FBR Issue 1 2022

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8 24 32 

7 Letter From the Editor 

Shopping for the best franchise to invest in starts here 

25 Insight/Advice from Top Brands 

Hear from our award-winning franchisors 

16 

8 Franchisee Satisfaction at All-Time High 

9 out of 10 franchisees “Enjoy being part of their 

franchise organization” 

12 The Power of Franchising 

Industry numbers tell the BIG story 

14 Franchisee Satisfaction Matters 

How we select our award-winning brands 

15 THE LIST 

Best of the Best: Top 200 Franchises 

24 Is Franchising Right for Me? 

Here are 5 good reasons to invest now 

28 FBR Hall of Fame 

Nine exceptional brands receive honorary inductions this year 

32 Where to Go for Franchise Financing 

The most common questions about financing your 

new business 

34 Advantages of Franchising 

There are a lot of great reasons to take the leap 

Franchisee Profiles 

5 Patrick Lewis, Clean Air Lawn Care 

10 Dee & Rob Rister, HomeWell Care Services 

11 Michael Lally, Two Men And A Truck 

26 Mike & Leah Morrell, East Coast Wings + Grill 

27 Mitch Richey, The Glass Guru 

31 Matt Kotsay, Wild Birds Unlimited 

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Common Franchise Terms You’ll Need to Know 

Franchise Broker: A person or company hired by a franchisor to 

help cultivate potential new franchisees. 

Franchise Agreement: The contract a franchisor and franchisee 

sign to confirm the agreement to open one or more franchise 

business(es). 

Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): A standardized document 

required in the U.S. for all companies offering a franchise 

opportunity. The FDD is a lengthy document that contains 

detailed information on the franchise, including a description of 

the business model, estimated costs of starting a franchise, names 

of officers and franchise owners, and other information. 

Franchise Fee: A component of the initial investment in a 

franchise business that allows the franchisee to use the franchise 

brand’s name and likeness. 

Franchisee Satisfaction Index (FSI): A measurement of the 

satisfaction of franchise owners within a brand. FSI was created 

by Franchise Business Review in 2007 and is represented on a 

100-point scale. 

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FEATURED FRANCHISEE 

PATRICK LEWIS 

Clean Air Lawn Care 

Boston, MA 

Franchise owner since August 2020 

What were you doing prior to being a 

franchise owner? 

I was working as a foreman in landscaping and 

lawn maintenance. I have been working outside 

my entire life and in this industry since my teens. 

I worked at a dozen companies obtaining a 

variety of skills. I now apply these to the business 

model Clean Air Lawn Care has developed, and 

the combination has proven very effective. 

What were you looking for in franchising that 

you were not getting from your previous career? 

I was looking for freedom. 

At ATAX, we 

know what it takes 

to build a business 

from the ground up and 

face challenges head-on. 

Because of our dedication to serving 

our customers, we’ve grown to over 60 

locations and expanding rapidly; and 

you could be our next franchisee. 

To us, franchising is not about 

following rules; it's about 

upholding standards. 

What convinced you that this was the right 

brand for you? 

The environment. The environment needs this 

right now, and the potential customer base is 

growing rapidly every day. This is a right brand 

for the times we live in right now. 

What advice do you have for prospective 

franchise buyers? 

If you’re looking for the franchise opportunity 

with an assigned bubble growing of potential 

clients, this is it. If you’re looking for a franchise 

opportunity where the headquarters feels like 

family, this is it. If you’re looking for a franchise 

opportunity where you will see guaranteed 

growth and endless assistance in that endeavor, 

this is it. Franchising with Clean Air Lawn Care has 

been the best decision I’ve made in my career. 

For the full interview with Patrick Lewis, visit 

franchisebusinessreview.com/post/patrick-lewisclean-air-lawn-care. 

To find out more, please 

visit ataxfranchise.com 

We’re looking for franchisees committed to the 

customer experience and providing legendary service. 

For more information on Clean Air Lawn Care 

franchise opportunities: 

• Call: (970) 219-7440 

• Visit: cleanairlawncare.com 


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Letter from the editor 

Shopping for the best franchise 

to invest in starts here 

With well over 3,000 brands representing hundreds of different products 

and services, selecting the right franchise to buy can become quite 

daunting. 

Franchise Business Review is here to make your franchising journey 

a lot easier! 

The 200 franchises featured in this guide are a great place to start 

your research on the best opportunities available today. These awardwinning 

brands are truly the “Best of the Best” when it comes 

to providing outstanding training, support, and leadership—and 

ensuring the overall success—of their franchise owners. 

Franchise Business Review, which has been surveying franchise 

owners since 2005 to gain invaluable insight on how well brands 

are doing and to help strengthen the franchise industry, is honored 

to welcome 26 franchises to our awards list for the first time. We 

also encourage franchise candidates to take note of the nine exceptional 

brands selected to our Hall of Fame (P. 28). This year marks 

the 10th year these franchises have made our Top Franchise awards list, 

an amazing testament to their commitment to outstanding franchisee 

satisfaction. 

Shopping for a franchise takes a lot of work, and it needs to be done 

with the utmost care. We hope you will take advantage of our new free 

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you through the six essential steps of buying a franchise to help you 

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The best advice we can give prospective franchise owners is to 

understand all the opportunities available, and to do your due diligence 

to figure out what brand is the best fit for you. Our Top 200 Franchises 

are a great place to start your journey. 

Joe Halpern, Editorial Director 

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Since awarding its first franchise in 2008, Top Franchise Kona Ice has grown to over 1,360 franchise units across 49 states in the U.S. 

FRANCHISEE SATISFACTION 

AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH 

Overall satisfaction has increased 3% since pre-pandemic levels 

Melanie Sweet opened her Cruise 

Planners franchise in Fort Worth, 

TX in April 2020 because she 

wanted a job she enjoyed doing that she could 

carry over into retirement. 

Justin Langston, a young professional in 

Tulsa, OK bought his first two TWO MEN 

AND A TRUCK franchise in January 2021 

after starting off working the corporate side 

of the franchise. 

Andy Hackett used to specialize in corporate 

digital marketing sales but wanted to 

shift into a role that would allow him to build 

long-lasting customer relationships. Sixteen 

years later, he and his father now own six 

TeamLogic IT locations in Greater Boston. 

And then there’s the story of Danielle 

and husband Johnny Miranda. They saw franchising 

as an opportunity to best employ their 

military backgrounds in civilian life while 

building a better future for their family. 

Danielle, who served 16 years in the Army, 

and her husband, Johnny, who served 

20 years in the Marine Corps, opened a 

FASTSIGNS franchise in Tracy, CA in 2019. 

People from all walks of life enter franchising 

with a variety of backgrounds and stories, 

but they all share a common motivation. They 

want to own their own small business with 

a company that has name recognition and 



Left: Top Franchise Soccer Shots, an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development, was started in 2000 and began franchising in 2005. It now 

has over 260 locations in the U.S. and Canada. 

Right: Since franchising in 1996, Top Franchise Christian Brothers Automotive has expanded the brand’s footprint to more than 245 shops across the U.S. 

a proven track record for supporting their 

franchise owners. Thanks to franchising and 

partnering with award-winning brands that 

make franchisee satisfaction a top priority, 

they’re realizing their professional dreams. 

Franchise Business Review, which has 

been surveying franchise owners for over 

16 years and collecting invaluable data on franchisee 

satisfaction all that time, understands 

better than anyone that not all franchises are 

created equal. While some select brands score 

consistently high with their franchise owners 

in training, communication, marketing and 

ongoing support, many other franchises fall 

short in many of these key areas. 

The great news for those of you interested 

in owning a franchise, and starting to shop 

for the best fit for you, there may never be 

a better time to take the leap into franchising. 

According to our data, which analyzes surveys 

of nearly 30,000 franchise owners representing 

over 300 brands, franchisee satisfaction 

is at an all-time high since we started benchmarking 

it in 2005. Additionally, franchisee 

satisfaction has increased 3% since pre-pandemic 

levels. 

88% 

Percentage of franchisees 

representing brands on this 

year’s Top 200 Franchise List who 

said they “Enjoy being part of 

their franchise organizations” 

85% 

Percentage of franchisees 

representing brands on this 

year’s Top 200 List who said they 

“Respect their franchisor” 

First-Timers on the Top Franchises List (in alphabetical order) 

• 100% Chiropractic 

• New Again Houses 

• Another Broken Egg 

• PatchMaster 

• Clean Juice 

• Premier Pools & Spas 

• Driverseat Inc. 

