As a Division of Galardi Group,|HAMBURGER STAND is part of a network of over 300 restaurants.|1982|1982|23|0|0|NR|NR|1|No|150K|150-200K|250-800K|525.00|20K|20.00|5%|5%|CA|20|Yes/5|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|20,000|FS|No|Yes|2 FT, 25-35 PT|48|4|3|3|2|1|4|5 Weeks Denver, CO; 1 Week Newport Beach, CA.|A,B,C,d,E,F,H,I|Yes/Yes|Denver, Tucson Only.|No|No|5.00|
HAMPTON INN/HAMPTON INN & SUITES|HamptonInn|Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites|9336 Civic Center Dr.|Beverly Hills|CA|90210||(800) 286-0645|(310) 278-4321||(310) 205-7655|bill-fortier@hilton.com|www.hamptonfranchise.com|Mr. Bill Fortier|SVP Franchise Development|1125|28|1153|23.00||HamptonInn|Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,000 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's|best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, HAMPTON INN, HAMPTON INN & SUITES, Harrison Conference Centers, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Company and Homewood Suites by Hilton.|1983|1983|28|0|0|11 States|9 in TN, 5 in TX, 5 in SC|N/R|Yes|2MM|1.2MM-3.9MM|4.9-8.7MM|6.80|45K|45.00|4% MGRR|4% MGRR|All States|20/N/A|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1.5-3 Acres|FS|No|Yes|4 FT, 14 PT|200+|4|5|5|2|1|3|3 Days of New Owner Orientation; 10 Days of GM training.|A,b,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|-1.00|
HANDLE WITH CARE PACKAGING STORE|Handlewithcare|Handle With Care Packaging Store|5675 DTC Blvd., # 280|Greenwood Village|CO|80111||(866) 738-6820|(720) 529-0932||(303) 741-6653|dft@gonavis.com|www.navisfranchiseinfo.com|Ms. Dee. F. Thomsen|Franchise Development Dir.|170|0|170|27.00||Handlewithcare|HANDLE WITH CARE PACKAGING STORES specialize in packaging and shipping fragile, large, awkward and valuable items--what we call FLAV. Unlike the saturated mail and parcel industry, the market for FLAV logistics is uncrowded and growing. We provide|exceptional training and support, lead generation for local and national accounts, proprietary insurance and discounts with major freight carriers.|1980|1984|160|1|9|38 States +|38 in CA, 15 in VA, 12 in FL|30-40|No|NR|40-50K|61.5-100.5K|81.00|24.5|24.50|5%|3%|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|No|1,500-2,500|SF, SC, Mini Warehouse|No|Yes|3-4 FT|21|4|4|2|3|1|4|3 Weeks Denver, CO; 3 Days Franchisee's Site.|C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All North America|All Canada|No|5.00|
HANDYMAN CONNECTION|Handymanconn|Handyman Connection|227 Northland Blvd.|Cincinnati|OH|45246||(800) 466-5530|(513) 771-3003||(513) 771-6439|mbogert@handymanconnection.com|www.handymanconnection.com|Mr. Matt Borgert|Dir. Franchise Sales|140|4|144|6.00||Handymanconn|HANDYMAN CONNECTION specializes in the small to medium size home repair and remodeling industry.  We offer a turnkey package that includes marketing, advertising and a complete training program. 90%of our franchise partners had NO handyman experience.||1990|1993|48|15|0|35+ States|24 in CA, 7 in OH, 4 in TN|20|No|150K+|65-150K|50-250K|72.50|Varies|-1.00|5%|2%|NR|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes|No|500-600|FS, Industrial Warehouse|Yes|No|2|10|4|3|1|2|2|4|2 Weeks Flagship (Cincinnati, OH); 1 Week Franchisee Location.|B,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
HANDYMAN MATTERS|HandyMatt|Handyman Matters|1251 S. Huron St., # C|Denver|CO|80228||(866) 808-8401|||(720) 570-5017|andy@handymanmatters.com|www.handymanmatters.com|Mr. Andy Bell|President/CEO|10|3|13|25.00||HandyMatt|HANDYMAN MATTERS is an industry leader in the growing handyman repair and improvement category for residential and commercial properties. HANDYMAN MATTERS provides the convenience of one-call-does-it-all and is experiencing extremely high client|satisfaction. We operate strictly as a time-plus-material service, choosing to employ our handmen for control, and offering our clients one handyman to perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, masonry, roofing, and other tasks.|1998|2000|13|0|0|4 States|6 in CO, 3 in CA, 2 in TX|12|Yes|150K|50K|50-75K|62.50|25K|25.00|6%|2%|CA,IN,MI|10/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|600-1,000|FS, HB|Yes|Yes|12 FT|18|3|4|4|3|3|5|1-2 Weeks in Denver, CO.|a,C,D,E,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Ireland|6.00|
HAPPY & HEALTHY PRODUCTS|Hap&Hlth|Happy & Healthy Products|1600 S. Dixie Hwy., # 200|Boca Raton|FL|33432||(800) 764-6114|(561) 367-0739||(561) 368-5267|franchiseinfo@fruitfull.com|www.fruitfull.com|Ms. Rosemary E. Harris|General Manager|85|0|85|15.00|1|Hap&Hlth|A wholesale distributorship for the sale of frozen fruit bars, FRUITFULL, through dedicated freezers placed in retail locations or in retailer's own freezers. Super Grand, Grand and Standard wholesale franchisees will receive the services of an|independent marketing consultant who will provide on-site training in identifying and negotiating agreements to place freezers. Training includes stocking, collection and route service procedures dealing with frozen storage products.|1991|1993|85|0|0|39 States|11 in CA, 7 in NJ, 5 in IL|12|No|23-55K|23-55K|23-55K|39.00|17-24K|20.50|0%|0%|All States Except ND, WA|10/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|1 FT or 1 PT|10|5|5|3|3|3|5|1 or 2 Weeks in Franchise MSA.|b,C,D,G,H|No|All Except WA,LA,ND,ME|No|No|0.00|1
HAPPY JOE'S PIZZA & ICE CREAM PARLOR|Happyjoes|Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor|2705 Happy Joe Dr.|Bettendorf|IA|52722|||(563) 332-8811||(563) 332-5822||www.happyjoes.com|Mr. Tim Anderson|Dir. Franchising|56|7|63|16.00||Happyjoes|Pizza and ice cream in a fun atmosphere.  Birthday party packages available.  Very involved with special programs for youth in the community.  Diversified pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad bar and ice cream menu, candy, soft drinks and beer.  Several|parlors offer Family Fun Centers with redemption games and adventure-style golf.|1972|1973|64|0|0|6 States, 1 Province|34 in IA, 12 in IL, 7 in WI|3|No|200K|50K|50K-1.5MM|775.00|20K|20.00|4.5%|1%|IL,ND,WI|15/10|Yes/15|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 30 PT|30|5|4|3|3|3|4|6-12 Weeks in IA.|B,C,D,E,G,h|Yes/Yes|Midwest|No|No|4.50|
HAPPYDAYS HANDBAG & LUGGAGE COMPANY|Happydays|Happydays Handbag & Luggage Company|1441 Craigflower Rd., #409|Victoria|BC|V9A 2Y9|CANADA||(250) 595-8934||(250) 595-8935|||Mr. Reed Sumina|Director of Development|2|4|6|36.00|3|Happydays|Retailer of handbags, purses, luggage, travel accessories, back packs, leather accessories (briefcases, daytimers, fanny packs, gloves, belts). In-store merchandising entity, 'backpack world,' showcases outdoor specialty packs, outdoor gear under $300 in|price. Canada's only franchised handbag/luggage chain.|1993|1996|0|6|0|1 Province|6 in BC|5|No|50K|20-40K|85-100K|92.50|20K|20.00|3-6%|0%|AB|10/10|Yes/5|Yes|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 3 PT|12|4|2|2|2|4|5|15 Days Nanaimo, BC.|a,C,D,E,F,H|No|Northwest|All Canada|No|4.50|
HARD TIMES CAFÉ|HardTimes|Hard Times Cafe|112 South West St., # 310|Alexandria|VA|22314||(800) 422-2435|(703) 683-8545||(703) 684-6466|danr@hardtimes.com|www.hardtimes.com|Mr. Dan A. Rowe|Chief Executive Officer|10|4|14|18.00||HardTimes|Authentic western-style chili parlor. Featuring chili, burgers and beer.||1980|1992|0|0|0|3 States|6 in VA, 6 in MD, 2 in NC|NR|No|250K|100-200K|400-500K|450.00|30K|30.00|4%|1%|NR|10/10|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|NR|NR|Yes|NR|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 20 PT|10|||||||4 Weeks in Washington, DC Area.|a,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|East Coast, Mid-Atlantic|NR|NR|4.00|
HARDEE'S FOOD SYSTEMS|Hardeesfood|Hardee's Food Systems|1200 N. Harbor Blvd., P.O. Box 4349|Anaheim|CA|92801-8349||(800) 997-8435|(714) 520-4452|(919) 977-2000|(714) 520-4409||www.hardeesrestaurants.com|Mr. Don McLean||2787|1126|3913|16.00||Hardeesfood|Fast food.||1960|1961|2778|0|106|38 States|315 in NC, 207 in VA,186 SC|50-70|No|1MM|300K|1.19-1.25MM|1220.00|35K|35.00|4%|5%|All States|20/5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|2,000|FS, SC, RM, Univer.|No|Yes|40 PT Total|300|5|5|5|1|1|5|3 Days Local Restaurant Orientation; 360 Hours Formal Training.|A,B,C,D,E,f,h,I|Yes/No|Southeast, Midwest|No|Bahrain, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Em.|4.00|
HARTZ CHICKEN|Hartzchick|Hartz Chicken|14451 Cornerstone Village Dr., # 250|Houston|TX|77014|||(281) 583-0020||(281) 580-3752|hartz@hartz-chicken.com|www.hartz-chicken.com|Mr. John Bergeron|Controller|50|1|51|16.00||Hartzchick|All-you-can-eat chicken buffet restaurant, featuring crispy and rotisserie chicken, Southern-style fish, fresh steamed vegetables, cold salads, casseroles, homestyle desserts and fresh homemade yeast rolls. Drive-thru and take-out service available at|units. Delivery available in 1/3 of the domestic units.  International program expanding - units open in Malaysia, Indonesia and China.|1972|1975|42|0|9|2 States|41 in TX, 1 in MS|20|Yes|250K|250K|300K-1MM|650.00|20K|20.00|4%|2-3%|NR|20/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|3,000|FS|Yes|Yes|7 FT, 6 PT|10|4|5|3|1|3|5|6 Weeks in Houston, TX.|B,C,D,E,G,I|Yes|South|No|Far East, Asia|4.00|
HARVEY WASHBANGERS|Harveywash|Harvey Washbangers|106 29th Ave. N., P.O. Box 50582|Nashville|TN|37205|||(615) 985-0029||(615) 985-0029|harvey@harveywashbangers.com|www.harveywashbangers.com|Mr. David Harvey|President|5|1|6|21.00|8|Harveywash|HARVEY WASHBANGERS franchises combine laundry, restaurant and bar facilities all under one roof. It's without a doubt the most fun one can have doing the dirty laundry.||1986|1996|5|0|0|3 States|2 in TN, 1 in CA, 1 in TX|4|No|250K|75K|250-425K|337.50|20K|20.00|5%|0%|CA,FL|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|4,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 6 PT|2|3|5|2|3|2|5|2 Weeks Home Office; 1 Week Your Store.|C,D,E,F,G,h,i|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
HARVEY'S RESTAURANTS|Harveysrest|Harvey's Restaurants|6303 Airport Rd.|Mississauga|ON|L4V 1R8|CANADA||(905) 405-6771||(905) 405-6667|ifong@cara.com|www.cara.com|Mr. Claus Etzler|Franchise Mgr.|330|39|369|17.00||Harveysrest|Foodservice.  Quick-service restaurants.||1900|1982|0|350|0|NR|ON, PQ, AB|42|Yes|300K|155-200K|510-600K|550.00|50-75K|62.50|5%|4%|AB|20/5x4|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|N/A|Yes|2,600|FS|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 40 PT|200|5|4|3|3|1|5|6-8 Weeks Toronto, ON.|C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|No|All Canada|No|5.00|
HAWTHORN SUITES HOTELS INTERNATIONAL|HawthorneSuites|Hawthorn Suites Hotels International|13 Corporate Sq., # 250|Atlanta|GA|30329||(888) 777-7511|(404) 321-4045||(404) 321-4482|franchise.info@usfsi.com|www.hawthorn.com|Mr. Tim Muir|SVP Franchise Dales/Dev.|140|0|140|23.00||HawthorneSuites|HAWTHORN SUITES is one of the fastest-growing suite-oriented hotel brands in the US. With 140 hotels open, 23 under construction and another 115 executed agreements in place, HAWTHORN continues to expand in major and tertiary markets. The Hyatt|reservations systems provides reservations referrals for HAWTHORN when a Hyatt is unavailable in the same market. Proven track record of successful development, strong operating performance and sustainable growth in mid- to upper-level market.|1995|1995|139|0|1|40 States|13 in TX, 11 in OR, 10 in IL|25|Yes|N/A|500K-2.0MM|3.1-6.9MM|5000.00|40K|40.00|5%|2.5%|All States|20/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|No|NR|FS|Yes|Yes|20-100FT|135|4|4|4|2|2|3|5 Days Training in Atlanta, GA; 5 Days Sales Training in Atlanta, GA.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Europe, South America, Latin America.|5.00|
