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FRANCHISE<br />
Mac Tools<br />
1 Automotive tools and equipment<br />
Franchising since: 2011<br />
Startup cost: $86.2K-$240.3K<br />
Total franchises/co.-owned: 617/5<br />
mactools.com<br />
strength and stability. Other factors considered in the<br />
ranking are startup costs, litigation, terminations and<br />
whether the company offers financing.<br />
This list is not intended as a recommendation of any<br />
particular franchise. Always do your research when<br />
considering a franchise opportunity, whether it’s with<br />
the new kid on the block or a tried-and-true industry<br />
veteran. Read the company’s legal documents, consult<br />
with an attorney and an accountant, and talk to as<br />
many franchisees as you can.<br />
The breakdown<br />
The 75 companies on our list represent a<br />
wide range of business sectors. Here’s how<br />
they shake out.<br />
Personal care 16<br />
Children’s businesses 9<br />
Maintenance 9<br />
Services (other) 8<br />
Quick-service restaurants 8<br />
Business services 5<br />
Retail 5<br />
Retail (food) 5<br />
Health 3<br />
Financial services 2<br />
Tech 2<br />
Full-service restaurants 1<br />
Home improvement 1<br />
Hotels 1<br />
2 Rent-A-Center<br />
Rent-to-own furniture,<br />
electronics, computers, appliances<br />
Franchising since: 2013<br />
Startup cost: $355.4K-$582.2K<br />
Total franchises/co.-owned: 94/2,963<br />
rentacenterfranchising.com<br />
The Grounds Guys<br />
3 Landscape maintenance<br />
Franchising since: 2010<br />
Startup cost: $72.5K-$205.1K<br />
Total franchises/co.-owned: 193/0<br />
groundsguysfranchise.com<br />
FirstLight HomeCare<br />
4 Nonmedical home care<br />
Franchising since: 2010<br />
Startup cost: $85.3K-$128.7K<br />
Total franchises/co.-owned: 86/0<br />
firstlightfranchise.com<br />
Hallmark Homecare<br />
5 Caregiver search, recruitment<br />
and placement<br />
Franchising since: 2013<br />
Startup cost: $13.9K-$26.9K<br />
Total franchises/co.-owned: 75/0<br />
hallmarkhomecare.com<br />
Sweet Frog<br />
6 Premium Frozen Yogurt<br />
Self-serve frozen yogurt<br />
Franchising since: 2012<br />
Startup cost: $282.5K-$467.5K<br />
Total franchises/co.-owned: 204/68<br />
sweetfrog.com<br />
Fresh Healthy Vending<br />
7 Snack and beverage<br />
vending machines<br />
Franchising since: 2010<br />
Startup cost: $119.3K-$206.6K<br />
Total franchises/co.-owned: 185/35<br />
freshvending.com<br />
HUMAN Healthy Markets<br />
8 Healthful-food distribution<br />
Franchising since: 2012<br />
Startup cost: $62.99K-$133.5K<br />
Total franchises/co.-owned: 145/10<br />
healthymarkets.com<br />
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90 ENTREPRENEUR MARCH 2015
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