• QC Kinetix 

• Dryer Vent Squad 

• Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies 

• The Entrepreneur’s Source 

• Sir Grout 

• Footprints Floors 

• Slim Chickens 

• Frost Shades Window Tinting 

• Spoiled Rotten Photography 

• Golden Chick 

• Storm Guard Roofing & 

• The Human Bean 

Construction 

• JFE Franchising 

• Stretch Zone 

• Junkluggers 

• Wetzel’s Pretzels 

• K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel 

• Your CBD Store 

• The Lash Lounge 




DEE & ROB RISTER 

HomeWell Care Services 

Lexington, KY and Melbourne, FL 

Franchise owners since March 2020 



Having 35 years’ experience as a nurse and a 

midwife, and reaching the pinnacle of her career 

with a doctorate in nursing, Dee was ready to 

explore the business aspect of her practice. I 

had over 20 years’ experience in business and 

an in-depth understanding of the long-term care 

dilemma that a growing, aging population faces. 

Our backgrounds gave us the understanding of 

what families face as their loved ones age and 

need support. 



We were looking for the satisfaction of making a 

genuine difference in the lives of other people. 

Now, I go home every day from our office 

knowing that our entire organization has helped 

families in our community to live better. That is 

a powerful feeling. It’s also powerful to know 

we have created jobs and given other people 

opportunities that didn’t exist before. Finally, we 

were looking to be our own bosses, to have the 

independence as business owners that neither of 

us had before. 



You are paying a franchise fee and royalty fee 

for a reason. You are buying a system. Do not 

try to reinvent the wheel, just improve it as you 

can. HomeWell has the processes and programs 

in place. Simply plug yourself into it and, as Tom 

Brady would say, “Let’s go!” 

For the full interview with Dee and Rob Rister, 

visit franchisebusinessreview.com/post/dee-robhomewell-care-services. 

And here’s more encouraging news for 

those shopping for the right franchise to 

purchase: 

• 88% of franchise owners “Enjoy being 

part of their franchise organizations” 

• 85% “Respect their franchisor” 

• 80% “Would Recommend their 

franchise to others” 

And here’s the exciting part. For those of 

you who are looking to make your wealthearning 

dreams come true, the average 

annual pre-tax income for franchise owners 

on our list of the Top 200 Franchises of 2022 

is an impressive $118,792.* Of course, like any 

other new business, it takes time for franchise 

owners to become profitable. But if you have 

the financial means to get through the startup 

phase and follow the playbook of your awardwinning 

franchise, you have a good chance to 

earn a six-figure salary. 

Business ownership certainly is not for 

everyone and building a successful franchise 

business requires hard work. But for those 

of you who do your homework to understand 

all that is required to be a franchise owner and 

select wisely from our list of Top 200 Franchises, 

it could very well turn out to be the best professional 

decision you’ll ever make. 

“It’s everything that I dreamed of, and my 

wife tells me I’m a very lucky man that I get 

to do what I love,” said Alex Gallego, a Soccer 

Shots franchisee in Syosset, NY. 

“I still have that glow when I’m driving to 

work in the morning,” said Lori Schubring, a 

Wild Birds Unlimited franchise store owner 

in Wausau, WI. 

“This was always something we wanted, 

owning our own business,” Danielle Miranda 

said about purchasing a FASTSIGNS franchise 

with her husband after serving a combined 36 

years in the military. “We couldn’t be happier 

with our decision.” 

If you’re shopping for a franchise be sure 

to review FBR’s award-winning brands on the 

Top 200 Franchises of 2022 list. ■ 

*Average annual pre-tax income figures are 

for franchisees beyond the “startup period” 

who have been operating their business for two 

or more years. Income figures do not include 

any equity value of the business, or other assets 

such as real estate, inventory, or equipment. 

For more information on HomeWell Care Services 


• Call: (817) 952-9356 

• Visit: homewellfranchising.com 




MICHAEL LALLY 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 

Louisville, Lexington, Erlanger, KY; 

Cincinnati, OH; Philadelphia, PA; 

West Hartford & New Haven, CT 

Franchise owner since 2004 

What were you doing prior to being 

a franchise owner? 

Out of college, I worked in the chemical industry 

(with a distributor and then manufacturer) 

for about 10 years. Taking a huge change of 

direction, I worked in the securities business, 

renovated homes, and wrote a novel over the 

following five years. The variety of work and 

jobs helped me embrace change and accept 

uncertainty. 



Physical labor has always suited me, and I found 

that I deeply respected the people who joined 

our team and worked their butts off day after day. 



Moving is very challenging work and 

unappreciated by many people. I respect most 

those people who take on the least glamorous 

and most difficult tasks. It is gratifying to help 

others and to work on a team that appreciates 

you and encourages professional growth. 



Before you dive into a franchise system, be 

honest with yourself about your values and how 

you’re wired. If you believe the fit is a good one, 

dive in and never look back. 

For the full interview with Michael Lally, visit 

franchisebusinessreview.com/post/michael-lallytwo-men-and-a-truck. 

For more information on TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 


• Call: (888) 884-1114 

• Visit: franchise.twomenandatruck.com 



THE POWER 

OF FRANCHISING 

Thinking of buying a franchise? You’re not alone. Franchising today is bigger 

and more popular than ever. And there may never be a better time to take 

control of your future. 

If the last two years proved anything it’s that franchising is one of the more 

resilient business sectors. While many businesses have struggled to deal with 

the global health crisis, franchising as a whole held up remarkably well. In fact, 

many franchises managed to grow during the pandemic. 

And here is the real exciting news: Franchising is poised to take off again in 2022. 

2021 Franchising Impact by Region 

Midwest Northeast Southeast Southwest West 

WEST: 

Establishments: 156,131 

Employment: 1,559,839 

Output: $158.4 billion 

MIDWEST: 




NORTHEAST: 




SOUTHWEST: 




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Franchising: BY THE NUMBERS 

8 million 

The number of people the franchising sector employs in the U.S. 

780,000+ 

The estimated number of 

franchise units in the U.S. alone 

3,000+ 

The number of different 

franchises operating in the U.S. 

$204,807 

1 in 7 businesses in the U.S. are franchised 

The average annual 

income of franchise 

owners who own 5+ units 

$107,119 

The average 

annual income 

of all franchise 

owners 

$670 BILLION 

How much franchise businesses 

contribute to economic output 

into the U.S. economy, representing 

3% of the total nominal GDP 

60.8% 

The percentage of franchisees who 

own one franchise unit/location 

$269.9 

BILLION 

The estimated payroll 

generated by franchising jobs 

Every 8 minutes 

How often a new franchise 

opens in the U.S. during the course 

of a typical business day 

90% of the 

money generated 

by franchising 

80% 

The percentage of all franchises 

that are local or regional brands 

STAYS 

LOCAL 

Sources: Franchise Business Review, FRANdata, U.S. Census 


FRANCHISEE 

SATISFACTION MATTERS 

With thousands of different franchises available today, it’s hard to know which are potentially 

good investments, and which should be avoided. There are many factors to consider when 

investing in a franchise, but one of the most important is the satisfaction of current 

franchise owners. 

Each year, we survey thousands of franchise owners to find the companies that are truly 

the best of the best. We ask the questions everyone wants to know: 

• Do you enjoy operating the business? 

• Are you getting the training and support you need? 

• Are you making the money you expected? 

• And most important... Would you recommend this franchise to others? 

HOW WE SELECT THE TOP FRANCHISES 

STEP 1: Invite 

We invite all franchise companies based in North America 

with 10 or more franchise owners to participate in our 

research at no cost. 

STEP 2: Survey 

We contact all franchisees in the franchise companies 

that choose to participate and invite them to answer a 

33-question satisfaction survey covering eight key areas, 

including: financial opportunity, training & support, 

leadership, and core values. 

STEP 4: Score 

The FSI score is used to benchmark each company’s 

franchisee satisfaction level against over 1,100 

franchise brands representing tens of thousands 

of franchisees and determine their ranking 

among other participating companies. 

STEP 5: Award 

We identify the brands that exceed 

the benchmark and recognize them 

with a Top Franchise award. 