HEAD OVER HEELS|Headover|Head Over Heels|2106 Cahaba Rd.|Birmingham|AL|35223||(800) 850-3547|(205) 879-6305||(205) 877-8377|||Ms. Renee O'Neal|President|7|2|9|10.00||Headover|Gymnastics/motor skill development for children. HEAD OVER HEELS provides mobile gymnastics instruction to children in public/private schools, daycares, health clubs, community centers and anywhere there are children! We also provide fun gymnastics|birthday parties and sell clothing and gymnastics equipment too!|1990|1993|9|0|0|5 States|2 in AL, 2 in TN|0|No|20K Min.|17.5K|20-30K|25.00|12.5K|12.50|8%|0%|NR|20/10|Yes|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|No|1 FT, 5 PT|5|2|5|3|5|2|5|1 Week Birmingham, AL; 1 Week On-Site.|a,B,C,D,E,f,G,h,I|No|All United States|BC|All Countries|8.00|
HEALTH FORCE|Healthyforce|Health Force|185 Crossways Park Dr.|Woodbury|NY|11797-2047||(800) 967-1001|(516) 490-1200|(516) 682-1400|(516) 496-3283||www.chi.com|Mr. Harvey Kasden|Dir. Franchise Development|56|24|80|12.00||Healthyforce|A national temporary health care employment service, specializing in home care/hospital staffing - payroll funding - computer - hardware and software - finance receivables - operational support. HEALTH FORCE gives you the opportunity to be involved in|all aspects of temporary health care, quickly and easily.|1976|1982|80|0|0|25 States|12 in NY, 10 in FL, 6 in CA|8|No|NR|10K|100-120K|110.00|10K|10.00|8.5% Min.|0.5%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,WA,WI,DC|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|800-1,000|NR|Yes|Yes|3 FT|40|||||||3 Weeks Headquarters.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H|No|West, Midwest, Northeast|No|No|8.50|
HEALTH MART|Healthymart|Health Mart|1 Post St.|San Francisco|CA|94104||(800) 369-5467|(415) 983-8300||(415) 983-9353|||Mr. Jerry Josephson|Dir. Franchise Services|600|0|600|37.00||Healthymart|The largest full-line pharmacy franchise for independent store owners.||1981|1983|600|0|0|34 States|83 in IL, 64 in MO, 59 in LA|100|Yes|NR|5-15K|150-300K|225.00|50K|50.00|0%|$150/Mo.|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|N/A|No|500+|FS, SF, SC, RM|No|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|5|3|4|5|5|1|3|1-3 Days On-Site.|b,C,D,e,G,h,I|No|All United States|No|No|0.00|
HEALTHY BACK|HealBack|Healthy Back|P.O. Box 1296|Newington|VA|22122-1296|||(703) 339-1300||(703) 339-0671||www.healthyback.com|Mr. Howard J. Margolis|Franchise Mgr.|12|10|22|42.00||HealBack|The Healthy Back is a retail store which specializes in selling ergonomically designed products such as office chairs, recliners, beds, pillows, supports, massagers, desks, foot rests, books, videos and other products which help prevent and relieve|back/neck and improve a person's daily comfort.|1993|1999|22|0|0|19 States|4 in CO, 1 in Each of rest|6|No|650K|100K|167.1-279.9K|225.50|25K|25.00|5%|1.5%|NR|5/5|No|No|No|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500|SC|Yes|No|2 PT|16|5|4|3|4|2|5|9 Days in Washington, DC area.|C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|5.00|
HEAVENLY HAM|Heavenlyham|Heavenly Ham|1100 Old Ellis Rd., # 100|Roswell|GA|30076-3819||(800) 899-2228|(770) 752-1999||(770) 752-4653|rflynn@heavenlyham.com|www.heavenlyham.com|Mr. Roger Flynn|Dir. Franchising|212|2|214|18.00||Heavenlyham|The innovative opportunity in high quality specialty foods. Ownership benefits include: minimal labor, low start-up costs, extensive training, marketing support, site selection assistance and more. HEAVEN.Y HAM focuses primarily on two businesses:|specialty meats and lunch. We offer signature spiral-sliced, honey and spice glazed ham and delicious tender-smoked turkeys. Other specialty meats include pork chops, hickory smoked ribs, bacon and steaks.|1984|1984|202|0|0|32 States|17 in FL, 13 in NC, 13 in IN|30|Yes|250K|NR|184.9-289K|237.00|30K|30.00|5%|1%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|30|5|2|1|2|3|5|10 Days Atlanta, GA.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
HEAVEN'S BEST CARPET/UPHOLST. CLEANING|HeavensBest|Heaven's Best Carpet/Upholst. Cleaning|247 N. 1st E., P.O. Box 607|Rexburg|ID|83440||(800) 359-2095|(208) 359-1106||(208) 359-1236|moinc@ida.net|www.heavensbest.com|Mr. Dan Child||530|0|530|25.00||HeavensBest|Unique low moisture cleaning process.  There is no better franchise opportunity than this.  Our franchisees are happy, our customers are happy.  Our franchise is very affordable.  Call for our free video.||1983|1983|491|4|9|28 States|48 in CA, 46 in ID, 25 in CO|100|No|10K|7.5-20K|16-40K|28.00|2.9K|2.90|$80/Mo.|NR|CA,IL,IN,MN,OR,WA|5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|7|||||||4 Days Rexburg, ID.|A,B,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
HEEL QUIK!|HeelQuik|Heel Quik!|1730 Cumberland Point Dr., # 5|Marietta|GA|30067||(800) 255-8145|(770) 951-9440||(770) 933-8268|hqcorp@bellsouth.net|www.heelquik.net|Mr. Raymond J. Margiano|President/CEO|680|0|680|44.00|1|HeelQuik|HEEL/SEW QUIK! Shoe repair and personal services (clothing alterations, monogramming, keymaking and sale of related retail items.||1984|1985|100|0|580|20 States|15 in GA, 10 in FL, 3 in TX|5|No|45K|5-100K|8.9-153.5K|90.00|2.5-17.5K|10.00|4%|2%|FL,MI|20/10|Yes/10/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|65-1,200|FS,SF,SC,RM,HB,Inside Business|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 1 PT|9|3|2|1|2|2|3|2 Weeks Atlanta, GA; 3 Days On-Site|b,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|3
HELP-U-SELL|Helpusell|Help-U-Sell|6800 Jericho Tpk., # 208E|Syosset|NY|11791||(800) 366-1177|(516) 364-9650||(516) 364-8757|husann@aol.com|www.helpusell.com|Ms. Ann Reynolds|VP Franchise Sales|246|0|246|31.00||Helpusell|HELP-U-SELL is the largest and oldest consumer-focused real estate company in North America.  Consumers can receive comprehensive professional assistance in marketing and selling their home while saving thousands of dollars.  Proven marketing system|generate continuous buyer and seller leads.|1976|1976|145|2|0|29 States, 1 Province|45 in CA, 19 in FL, 6 in MD|50|No|N/A|4.5K|15-45K|30.00|4.5K|4.50|3-5.5%|1%|CA,FL,HI,IN,MD,MI,OR,RI,SD,WA,WI,DC,AB|5/5|No|Yes|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,000|FS, SF, SC, RM, Exec. Suite|No|No|4-10 FT|NR|4|4|5|3|3|4|4 Days San Bernadino, CA Headquarters.|c,D,e,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Asia|4.30|
HEMORRHOID CLINIC, THE|Hemorrhoid|Hemorrhoid Clinic, The|P.O. Box 12488|Oakland|CA|94604|||(510) 839-5471||(510) 547-3245|||Dr. Roberto U. Annings|President|32|1|33|26.00||Hemorrhoid|Highly efficient and automated out-patient clinics for hemorrhoid and related rectal procedures.  Proprietary laser techniques developed by Dr. Anning insure painless, 20-minute procedure and minimal recuperative discomfort. Lucrative business|that takes advantage of the fact that 1 in 8 adults requires rectal surgery. 12 week training at headquarters clinic. All procedures on video. Excellent opportunity to work with the best!|1987|1988|27|3|3|10 States, 2 Provinces|5 in OH, 2 in KY, 2 in MS|2|Yes|NR|80-125K|140-225K|182.50|25K|25.00|6%|1%|NR|10/10|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-2,000|FS, SF|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 4 PT|12|||||||12 Weeks Anning Clinic; 3 Weeks On-Site; On-Going Video Training Procedures.|C,D,E,G,H,I|NR|All United States|ON Only|No|6.00|
HENRY FORD OPTIMEYES|Optmeyes|Henry Ford OptimEyes|655 W. 13 Mile Rd.|Madison Heights|MI|48071||(877) OPTIMEYES|(248) 588-9300||(248) 588-3355||www.optimeyes.com|Dr. Donald M. Borsand|Chief Executive Officer|15|22|37|26.00|1|Optmeyes|Sale of primary vision care services and products to correct and improve vision.  Three user vision correction centers for refractive surgery,  sale of eye glasses and contact lenses.||1980|1981|37|0|0|1 State|NR|5|Yes|200K|100K|150-250K|200.00|10K|10.00|8%|5%|MI|10/5|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,000|FS, SD, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|5 FT, 2 PT|25|5|3|5|5|5|5|2 Weeks Roseville, MI; On-Going Field Training.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|Michigan Only|No|No|8.00|
HER REAL ESTATE|Herrealest|Her Real Estate|4656 Executive Dr.|Columbus|OH|43220||(800) 848-7400|(614) 459-7400||(614) 442-2880||www.herrealtors.com|Ms. Karen S. Workman|Dir. Franchising|11|21|32|31.00||Herrealest|Personalized approach to real estate financing. Brokers keep their own identity and marks of franchisor do not detract or dominate. On-location educational opportunities. Franchisee offered exclusive territory, test-marketed, award-winning marketing tools|and techniques. Support program through field representation, continuing education and other unique educational opportunities.|1976|1981|32|0|0|1 State|32 in OH|6|Yes|NR|NR|9.3-103K|56.20|2.5-80K|41.30|5%|1%|NR|5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|N/A|No|Yes|NR|22|||||||2 Weeks Headquarters.|D,E,F,G,H,I|NR|OH Only|No|No|5.00|
HIGH TOUCH-HIGH TECH|Hightouch|High Touch-High Tech|12352 Wiles Rd.|Coral Springs|FL|33076||(800) 444-4968|(954) 755-2900||(954) 755-1242|info@hightouch-hightech.com|www.hightouch-hightech.com|Mr. Daniel Shaw|President/CEO|79|2|81|10.00||Hightouch|Provides hands-on science experiences that go right into the classroom. We provide in-school field trips. We also provide fun, science-oriented birthday parties.||1992|1994|21|0|1|12 States|5 in FL, 2 in NJ, 2 in IL|8-10|Yes|NR|5-8K|28-42K|35.00|20-35K|27.50|7%|0%|CA,FL,IL,NY,VA,WI|10/10|No|Yes|Yes|NR|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|2-3 PT|6|5|5|3|5|3|3|5 Full Days National Programming Offices.|D,G,H,I|No|All United States, Global|All Canada|Europe, Asia, Pacific Region|7.00|
HILTON INNS|Hiltoninns|Hilton Inns|9336 Civic Center Dr.|Beverly Hills|CA|90210||(800) 286-0645|(310) 278-4321|(310) 205-4392|(310)205-7655|christine_cook@hilton.com|www.hiltonfranchise.com|Mr. William Frotier|SVP Franchise Development|164|63|227|23.00||Hiltoninns|Internationally-recognized hotel brand. Travelers the world over equate the name "HILTON" with an outstanding lodging experience. We continue to provide solid, innovative operations and have set an industry standard for training and development. We offer|franchisees a highly-successful, centralized, reservation-referral system backed by aggressive national marketing programs.|1919|1967|228|0|17|40 States|33 in CA, 23 in FL, 20 in TX|48|No|N/A|3-5MM|15-25MM|20000.00|20K+|20.00|5%|1%|CA,FL,IN,MD,MI,NY,ND,OR,RI,WA,WI,DC|10/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|N/A|135,000|NR|No|Yes|150 FT|600|5|5|5|3|1|3|4 Days Dallas, TX; 3 Days Beverly Hills, CA; 3 Days Regional Office.|b,C,D,d,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|Mexico|5.00|
HOBBYTOWN USA|Hobbytown|Hobbytown USA|6301 S. 58th St.|Lincoln|NE|68516||(800) 858-7370|(402) 434-5050||(402) 434-5055|dfo@hobbytown.com|www.hobbytown.com|Ms. Nichole Ernst|Dir. Franchise Opportunities|122|1|123|42.00||Hobbytown|HOBBYTOWN USA stores are full-line hobby stores, featuring hobby trains, models, radio-controlled vehicles, games, collectible cards, diecast toys, gifts, accessories and much more! The HOBBYTOWN USA system provides store owners with a comprehensive|package of systems and services to be competitive in the hobby and entertainment industries.|1969|1986|129|0|0|36 States|7 in AZ, 7 in TX, 6 in CA|30|No|120K|50-90K|120-250K|185.00|19.5K|19.50|2.5%|N/A|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|2,500|SC, RM|Yes|Yes|1-2 FT, 2-3 PT|27|4|3|2|2|2|5|1 Week Home Office; 2 Weeks On-Site.|A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|No|No|2.50|
HO-LEE-CHOW|HoLeeChw|Ho-Lee-Chow|658 Danforth Ave., # 201|Toronto|ON|M4J 5B9|CANADA|(800)HO-LEE-CHOW|(416) 778-6660||(416) 778-6818|holeechow@holeechow.com|www.holeechow.com|Mr. Jake Cappiello|President|18|4|22|16.00|1|HoLeeChw|Great Chinese food delivered fast and fresh. Each entree in our restaurants is cooked-to-order with no added MSG or preservatives. Each order is delivered in under 45 minutes. All locations are brightly lit and have our open kitchen concept so customers|can view their food being cooked in the most pristine kitchens.|1989|1989|0|22|0|1 Province|22 in ON|15|Yes|100K|50-75K|150-175K|162.50|Included|-1.00|6%|3%|NR|5/15|Yes/10|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|900|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 1 PT|50+|3|3|1|2|3|5|1 Week Head Office in Toronto, ON; 4 Weeks On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|ON|No|6.00|
