2015 Guide to Today's Top Franchises
The latest data and trends in franchising, and our list of the top franchise opportunities for 2015!
The latest data and trends in franchising, and our list of the top franchise opportunities for 2015!
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SPECIAL REPORT: <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Franchises</strong><br />
Survey<br />
Date<br />
Startup<br />
Investment<br />
Cash<br />
Requirement<br />
Total<br />
Units<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE (CONTINUED)<br />
LaRosa’s Pizzeria<br />
Full service restaurant<br />
Penn Station<br />
Quick-service<br />
Biggby Coffee<br />
Quick-service<br />
Wings<strong>to</strong>p<br />
Quick-service<br />
Tropical Smoothie Cafe<br />
Quick-service<br />
Chicken Salad Chick — more on p. 45<br />
Quick-service<br />
Auntie Anne’s<br />
Quick-service, bakery<br />
* Taziki’s Mediterranean Café<br />
Full service restaurant<br />
June<br />
2014<br />
Oct.<br />
2014<br />
Sep.<br />
2014<br />
Apr.<br />
2014<br />
Oct.<br />
2014<br />
Aug.<br />
2014<br />
Sep.<br />
2014<br />
Sep.<br />
2014<br />
$500,000 –<br />
$850,000<br />
$258,103 –<br />
$519,704<br />
$159,850 –<br />
$316,100<br />
$211,628 –<br />
$650,540<br />
$165,940 –<br />
$414,685<br />
$242,000 –<br />
$508,000<br />
$194,875 –<br />
$367,600<br />
$410,000 –<br />
$737,000<br />
$150,000 –<br />
$255,000<br />
66<br />
$175,000 287<br />
$70,000 178<br />
$200,000 650<br />
$100,000 405<br />
$125,000 –<br />
$250,000<br />
$40,000 –<br />
$80,000<br />
24<br />
1,184<br />
$250,000 38<br />
“I feel confident that<br />
as a Franchise Owner<br />
I am supported 100%.<br />
I believe in the honesty<br />
and integrity of Senior<br />
Management. The<br />
responsiveness <strong>to</strong> any<br />
concerns, problems or<br />
questions I have had<br />
has been wonderful.”<br />
– LaRosa’s Pizzeria Franchisee<br />
* East Coast Wings & Grill — more on p. 31<br />
Full service restaurant<br />
Apr.<br />
2014<br />
$648,425 –<br />
$993,870<br />
$250,000+ 33<br />
Twin Peaks<br />
Full service restaurant<br />
Aug.<br />
2014<br />
$1,300,000 –<br />
$3,400,000<br />
$1,300,000 –<br />
$3,400,000<br />
54<br />
Nothing Bundt Cakes<br />
Retail bakery<br />
May<br />
2014<br />
$364,345 –<br />
$487,745<br />
$150,000 106<br />
Black Bear Diner — more on p. 44<br />
Full service restaurant<br />
May<br />
2014<br />
$534,000 –<br />
$1,452,000<br />
$125,000 –<br />
$750,000<br />
63<br />
Planet Sub<br />
Quick-service<br />
July<br />
2014<br />
$182,500 –<br />
$402,000<br />
$150,000 36<br />
McAlister’s Deli<br />
Fast casual<br />
Oct.<br />
2013<br />
$538,000 –<br />
$887,000<br />
$75,000+ 328<br />
* Happy and Healthy Products<br />
Distributer, healthy snacks<br />
Feb.<br />
2014<br />
$45,000 –<br />
$90,000<br />
$24,508 –<br />
$89,045<br />
65<br />
The HoneyBaked Ham Co.<br />
Retail concept<br />
Jan.<br />
2014<br />
$278,000 –<br />
$410,000<br />
$100,000 469<br />
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs — more on p. 2<br />
Quick-service<br />
<strong>Top</strong>pers Pizza<br />
Quick-service<br />
Captain D’s<br />
Quick-service<br />
Yogurtland<br />
Quick-service, frozen yogurt<br />
Fazoli’s Restaurants<br />
Quick-service<br />
Dec.<br />
2013<br />
Oct.<br />
2013<br />
May<br />
2014<br />
July<br />
2013<br />
July<br />
2014<br />
$228,000 –<br />
$432,500<br />
$362,100 –<br />
$548,585<br />
$700,000 –<br />
$900,000<br />
$336,793 –<br />
$788,750<br />
$558,000 –<br />
$1,339,000<br />
$100,000 552<br />
$150,000+ 64<br />
$350,000 520<br />
$200,000 264<br />
$165,500 –<br />
$250,000<br />
345<br />
“We are different than<br />
other similar style<br />
restaurants in our level<br />
of service. The managers<br />
and staff really engage<br />
with our guests and that<br />
is what sets us apart.”<br />
Bruegger’s Bagels<br />
Quick-service, bakery<br />
Oct.<br />
2014<br />
$389,600 –<br />
$591,600<br />
$150,000 304<br />
– McAlister’s Deli Franchisee<br />
Deli Delicious<br />
Fast casual<br />
July<br />
2014<br />
$150,000 –<br />
$350,000<br />
$75,000 22<br />
Billy Sims Barbecue — more on inside front cover<br />
Quick-service<br />
Sep.<br />
2014<br />
$169,000 –<br />
$433,000<br />
$150,000 45<br />
Dick’s Wings & Grill<br />
Full service restaurant<br />
Oct.<br />
2014<br />
$249,000 –<br />
$767,500<br />
$249,000 –<br />
$767,500<br />
15<br />
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