STEP 3: Analyze 

We analyze the responses from the franchisees and 

use a weighted scale to determine an overall Franchisee 

Satisfaction Index (FSI) score that ranges from 0-100. Other 

factors considered in the weighting are the percentage of 

franchisees that participate in the survey, the age of the 

survey and the size of the franchise system. 

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ADVERTISING & SALES 

* Our Town America 

Advertising services 

Town Money Saver 

Advertising services 

Survey 

Date 

Sep. 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

Initial 

Investment 

$63,300 – 

$86,250 

$15,700 

Cash 

Requirement 

Total 

Units 

$70,000 50 

$15,000 – 

$22,500 

42 

Best of the Best: 

TOP 200 

FRANCHISES 

Discovery Map 

Alternative advertising maps 

Sep. 

2021 

$35,250 – 

$44,950 

$50,000 124 

AUTOMOTIVE 

* Christian Brothers Automotive 

Automotive repair 

Oct. 

2021 

$461,250 – 

$566,400 

$85,000 245 

* Snap-on Tools 

Automotive services 

Auto Appraisal Network 

Automotive appraisal services 

Tint World 


Aug. 

2021 

Nov. 

2020 

March 

2021 

$169,223 – 

$382,235 

$16,700 – 

$44,275 

$229,950 – 

$339,950 

$37,583 – 

$55,545 

$3,000 – 

$10,000 

4,788 

29 

$100,000 98 

“I’m lucky and very 

honored to be that 

guy that gets to be 

a Snap-on dealer.” 

Ziebart 


Sep. 

2021 

$297,800 – 

$469,100 

$150,000 384 

– Snap-on Tools franchisee 

RNR Tire Express 

Custom wheel & tires 

Sep. 

2020 

$500,000 – 

$1,000,000 

$500,000 160 

BUSINESS SERVICES 

* FASTSIGNS 

Visual business communications 

Oct. 

2020 

$233,555 – 

$307,308 

$80,000 760 

* Express Employment Professionals 

Staffing solutions 

July 

2021 

$150,000 – 

$366,900 

$40,000 894 

* ActionCOACH 

Business coaching 

Jan. 

2021 

$45,000 – 

$150,000 

$45,000 – 

$150,000 

1031 

* Sandler Training 

Business consulting & coaching 

Network in Action 

Professional networking 

YESCO 

Visual business communications 

Sep. 

2021 

July 

2021 

March 

2021 

$123,525 – 

$163,500 

$11,000 – 

$16,000 

$64,300 – 

$350,000 

$100,000 231 

$10,000 85 

$60,000 101 

“FASTSIGNS does a great 

job putting its franchisees 

in a position to succeed.” 

– FASTSIGNS franchisee 

AtWork Group 

Recruiting services 

March 

2021 

$154,000 – 

$231,000 

$150,000 99 

Alphagraphics 

Advertising/sales services 

Aug. 

2021 

$264,000 – 

$363,000 

$100,000 296 

The Entrepreneur's Source 

Career ownership coaching 

Feb. 

2021 

$117,600 – 

$125,900 

$100,000 126 

FranNet 

Business services 

NEXTAFF 

Staffing solutions 

* InXpress 

Business shipping 

Office Evolution 

Virtual office services 

Intelligent Office 

Office space 

Aug. 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

March 

2021 

July 

2020 

July 

2020 

$15,000 – 

$30,000 

$118,000 – 

$156,000 

$79,600 – 

$169,990 

$393,650 – 

$1,318,300 

$300,000 – 

$1,000,000 

$10,000 51 

$150,000 31 

$65,000 459 

$500,000 86 

$350,000 60 

*This brand’s Franchisee 

Satisfaction Report is available at 


Best in Category 

10-Year Hall of Fame Member 

Featured on our Best of the Best List for 10 or more years. 



TOP 200 

FRANCHISES 

CHILD SERVICES 

* Soccer Shots 

Youth sports 

Spoiled Rotten Photography 

Child services 

Survey 

Date 

Oct. 

2021 

Feb. 

2021 

Initial 

Investment 

$44,600 – 

$61,400 

$33,500 – 

$48,300 

Cash 

Requirement 

Total 

Units 

$20,000 257 

$30,000 18 

Amazing Athletes 

Early childhood development 

Feb. 

2021 

$33,450 – 

$64,950 

$30,000 151 

CompuChild 

Entrepreneurship & STEM education 

July 

2021 

$14,900 – 

$29,900 

$30,000 10 

“It's a family culture where 

everyone cares about 

the other franchise and 

his/her success.“ 

– PuroClean franchisee 

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 

Anago Cleaning Systems 

Commercial cleaning services 

* MaidPro 

House cleaning & maid services 

* 360clean 


Aug. 

2020 

Oct. 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

$11,265 – 

$62,500 

$79,560 – 

$109,800 

$15,800 – 

$24,000 

$1,000 – 

$23,500 

1,719 

$25,000 268 

$15,000 95 

Aire-Master of America 

Commercial hygiene service 

Dec. 

2020 

$54,984 – 

$160,900 

$50,000 115 

Heaven's Best Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning 

Carpet & upholstery cleaning 

April 

2021 

$55,560 – 

$110,000 

$22,500 821 

* PuroClean 

Property emergency repair services 

Oct. 

2021 

$83,555 – 

$213,455 

$55,000 – 

$75,000 

351 

Molly Maid 

Cleaning services 

Oct. 

2021 

$110,200 – 

$160,200 

$65,000 507 

“The franchisor is 

a blessing and 

genuinely cares about 

us franchisees. I see 

it every day.“ 

– Payroll Vault franchisee 

* Office Pride 


* Image One 


Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning 

Carpet cleaning 

EDUCATION 

* Mathnasium 

Math learning center 

Sep. 

2021 

Aug. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

April 

2021 

$67,500 – 

$112,200 

$42,775 – 

$216,675 

$40,900 – 

$50,000 

$136,380 – 

$204,260 

$85,000 148 

$50,000 10 

$40,900 475 

$140,000 1,089 

Creative World School 

Early childhood education 

Oct. 

2021 

$2,445,300– 

$5,206,000 

$400,000 – 

$600,000 

30 

* The Learning Experience 

Early childhood education 

June 

2021 

$544,419 – 

$3,586,419 

$150,000 306 

School of Rock 

Music school 

April 

2021 

$322,500 – 

$521,100 

$125,000 300 




Huntington Learning Center 

Tutoring services 

LearningRx 

Tutoring services 

Oct. 

2021 

July 

2020 

$147,010 – 

$266,111 

$125,000 – 

$175,000 

$65,000 290 

$75,000 49 


FINANCIAL & TAX 



* Payroll Vault 

Payroll services 

We Insure 

Insurance services 

Aug. 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

$39,313 – 

$65,769 

$27,500 – 

$97,250 

$100,000 69 

$25,000 – 

$85,000 

186 


Survey 

Date 

Initial 

Investment 

Cash 

Requirement 

Total 

Units 

FINANCIAL & TAX (CONTINUED) 

Motto Mortgage 

Brokerage services 

Sep. 

2021 

$57,800 – 

$81,800 

$15,000 163 

* Supporting Strategies 

Bookkeeping services 

June 

2021 

$77,930 – 

$103,190 

$100,000 106 

* ATAX 

Tax preparation & business services 

June 

2021 

$53,350 – 

$76,699 

$40,000 62 

FITNESS 

Planet Fitness 

Fitness club 

Orangetheory Fitness 

Fitness club 

30-Minute Hit 

Boxing & kickboxing circuit 

FOOD 

* Kona Ice 

Frozen treats 

Culver’s 

Quick service 

July 

2021 

Nov. 

2020 

Oct. 

2021 

July 

2021 

Aug. 

2021 

$968,100 – 

$4,113,000 

$657,542 – 

$2,105,322 

$122,350 – 

$212,500 

$127,750 – 

$151,550 

$2,398,000 – 

$5,432,000 

$1,500,000 2,059 

$150,000 1,475 

$45,000 92 

$20,000 1,395 

$500,000 – 

$750,000 

783 

“The talent team 

provides great support 

to me whenever I need 

assistance. I feel 

blessed to have them 

in my corner.“ 

– Supporting Strategies franchisee 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

Snack retailer 

June 

2021 

$440,800 – 

$636,500 

$150,000 421 

A&W Restaurants 

Fast casual 

May 

2020 

$276,000 – 

$1,454,750 

$150,000 925 

The Wendy's Company 

Quick service 

July 

2021 

$300,000 – 

$3,000,000 

$500,000 7,180 

Pizza Ranch 

Fast casual 

Aug. 