HOLLYWOOD WEIGHT LOSS CENTRE|HWLC|Hollywood Weight Loss Centre|P.O. Box 1070, College Station|Fredericksburg|VA|22402||(888) 477-LOSE|(540) 891-7494||(724) 438-3903|||Mr. Loyd Liming|Dir. Franchise Development|12|1|13|20.00|1|HWLC|A complete weight loss program utilizing a protein-sparing modified-fast program. We also offer programs for diabetics, for people with high blood-pressure and for the elderly. Client contact is set up on an individual basis.|We emphasize personal service with highly trained and motivated staff. We are seeking high-energy, vibrant individuals with a desire to own their own business.|1990|1990|13|0|0|3 States|10 in PA, 2 in WV, 1 in VA|12|No|3K|1.5-3K|1.5-3K|2.30|495K|-1.00|0%|0%|All States|1/1|Yes/99|No|NR|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|350|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|1 FT, 1 PT|2|1|1|1|3|5|5|1 Week Morgantown, WV; 1 Week Fredericksburg, VA.|B,c,d,e,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|0.00|
HOME CLEANING CENTERS OF AMERICA|HomeCln|Home Cleaning Centers of America|10851 Mastin Blvd., # 130|Overland Park|KS|66210||(800) 767-1118|(913) 327-5227||(913) 327-5272|mcalhoon@aol.com|www.homecleaningcenters.com|Mr. Mike Calhoon|President|25|0|25|24.00|1|HomeCln|Very large franchise zones. Quality Quality Quality. Owners do not clean houses. Every corporate policy is made by the franchise owners.  Each and every owner is hand picked - having money is not enough. Corporate 'Mission Statement' is to have the|largest grossing, highest-quality offices in the industry.|1981|1984|25|0|0|9 States|7 in MO, 4 in KS, 4 in CO|3|Yes|N/A|20-30K|30-50K|45.00|9.5K|9.50|4.5-5%|0%|CA,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,OR|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|500|Non-Retail|Yes|No|12 FT|2|3|3|1|3|5|5|5 Days Denver, CO or 5 days at St. Louis, MO.|b,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|4.80|
HOME HELPERS|HomeHelp|Home Helpers|4338 Glendale-Milford Rd.|Cincinnati|OH|45242||(800) 216-4196|(513) 563-8339||(513) 563-2691|inquiry@homehelpers.cc|www.homehelpers.cc|Franchise Sales Department||135|0|135|12.00|1|HomeHelp|HOME HELPERS is the #1 franchise offering the demand for non-medical, in-home companion care. Our clients are among the 33 million elderly, millions of new moms and those recuperating from illness. We now offer financing up to 100% of the franchise fee.|As a franchisee, you are eligible to become a Direct Link (offering clients 24-hour emergency and medical monitoring in their home) Dealer without any up-front fees. It's based on monthly residual income, has huge margins and requires no added employees.|1997|1997|135|0|0|28 States|NR|75|No|N/A|7.5-11.5K|19-39K|29.00|13.9-23.9K|18.90|4-6% Varies|0|All States|10/10/10|No|No|N/A|Discouraged|N/A|100%|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|N/A|9|||1||3|5|5 Days Cincinnati, OH.|B,C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE|HomInstd|Home Instead Senior Care|604 N. 109th Ct.|Omaha|NE|68154||(888) 484-5759|(402) 498-4466||(402) 498-5757|mmaguire@homeinstead.com|www.homeinstead.com|Mr. Mike Maguire||315|1|316|12.00|1|HomInstd|HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE is America's largest, most successful, non-medical companionship and home care franchise. Entrepreneur and other leading business publications have ranked us one of the top opportunities in all of franchising. The elderly market|we serve is the fastest-growing segment of the population. Services such as companionship, light housework, errands and meal preparation assist the elderly in remaining in their homes rather than being institutionalized.|1994|1995|296|1|1|42 States|24 in CA, 16 in FL, 9 in GA|60|Yes|Varies|7.3-14.3K|25.8-32.8K|29.20|18.5K|18.50|5%|0%|All States and AB|10/10|NR|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|300-500|Industrial/Office|No|No|2 FT, 40 PT|28|5|3|1|3|1|5|1 Week Corporate Headquarters; 2 Days Visit Franchise Office.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
HOMECARE AMERICA|HomecareAm|Homecare America|50 Washington St., # 201|Norwalk|CT|06854||(800) 452-6664|(203) 354-3775||(203) 354-3797|boconnell@homecareamerica.com|www.homecareamerica.com|Ms. Bonnie O'Connell|Assistant to President|12|0|12|20.00||HomecareAm|HOMECARE AMERICA is the nation's premier retailer of home health care and healthy lifestyle products. Consistent with a mission to help everyone live better, the uniqueness of the store is found in the extensive selection of products for sleep comfort,|body and active care and mobility. HOMECARE AMERICA is the culmination of a consistent progression toward the need in the marketplace for a true and complete home health care product and information source.|1986|1986|12|0|0|4 States|5 in NY, 3 in NJ, 2 in FL|10|Yes|100K|75K|350-650K|500.00|45K|45.00|6%|2%|All States|10/10|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 2 PT|18|4|4|3|3|3|4|6 Weeks in CT; 2 Weeks On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
HOMEOWNERS CONCEPT|Homeownerscon|Homeowners Concept|611 N. Mayfair Rd.|Wauwatosa|WI|53226||(800) 800-9890|(414) 258-7778||(414) 258-8276|||Mr. Peter M. Skanavis|President|34|0|34|31.00||Homeownerscon|HOMEOWNERS CONCEPT offers a unique flat fee real estate program of consulting/sales. Extremely efficient, high-volume, very profitable operation on the cutting edge of providing "value" to the consumer.  Large, exclusive territory.||1982|1984|38|1|0|8 States, 1 Province|7 in WI, 6 in OH, 4 in TX|15|No|50K|16-20K|16-20K|18.00|4.5K|4.50|3%|NR|IL,WI,NY,FL,WA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|700|OB|No|No|5 FT|2|2|4|3|2|4|5|1 Week Milwaukee, WI.|d,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|3.00|
HOMESTEADER|Homestead|Homesteader|P.O. Box 2824|Framingham|MA|01703||(800) 941-9907|(508) 820-4311||(508) 820-0280||www.thehomesteader.com|Mr. Allen Nitschelm|President|13|3|16|29.00||Homestead|THE HOMESTEADER is a publication direct-mailed to new homeowners, one of the best target markets for businesses to reach. This is a low-cost, home-based opportunity with great income potential for anyone with a sales, publishing or business background.||1990|1993|17|0|0|4 States|11 in MA, 4 in CT, 1 in NY|6-10|Yes|10K|3.3-22K|3.3-22K|12.70|3.4K|3.40|10%|0-2%|CA,FL,NY,VA|10/10|No|No|No|Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|1 FT|4|3|3|4|2|4|2|2-3 Days Framingham, MA.|d,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|10.00|
HOMETEAM INSPECTION SERVICE, THE|HomeTeam|HomeTeam Inspection Service, The|6355 E. Kemper Rd., # 250|Cincinnati|OH|45241||(800) 598-5297|(513) 469-2100||(513) 469-2226|hometeam@one.net|www.homteam.com|Mr. Greg Haskett|VP Operations|323|0|323|30.00|1|HomeTeam|Ranked #1 fastest-growing home inspection franchise in North America. Unique and field-proven marketing system that produces leads and appointments. Exclusive, protected territory.  Extensive and continuous training. Sales hotline to build your|business. Financing provided.|1992|1992|292|5|0|48 States, 2 Provinces|29 in FL, 20 in OH, 16 in MI|29|No|N/A|6.5-15.7K|17.5-45K|31.25|11.9-29.9K|20.90|6%|3%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|1 FT|20|2|3|2|3|3|5|2 Weeks Corporate Headquarters, Cincinnati, OH.|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|
HOMEVESTORS OF AMERICA|HomeVest|HomeVestors of America|11910 Greenville Ave., # 300|Dallas|TX|75243-3596||(888) 701-3888|(972) 761-0046||(972) 761-9022|hvmarketing@homevestors.com|www.homevestors.com|Mr. Mark McKeller|Franchise Development|60|0|60|31.00|1|HomeVest|HOMEVESTORS franchise owners are real estate investors that specialize in buying and selling single-family houses.  The franchise provides a system to by houses wholesale; financing to purchase houses; training and other services.||1989|1996|33|0|0|6 States|13 in TX, 3 in FL, 3 in MO|15|No|100K|75-125K|151-180K|165.50|25-35K|30.00|$775/Transaction|$125/Trans.|NR|5/5|No|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|500|SF|No|No|3 FT, 1 PT|14|4|4|3|2|4|5|5 Days in Dallas, TX; 2 Days at Franchise Location.|A,C,D,E,G,H|No|Southwest, Southeast|No|No|-1.00|
HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS|HomeWtch|Homewatch Caregivers|2865 S. Colorado Blvd.|Denver|CO|80222||(800) 777-9770|(303) 758-7290||(303) 758-1724|hwcorp@aol.com|www.homewatch-intl.com|Mr. David MacDonald|VP Franchising|19|0|19|12.00|1|HomeWtch|The mission of Homewatch Caregivers is to be the best provider of non-medical personal care services to seniors and others who are recovering, rehabilitating and convalescing within the communities we serve. The elderly make up 25% of the population.|This unique franchise opportunity is not only financially rewarding, but offers the chance to make a difference in rendering a variety of basic need and personal care assistance to the elderly.|1973|1986|14|0|0|6 States|3 in CO, 2 in MN|15|Yes|150K|15-49K|35-49K|42.00|17.5K|17.50|5%/on Gross|0%|CA,IL,IN,MD,MI,WA|10/10|Yes/10|No|No|Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|No|4 FT|6|5|3|2|3|4|4|5 Days Denver, CO; Grand Opening at Franchisee Location.|C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON|HomewoodSuite|Homewood Suites By Hilton|9336 Civic Center Dr.|Beverly Hills|CA|90210||(800) 286-0645|(310) 278-4321|(901) 680-7200|(310) 205-7655|bill-fortier@hilton.com|www.homewoodfranchise.com|Mr. Bill Fortier|SVP Franchise Development|64|30|94|23.00||HomewoodSuite|Hilton Hotels Corp. develops, owns, manages or franchises 1,800 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes HILTON, DOUBLETREE, EMBASSY SUITES HOTELS, HAMPTON INN, HAMPTON|INNS & SUITES, HARRISON CONFERENCE CENTERS, HILTON CAMDEN INN, HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON, RED LION HOTELS & INNS and CONRAD INTERNATIONAL|1988|1988|94|0|0|32 States|25 in TX, 9 in FL, 8 IN nc|19|No|1.5MM|1.5MM|6-12MM|9000.00|45K Min.|45.00|4% Gross Rm. Rev|4% Rm. Rev.|NR|20/20|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|N/A|No|110,000|N/A|Yes|Yes|25 FT|850|||||||2 Weeks in Memphis, TN.|A,b,C,D,E,G,h|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
HONORS LEARNING CENTER, THE|Honorslearn|Honors Learning Center, The|5959 Shallowford Rd., # 517|Chattanooga|TN|37421|||(423) 892-1803||(423) 892-1803||www.honorslearningcenters.com|Mr. Gary Miller|President|1|1|2|11.00|8|Honorslearn|THE HONORS LEARNING CENTER franchisees offers students in grades K-12 supplemental, individualized, academic programs in reading, math, study skills, SAT/ACT prep, etc. Comprehensive academic testing (pre-admission) used to develop the instruction|prescription of materials and curricula to deal with the student's special needs. Remedial programs to catch up and enrichment programs for advanced students are also offered.|1987|1992|2|0|0|2 States|1 in TN, 1 in FL|6|No|100K|65-132K|65-132K|98.50|15K|15.00|8%|0%|FL|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,100-1,300|SC, Professional Building|No|No|2 FT, 8 PT|2|4|4|4|5|4|4|2-3 Weeks at Corporate Office.|C,d,E,G,h|No|All United States|No|No|8.00|
HOOP MOUNTAIN|Hoopmtn|Hoop Mountain|130 Centre St., # 7|Danvers|MA|01923||(800) 819-8445|||(978) 774-8628|||Mr. Steven Gibbs|President|8|1|9|32.00|3|Hoopmtn|Basketball camp. Manage tournaments. Manage all-star games. Manage exposure events.||1985|1996|5|2|0|14 States|2 in MA, 2 in CT, 2 in RI|3-5|Yes|50K|10K|10-20K|15.00|10K|10.00|8%|N/A|FL|10/10|Yes|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes|Yes|N/A|N/A|Yes|No|1 FT or 1 PT|1|3|4|1|4|3|4|2 Weeks in Boston, MA.|A,B,C,D,F,I|No|NR|No|All Countries|8.00|
HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL|Hospintl|Hospitality International|1726 Montreal Cir.|Tucker|GA|30084||(800) 892-8405|(770) 270-1180||(770) 270-1077||www.reservahost.com|Ms. Chhaya Patel|Franchise Development Coord.|252|0|252|23.00||Hospintl|Hotel franchisor of MASTER HOSTS INNS AND RESORTS, RED CARPET INN, SCOTTISH INNS, PASSPORT INN, DOWNTOWNER INNS, with over 252 franchised properties. HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL is proud of the fact that approximately 75% of its|current franchisees are minorities. The company is actively pursuing the addition of new minority-owned franchises in all of the U.S.|1982|1982|252|0|0|32 States|30 in FL, 39 in GA, 18 in TN|25|No|Varies|70-200K|1.0-5.0MM|3000.00|2.5-5K|3.60|3-4%|2%|All States Except HI,WA|5|No|No|N/A|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|288/Guest|N/A|Yes|Yes|6 FT, 3 PT|36|3|5|4|3|2|5|2 Days in Tucker, GA.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Mexico, Asia, South America|3.50|
HOT 'N NOW HAMBURGERS|HotNNow|Hot 'N Now Hamburgers|4205 Charlar, # 3|Holt|MI|48842||(888) 350-3146|(517) 694-4240||(517) 694-6370|tomv@voyager.net||Mr. Tom VanAlstine|VP/CFO|30|32|62|16.00||HotNNow|Hot 'N Now operates and franchises drive thru only quick service restaurants, with the goal of serving great food fast.  By keeping our operations as simple as possible we are able to keep our focus on what is really important, customer service.||1984|1987|62|0|0|3 States|55 in MI, 3 in IN, 4 in WI|NR|No|100K|50K+|400K-1MM|700.00|22K|22.00|4%|.5|NR|20/20|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|NR|N/A|1000|FS|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 15 PT|10|||||||Eight Hours at a To Be Determined Location.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|MidWest|NR|NR|4.00|
HOT SAM'S PRETZEL BAKERY|Hotsams|Hot Sam's Pretzel Bakery|2855 E. Cottonwood Pkwy., # 400|Salt Lake City|UT|84121||(800) 677-3435|(801) 736-5600||(801) 736-5970|franchise@mrsfields.com|www.mrsfields.com|Mr. Scott Moffitt|VP Franchising|0|100|100|18.00||Hotsams|HOT SAM'S specializes in fresh, baked-on-the-premises pretzels, complemented by a selected line of tantalizing toppings. Providing a variety of items that have proven appeal, HOT SAM'S offers hand-rolled and twisted, sweet dough-style available in|several flavors and is famous for its Bavarian-style pretzels, selling over 12 million a year. Our fresh-squeezed lemonade can't be beat. HOT SAM'S is a division of Mrs. Fields' Original Cookies, Inc.|1967|1996|100|0|0|22 States|25 in OH, 9 in IN, 9 in MI|15|No|150K|10-50K|20-238K|129.00|25K|25.00|6%|1%|All States|17/7/5/5|Yes/17|No|Varies|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|RM, Non-Traditional|Yes|No|1 FT, 4 PT|70|3|4|3|2|3|5|6 Days Salt Lake City, UT.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
HOULIHAN'S RESTAURANT GROUP|Houlihan|Houlihan's Restaurant Group|2 Brush Creek Blvd., P.O. Box 16000|Kansas City|MO|64112|||(816) 756-2200||(816) 561-2842|bgrams@houlihans.com|www.houlihans.com|Ms. Bridget Grams|Dir. Franchise Sales|47|62|109|17.00|1|Houlihan|HOULIHAN'S is the ONE casual dining restaurant and bar with a varied menu catering to adults.||1972|1987|110|0|0|24 States|NJ, PA|10|Yes|4MM|1MM|NR|-1.00|40K|40.00|4%|1.5%|All States|20/10|Yes/Varies|No|NR|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|5,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|40 FT, 80 PT|120|4|4|5|3|3|4|90-120 Days in Various Locations in U.S.|B,C,D,E,F,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|4.00|
HOUSE DOCTORS HANDYMAN SERVICE|Housedr|House Doctors Handyman Service|6355 E. Kemper Rd., # 250|Cincinnati|OH|45241||(800) 319-3359|(513) 469-2443||(513) 469-2226|housedr@one.net|www.housedoctors.com|Mr. Steve Cohen|President|225|0|225|48.00|1|Housedr|There's big money in house calls. Millions of dollars are being spent every day on those odd jobs around the house that people don't have the time or skill to do. You don't need a screwdriver or hammer to own this franchise. Financing and training|provided.|1994|1995|224|0|1|42 States|10 in OH, 9 in IN, 9 in IL|30|No|10K|12-23K|19-46K|32.50|12-30K|21.00|6%|3%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI|10/10/10|Yes/10|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|3 FT, 2 PT|12|2|3|2|2|4|5|1 Week Cincinnati, OH.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
HOUSE OF BREAD|HouseofBread|House of Bread|858 Higuera St.|San Luis Obispo|CA|93401||(800) 545-5146|(805) 542-0257||(805) 542-0255|houseofbread@mail.com|www.houseofbread.com|Ms. Sheila McCann|Chief Executive Officer|4|3|7|13.00||HouseofBread|Healthy, premium bread bakery, with over 20 varieties of delicious breads - from traditional honey whole wheat to irresistible sourdough pesto artichoke or the decadent triple chocolate bread. HOUSE OF BREAD's|unique recipes use no dairy, refined sugar or fat, yet taste incredible.|1996|1998|9|0|0|2 States|7 in CA|6|No|50K|24-65K|75-204K|139.00|24K|24.00|6%|2%|CA|10/10|Yes|NR|Yes|Discouraged|NR|Yes(B)|Yes|1,500|SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 8 PT|2|3|3|1|3|3|5|Minimum 9 Days San Luis Obispo, CA; Minimum 7 Days Franchisee Location.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|
HOUSEMASTER HOME INSPECTIONS|HousMstr|Housemaster Home Inspections|421 W. Union Ave.|Bound Brook|NJ|08805||(800) 526-3939|(732) 469-6565||(732) 469-7405|jgranito@housemaster.com|www.housemaster.com|Mr. John J. Granito|Dir. Franchise Sales|382|0|382|30.00|1|HousMstr|HOUSEMASTER is the oldest and most experienced home inspection franchise. HOUSEMASTER is the recognized authority on home inspections and has been featured as such on CNN, CNBC, Our Home Show and many more! You will be impressed with the level of|expertise and the unsurpassed level of support that HOUSEMASTER franchise owners enjoy.|1979|1979|349|33|0|48 States,10 Provinces|23 in NJ, 20 in NY, 18 in FL|72|No|75K|12-35K|14.3-47.5K|30.90|8.5-24K|16.30|7.5%|2.5%|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|Varies|22|4|3|2|2|5|5|2-3 Weeks Bound Brook, NJ.|D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Most Countries|7.50|2
HUDDLE HOUSE RESTAURANTS|Huddlehouse|Huddle House Restaurants|2969 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.|Decatur|GA|30030||(800) 686-5700|(404) 377-5700||(404) 377-0497|franchise@huddlehouse.com|www.huddlehouse.com|Mr. Cory Durden|Dir. Franchise Development|322|31|354|17.00|1|Huddlehouse|HUDDLE HOUSE RESTAURANTS are open 24 hours a day, serving delicious meals, cooked to order - a place where hungry folks gather to enjoy good food, good friends and good hospitality. HUDDLE HOUSE RESTAURANTS|offer any meal, any time from our broad menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees, featuring, 'Big House' platters, which are our signature 'Big Meals for Big Appetites.'|1964|1966|360|0|0|13 States|166 in GA, 60 in SC, 34 AL|40|No|200K|120-500K|120-500K|310.00|20K|20.00|4%|1%|FL,IL,IN,VA|15/5x3|Yes/Varies|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,000|FS,SF,SC, Co-Brand, C-Stores|Yes|Yes|18 FT, 6 PT|120|5|5|4|3|3|4|5-6 Weeks Metro Atlanta, GA; 1-2 Weeks On-Site Pre-Opening; 1 Week Training Store.|b,C,D,E,f,h,I|Yes/No|Southeast, Midwest|No|No|4.00|
HUDSON'S GRILL OF AMERICA|Hudsonsgrill|Hudson's Grill of America|16970 Dallas Pkwy., # 402|Dallas|TX|75248-1928|||(972) 931-9237||(972) 931-1326|sacco@hudsonsgrill.com|www.hudsonsgrill.com|Mr. Tom Sacco||17|2|19|17.00||Hudsonsgrill|A casual-style, full-service, high-energy, late 50's and early 60's rock 'n' roll theme restaurant and bar. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, desserts and specialty items, such as fajitas. TV monitors throughout restaurant and bar show sporting events|while the bubbling Wurlitzer juke box beats out Elvis Presley and Beatles' tunes, bridging the past with the present.|1985|1986|17|0|0|4 States|10 in CA, 4 in TX, 2 in MI|4|Yes|250K|125K|100K-1MM|550.00|25K|25.00|4%|1%|All Except RI|20/20|Yes/5|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|4,500|FS|Yes|Yes|12 FT, 38 PT|7|5|3|1|3|3|5|5-6 Weeks CA; 5-6 Weeks TX.|B,C,D,E,F,H|No|All United States|BC,AB,ON,PQ,NS|Latin America, South America, Pacific Rim, Europe|4.00|
HUMPTY'S FAMILY RESTAURANT|Humptys|Humpty's Family Restaurant|2505 Macleod Trail S.|Calgary|AB|T2G 5J4|CANADA|(800) 661-7589|(403) 269-4675||(403) 266-1973|humpty@cadvision.com|www.humptys.com|Mr. Don Koenig|President|55|5|60|17.00|1|Humptys|A full-service, family-oriented restaurant, offering a varied menu that includes an extensive breakfast menu. Available 24 hours a day at most locations. Many restaurants are highway-located and include gas and convenience-store service.||1977|1982|0|52|0|4 Provinces|30 in AB, 9 in SK, 9 in BC|17|No|400K|130-200K|400-500K|450.00|25K|25.00|5%|2%|AB|10/2-5|Yes/20|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|4,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|26 FT, 8 PT|12|5|4|2|3|4|5|3 Weeks Calgary, AB; 4 Weeks On-Location.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|Northwest|All Canada|No|5.00|
HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA & SUBS|Hungryhowie|Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs|30300 Stephenson Hwy., # 200|Madison Heights|MI|48071-1600||(800) 624-8122|(248) 414-3300||(248) 414-3301|franchiseinfo@hungryhowies.com|www.hungryhowies.com|Mr. Bob Cuffaro|Dir. Franchise Development|445|0|445|16.00||Hungryhowie|HUNGRY HOWIE'S, the innovator of the award-winning Flavored-Crust Pizza, is the nation's 9th largest carry-out / delivery pizza company. Menu offerings include 8 varieties of Flavored-Crust pizzas, delicious oven-baked subs and fresh and crispy salads.||1973|1982|434|1|0|19 States, 1 Province|180 in FL, 180 in MI, 15 CA|20|No|150K|50K|85-125K|105.00|15K|15.00|5%|3%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC|20/20|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,200|SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 8 PT|20|4|3|2|3|4|5|5 Weeks Madison Heights, MI.|B,C,D,E,F,G,h|No|All United States|No|No|5.00|
HUNT PERSONNEL/TEMPORARILY YOURS|HuntPers|Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours|P.O. Box 1564|Niagara On The Lake|ON|L05 1J0|CANADA||(416) 920-4141||(905) 468-8174|info@hunt.ca|www.hunt.ca|Mr. Ted Turner|President|12|0|12|12.00|1|HuntPers|Established in 1967, we have an unequalled reputation for quality service. Prefer local industry experience or conversion. Specialization encouraged.||1967|1974|0|12|0|4 Provinces|7 in ON, 3 in PQ, 1 in BC|3|No|200K|100K|150K|150.00|Varies|-1.00|Varies|~0.25%|NR|5/5|No|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,200|OB|Yes|No|3+  FT|4|5|5|5|3|4|4|2-3 Weeks Local.|a,B,C,D,G,H|No|No|ON,PQ,AB,MB,SKMR|No|-1.00|
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER|Hntingtn|Huntington Learning Center|496 Kinderkamack Rd.|Oradell|NJ|07649||(800) 653-8400|(201) 261-8400||(201) 261-3233|hlcorp@aol.com|www.huntingtonlearning.com|Mr. Richard C. Pittius|VP Franchise|171|50|221|11.00|1|Hntingtn|Offers services to 5-19 year-olds, and occasionally to adults, in reading, spelling, phonics, language development study skills and mathematics, as well as programs to prepare for standardized entrance exams. Instruction is offered in a tutorial setting|and is predominately remedial in nature, although some enrichment is offered.|1977|1985|226|0|0|29 States|26 in NY, 19 in NJ, 18 in FL|25|Yes|300K|100K|139.3-191.6K|160.50|34K|34.00|8%/$1.2K Min.|2%/$300 Min|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,RI,VA,WA,WI|10/10|Yes|No|No|Not Allowed|No|Yes(D)|Yes|2,800|SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2-4 FT|70|5|3|1|3|1|5|2 1/2 Weeks at Oradell, NJ.|B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|NW,SW,MW, South|All Canada|No|8.00|
HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION|Hydrophysics|Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection|1855 W. Union Ave., # N|Englewood|CO|80110||(800) 781-3164|(303) 781-2474||(303) 781-0477|hydrophys@aol.com|www.hydrophysics.com|Mr. Thomas J. Suiter|President|9|1|10|25.00|3|Hydrophysics|HYDRO PHYSICS specializes in the video inspection of underground pipes. By seeing exactly what and where the problems are located, we can save our customers thousands of dollars in unnecessary repair costs. We are the only franchise specializing in this|type of work.|1991|1998|10|0|0|4 States|1 in CO, 1 in ID, 1 in MO|15|No|250K|25-80K|68-125K|96.50|19.5K|19.50|7.5%|2%|CA,VA|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|1 FT|2|4|3|2|2|2|5|2 Weeks in Englewood, CO.|B,C,D,e,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|7.50|
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S YOGURT|Icbiy|I Can't Believe It's Yogurt|4175 Veterans Hwy.|Ronkonkoma|NY|11779||(800) 423-2763|(631) 737-9700||||www.yogenfruz.com|Mr. Joe Arancio|VP Franchise Dev.|400|940|1340|15.00||Icbiy|We are the leading premier yogurt franchisor domestically and internationally. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S YOGURT is noted for developing smooth, creamy, sweet-tasting frozen yogurt in more than 100 self-serve flavor combinations in original, non-fat, and sugar-|free varieties.|1977|1983|1025|0|317|33 States|33 in TX, 16 in NC, 15 in FL|NR|NR|200K|50K|110-203K|156.50|15K|15.00|0%|2.3%|CA,IL,IN,MN,OR,RI,WA,WI,DC|10/10|Yes|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|1,200|SC, RM|Yes|N/A|2 FT, 6 PT|60|4|2|3|2|2|4|10 Days Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week Store.|E,G|Yes|All United States|No|All Countries|0.00|
I. B. NUTS & FRUIT TOO|IBNuts|I. B. Nuts & Fruit Too|1206 N. Business Loop, 70 W.|Columbia|MO|65202|||(573) 875-2998||(573) 449-8971|heckett@ibnuts.com|www.ibnuts.com|Mr. David D. Hockett|President|14|1|15|18.00|1|IBNuts|Our franchise opportunities are two-fold. We have specialty food stores and routes that provide our customers with fine fruits, nuts and candies. Our store facilities also offer a wide array of Agri-State and gourmet foods with an extensive line of|baskets, tins, crates and numerous accessory items to complement the gift-giving connoisseur. The route-store combination is the perfect one-two punch!|1990|1993|15|0|0|2 States|9 in MO, 1 in IA|6|Yes|20K|7K|12-20K|16.00|5.5K|5.50|0%|0%|All States|5/5|Yes/On-going|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|Yes|750|SF, HB, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|4|2|4|3|2|3|5|2 Days Columbia, MO; 2-3 Days Franchise Location.|C,D,E,F,H,I|No|Midwest|No|No|0.00|
I.N.V.U. PORTRAITS|INVUPort|I.N.V.U. Portraits|563 W. 500 S., # 250|Bountiful|UT|84020|||(801) 292-4688||(801) 299-1625|randy@invuportraits.com|www.invuportraits.com|Mr. Randy S. Olson||51|0|51|41.00|1|INVUPort|I.N.V.U. PORTRAITS combine heartwarming, one-of-a-kind photography with the up-scale creative touch of hand coloring and sepia toning. The resulting combination is a cherished piece. If you've ever considered owning your own home-based business and|are able to put your creative talents and energies into an exciting and rewarding industry, we want to speak with you.|1995|1996|51|0|0|30 States|4 in CA, 4 in FL, 3 in VA|60|No|50K|28-66K|28-66K|28.00|12K|12.00|6%|2%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WA,WI,DC|10/5|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|N/A|4 FT|45|5|4|2|1|4|5|5 Days Salt Lake City, UT.|b,C,D,G,h|No|All United States|All Canada|No|6.00|3
ICE CREAM CHURN|Icecreamchurn|Ice Cream Churn|4175 Veterans Hwy.|Ronkonkoma|NY|11779||(800) 423-2763|(631) 737-9700||(516) 737-9792||www.yogenfruz.com|Mr. Lee Anderson|President|470|0|470|15.00||Icecreamchurn|ICE CREAM CHURN's concept is to add an old-fashioned ice cream parlor within another existing location, such as delis, bakeries, video stores, convenience stores, truckstops. ICE CREAM CHURN sets up location, trains employees, installs exterior signs and|supports location with on-going promotions and training. 32 flavors of ice cream and yogurt are available. Master franchise available. New mall kiosk also available!|1973|1979|516|0|10|32 States|117 in FL, 83 in AR, 42 AL|100|No|NR|5-35K|5-35K|20.00|5K|5.00|$1.40/Tub|$0.25/Tub|FL,IL,IN,MD,RI,VA,DC|10/5|No|Yes|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes|Yes|135|Existing Business|Yes|Yes|1 PT|7|||||||As Needed.|D,E,F,G,I|No|Seeking Master Franchisees|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
IMAGINE THAT DISCOVERY MUSEUMS|imagine|Imagine That Discovery Museums|P.O. Box 493|New Vernon|NJ|07976||(800) 820-1145|(973) 267-2907||(973) 445-1917|||Ms. Deborah Bodnar|Founder|2|1|3|10.00|1|imagine|Children's hands-on interactive museum with over 50 exhibit areas. Field trips, parties, general admission, café, retail area, drop-off service and enrichment programs are how we earn our revenue.||1994|1996|3|0|0|3 States|NR|1|No|325K|325K|450-550K|500.00|25K|25.00|6%|0%|FL,NY|10/10|Yes|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|15,000|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 15 PT|2|5|5|3|3|4|5|2 Weeks E. Hanover, NJ; 2 Weeks On-Site.|B,C,D,E,I|NR|All United States|No|No|6.00|
IMPRESSIONS ON HOLD|Impressionson|Impressions On Hold|4880 S. Lewis Ave., # 200|Tulsa|OK|74105-5100||(800) 580-4653|(918) 744-0988||(918) 744-0989|jmiller@impressionsonhold.com|www.impressionsonhold.com|Mr. John Miller|Dir. Franchise Dev.|74|10|84|9.00||Impressionson|We are an advertising company tied to the tele-communications industry. We enable businesses to use the "on-hold" time of their phone system as a marketing tool. Our franchisees market and sell the "on-hold" service to businesses on a local level, and|corporate offices then custom-produce the work that is sold on behalf of the franchise owner.|1991|1994|75|0|0|NR|NR|18|No|150K|47K|50K|50.00|47K|47.00|4%|1%|CA,FL,HI,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes(I)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|NR|50|3|4|3|3|3|5|5 Days at Corporate Office; 2 Days On-Site.|A,B,C,D,G,h,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|4.00|
INDY LUBE|Indylube|Indy Lube|6515 E. 82nd St., # 209|Indianapolis|IN|46250||(800) 326-5823|(317) 845-9444||(317) 577-3169|rance@1quest.net|www.indylube.com|Mr. James C. Yates|President/CEO|10|18|28|4.00||Indylube|INDY LUBE oil change centers specialize in fluid maintenance of both passenger and light industrial vehicles. Each INDY LUBE facility is up-scale with a spacious reception room with television, wallpaper and courtesy phone. The INDY LUBE full-service oil|change includes a 20-point safety and fluid check. Each center also has a point-of-sale computer system.|1986|1989|28|0|0|2 States|22 in IN, 6 in MN|5|No|100K|50-90K|250-450K|350.00|7.5K|7.50|5%|5%|IN|20/5-10|Yes/20|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|2,100|FS|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|10|4|5|4|3|1|4|2-3 Weeks Headquarters.|a,b,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|Midwest|No|No|5.00|
INK WELL, THE|InkWell|Ink Well, The|12715 Telge Rd.|Cypress|TX|77429||(888) 280-2053|(281) 256-4100||(281) 256-4178|bdolan@inotes.iced.net|www.iced.net|Mr. Bob Dolan|VP Franchise Sales|39|0|39|28.00||InkWell|THE INK WELL printing centers are positioned to provide high-quality, full-service printing and copying, typesetting and design services to the business community.||1972|1981|40|0|0|8 States|24 in OH, 5 in IL, 3 in FL|4|No|250K|84K|296.4-357.8K|327.10|25K|25.00|4-6%|2%|FL|25/25|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(D)|Yes|1,500-2,000|SC, SC, Business Park|Yes|Yes|4-6 FT, 1 PT|NR|5|4|1|2|1|5|5 Weeks Headquarters; 1 Week in Field; 8 Days On-Site.|B,C,D,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|5.00|
INSULATED DRY ROOF SYSTEMS|InsDry|Insulated Dry Roof Systems|152 SE 5th Ave.|Hillsboro|OR|97123||(800) 779-1357|(503) 693-1619||(503) 693-1993|jpowell@dryproof.com|www.dryroof.com|Mr. John Powell|Franchise Director|25|1|26|6.00|1|InsDry|Patented roofing system provides permanent solution for low slope/flat roofing problems.  Proven direct marketing program provides qualified customer base.  Consumer financing - cash business with low overhead.  Excellent profit earning potential with|strong corporate support.|1986|1989|25|1|0|16 States, 1 Province|6 in WA, 3 in OR, 2 in ID|4|No|45-90K|25-40K|35-65K|50.00|30K|30.00|3%/$300|N/A|FL,OR|5/5|No|No|No|Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|Yes|1,000|FS, HB|No|Yes|1 FT, 3 PT|20|3|3|1|3|3|5|4 Days Headquarters; 4-7 Days On-Site.|A,B,C,D,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|3.00|
INTELLIGENT OFFICE, THE|Inteloff|Intelligent Office, The|4450 Arapahoe Ave.|Boulder|CO|80303-9123||(800) 800-1956|(303) 447-9000||(303) 415-2500|dballen@mfvexpo.com|www.intelligentoffice.com|Mr. Dennis A. Ballen|Exclusive Agent|23|3|26|9.00|1|Inteloff|This highly-evolved alternative to the traditional office provides a prestigious address, anywhere communications and a live receptionist for businesses, corporate executives and professionals, releasing them from the limitations and expense of a|residential office. THE INTELLIGENT OFFICE offers private offices, conference rooms and professional office services on an as-needed basis and at only a fraction of the cost of a traditional office.|1999|1999|2|0|0|3 States|9 in FL, 2 in CO|18|No|N/A|120K+|350-500|425.00|38K|38.00|5%|$250/Mo.|NR|20/20|Yes|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|4,500-6,500|OB|Yes|Yes|5 FT|6|1|5|1|3|1|1|1 Week Boulder, CO; 1 Week On-Site.|C,D,E,H,G|Yes/IFA|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|5.00|
INTERFACE FINANCIAL GROUP, THE|Interfacefin|Interface Financial Group, The|4521 PGA Blvd., # 211|Palm Beach Gardens|FL|33418||(800) 387-0860|(905) 475-5701||(905) 475-8688|ifg@interfacefinancial.com|www.interfacefinancial.com|Mr. David T. Banfield|President|76|0|76|9.00|1|Interfacefin|Franchise buys quality accounts receivables from client companies at a discount to provide short-term working capital to expanding businesses.||1971|1991|29|47|0|8 States, 5 Provinces|7 in ON, 9 in CA|12|No|50K|50K|50-100K|75.00|25K|25.00|8%|1%|CA,FL,IL,MI,MN,NY,VA,WA & FTC Disclosure States|10/10|Yes|NR|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|Yes|N/A|N/A|HB|N/A|No|1 PT|NR|3|3|4|2|2|3|2 Days + Minimum 3 Days On-Site.|D,E,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|8.00|
INTERIM HEALTHCARE|Interimhealth|Interim HealthCare|2050 Spectrum Blvd.|Ft. Lauderdale|FL|33309||(800) 840-6568|(954) 938-7600|||gigigarcia@interim.com|www.interim.com|Mr. Phil Baird||221|94|313|12.00||Interimhealth|INTERIM HEALTHCARE is one of the nation's largest proprietary home health care and staffing services. Since 1966, INTERIM has provided a wide variety of health care personnel to people in need at home as well as in traditional facilities, such as|hospitals, physicians groups, convalescent centers and HMO's. From highly-skilled nursing to home companions, INTERIM HEALTHCARE offers its services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.|1946|1966|378|13|3|46 States, 4 Provinces|36 in FL, 32 in NC, 29 in CA|5|No|NR|50-75K|150-200K|175.00|10K|10.00|7%|0.0025%|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000-1,200|SC, OB|Yes|Yes|3 FT|500|5|5|2|3|3|5|2 Weeks Headquarters; 1 Week On-Site.|A,C,D,E,G,H,I|Yes|ID,IN,MI,ND Only|No|Latin America, Mexico, Europe|7.00|
INTERNATIONAL GOLF|IntGolf|International Golf|9101 N. Thornydale Rd.|Tucson|AZ|85742||(800) 204-2600|(520) 744-1840||(520) 744-2076|||Ms. Sheila J. White|Franchise Director|64|6|70|35.00|1|IntGolf|Off-course retail golf store, with complete selection of golf and golf-related merchandise, possibly complementing tennis or ski merchandise.||1976|1981|70|0|0|17 States|12 in MI, 6 in OK, 6 in CA|5|Yes|NR|125-150K|250-300K|275.00|42K|42.00|2%|0%|All States|15/15|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|2-3 FT, 2-3 PT|15|4|4|3|3||4|10-14 Days Oklahoma City, OK; 7 Days On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|2.00|
