SPECIAL REPORT: <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Franchises</strong> // MARKETPLACE 38 | For more information on the companies in this report, visit www.FBR50.com
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE RETAIL Realty ONE Group Startup Investment: $30,000 – $195,000 Cash Requirement: $30,000 – $195,000 Total Units: 50 Realty ONE Group, Inc., is a full-service residential real estate brokerage firm and lifestyle brand that focuses on aligning with positive and successful agents who we provide with superior service and support. As a national franchisor, the dynamic company has grown <strong>to</strong> 50+ offices and 5,500+ associates since its 2005 inception. Realty ONE Group was recently named fifth largest independent brokerage in the nation by REAL Trends and has been named one of the fastest-growing companies by INC. 500 for six consecutive years. For more information on Realty ONE Group opportunities, call (855) 529-0101 or visit www.ownaone.com. Showhomes Home Staging Startup Investment: $45,300 – $78,000 Cash Requirement: $10,000 Total Units: 55 Showhomes is the largest national home staging franchise. We transform vacant houses, which are often seen by buyers as stale, lifeless and unappealing, in<strong>to</strong> fully furnished, inviting, and desirable Showhomes. Now in our third decade of service <strong>to</strong> homeowners and real<strong>to</strong>rs, we are known as America’s premier home staging service. Our franchisees enjoy four exciting revenue generating business opportunities in one: Multi-Faceted Franchise Home Management, Home Staging, Home Makeovers and Home Updating Services. For more information on Showhomes opportunities, call (888) 483-5331 or visit www.showhomesfranchise.com. Wild Birds Unlimited Startup Investment: $104,162 – $172,511 Cash Requirement: $40,000 – $50,000 Total Units: 293 Wild Birds Unlimited owners are their local communities’ backyard bird feeding specialists and a premiere source for nature information as well as quality products. But who we are goes far beyond the items we sell. It’s our owners’ commitment <strong>to</strong> their cus<strong>to</strong>mers that distinguishes them from other retailers, a fact that makes us very proud. Wild Birds Unlimited owners enjoy helping their cus<strong>to</strong>mers understand birds and nature, swapping s<strong>to</strong>ries about the latest bird sightings and seeing other people share their excitement. For more information on Wild Birds Unlimited opportunities, call (888) 730-7108 or visit www.wbufranchise.com. For more information on the companies in this report, visit www.FBR50.com | 39