2021 

$705,000 – 

$3,602,000 

$400,000 219 

Tropical Smoothie Cafe 

Fast casual 

Oct. 

2021 

$257,500 – 

$560,500 

$125,000 – 

$350,000 

1,036 

JFE Franchising 

Food & beverage 

June 

2021 

$20,749 – 

$331,732 

N/A 879 

* Pizza Factory 

Fast casual 

Oct. 

2020 

$281,000 – 

$552,000 

$90,000 102 

Wetzel's Pretzels 

Quick service 

April 

2021 

$153,100 – 

$523,850 

$50,000 – 

$100,000 

347 

* Checkers & Rally's 

Quick service 

Penn Station East Coast Subs 

Quick service 

Zaxby's 

Fast casual 

Aug. 

2021 

April 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

$724,523 – 

$2,009,400 

$389,731 – 

$607,026 

$351,000 – 

$718,500 

$250,000 849 

$300,000 314 

$500,000 1,057 

“There is great financial 

opportunity in the 

long term.” 

– Checkers & Rally’s franchisee 

Fazoli's Restaurants 

Fast casual 

Oct. 

2020 

$466,750 – 

$1,918,818 

$500,000 216 

Smoothie King 

Fast casual 

June 

2021 

$268,900 – 

$858,900 

$100,000 1,422 

Clean Juice 


April 

2021 

$279,000 – 

$523,000 

$120,000 119 

LaRosa's Pizzeria 

Fast casual 

March 

2021 

$800,000 – 

$1,000,000 

$500,000 66 



TOP 200 

FRANCHISES 

FOOD (CONTINUED) 

Wingstop 

Quick service 

* Chicken Salad Chick 

Fast casual 

Survey 

Date 

Sep. 

2021 

Sep. 

2020 

Initial 

Investment 

$347,600 – 

$759,100 

$562,000 – 

$740,000 

Cash 

Requirement 

Total 

Units 

$600,000 1,885 

$200,000 181 

* East Coast Wings + Grill 

Casual dining 

April 

2021 

$434,268 – 

$982,275 

$200,000 35 

* The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Company 

Ice cream/yogurt/frozen treats 

July 

2021 

$164,518 – 

$542,768 

$80,000 – 

$200,000 

217 

Another Broken Egg Cafe 


April 

2021 

$811,000 – 

$1,203,000 

$500,000 109 

Slim Chickens 


July 

2021 

$800,000 – 

$2,000,000 

N/A 136 

“Operations and 

procedures are great. 

Thank you for keeping 

it simple.“ 

– Chicken Salad Chick franchisee 

BIGGBY COFFEE 

Beverages 

Teriyaki Madness 

Fast casual 

Wings Etc. 

Fast casual 

The Human Bean 


Eggs Up Grill 

Fast casual 

Sep. 

2021 

Nov. 

2020 

Sep. 

2021 

July 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

$202,450 – 

$418,700 

$327,200 – 

$678,260 

$351,200 – 

$1,669,369 

$380,025 – 

$905,205 

$491,207 – 

$678,011 

N/A 279 

$150,000 – 

$200,000 

112 

$200,000 75 

$104,000 – 

$150,000 

144 

$150,000 54 

Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar 

Louisiana themed sports grills 

Oct. 

2021 

$1,184,000 – 

$4,430,700 

$500,000 – 

$1,500,000 

61 

Qdoba 

Quick service 

Oct. 

2020 

$475,500 – 

$1,095,000 

$350,000 – 

$1,000,000 

736 

“I believe PJ’s has 

a true compassion 

for franchisees.“ 

– PJ’s Coffee franchisee 

Donatos Pizza 

Quick service 

Capriottis 

Quick service 

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 

Fast casual 

Robeks Juice (Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies) 


Oct. 

2021 

Aug. 

2020 

April 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

$386,500 – 

$698,900 

$413,100 – 

$653,000 

$360,500 – 

$1,219,600 

$258,450 – 

$353,000 

$200,000 168 

$150,000 – 

$300,000 

$150,000 – 

$500,000 

179 

137 

$100,000 85 

Golden Chick 


July 

2021 

$915,370 – 

$1,438,000 

N/A 205 

Cousins Subs 

Hot & cold subs 

Aug. 

2020 

$220,200 – 

$732,500 

$100,000 – 

$500,000 

96 

Ellianos Coffee Company 


March 

2021 

$340,000 – 

$575,000 

$100,000 20 




* Happy & Healthy Products 

Ice cream/yogurt/frozen treats 

* PJ’s Coffee 

Quick service 

Feb. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

$54,201 – 

$95,531 

$200,775 – 

$584,000 

N/A 31 

$100,000 138 


HEALTH & PERSONAL SERVICES 



100% Chiropractic 

Health & personal services 

Fastest Labs 

Drug alcohol & DNA testing services 

March 

2021 

Nov. 

2020 

$169,671 – 

$400,870 

$84,309 – 

$111,650 

$10,000 63 

$75,000 64 


Survey 

Date 

Initial 

Investment 

Cash 

Requirement 

Total 

Units 

HEALTH & PERSONAL SERVICES (CONTINUED) 

* My SALON Suite 

Private, spacious salon suites 

July 

2020 

$680,000 – 

$1,800,000 

$250,000 249 

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers 

Physical therapy centers 

June 

2021 

$138,750 – 

$361,500 

$75,000 486 

* The Joint 

Chiropractic 

Palm Beach Tan 

Beauty services 

Sola Salon Studios 

Salon suites 

Oct. 

2020 

Sep. 

2021 

Nov. 

2021 

$203,397 – 

$378,697 

$624,438 – 

$926,790 

$545,476 – 

$1,737,517 

$100,000 585 

$250,000 542 

$500,000 636 

“Fantastic system 

and leadership.” 

– The Joint franchisee 

* Any Lab Test Now 

Lab testing services 

July 

2021 

$133,900 – 

$217,900 

$90,000 201 

QC Kinetix 

Health & personal services 

Sep. 

2021 

$159,030 – 

$300,230 

$200,000 70 

Stretch Zone 

Fitness services 

May 

2021 

$106,533 – 

$199,624 

$55,475 – 

$61,000 

90 

Spavia Day Spa 

Day spa 

The Lash Lounge 

Personal services 

HOME SERVICES 

Nov. 

2020 

Oct. 

2021 

$353,251 – 

$700,820 

$242,699 – 

$502,345 

$200,000 48 

$150,000 121 

“Corporate makes 

me feel like part of 

a winning team.” 

Premier Pools & Spas 

Home services 

Aug. 

2021 

$48,000 – 

$107,500 

$10,000 92 

– Kitchen Solvers franchisee 

* Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa 

Pool supplies retailer 

Oct. 

2021 

$299,000 – 

$399,000 

$150,000 263 

WOW 1 DAY PAINTING 

Painting 

Jan. 

2021 

$67,000 – 

$129,500 

$50,000 66 

Mr. Handyman 

Home repair services 

Oct. 

2021 

$117,500 – 

$149,100 

$135,000 309 

* DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen 

Home remodeling 

June 

2021 

$192,225 – 

$369,550 

$119,900 – 

$337,590 

42 

* Kitchen Solvers 


Aug. 

2021 

$88,031 – 

$113,292 

$30,000 54 

Surface Specialists Systems 


March 

2021 

$43,200 – 

$56,000 

$25,000 47 

Dryer Vent Squad 

Home services 

Oct. 

2021 

$47,000 – 

$68,500 

$35,000 47 

Footprints Floors 

Home services 

Feb. 

2021 

$75,000 – 

$97,580 

$75,000 141 

Mr. Appliance 

Appliance repair 

Oct. 

2021 

$78,925 – 

$157,640 

$85,000 347 

Gotcha Covered 

Retail 

Aug. 

2021 

$75,950 – 

$94,155 

$10,000 – 

$20,000 

143 

Green Home Solutions 

Mold remediation 

Nov. 

2021 

$53,095 – 

$156,570 

$115,000 212 

Storm Guard 

Home services 

April 

2021 

$185,400 – 

$221,600 

$185,400 – 

$221,600 

37 

Mr. Electric 

Electrical services 

Oct. 