INTERNATIONAL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS|IntMerg|International Mergers & Acquisitions|4300 N. Miller Rd., # 230|Scottsdale|AZ|85251|||(480) 990-3899||(480) 990-7480|imahq@aol.com|www.ima-world.com|Mr. Neil D. Lewis|President/CEO|65|0|65|9.00|1|IntMerg|An international affiliation of members engaged in the profession of serving merger and acquisitions-minded companies, offering consulting services, financing services, M & A services and other services of a distinctive nature. A one-stop service for|corporate needs.|1969|1979|60|0|8|24 States|7 in AZ, 4 in CA, 3 in NY|6-12|No|N/A|10-50K|10-50K|30.00|10K|10.00|$375/Qtr.|N/A|All States|10/10|No|Yes|No|Not Allowed|N/A|No|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|2 FT|3|3|5|5|4|1|5|3 Days World Headquarters; 2 Days Creative Work Sessions; As Needed World Headquarters.|A,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
INTERNATIONAL NEWS|Internatlnews|International News|2000 Argentia Rd., Plaza 1, # 270|Mississauga|ON|L5N 1P7|CANADA|(800) 319-5666|(905) 826-0862||(905) 826-2105|||Mr. Sam Davis|President/CEO|70|4|74|42.00||Internatlnews|Retailer of international newspapers and magazines, complemented by a full-line of tobacco-related products. Confectionery and snack items round out the offering with services such as lottery, fax and photocopying.||1993|1994|0|74|0|8 Provinces|50 in ON, 10 in BC, 5 in NS|30|Yes|50K|20K|40-150K|95.00|30K|30.00|3%|0%|NR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|500|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|2 FT, 2 PT|10|3|3|2|2|4|5|2 Days in Office; 1 Week Store.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|NR|All Canada|No|3.00|
INTERSTATE DAIRY QUEEN|ISDQ|Interstate Dairy Queen|4601 Willard Ave.|Chevy Chase|MD|20815||(800) 423-6171|(301) 913-9800||(301) 913-5424|wtellegen@interstatedq.com|www.interstatedq.com|Mr. Walt Tellegen|President|165|0|165|16.00|1|ISDQ|Treat and fast-food franchising specialist in highway fuel-stop locations. Unique marketing program to attract highway travelers. Over 20 years of experience in co-branding.||1977|1977|165|0|0|28 States|21 in GA, 16 in FL, 13 in TN|14|No|Varies|75-150K|150-500K|325.00|25K|25.00|4-7%|3-6%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,RI,DC|Permanent|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|Varies|N/A|Yes|No|20-30 PT|15|3|3|2|3|1|4|3 Weeks in Minneapolis, MN.|a,B,C,D,e,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|Most Interstate Highways|No|No|5.50|
J. D. BYRIDER SYSTEMS|Jdbyrider|J. D. Byrider Systems|12802 Hamilton Crossing Blvd.|Carmel|IN|46032||(800) 947-4532|(317) 249-3000||(317) 249-3001|info@jdbyrider.com|www.jdbyrider.com|Mr. W. Steele Gudal|Chief Operating Officer|113|12|125|4.00||Jdbyrider|J. D. BYRIDER is the largest used car sales/auto finance franchise in North America, with over 151 locations in 36 states and Canada. We provide proven operating systems, brand name advertising and world class on-going support.|With over 10 years of franchise growth, we can deliver our franchise partners with a clear path to financial success.|1980|1989|148|3|0|36 States, 1Province|26 in OH, 24 in IN, 8 in FL|30|Yes|250K|150-300K|268K-1.9MM|1008.40|39K|39.00|3%|$1.8K/Mo.|All States|10/10|Yes/5|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|6,000|FS|Yes|N/A|10 FT|86|3|4|2|3|1|3|3 Days System Orientation; 1 Day Credit/Collections; 1 Day Sales Man. -- all Carmel, IN.|C,D,E,G,h|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|3.00|
J. W. TUMBLES, A CHILDREN'S GYM|JWTumb|J. W. Tumbles, A Children's Gym|12750 Carmel Country Rd., # 102|San Diego|CA|92130||(800) 886-2532|(619) 756-8718||(619) 756-7719||www.jwtumbles.com|Mr. Jeff Woods|President|5|3|8|10.00|1|JWTumb|A gym just for children, ages 4 months to 9 years, with a 2,000 sq. ft. space of colorful equipment. We have instructional class formats designed to teach young children basic physical education fundamentals, all in a non-competitive environment where|building self-esteem and having fun are #1! Birthday parties, summer and winter camps, and mobile programs available.|1985|1993|5|0|1|NR|NR|4|No|200K|85-110K|85-110K|97.50|25K|25.00|$2.4K/Yr.|0%|CA,OR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|2,000|SC|Yes|Yes|1 FT, 2 PT|8|5|3|2|3|5|5|2-4 Weeks San Diego, CA.|E,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|-1.00|
JACADI|Jacadi|Jacadi|72 Parkway E.|Mount Vernon|NY|10552|||(914) 667-2183||(914) 665-0416|jacadi@juno.com|www.jacadiusa.com|Mr. Bruce Pettibone|President/COO|23|3|26|10.00|1|Jacadi|JACADI is a childrenswear retail company whose collections include clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture and nursery items in newborn through size 12 for both boys and girls. The merchandise is a European-style which adapts the latest trends to classic|design and allows the customer to mix and match the various styles and color groups. JACADI also strives to give excellent customer service and the highest price/quality ratio.|1988|1992|26|3|350|10 States, 1 Province|8 in CA, 4 in NY, 3 in FL|8|No|750K Liquid|120-250K|183-313K|248.00|20K|20.00|4%|1%|CA,FL,IL,NY|7/7|Yes/7|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|1,100|FS, SF, RM|Yes|No|2-3 FT, 2-3 PT|4|5|3|1|2|4|5|3-5 Days in Subsidiary Shop; 3 Days Franchisee's Shop before Opening; On-Going Corporate.|B,C,d,E,f,G,h|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|
JACKPOT CONVENIENCE STORES|Jackpot|Jackpot Convenience Stores|P.O. Box 24447|Seattle|WA|98124||(800) 772-5765|(206) 286-6436||(206) 283-8036|||Mr. Steven C. Gray|Franchise Mgr.|109|10|119|37.00||Jackpot|JACKPOT offers a franchise that includes a system of retail grocery services. JACKPOT licenses to franchisees its business system, know-how and its licensed trade name and service marks. JACKPOT provides training, continuing support, administration|and marketing and promotion services.|1981|1990|114|0|0|NR|NR|NR|No|60K|40-75K|75-250K|162.50|5K|5.00|0.5%|1%|CA,OR,WA|3/3|No|No|No|Not Allowed|N/A|No|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|No Recommendation|NR|5|4|5|1|3|4|4 Weeks Seattle, WA.|A,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|WA,OR,CA,NV,ID|No|No|0.50|
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE|JacksonTax|Jackson Hewitt Tax Service|339 Jefferson Rd.|Parsippany|NJ|07054||(800) 475-2904|(973) 496-1040||(973) 496-2760|william.scavone@jtax.com|www.jacksonhewitt.com|Mr. William Scavone|SVP Franchise Sales/Dev.|3390|414|3804|7.00||JacksonTax|JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE is the fastest-growing national tax preparation service and the second largest company in this category. With more than 3,800 locations in 47 states and DC, the company provides full service,|individual Federal and state income tax preparation and bank products. A leader and pioneer in electronic filing, the company has always provided the service to its tax preparation customers at no cost.|1960|1986|3804|0|0|47 States, DC|411 in TX, 336 in FL, 281 IL|350|No|100K|25-50K|47.4-75.2K|61.30|25K|25.00|15%|6%|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|400-1,000|SF, SC, RM|No|Yes|1 FT, 6 PT|235|5|5|3|4|4|5|5 Days in Parsippany, NJ.|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|No|No|15.00|
JANI-KING INTERNATIONAL|Janiking|Jani-King International|16885 Dallas Pkwy.|Addison|TX|75001||(800) 526-4546|(972) 991-0900||(972) 991-5723|info@janiking.com|www.janiking.com|Mr. Jerry L. Crawford|President|7700|35|7735|25.00|1|Janiking|JANI-KING INTERNATIONAL is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchisor, with locations in 11 countries and nearly 100 regions in the U. S. and abroad. Our franchise opportunity includes initial customer contracts, training, continuous local support|, administrative and accounting assistance, an equipment leasing program and national advertising. If you are searching for a flexible business opportunity, look no further.|1969|1974|4724|351|528|39 States, 7 Provinces|880 in TX, 737 in CA, 307 FL|1,500|Yes|2.9-33K|2.9-33K|2.9-40K|21.50|8-33K|20.50|10%|0%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MI,MN,NY,OR,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC|20/20|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|NR|65|2|2|1|2|2|3|2 Weeks Local Regional Office.|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|10.00|
JAN-PRO CLEANING SYSTEMS|JanPro|Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems|383 Strand Industrial Dr.|Little River|SC|29566||(800) 668-1001|(843) 399-9895||(843) 399-9890|janpro1@aol.com|www.jan-pro.com|Ms. Carol McLennan|Vice President|810|0|810|25.00||JanPro|JAN-PRO has built a solid reputation as a quality franchise organization within the commercial cleaning industry.  We have been highly ranked in magazines such as Entrepreneur, Income Opportunities, Home Business and Business Start-Up.|JAN-PRO franchise owners are in business for themselves, but not by themselves.|1991|1992|0|0|0|16 States|75 in NJ, 55 in GA, 45 in IL|NR|No|3K|1-35K|2.8-44K|23.40|1-35K|18.00|8%|0%|NR|10/20|No|Yes|Yes|Allowed|NR|NR|N/A|NR|HB|N/A|N/A|2 FT, 2 PT|NR|||||||5 On-Site Training Sessions.|A,B,C,D,G,H|No|All United States|NR|NR|8.00|
JANTIZE AMERICA|Jantize|Jantize America|15449 Middlebelt|Livonia|MI|48154||(800) 968-9182|(734) 421-4733||(734) 421-4936|asi500@aol.com||Mr. Jerry Grabowski|President|11|0|11|25.00|1|Jantize|You can own your own business for less than the cost of a new car!  A JANTIZE commercial office cleaning franchise has it all - computerized procedures, audio/visual training, on-going assistance and more!||1985|1988|14|0|0|2 States|13 in MI, 1 in NV|5|No|NR|9-11.5K|20K|20.00|3.5-16K|9.80|9%|0%|MI|10/10|No|Yes|No|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|NR|NR|No|No|3-20 PT|8|4|4|3|2|2|5|3-6 Days Headquarters; 3 Days Franchisee Location.|a,D,E,G,H,I|NR|All United States|All Canada|No|9.00|
JAVA DAVE'S COFFEE|JavaDaves|Java Dave's Coffee|6239 E. 15th St.|Tulsa|OK|74112||(800) 725-7315|(918) 836-5570||(918) 835-4348|davesbeans@aol.com|www.javadavescoffee.com|Mr. Mike Tiernan|National Franchise Mgr.|14|2|16|14.00||JavaDaves|The JAVA DAVE'S COFFEE House System is a thrifty franchise that allows the franchisee an opportunity to participate in the higher level retail purveyance of products which includes the world's finest Arabica bean coffees, teas, cocoas and cappuccino|mixes, as well as 200 other related products. The espresso and specialty drinks bar compliments the retail.|1981|1993|15|0|0|1 State|15 in OK|5-7|No|200K|120-150K|100-150K|125.00|17.5K|17.50|3%|2%|NR|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(D)|Yes|1,500-1,800|SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|60|4|4|2|2|4|5|1 Week in Tulsa, OK; 2 Days On -Site.|b,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|Midwest, Southwest|No|No|3.00|
JAVA'S BREWIN|JavasBrew|Java's Brewin|150 Main St., # 3|Reading|MA|01867||(800) 413-2376|(781) 944-1757||(781) 944-3808|||Mr. Chris Gregoris|President|3|1|4|14.00||JavasBrew|Excetional gourmet coffee house and bakery concept.||1997|1998|0|0|0|1 State|3 in MA|NR|No|75K|50-100K|120-150K|135.00|17.5K|17.50|5%|2%|NR|10/5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|NR|Yes|750-1,500|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 2 PT|1|||||||2 Weeks in Company Store.|B,C,D,E,F,H,I|No|Northeast|NR|NR|5.00|
JAY ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES|Jayroberts|Jay Roberts & Associates|608 Mack St.|Joliet|IL|60435|||(815) 726-9359||(815) 722-4750|jayroberts_sbs@msn.com||Mr. John S. Meers|President|30|2|32|9.00||Jayroberts|JAY ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES is a management/financial consultant firm started in 1965. It specializes in start-up, general and turn-around consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. An emphasis is put on loan brokerage, particularly government loans.||1965|1981|32|0|0|16 States|2 in IL, 2 in NY, 2 in CA|12|No|NR|25-50K|Varies|-1.00|2K|2.00|Varies|N/A|NR|Open/Open|Yes|No|Yes|Not Allowed|N/A|Yes(D)|No|Varies|HB|No|No|2 FT|5|3|4|2|3|4|3|1 Week Joliet, IL.|A,C,D,G,h|No|All United States|No|No|-1.00|
