FBR Issue 3 - 2020
Read about this year's Top Food Franchises, our Rockstar Franchisee award winners, and our first-annual Culture100 awards celebrating the best company cultures in franchising.
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<strong>FBR</strong> SPECIAL REPORT // MARKETPLACE<br />
<strong>2020</strong> TOP 200<br />
FRANCHISES<br />
FOOD<br />
* Kona Ice<br />
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar<br />
Pizza Ranch<br />
Captain D’s<br />
Tropical Smoothie Cafe<br />
LaRosa’s Pizzeria<br />
Nothing Bundt Cakes<br />
* Chicken Salad Chick — more on p. 27<br />
A&W Restaurants<br />
Fazoli’s Restaurants<br />
The Wendy’s Company<br />
Wingstop<br />
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs<br />
Wings Etc.<br />
Pizza Factory<br />
Lennys Grill & Subs<br />
Donatos Pizza<br />
Simple Simon’s Pizza<br />
* Firehouse Subs<br />
* Bruster’s Real Ice Cream — more on p. 27<br />
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill<br />
* The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Company — more on<br />
p. 31<br />
Rising Roll (Franchising Concepts)<br />
* Checkers & Rally’s<br />
Straw Hat Pizza<br />
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe<br />
BIGGBY COFFEE<br />
Penn Station<br />
* PJ’s Coffee<br />
Dash In Food Stores<br />
* East Coast Wings + Grill<br />
Nathan’s Famous<br />
Jason’s Deli<br />
HEALTH & PERSONAL SERVICES<br />
Palm Beach Tan<br />
The Drybar<br />
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers<br />
Miracle-Ear<br />
Sola Salon Studios<br />
Sport Clips<br />
My Salon Suite<br />
101 Mobility<br />
HOME SERVICES<br />
* HouseMaster<br />
Budget Blinds<br />
Surface Specialists Systems<br />
* DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen<br />
House Doctors Handyman Service<br />
Mr. Appliance<br />
* Kitchen Solvers<br />
Miracle Method Surface Refinishing<br />
The Patch Boys<br />
Mr. Handyman<br />
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING<br />
ASP — America’s Swimming Pool Co.<br />
ShelfGenie<br />
Shack Shine<br />
The Grout Doctor<br />
Closets By Design<br />
Bloomin Blinds<br />
Custom blinds and window coverings<br />
The Honey Do Service<br />
PET SERVICES<br />
In Home Pet Services<br />
Sit Means Sit Dog Training<br />
Pet Supplies ‘PLUS’<br />
* Dogtopia — more on p. 28<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
NextHome<br />
Sotheby’s International Realty<br />
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates<br />
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate<br />
ERA<br />
* HomeVestors of America — more on inside<br />
front cover<br />
HomeSmart International LLC<br />
Help-U-Sell Real Estate<br />
Showhomes Home Staging<br />
United Country Real Estate<br />
PropertyGuys.com<br />
RECREATION<br />
American Poolplayers Association<br />
Freedom Boat Club<br />
* Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park<br />
Goldfish Swim School<br />
Streamline Brands<br />
RETAIL<br />
* Pinch A Penny — more on p. 29<br />
* Wild Birds Unlimited<br />
Rhea Lana’s<br />
Learning Express<br />
Just Between Friends<br />
* Big Frog Custom T-Shirts<br />
NYS Collection Eyewear<br />
See page 27 for additional top franchises.<br />
Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com for brand details.<br />
FINANCIAL/TAX<br />
Motto Mortgage<br />
Initial Investment: $48,000 – $68,000<br />
Cash Requirement: $12,000<br />
Total Units: 82<br />
“Trendsetter” isn’t a word you often hear in the<br />
mortgage industry. But as the very first national<br />
franchise of mortgage brokerages, our unique<br />
mortgage brokerage-in-a-box concept is gaining<br />
momentum. Why? Because it just makes sense.<br />
From a dedicated business support team, to<br />
state-of-the-art tech and training, to brand<br />
marketing (and everything in-between), Motto<br />
Mortgage gives you all the pieces you need to<br />
hit the ground running as a mortgage broker.<br />
It’s everything you need to get started—we just<br />
need you.<br />
For more information on Motto Mortgage<br />
opportunities, call (866) 668-8649,<br />
email franchise@mottomortgage.com<br />
or visit https://go.mottomortgage.com/<br />
<strong>FBR</strong><strong>2020</strong>-Motto.<br />
HOME SERVICES<br />
The Glass Guru<br />
Initial Investment: $72,750 – $179,500<br />
Cash Requirement: $64,150<br />
Total Units: 89<br />
The Glass Guru is the neighborhood glass shop<br />
you can count on! Since 1997 The Glass Guru<br />
has been the leading provider of glass, window,<br />
and door repair and replacement services for<br />
residential and light commercial customers.<br />
The company continues to be one of the fastest<br />
growing brands in the industry, and has even<br />
seen record revenue numbers during the<br />
COVID-19 pandemic! In addition to offering a<br />
proprietary, money-saving restoration service<br />
for failed insulated windows, the company’s<br />
75+ full-service franchise locations across<br />
North America are a one-stop solution for all<br />
of your residential glass needs. Get started in<br />
the economically resilient home services<br />
category today!<br />
For more information on The Glass Guru<br />
opportunities, call (916) 865-4875, email<br />
franchise@theglassguru.com or visit<br />
theglassgurufranchise.com.<br />
26 | For more information on the companies in this report, visit www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com