2021 

$106,100 – 

$244,500 

$50,000 202 



TOP 200 

FRANCHISES 

HOME SERVICES (CONTINUED) 

Floor Coverings International 

Floor remodeling 

ShelfGenie 

Shelving solutions 

Survey 

Date 

Feb. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

Initial 

Investment 

$153,900 – 

$222,400 

$90,600 – 

$135,500 

Cash 

Requirement 

$153,900 – 

$222,400 

Total 

Units 

196 

$50,000 223 

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing 

Bathroom & kitchen remodeling 

Dec. 

2021 

$84,500 – 

$180,000 

$85,000 – 

$90,000 

172 

Premier Pool Service 

Home services 

Aug. 

2021 

$26,822 – 

$98,972 

$10,000 27 

“Boot camp opening 

training support was 

excellent and helped us 

get off to a strong start.” 

Bloomin Blinds 

Custom blinds and window coverings 

House Doctors Handyman Service 

Home improvement 

Precision Door Service 

Garage door services 

July 

2021 

June 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

$80,000 – 

$140,000 

$104,625 – 

$133,125 

$104,480 – 

$652,980 

$80,000 77 

$60,000 39 

$150,000 110 

– Dogtopia franchisee 

* Sir Grout 

Home services 

Oct. 

2021 

$99,795 – 

$152,530 

$75,000 47 

* USA Insulation 

Home insulation & weatherization 

Oct. 

2021 

$170,500 – 

$346,000 

$75,000 48 

PatchMaster 

Home services 

June 

2021 

$79,100 – 

$100,100 

$50,000 – 

$100,000 

91 

PET SERVICES 

“NextHome invests 

in the creative process 

from start to finish. They 

understand how vital 

it is to be ahead, not just 

to keep up.” 

– NextHome franchisee 

Pet Supplies 'PLUS' 

Pet retailer 

* Dogtopia 

Dog daycare & boarding 

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel 

Pet services 

REAL ESTATE 

NextHome 

Real estate 

June 

2021 

Nov. 

2020 

Oct. 

2021 

Nov. 

2021 

$439,870 – 

$1,317,725 

$543,193 – 

$1,489,801 

$998,748 – 

$1,891,990 

$15,250 – 

$214,095 

$200,000 602 

$300,000 176 

$350,000 15 

$4,250 554 

Sotheby's International Realty 

Real estate 

Jan. 

2021 

$194,650 – 

$627,000 

$63,650 – 

$206,000 

785 

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates 

Real estate 

Aug. 

2021 

$62,500 – 

$326,200 

$25,000 488 

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate 

Real estate 

Jan. 

2021 

$113,920 – 

$455,000 

$50,000 – 

$100,000 

379 

New Again Houses 

Real estate 

July 

2021 

$86500 – 

$167,500 

$30,000 28 







Realty ONE Group 

Real estate 

HomeSmart 

Real estate 

Showhomes Home Staging 

Home staging 

Real Property Management 

Residential property management 

JPAR Real Estate 

Real estate 

Feb. 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

Feb. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

Jan. 

2021 

$44,000 – 

$223,000 

$65,500 – 

$205,000 

$77,400 – 

$119,500 

$111,514 – 

$166,964 

$37,690 – 

$296,400 

$15,000 – 

$22,000 

318 

$20,000 102 

$30,000 – 

$100,000 

55 

$50,000 377 

N/A 63 


Survey 

Date 

Initial 

Investment 

Cash 

Requirement 

Total 

Units 

REAL ESTATE (CONTINUED) 

United Country Real Estate 

Real estate 

Oct. 

2021 

$10,875 – 

$50,380 

$15,000 473 

RECREATION 

American Poolplayers Association 

Pool league 

Kampgrounds of America/KOA 

Camping services 

Freedom Boat Club 

Members-only boat club 

* Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park 

Camping services 

British Swim School 

Swim lessons 

Sep. 

2021 

Feb. 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

April 

2021 

Jan. 

2021 

$22,737 – 

$29,242 

$30,250 – 

$9,172,925 

$181,000 – 

$487,500 

$63,000 – 

$10,000,000 

$93,700 – 

$125,850 

$0 – 

$29,242 

$500,000 – 

$3,000,000 

335 

530 

$38,000 298 

$250,000 75 

$75,000 118 

“The marketing team, 

merchandise team, 

operational are 

outstanding people 

to work with. I having 

nothing but good 

things to say.” 

– Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park franchisee 

Monster Mini Golf 

Mini golf 

Nov. 

2020 

$431,000 – 

$520,000 

$30,000 27 

Aqua-Tots 

Sports & recreation 

Sep. 

2021 

$502,095 – 

$1,150,237 

$200,000 – 

$500,000 

139 

Streamline Brands 

Swim school services 

May 

2021 

$50,000 – 

$2,000,000 

$50,000 – 

$600,000 

182 

RETAIL 

* Wild Birds Unlimited 

Nature retailer 

Oct. 

2021 

$185,179 – 

$311,043 

$40,000 – 

$50,000 

354 

Rhea Lana's 

Children’s consignment 

Feb. 

2021 

$20,550 – 

$39,950 

$15,000 105 

Dash In Food Stores 

Convenience store 

Sep. 

2020 

$119,600 – 

$680,300 

N/A 67 

Verlo Mattress 

Mattress retailer 

Your CBD Store 

Health Services 

SENIOR CARE 

* Visiting Angels 

In-home senior care 

Oct. 

2021 

Aug. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

$214,883 – 

$408,183 

$66,350 – 

$82,450 

$84,085 – 

$125,885 

$43,000 – 

$82,000 

$50,000 – 

$100,000 

36 

303 

$59,950 725 

“They do a good job and 

are always looking for 

ways to do things better 

and more efficiently!” 

– FirstLight Home Care franchisee 

Right at Home 


Jan. 

2021 

$82,000 – 

$150,800 

$150,000 665 

Home Instead 


Oct. 

2021 

$125,000 – 

$135,000 

$59,000 1,169 

Synergy HomeCare 


June 

2021 

$50,000 – 

$150,000 

$50,000 404 

Assisting Hands 


July 

2021 

$80,650 – 

$152,600 

$100,000 176 

* FirstLight Home Care 


Aug. 

2020 

$113,300 – 

$197,900 

$100,000 226 

* Senior Care Authority 

Assisted living placement services 

Nov. 

2021 

$71,095 – 

$90,395 

$50,000 – 

$150,000 

71 

* HomeWell Franchising 


Feb. 

2021 

$96,000 – 

$224,800 

$150,000 104 



TOP 200 

FRANCHISES 

SENIOR CARE (CONTINUED) 

* Caring Senior Service 

Senior Services 

Oasis Senior Advisors 

Senior advisors 

Survey 

Date 

Oct. 

2021 

Nov. 

2021 

Initial 

Investment 

$100,899 – 

$160,116 

$64,890 – 

$99,090 

Cash 

Requirement 

Total 

Units 

$150,000 53 

$40,000 106 

Nurse Next Door 


June 

2021 

$109,115 – 

$202,600 

$30,000 110 

* CarePatrol 

Assisted living placement services 

Oct. 

2020 

$77,970 – 

$99,870 

$50,000 150 

SERVICES 

* TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 

Moving services 

March 

2021 

$179,000 – 

$585,000 

$80,000 – 

$190,000 

393 

Weed Man 

Lawn care 

Oct. 

2020 

$69,490 – 

$86,550 

$60,000 330 

* Fibrenew 

Leather & vinyl repair services 

Oct. 

2020 

$87,812 – 

$99,452 

$15,000 – 

$25,000 

287 

Precision Concrete Cutting 

Concrete maintenance services 

July 

2020 

$155,000 – 

$181,500 

$72,000 71 

“TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 

offers a lot of support 

with accounting and 

financing, and just 

knowing your numbers.” 

– TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchisee 

Fish Window Cleaning 

Window cleaning 

Mosquito Shield 

Outdoor pest control 

Complete Weddings + Events 

Wedding & event services 

Property Damage Appraisers 

Property damage assessments 

Junk King 

Junk removal 

Shine Window Care & Holiday Lighting 


Sep. 

2020 

Oct. 

2020 

Oct. 

2021 

Nov. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

Feb. 