JAZZERCISE|Jazzercise|Jazzercise|2460 Impala Dr.|Carlsbad|CA|92008||(800) FIT IS IT|(760) 476-1750||(760) 602-7180|jazzinc@jazzercise.com|www.jazzercise.com|Mr. Kenny Harvey|Public Relations Director|5302|2|5304|20.00|8|Jazzercise|JAZZERCISE is the world's leading international dance fitness franchisor, with a multi-media division and mail-order catalog business at 1-800-FIT-IS-IT, specializing in active wear and accessories.||1969|1983|4210|101|860|50 States, 5 Provinces|626 in CA, 296 in OH, 343 TX|600|No|N/A|1.5-3K|1.5-20K|10.80|0.7K|0.70|20%|N/A|All States|5/5|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|No|No|3,000|Community Building|No|Yes|NR|125|1|2|4|2|5|5|3 Days Various Locations.|C,D,G,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|20.00|
JDI CLEANING SYSTEMS|Jdicleaning|JDI Cleaning Systems|3390 South Service Rd.|Burlington|ON|L7N 3J5|CANADA|(800) 567-5091|(905) 634-5228||(905) 634-8790|info@jdicleaning.com|www.jdicleaning.com|Mr. Joseph Imbrogno|President|26|1|27|25.00|1|Jdicleaning|Commercial and residential janitorial franchisor, specializing in service to small- and medium-sized accounts. Tested marketing and customer service systems that ensure success. Regional and master programs available.||1992|1992|0|27|0|1 Province|27 in ON|12|Yes|20K|10.5K|18.5K|18.50|10.5K|10.50|13%|2%|NR|5/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(D)|N/A|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|1 FT, 2 PT|4|3|2|1|2|4|5|2 Days Head Office; 30 Days On-Site.|A,B,C,D,G,H,i|No|Northeastern United States|All Canada|No|13.00|
JENNY CRAIG WEIGHT LOSS CENTRES|JennyCr|Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centres|11355 N. Torrey Pines Rd.|La Jolla|CA|92038-7010||(800) 583-6151|(619) 812-7000||(619) 812-2711||www.jennycraig.com|Ms. Tara L. McNeil|Franchise Service Mgr.|137|658|795|20.00|1|JennyCr|JENNY CRAIG INTERNATIONAL is one of the largest weight-management service companies in the world. We believe the key to success in our weight management program lies in a strong emphasis on personalized service, quality products and a highly-trained and|motivated staff. We are seeking unique, highly-qualified individuals to meet our expansion plans.|1983|1987|623|30|117|46 States, 3 Provinces|NR|10|No|250K|150K|160-315K|237.50|50K|50.00|7%|0%|All States|10/10|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|1,200-1,500|SC|Yes|N/A|4 FT|250|5|5|4|4|5|5|2-3 Days Corporate Office; 2 Weeks Regional Training Sites.|A,B,C,D,E,F,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|No|7.00|
JERRY'S SUBS & PIZZA|Jerryssubs|Jerry's Subs & Pizza|15942 Shady Grove Rd.|Gaithersburg|MD|20877||(800) 990-9176|(301) 921-8777||(301) 948-3508|robbinb@jerrys-subs.com|www.jerrys-subs.com|Ms. Robbin Brinkhoff||135|3|138|16.00||Jerryssubs|High-volume, high-traffic locations are selected, featuring our 'overstuffed' subs and NY-style pizza. Decor is bright and up-scale and provides a warm, friendly environment.||1954|1980|100|0|0|7 States|MD, VA, DC|12|No|NR|50-75K|150-225K|187.50|10-25K|17.50|5%|4%|CA,FL,MD,NY,VA,WI,DC|20/Open|Yes/20|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes|Yes|2,000|FS, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|NR|20|4|2|1|1|4|2|10 Weeks Aspen Hill, MD.|B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All U.S. -- Esp. East Coast|No|No|5.00|
JERSEY MIKE'S SUBMARINES & SALADS|JerseyMike|Jersey Mike's Submarines & Salads|1973 Hwy. 34, # E 21|Wall|NJ|07719||(800) 321-7676|(732) 282-2323||(732) 282-2233|sales@jerseymikes.com|www.jerseymikes.com|Mr. Victor F. Merlo|VP Sales|201|4|205|16.00||JerseyMike|JERSEY MIKE'S is a submarine sandwich franchise company which prides itself on producing the freshest submarine sandwich in the industry. They bake bread daily in the store. Roast beefs are cooked on premises and meats and cheeses are sliced|in front of the customer. Awards include 'Best Sub' in Nashville, Charlotte, RTP, Wilmington, Greenville and Ocean/Monmouth, NJ.|1956|1986|131|0|0|13 States|83 in NC, 25 in OH, 15 in TN|NR|NR|NR|NR|150-200K|175.00|18.5K|18.50|5.5%|3.5%|NR|10/10|Yes/10|No|NR|Discouraged|NR|NR|Yes|1,500|FS, SC|Yes|Yes|7 FT, 8 PT|30|||||||3-4 Weeks Nashville, TN.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All United States|NR|NR|5.50|
JET-BLACK SEALCOATING & REPAIR|JetBlack|Jet-Black Sealcoating & Repair|25 West Cliff Rd., # 103|Burnsville|MN|55337||(888) 538-2525|(952) 890-8343||(952) 890-7022|hoiland@earthlink.net|www.jet-black.com|Mr. Rick Clark|Franchise Development|106|0|106|6.00|1|JetBlack|We provide blacktop driveway sealcoating, hot-rubber crack and joint filling, heat-treat oil spots, grass edging and patching. We beautify and protect driveways.||1988|1993|106|0|0|24 States|NR|80|Yes|50K|20K|49K|49.00|15K|15.00|8%|N/A|All States|15/15|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|HB|N/A|Yes|1 FT|3|3|3|3|3|5|5|1 Week Burnsville, MN.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H|Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|8.00|
JIMMY JOHN'S GOURMET SANDWICH SHOPS|Jimmyjohn|Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops|600 Tollgate Rd., # B|Elgin|IL|60123||(800) 546-6904|(847) 888-7206||(847) 888-7070|mandc@tbcnet.com|www.jimmyjohns.com|Mr. Bobby Morena|Sales Rep.|90|10|101|16.00|1|Jimmyjohn|World's greatest gourmet sandwich shop. All the sandwiches are made on fresh-baked french bread or 7-grain honey wheat bread. We only use the highest-quality meats available with garden fresh veggies that are brought in and sliced each morning.||1983|1993|91|0|7|16 States|39 in IL, 12 in WI, 10 in MI|25|Yes|100K|25-50K|116-303K|209.50|15-25K|20.00|6%|4.5%|FL,IL,IN,MI,MN,RI,VA,WI,DC|10/5/5|Yes/Varies|No|Yes|Discouraged|N/A|No|Yes|800-1,200|FS, SC, SF|No|Yes|2 FT, 20 PT|12|5|4|2|4|4|5|3 Weeks in Champaign, IL.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|6.00|1
JIM'S MOWING|JimsMowing|Jim's Mowing|210 Lark Ln.|Euless|TX|76039|||(817) 684-0192|||jmhstn@swbell.net|www.jims.com.au|Mr. Peter Barley|Regional Franchisor|5|1|6|22.00||JimsMowing|JIM'S MOWING is the worlds largest lawn and garden care franchisee with over 1500 units in 4 countries.  We offer full office support in training, marketing, live call answering and automated paging system.||1982|1989|0|0|0|1 State|6 in TX|NR|No|N/A|12-16K|12-20K|16.00|8K|8.00|6%|$30/Mo.|NR|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|NR|NR|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|Yes|2 FT|37|||||||3 Days On-Site; 2 Days Office|A,B,C,D,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|TX Only|NR|NR|6.00|
JOE CORBI'S ® PIZZA KIT FUNDRAISING PROGRAM|JoeCorbi|Joe Corbi's ® Pizza Kit Fundraising Program|1430 Desoto Rd.|Baltimore|MD|21230||(800) 587-7677|(410) 525-8331||(412) 745-1272||www.joecorbi.com|Mr. Joseph Violi||5|5|10|18.00|1|JoeCorbi|Specializing in the sale of fund-raising pizza kits, breads and other food items, as well as related goods and ancillary services, which are marketed to charitable, municipal, civic and other organizations.||1984|1999|8|0|0|7 States|2 in PA, 1 in MD, 1 in VA|6|No|50.4K|40-85K|50.4-105.5K|78.00|25-50K|37.50|0%|0%|MD,NY|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|N/A|HB|No|No|2 FT|7|5|3|3|3|5|5|3 Days at Operating Unit.|C,d,F,G,H|No|Eastern United States|No|No|0.00|
JOE RENT ALL/LOUE TOUT|JoeRent|Joe Rent All/Loue Tout|28 Vanier St.|Chateauguay|PQ|J6J 3W8|CANADA|(800) 361-2070|(450) 692-6268||(450) 692-2848|mrjoe@videotron.ca|www.joelouetoutrentall.ca|Mr. J. Maurice Bissonnette|President|80|0|80|33.00|1|JoeRent|Equipment rental in 4 different options: tools, recreational vehicles, special events, motorcycles. Full operating support, including school. Buying group with central billing. Specific insurance plans. Own computer program.||1979|1982|0|80|0|4 States|63 in PQ, 12 in ON|8|Yes|50K|25-65K|75-500K|287.50|20K|20.00|4%|3%|NR|5/5|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|No|2,500|FS, SF|Yes|Yes|2-6 FT|5|4|4|3|4|2|4|1 Week Office; 2 Weeks to 1 Month at Franchisee's Location.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|As Master Franchisor|All Canada|Yes, As Master Franchisor|4.00|
JOEY'S ONLY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT|Joeysonly|Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant|514 42nd Ave. SE|Calgary|AB|T2G 1Y6|CANADA|(800) 661-2123|(403) 243-4584||(403) 243-8989|admin.joeys@home.com|www.joeys-only.com|Mr. David Mossey|Senior Partner|82|1|83|17.00||Joeysonly|JOEY'S ONLY is a sit down, family-style seafood restaurant, specializing in fish and chips, licensed for beer and wine. Casual atmosphere, affordable prices, high-quality, high-volume restaurants with a wide selection of popular seafood dishes.||1985|1992|6|55|0|4 States, 5 Provinces|20 in AB, 2 in MT, 2 in ND|10|No|200K|40-80K|149-202.5K|175.80|25K|25.00|4.5%|1%|CA,FL,ND,AB|10/5|Yes/20|Yes|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,000-2,400|FS, SF, SC|Yes|No|5 FT, 15 PT|11|4|4|3|3|5|5|5 Weeks in Franchise Office and in Corporate Store.|C,D,E,F,G,H,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|No|4.50|
JOHN CASABLANCAS MODELING/CAREER CENTERS|Casablnc|John Casablancas Modeling/Career Centers|111 E. 22nd St., 4th Fl.|New York|NY|10010|||(212) 420-0655||(212) 473-2725|mmi11122@aol.com|www.jc-centers.com|Ms. Charyn Parker Urban|Dir. Franchise Development|44|0|44|11.00|1|Casablnc|Our franchised schools and in-house modeling agencies provide cutting-edge professional modeling, personal image development and film and TV acting programs and workshops. Created by John Casablancas, former Chairman of Elite Model Management.||1979|1979|36|1|8|25 States, 1 Province|5 in FL, 2 in OH, 3 in PA|2|No|NR|50-100K|100-200K|150.00|40K|40.00|7%|3%|CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MN.NB,NY,RI,VA,WA,WI|10/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|1,800-2,500|SC, RM|N/A|Yes|4 FT, 6-8 PT|8|5|5|5|4|5|5|2-3 Days NY.|b,C,D,E,g,h|Yes|Northwest, Southwest|All Canada|Far East, Europe, Latin America|7.00|
JOHNNY ROCKETS, THE ORIGINAL HAMBURGER|JohnnyRockets|Johnny Rockets, The Original Hamburger|26970 Laguna Hills Dr., # 100|Aliso Viejo|CA|92656-2621|||(949) 643-6119||(949) 643-6200|crabe@johnnyrockets.com|www.johnnyrockets.com|Ms. Cyndi Rabe|Mgr. Franchise Relations|82|60|142|16.00||JohnnyRockets|Johnny Rockets is more than a restaurant.  It's like taking a bite out of the good ol' days.  A 1950's "magical" experience at the neighborhood malt shop.  It's two straws in a shake, red vinyl bar stools, chrome, and jukeboxes at a nickel a play.  It's|juicy hamburgers on a seared bun, crisp golden fries and waiters that always dance on the half-hour, twirl straws and serve ketchup with a smile!  Johnny Rockets is a place that feels like a stroll down memory lane back to those simpler times.|1986|1989|82|0|60|26 States, 9 Countries|38 in CA, 13 in FL, 9 in GA|NR|No|1MM+|800K-1MM|595-695K|645.00|45K|45.00|5% or gross sale|2% of gross|NR|10/2 or 5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Allowed|NR|NR|Yes|800-2000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|No|1 server/12 guests|40|||||||6 Weeks, 1 of 6 locations.|B,C,D,E,G,H,I|No|All US and Intl|NR|NR|5.00|