2021 

$88,300 – 

$152,600 

$92,850 – 

$127,040 

$31,950 – 

$87,250 

$20,300 – 

$41,950 

$88,000 – 

$174,440 

$23,000 – 

$98,750 

$100,000 276 

$150,000 274 

$10,000 187 

$20,300 – 

$41,950 

$50,000 – 

$75,000 

242 

132 

N/A 40 

Glass Doctor 

Glass repair & replacement 

Oct. 

2021 

$132,300 – 

$275,500 

$50,000 187 

Signal 

Private security services 

July 

2020 

$59,200 – 

$223,150 

$45,000 719 

Truly Nolen of America 

Pest control 

April 

2021 

$50,200 – 

$293,000 

$50,000 360 

College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving 

Junk removal services 

May 

2021 

$108,800 – 

$273,200 

$80,000 180 

Grasons Co. Estate Sale Services 

Estate services 

Oct. 

2020 

$48,900 – 

$73,600 

N/A 25 







Five Star Painting 

Painting 

Window Genie 


Junkluggers 

Cleaning & maintenance services 

The Grounds Guys 

Landscape management 

* The Glass Guru 

Window restoration 

Oct. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

$74,730 – 

$184,280 

$104,900 – 

$187,500 

$120,310 – 

$275,960 

$81,220 – 

$200,870 

$73,555 – 

$172,030 

$50,000 237 

$50,000 128 

$75,000 77 

$50,000 209 

$73,555 82 


Survey 

Date 

Initial 

Investment 

Cash 

Requirement 

Total 

Units 

SERVICES (CONTINUED) 

Aire Serv Heating And Air Conditioning 

HVAC services 

Concrete Craft, LLC 

Home services 

Frost Shades Window Tinting 

Home services 

Hoodz 

Commercial kitchen cleaning 

* Men In Kilts, USA 

Home services 

NaturaLawn of America 

Lawn care 

* Clean Air Lawn Care 

Sustainable lawn care 

Oct. 

2021 

Sep. 

2021 

Oct. 

2021 

Nov. 

2020 

Oct. 

2021 

June 

3021 

Oct. 

2021 

$87,600 – 

$216,400 

$150,140 – 

$241,070 

$55,550 – 

$89,200 

$74,221 – 

$179,840 

$75,135 – 

$114,650 

$47,500 – 

$112,650 

$65,431 – 

$112,126 

$50,000 246 

$110,140 100 

$50,000 23 

$100,000 141 

$25,000 23 

$50,000 108 

$50,000 75 

“Having a team 

behind you that is 

truly dedicated to your 

success and committed 

to providing as much 

support as possible 

is beyond valuable.” 

– Clean Air Lawn Care franchisee 

Critter Control 

Wildlife control & removal 

Sep. 

2020 

$63,525 – 

$169,525 

$8,075 – 

$52,075 

134 

Driverseat Inc. 

Travel & hospitality 

Aug. 

2021 

$42,329 – 

$69,457 

$75,000 38 

FRSTeam 

Home restoration 

Aug. 

2021 

$43,375 – 

$409,000 

$43,375 49 

TECHNOLOGY 

TeamLogic IT 

IT services 

Aug. 

2020 

$111,218 – 

$142,309 

$60,000 239 

Wireless Zone 

Technology services 

* NerdsToGo 

Technology services 

Jan. 

2021 

May 

2020 

$160,000 – 

$414,500 

$133,700 – 

$217,150 

$175,000 433 

$80,000 31 

“This is the best franchise 

system I have ever seen.” 

– Dream Vacations franchisee 

TRAVEL SERVICES 

* Cruise Planners 

Travel agency 

Oct. 

2021 

$2,295 – 

$23,665 

$6,995 – 

$10,995 

2,801 

* Dream Vacations 

Travel agency 

Oct. 

2021 

$1,795 – 

$21,000 

$3,500 1,518 


Top Franchise College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving ® , which was originally founded by two college buddies with a beat-up cargo van, has grown to over 170 franchises. 

IS FRANCHISING RIGHT FOR ME? 

Here are 5 really good reasons to invest in a franchise this year 

“After years of working for others, I’m ready to strike out on my own.” 

“I really like the idea of owning my own business.” 

“I’m ready to be my own boss.” 

“I want to control my own financial future and stop living paycheck to paycheck.” 

There is plenty of motivation for 

entering small business ownership. If 

you have the entrepreneurial drive, 

and want to reduce your risks by aligning 

yourself with an established brand, then 

buying a franchise is an excellent option. The 

Top 200 Franchises featured in this guide are a 

great place to start your journey. 

But first, you should ask yourself “Is franchising 

right for me?” Here are our top five 

reasons to buy a franchise: 

1. You see the opportunity in a marketplace. 

If you know that customers are 

demanding a product or service in your 

marketplace, that demand could very well 

signal a solid business opportunity. 

2. You enjoy new challenges. Business 

ownership isn’t for those who have a hard 

time weathering storms. As a franchise 

owner, you’ll oversee operations and finances 

along with a lot of the marketing and human 

resources—most likely all by yourself in the 

early going. Franchising demands you wear 

many hats and can handle all the challenges 

that come with it. 

3. You are a hard worker. One of the myths 

of franchise ownership is it’s easy. Truth is 

franchising—like all small business ownership—is 

hard work. But it can also be incredibly 

rewarding, and lucrative, if done right. 

4. You excel at building relationships and 

customer service. No matter what kind of 

franchise you decide to invest in, you’ll likely 

need to devote much of your time and energy 

to business development and marketing of 

your business. How well you handle this end 

of your business will have a direct result on 

your overall success. 

5. You have available financial resources. 

Small business financing can be challenging. 

Having cash on hand helps, and many 

new owners rely on it to fund their businesses. 

Other popular financing resources include 

tapping into 401K funds, borrowing 

from family and friends, Small Business 

Administration loans, and lines of credit. 

Be sure to read our story about funding 

options (see P. 32). 

5 REASONS NOT TO BUY A FRANCHISE 

It’s easy to fantasize how great it would be to 

call your own shots—particularly if you’re 

unhappy in your current job. Likewise, starting 

a business because you hope to cash in 

quickly or make someone else happy aren’t 

good reasons to ditch your 9 to 5 job. Here are 

five bad reasons for starting a business: 

1. It’s more appealing than your current 

job. When you aren’t happy with your boss or 

salary, it’s tempting to look for any way out. 



Insight & Advice From Award-Winning Brands 

Top Franchise Lash Lounge offers four types of eyelash 

extensions, eyelash lifts, eyelash tinting, brow tinting, 

brow threading and microblading. 

Truth is, owning your own business and running 

a franchise takes a lot of energy, dedication, 

and an investment of time and money. 

2. You want to answer to yourself. If you 

don’t like taking direction from your boss now, 

how would you feel about receiving feedback 

from your franchisor, employees, customers, 

and suppliers? As a franchise owner, you need 

to be prepared to answer to a variety of people. 

3. You see a way to get rich quickly. It can 

be discouraging to wait for pay raises, but it 

can be even more discouraging to wait many 

months to begin to turn a profit with your new 

franchise. Most new businesses take time to 

grow before the owner can start taking money 

out of the business. The question is, do you 

have the patience and liquidity to survive the 

startup phase? 

4. You want to work fewer hours. Your 

dream of unlimited vacations will be cut short 

when you quickly realize that your customers 

and employees rely on you to keep the franchise 

running—particularly in its early stages. 

Ultimately, it’s up to you to make sure things 

are running smoothly. 

5. You dislike being given business goals. 

Franchisors will set sales levels within your franchise 

agreement that you’ll need to meet to 

maintain your good standing with the brand. If 

you’re unable to meet these sales levels, you run 

the risk of your franchisor deciding to not renew 

your franchise contract when the time comes. 

Franchise Business Review asked executives from our Best in Category 

Brands of 2022 to provide insight on what they look for in top candidates 

and to offer advice for those considering whether to take the plunge into 

franchising. 

What do you look for in franchise candidates? 

“We’re looking for proactive sales-building, most often, a C-level executive or a 

VP of sales. We’re looking for people in our business that want to be engaged 

in the community.” 

— FASTSIGNS Chief Development Officer Mark Jameson 

“You need to be a well-rounded individual. That means you have to have good 

communication skills. We are in the customer service industry as much as we 

are in the technology industry. You have to be wanting and willing to interact 

with other business owners and network to support the brand in the local 

market. You also need to have solid financial acumen, good leadership skills 

and solid values.” 