JOY CARPET DRY CLEANING|JoyCarpt|Joy Carpet Dry Cleaning|1301 W. Parker Rd., # 116|Plano|TX|75023||(800) 959-5136|(972) 881-4678||(972) 379-6444|joycarpt@flash.net|www.flash.net/~joycarpt.com|Mr. Bill Swingler|President|3|1|4|25.00||JoyCarpt|Specializing in REAL carpet dry cleaning which is dry & can be used immediately. We guarantee that the spots removed do not return. Unique ways of getting business without telemarketing gets tremendous referrals and repeat business. This proven 17 year|old business offers extensive individual training and on-going support in carpet dry cleaning, upholstery & drapery cleaning, air duct cleaning & water damage restoration.|1983|1998|3|0|0|1 State|3 in TX|10-20|No|Varies|15-20K|30-50K|40.00|12.5K|12.50|5%|1%|NR|10/10|Yes|Yes|Yes|Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|NR|SF, SC, HB|No|No|4 FT|2|3|4|1|1|2|5|2 Weeks in Plano, TX.|B,C,D,F,G,H,I|No|SW, Southeast, Midwest|All Canada|No|5.00|
JULIE ANN'S FROZEN CUSTARD|JulieAnns|Julie Ann's Frozen Custard|4314 F Crystal Lake Rd.|McHenry|IL|60050|||(815) 459-9193||(815) 459-9195||www.julieanns.com|Mr. Peter Wisniewski|President|4|1|5|15.00|1|JulieAnns|JULIE ANN'S FROZEN CUSTARD is famous for its freshly-made frozen custard. It's like ultra ice cream. We make our product into sundaes, shakes, cones and 40 flavors of carry-out flavors. Fast food is available for|year-round business. Our recipe is believed to be the finest in the world. Voted 'Best of Chicago' by New City magazine.|1985|1997|5|0|0|1 State|5 in IL|5|Yes|500K|150-200K|150-280K|215.00|25-35K|30.00|4-4.5%|0-2%|IL|10/5/5|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|No|Yes|22,000|FS, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 22 PT|1|5|2|1|3|4|5|1-2 Weeks Chicago, IL; 1-2 Weeks Franchisee Location.|B,C,D,E,F|No|IL Only|No|No|4.30|
JUMBO VIDEO|JumboVid|Jumbo Video|5360 S. Service Rd., # 201|Burlington|ON|L7L 5L1|CANADA||(905) 634-4244||(905) 632-2964|franchisesales@jumbovideo.com|www.jumbovideo.com|Mr. Doug Jacques|Dir. Franchise Sales/RE|61|0|61|43.00|1|JumboVid|Home entertainment business, encompassing sales and rental of videos (including games), other related retail merchandise and confectionery.||1987|1989|0|61|0|5 Provinces|48 in ON, 4 in NB, 4 in BC|N/A|No|N/A|50-125K|150-325K|237.50|25K+|25.00|5%|3%|NR|10/5|No|NO|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|1,500-5,000|SC|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 3 PT|18|4|4|2|2|4|4|3 Days Head Office; 1 Week Training Store; 2 Weeks On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,G,H|Yes/Yes|No|All Except PQ|No|5.00|
JUST-A-BUCK|Justabuck|Just-A-Buck|301 N. Main St., #5|New City|NY|10956||(800) 332-2229|(845) 638-4111||(845) 638-3878|rs@spyral.net|www.just-a-buck.com|Mr. Ronald Sommers|Dir. Franchise Development|35|11|46|42.00|1|Justabuck|Merchandise that would sometimes cost as much as ten times more at any other store makes JUST-A-BUCK fun to shop and fun to run. America's only franchised dollar store.  Each location is neat and clean.  It takes hard work but the concept is simple and|it's made even easier with on-going support, training and help with everything from marketing to merchandising. IFA Member. Entrepreneur Top 500.|1988|1992|46|0|0|7 States|19 in NY, 10 in NJ, 4 in CT|15|No|150K|40-60K|126.7-265.9K|196.30|25K|25.00|4%|2%|FL,MD,MI,NY,VA,DC|10/20|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|Yes(I)|Yes|3,500|SC, RM|Yes|No|7 FT, 10 PT|18|4|3|2|2|2|4|10 Days NY State; 10 Days On-Site.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I|No|All United States|No|No|4.00|
KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA / KOA|KampGrnd|Kampgrounds of America / KOA|P.O. Box 30558|Billings|MT|59114||(800) 548-7239|(406) 248-7444||(406) 254-7440|licensing@koa.net|www.koakampgrounds.com|Mr. Arthur Peterson|Chief Executive Officer|496|12|508|23.00|1|KampGrnd|KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA is North America's largest franchise system of open-to-the public campgrounds; no membership fees or annual dues are required. All KOA campgrounds offer RV and tent sites; 90% also offer Kamping Kabins. Nearly 2 million copies of|the KOA directory are printed and distributed to campers. KOA campgrounds are located in 45 of the contiguous United States, 8 Canadian Provinces, Mexico and Japan.|1961|1962|463|34|11|45 States, 8 Provinces|30 in CA, 30 in FL, 29 in CO|8|Yes|200K|100-500K|200K-4MM|2100.00|25K|25.00|8%|2%|All States|10/10|No|No|Yes|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|5+ acres|NR|Yes|Yes|5 PT (Varies)|65|5|3|2|3|4|4|2 Days at Customer Location; 3 Days at Billings, MT; 5 Days at Billings, MT.|A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|Europe, Central America, Mexico|8.00|
K-BOB'S STEAKHOUSES|K-Bobs|K-Bob's Steakhouses|3700 Rio Grande NW, # 6|Albuquerque|NM|87107||(800) 225-8403|(505) 341-2504||(505) 341-2490|srkbobs@aol.com|www.kbobs.com|Ms. Susan Rosulek|Dir. Administration|21|5|26|17.00|1|K-Bobs|K-BOB'S caters to small, rural communities with populations of approximately 10,000 - 50,000 people. It concentrates on expanding with committed owner/operators in rural markets with good highway count and with the potential sales achievement of $900,000+|annually.|1966|1992|26|0|0|4 States|14 in TX, 10 in NM, 3 in CO|7|No|NR|62.5K|170-973K|571.50|25K|25.00|3%|1%|NR|20/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|No|Yes|6,300|FS|No|Yes|4 FT, 30 PT|5|||||||8 Weeks.|a,b,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|NR|Southwest, Midwest|No|Mexico|3.00|
KELLY'S COFFEE & FUDGE FACTORY|KellysCoff|Kelly's Coffee & Fudge Factory|9100 Wilshire Blvd.|Beverly Hills|CA|90212|||(310) 786-8600||(310) 786-8606||www.kellyscoffee.com|Mr. Barry A. Ogawa|Dir. Sales|35|0|35|14.00|1|KellysCoff|Gourmet, upscale coffee house that caters to entire family by offering fresh baked products, sandwiches and salads. Treats for children. An exciting, fun business with high profit items and minimal inventories required. Coffee franchising is a booming|industry.|1983|1997|35|0|0|3 States|32 in CA, 2 in AZ, 1 in MO|12|No|250K|30K|120-180K|150.00|30K|30.00|6%|2%|CA|10|Yes|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|1,000|FS, SF, SC, RM|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 4 PT|8|5|5|3|3|5|5|1 Week -- Location Varies.|A,B,C,D,E,F,H,I|Yes|All United States|No|NR|6.00|
KELSEY'S RESTAURANTS|Kelseys|Kelsey's Restaurants|450 S. Service Rd. W.|Oakville|ON|L6K 2H4|CANADA|(800) 982-1682|(905) 842-5510||(905) 842-9048|lsantolini@hq.kelseys.ca|www.kelseys.ca|Mr. Larry Santolini|Dir. Franchising|28|77|105|17.00||Kelseys|Approaching its 20th anniversary, KELSEY'S has been bringing outstanding food, unrivaled service and its celebrated 'good times' to communities throughout Canada since 1998. KELSEY'S new menu features more than 100 exciting items. KELSEY'S warm,|friendly decor and fast service make it an appealing place for lunch crowds, the after work gang, as well as families at dinner and late evening adult patrons who come for the good times in a neighborhood atmosphere.|1978|1983|0|54|0|5 Provinces|42 in ON, 8 in AB, 1 in SK|10|No|600K|250-300K|600-750K|675.00|40K|40.00|5%|0.5%|AB|10/5/5|NR|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|Yes(I)|Yes|5,000|FS|Yes|Yes|70-90 FT & PT|30|5|4|4|2|2|5|12 Weeks in Restaurant; 1 Week Office.|a,B,C,D,E,F,G,I|Yes/Yes|N/A|ON,AB,BC|Philippines, Western Europe, Australia|5.00|
KFC|Kfc|KFC|1441 Gardiner Ln.|Louisville|KY|40213||(800) 544-5774|(502) 872-2021||(502) 874-5306|kvogt@KFC.com|www.kfc.com|Ms. Kellie Vogt|Franchise Recruiter|6663|2975|9638|16.00||Kfc|World's largest quick-service restaurant with a chicken-dominant menu. KFC offers full-service restaurants and non-traditional express units for captive markets.||1954|1959|3122|3555|3192|50 States,10 Provinces|CA, TX, IL|100|No|1MM|500K|700K-1.2MM|950.00|25K|25.00|4%|4.5%|All States|20/10|No|No|Yes|Not Allowed|No|No|Yes|2,000-3,000|FS|No|Yes|2 FT, 22 PT|820|5|4|5|3|3|5|14 Weeks at Varied Sites.|C,d,E,G,h,I|Yes/Yes|All United States|All Canada|All Countries|4.00|1
KID TO KID|KidToKid|Kid To Kid|406 W. South Jordan Pkwy., # 160|South Jordan|UT|84095||(888) KID-2-KID|(801) 553-8799||(801) 553-8793|k2kcorp@aol.com|www.kidtokid.com|Mr. Brent Sloan|President|35|0|35|10.00|1|KidToKid|KID TO KID is an up-scale children's resale store based on the premise that 'kids grow faster than paychecks.' Parents buy and sell better-quality used children's clothing, toys, equipment and accessories. If you enjoy working with people and want to|increase your financial security as you grow your own business, call KID TO KID today!|1992|1994|35|0|0|13 States|12 in UT, 5 in TX, 3 in PA|10|Yes|150K|25-35K|88-116K|102.00|20K|20.00|4.75%|0.5%|All States|10/5|Yes/Varies|No|No|Discouraged|Yes|No|Yes|2,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|3 FT, 2 PT|4|4|3|1|2|4|5|10 Days Salt Lake City, UT.|B,C,d,E,f,G,H|No|All United States|All Canada|No|4.80|
KIDDIE ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL|Kiddieacad|Kiddie Academy International|108 Wheel Rd., # 200|Bel Air|MD|21015||(800) 554-3343|(410) 515-0788||(410) 569-2729|sales@kiddieacademy.com|www.kiddieacademy.com|Ms. Jennifer Garrett|Franchise Admissions Dir.|78|12|90|10.00||Kiddieacad|We offer comprehensive training and support without additional cost. KIDDIE ACADEMY's step-by-step program assists with staff recruitment, training, accounting support, site selection, marketing, advertising and curriculum. A true turn-key opportunity|that provides on-going support so you can focus on running a successful business.|1981|1992|51|0|0|10 States|15 in MD, 5 in NJ, 4 in IL|100|No|250K|60K|180-260K|220.00|40K|40.00|7%|0%|CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,VA,WI,DC|10/5|Yes/10|No|Yes|Discouraged|No|Yes(I)|Yes|6,500-12,000|FS, SF, SC|Yes|Yes|10-20 FT, 2 PT|30|4|4|2|3|2|4|2 Weeks Owner Train., Corp. HQ; 1 Wk. Director Train., Corp. HQ; 3-5 Day Staff Training.|a,B,C,D,E,G,I|No|All United States|No|No|7.00|
KIDDIE KOBBLER|Kiddiekobbler|Kiddie Kobbler|68 Robertson Rd., # 106|Nepean|ON|K2H 8P5|CANADA|(800) 561-9762|(613) 820-0505||(613) 820-8250|kiddiekobblerltd@sprint.ca|www.kiddiekobbler.com|Mr. Fred Norman|President|29|0|29|10.00||Kiddiekobbler|Children's shoe stores, located in major shopping malls and strip centers.  The extensive marketing program is designed to develop new and repeat business through intensive customer service, selection and value.||1951|1968|0|31|0|6 Provinces|25 in ON, 2 in NS, 2 in PQ|2|No|150K|50K|100K|100.00|25K|25.00|4%|1%|NR|10/5/5|Yes|Yes|Yes|Not Allowed|Yes|N/A|Yes|1,000-1,200|SC, RM, SF|Yes|Yes|2 FT, 2 PT|6|5|3|3|3|5|5|4 Weeks On-Site; 6 Weeks Supervised Home Study.|b,C,D,E,f,G,H,I|Yes|Area & Master Franchise Terr|All Canada|No|4.00|
KIDS SUPER SALON|Kidssuper|Kids Super Salon|7408 W. Commercial Blvd.|Lauderhill|FL|33319||(800) 405-9466|(954) 355-2589||(954) 746-5119|franchise@kidssupersalon.com|www.kidssupersalon.com|Mr. Carlos M. Fluxa|President|1|1|2|19.00|1|Kidssuper|Children's' specialty hair salon franchise. KIDS SUPER SALON is well positioned to become a leader of the children's segment of the $40 billion industry. The franchisor provides an extensive operations and management training program, designed to train|individuals with no hair care experience. Services include: real estate site selection, lease negotiation, salon design and construction, on-site Grand Opening Celebration team, initial and on-going training, advertising, continuing support and more.|1994|1998|2|0|0|1 State|2 in FL|10|No|125K|15K|75-88K|81.50|15K|15.00|$600/Mo.|$150/Mo.|FL|10/10|No|No|Yes|Allowed|N/A|No|Yes|800-1,500|SC, RM|Yes|Yes|4 FT, 3 PT|NR|4|5|1|4|4|5|1 Week Corporate Office; 2 Weeks Franchise Outlet (On-Site).|C,D,E,F,H,I|No|All United States|All Canada|Puerto Rico|-1.00|
KINDERDANCE INTERNATIONAL|KindrDnc|Kinderdance International|268 N. Babcock St.|Melbourne|FL|32935-6766||(800) 554-2334|(321) 242-0590||(321) 254-3388|kindercorp@kinderdance.com|www.kinderdance.net|Mr. Jerry M. Perch|VP Sales/Marketing|75|2|77|10.00|1|KindrDnc|KINDERDANCE franchisees are trained to teach 4 developmentally-unique dance and motor development programs: KINDERDANCE, KINDERGYM, KINDERTOTS and KINDERCOMBO, which are designed for boys and girls ages 2-8. They learn the basics of ballet, tap,|gymnastics and creative dance,