— TeamLogicIT President Dan Shapero 

“The large majority of our franchisees don’t come from the automotive industry. 

We’re looking for people that are great leaders, want to take care of their 

people, and want to make an impact on those people in the community that 

they’re a part of.” 

— Christian Brothers President Donnie Carr 

What advice do you have for franchise candidates? 

“Find something you’re passionate about. Find an industry that you really think 

you can get behind and that gives you a sense of waking up every day and 

having purpose.” 

— NextHome CEO James Dwiggins 

“We encourage candidates to talk to as many franchisees in our system as 

possible. There’s an important reason for that, from building camaraderie with 

a network of franchisees but also asking them what they love about working 

within the system.” 

— TWO MEN AND A TRUCK President Randy Shacka 

“Guiding your future is really a compilation of knowing where you’ve been, 

who you are, and being able to goal-set to where you want to go, regardless 

of the sector. If you’ve got passion to do this, I believe franchising is the place 

to do it with a group of people that are like minded, that have already done it, 

have been successful.” 

— Visiting Angels Director Dave Ritterling 

NOT ALL SMALL BUSINESSES 

ARE CREATED EQUAL 

Once you’ve determined that you want to 

invest in a franchise for the right reasons, you 

have plenty of options. There are over 3,000 

brands operating in the U.S. today and hundreds 

of new ones entering the market each 

year. First, you can choose what sector you 

want to enter, and whether you prefer to offer 

a product or a service. Then, you have other 

factors to consider. Do you prefer to run your 

business from home, or do you need to lease 

or purchase space? 

By investing in a franchise, you buy into 

an existing brand and business model that 

comes with a proven track record. You’ll also 

get access to a training program, vendors, and 

corporate support. And you’ll benefit from 

being part of a network of franchisees doing 

the same job in different locations. 

If you’re a tenacious person with a strong 

vision and a desire to delight customers, 

franchise ownership might be right for you. 

A great place to start your journey is 

Franchise Business Review’s Pathway to Franchise 

Ownership, a free online tool (see P. 2 

for details). ■ 



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Find out why The Glass Guru is becoming one 

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home services, and why we continue to set 

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K 

What were you doing prior to being 

a franchise owner? 

Having held many leadership positions in the 

nuclear industry this gave us a solid foundation 

on how to form and lead a team to a successful 

outcome. Also, the nuclear industry follows rigid 

procedures and processes with no room for error. 

The franchise is also a process that you conform 

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What are the most critical skills that you feel 

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Patience. Leadership. Empathy. Attention to 

detail. Gratitude. Starting a business takes time 

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and wrong decisions to learn and grow. 

What were you looking for in franchising 

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The food. The corporate staff. And knowing our 

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Talk to (franchise owners). Understand 

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Your employees are the key—value them, show 

up (be present), show them how much you 

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For the full interview with Leah and Mike Morrell, 

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MITCH RICHEY 

The Glass Guru 

North Indianapolis, IN 


Can you share a bit about your background? 

I was working in window sales and management 

and also billboard advertising, so I felt I knew the 

business and was fully prepared to do this. 



Employee development. Even before I opened 

my The Glass Guru business, I had a lot of 

experience in hiring and training employees. 



Freedom. I can work the hours I want to work 

and I make enough money now to take the trips 

I want to take. I don’t have to answer to anyone 

now but myself, and it’s worked out pretty well 

for me. 

How did you discover your franchise brand? 

My best friend opened a Glass Guru in Indy 

South and I saw the success he was having so 

I jumped on the opportunity to open another 

franchise in Indy North. The whole thing took 

about six months, from start to finish. 



This a recession-proof business and a great 

low-cost alternative for customers. 



Listen to corporate. They know a lot more 

than you about what works and what doesn’t. 

They’ve been there and done that. Follow their 

recommendations. 

For the full interview with Mitch Richey, visit 

franchisebusinessreview.com/post/mitch-richeythe-glass-guru. 

For more information on The Glass Guru franchise 

opportunities: 

• Call: (877) 654-8507 

• Visit: theglassgurufranchise.com 



Congratulations! 

2022 Hall of Fame Inductees 

Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame celebrates franchises that have demonstrated long-term 

commitment to listening to and doing right by their franchisees. Induction into our Hall of Fame is 

reserved for brands that have appeared on our annual list of Top Franchises at least 10 separate 

times since we started surveying franchise owners and analyzing Franchisee Satisfaction in 2006. 

This year, we are proud to induct nine exceptional companies into the 2022 Hall of Fame. Each 

franchise has shown an ongoing dedication to the success of their franchise owners, and are an 

excellent option to consider when deciding on what is the best brand to invest in. 

2022 INDUCTEES (in alphabetical order): 

Top Franchise Award Winner: 

2022, ‘21, ‘20, ‘19, ‘18, ‘17, ‘16, ‘15, ‘14, ‘13 

“We consistently exceed the support needs of our 

franchise owners. As a franchisor our support really stands 

out based on the level of care and commitment that our 

entire team has for the success of our owners. Our team 

cares about the success of our franchise owners, and 

it’s evident in the way we all go above and beyond to 

meet and exceed their expectations.” 

— Jason Leverant, President & COO 


2022, ‘21, ‘20, ‘19, ‘18, ‘17, ‘15, ‘14, ‘13, ‘10 

“Our culture of love and inclusivity is what makes 

a BIGGBY ® COFFEE so valuable in communities.” 

— John Gilkey, President 


2022, ‘21, ‘20, ‘19, ‘18, ‘17, ‘16, ‘14, ‘13, ‘12 

“Our franchise partners are our largest assets, so we treat 

them as such. We consistently look to evolve our services, 

technology, marketing, and client interactions to improve 

the experience for our franchise partners.” 

— Roman Cowan, Brand President 


2022, ‘20, ‘19, ‘18, ‘17, ‘16, ‘15, ‘14, ‘13, ‘12 

“Our job is to assist franchisees in maximizing their 

return on investment by: 1) Giving them the tools 

to accomplish this and 2) Removing as many barriers 

that would potentially impede their ability to maximize 

return at the store level as possible.” 

— Craig Dunaway, President 




2022, ‘21, ‘20, ‘19, ‘18, ‘17, ‘16, ‘15, ‘14, ‘13 

“Our Franchise Support Team is the most caring, competent 

group committed to the success of our franchisees and their 

team. From launching the franchise to more mature stages 

of business, our team is among the best in the business. 

We’re especially adept at business development, marketing 

and ongoing operational support.” 

— Justin Bredeman, CEO & Partner 


2022, ‘21, ‘20, ‘19, ‘18, ‘17, ‘12, ‘11, ‘10, ‘09 

”Town Money Saver has always strived to provide 

franchisees an opportunity for an unlimited income and 

flexible lifestyle options with little to no overhead. Our 

brand requires no employees and has always been built 

around a remote working environment, which gives 

franchisees more flexibility to run their business the way 

they see fit. And with the Covid and labor issues of 2020 

and 2021, that was huge.” 

— Bill Zirzow, President & CEO 

Additional Inductees: 


2022, ‘21, ‘20, ‘19, ‘18, ‘17, ‘16, ‘15, ‘14, ‘13 

“YESCO has been in the sign industry for over 100 years. 

Our collective experience is the basis for the training and 

ongoing support we offer our franchisees. … We continue 

to improve our proprietary software and apps to support 

our network. We also leverage our combined spend from 

both corporate and franchise locations to support our 

purchasing program.” 

— Sam Fisher, Senior VP 

Top Franchise 

Award Winner: 

2022, ‘21, ‘20, ‘19, ‘18, 

‘16, ‘15, ‘14, ‘13, ‘08 

Top Franchise 

Award Winner: 

2022, ‘20, ‘19, ‘17, ‘13, 

‘12, ‘11, ‘10, ‘09, ‘08 

Franchises on FBR’s Best of the Best List for 10 or More Years 

ActionCOACH 

AdvantaClean 

Aire-Master of America 

American Poolplayers Association 

Anago Cleaning Systems 

AtWork 

Better Homes and Gardens Real 

Estate 

BIGGBY Coffee 

BrightStar Care 

Budget Blinds 

CarePatrol 

CertaPro Painters 

Christian Brothers Automotive 

College Hunks 

CompuChild 

Critter Control 

Cruise Planners 

Dream Vacations 

East Coast Wings + Grill 

FASTSIGNS 

FirstLight Home Care 

Fish Window Cleaning 

Five Star Painting 

FRSTeam 

Happy & Healthy Products 

Heaven’s Best Carpet/ Upholstery 

Cleaning 

Home Care Assistance 

Home Instead Senior Care 

HomeVestors of America 

Homewatch Caregivers 

HouseMaster 

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems 

JumpBunch 

Just Between Friends 

Kampgrounds of America/ KOA 

LaRosa’s Pizzeria 

Learning Express 

MaidPro 

Mathnasium 

Miracle Method Surface 

Refinishing 

Murphy Business & Financial 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

Office Pride 

Our Town America 

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning 

Padgett Business Services 

Palm Beach Tan 

Paul Davis 

Penn Station 

PIP Printing & Document Services 

Pop-A-Lock 

Precision Concrete Cutting 

Proforma 

Rhea Lana’s 

Right at Home 

Sandler Training 

ShelfGenie 

Showhomes Home Staging 

Sir Speedy 

Sit Means Sit Dog Training 

Snap-on Tools 

Soccer Shots 

Sotheby’s International Realty 

Surface Specialists Systems 

TeamLogic IT 

TGA Premier Sports 

The Grout Doctor 

The Maids 

The Tutoring Center 

Town Money Saver 

Truly Nolen of America 

TSS Photography 

Two Men and A Truck 

U.S. Lawns 

United Country Real Estate 

Visiting Angels 

Weed Man 

Wild Birds Unlimited 

YESCO 

Young Rembrandts 



BUSINESS SERVICES HOME SURFACES SENIOR CARE 

TM 

ActionCOACH 

Initial Investment: $45,000 – $150,000 

Cash Requirement: $45,000 – $125,000 

Total Units: 229 

Business coaching is booming and the global 

demand is unprecendented. Business coaching 

is the second fastest growth industry behind 

IT. ActionCOACH offers you a flexible work-life, 

with little overhead and high margin returns. 

ActionCOACH is the world’s #1 business coaching 

franchise with +27 years of experience. Spanning 

+60 countries, our nearly 1,000 ActionCOACHes 

work with more than 18,000 businesses weekly 

changing lives through re-education. Becoming 

part of the ActionCOACH family connects you to 

a global community of professionally certified 

experts. The training is unparalleled, the ongoing 

support is unmatched, and you get to access the 

library of ActionCOACH’s methodologies. Work 

with clients you choose and start living the life 

you have always wanted. 

For more information on ActionCOACH 

opportunities, call (702) 795-3188, 

email franchising@actioncoach.com, 

or visit www.actioncoach.com/franchise. 

Surface Specialists 

Initial Investment: $43,000 

Cash Requirement: $25,000 


By offering more diverse variety of service 

options than any other franchise in the bathroom 

and kitchen repair and refinishing industry and 

capitalizing on 40 years of experience; Surface 

Specialists reputation as The Repair & Refinishing 

Experts is not just a slogan or tagline. It is a 

proven fact. Franchises specialize in bathroom 

and kitchen surface repairs and refinishing, 

acrylic tub and shower liner installations, tub 

to shower conversions, vinyl window repair, 

whirlpool plumbing/mechanical repairs and so 

much more. Benefits include low franchise fee, 

home based business, proven products and 

techniques, large territories, comprehensive 

training program and experienced on-going 

technical support. 

For more information on Surface Specialists 

opportunities, call (866) 239-8707, 

email info@surfacespecialists.com, 

or visit www.surfacespealistsfranchise.com. 

Senior Advocacy and Living Source 

Senior Care Authority 

Initial Investment: $71,095 

Cash Requirement: $50,000 


Senior Care Authority, a full-service Eldercare 

Consulting franchise, provides assistance to 

those who need to identify the best locations 

for seniors to live and receive appropriate 

care. There is no cost to families for placement 

services (assisted living and memory care 

communities/care homes pay a fee to advisors 

for introducing and placing residents in their 

location). In addition to placement services, 

Senior Care Authority offers a wide range of 

Eldercare Consulting assistance for client 

needs outside of residential care as well as the 

exclusive Beyond Driving with Dignity program, 

to assist older drivers and their families find 

peaceful resolution to this very sensitive issue. 

Services provided help reduce the significant 

amount of stress many families experience trying 

to make care decisions for a loved one. 

For more information on Senior Care Authority 

opportunities, call (888) 809-1231 x2, 

or visit www.seniorcareauthority.com/seniorcare-franchise-opportunities. 




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• Unforgettable Brand with Bold Style and Culture 

• Recognized for Franchise Owner Satisfaction 

• Recurring Revenue Model and Steady Demand 

• Customized Marketing Plans and Coaching 

• Simple Operations with No Required Office Space 

• National Contact Center Handles Inquiries 

MATT KOSTY 

Wild Birds Unlimited 

Fayetteville & Camillus, NY 

Franchise owner since August 2017 



I am a Fortune 500 dropout! I was a VP of HR 

for the western division of an integrated health 

care organization. After that, I was the Director of 

Operations for a closely-held family business in 

Syracuse, NY. Having a background in operations, 

finance and human resources allows me to look 

at the business holistically. 



Personnel management, listening, and leading 

by example. I was fortunate enough to have 

those skills when I purchased the franchise. The 

franchise has helped me to hone those skills 

relative to the overall mission of bringing people 

and nature together with excellence. 



Freedom, quality of life, and the ability to set 

my own course. 



The people, alignment, and the opportunity. The 

one factor that put it over the top for me was joy. 

This is a joyful hobby. 



Do your research. Talk to current franchisees. 

Visit the locations. Make sure the people running 

the franchise are good people who work to make 

you successful. 

For the full interview with Matt Kosty, visit 

franchisebusinessreview.com/post/matt-kostywild-birds-unlimited. 

For more information on Wild Birds Unlimited 


• Call: (888) 730-7180 

• Visit: wbufranchise.com 


Just like buying a home, buying a franchise is a major investment. It’s advised that you consult with a franchise attorney as well as an accountant when analyzing 

your franchise investment options. 

WHERE TO GO FOR 

FRANCHISE FINANCING 

The good news is there are several options to pick from 

It’s never too early to think about how 

you’re going to finance your new 

franchise business. The good news is you 

have several options. But in the beginning 

stages of entrepreneurship, it can be confusing 

to sort it all out. That’s where a trusted finance 

partner can help. 

When exploring financing options, you’ll 

want a lender that has experience with franchise 

funding. They will be able to walk you 

through which financing options work best 

for you, your current situation, and your 

needs. Here are the most common options for 

financing your new franchise business. 

THE FRANCHISOR 

Some franchisors offer financial assistance 

to new franchisees or special groups such as 

veterans, women, or minorities. For instance, 

certain brands may offer to waive or discount 

the franchise fees, offer a loan based on simple 

interest with no principal, or offer deferred 

payments for a period of time. Others will 

help you connect with outside lenders to get 

funding. This information can be found in 

Item 10 of the company’s Franchise Disclosure 

Document (FDD). When speaking with 

franchise companies, ask them to clarify any 

financing options they offer or third-party 

financing partners they may work with. 

THE SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 

SBA Loans are one of the most common 

forms of financing and allow many small 

businesses owners to get up and running, 

have the cash flow and access to capital that 



they need. These loans—up to $5 million—are 

guaranteed by the Small Business Administration 

(SBA) and lent by banks. Interest rates on 

these loans will fluctuate, but the actual rate is 

subject to SBA maximums, which are tied to 

the prime rate. There are several types of SBA 

loans, with the most common one being the 

7(a) program. 

Low-doc SBA Loans are an alternative 

option for those searching for lower amounts 

of capital, $150,000 or less. These loans offer 

you the same benefits as SBA Loans with a 

shorter turn-time. 

Franchise Business Review encourages you 

to talk your local bank about the SBA Loan 

options they offer, so you can make an 

informed decision on what works best for you. 

RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS 

Using a program called Rollovers as Business 

Start Up (ROBS), you can invest up to 100% of 

your retirement funds into a franchise without 

taxes, penalties or a loan. To qualify for 

ROBS you must have at least $50k in eligible 

retirement accounts such as an IRA, 401(k), 

or 403(b). Your retirement funds can be combined 

with a spouse’s, partner’s or traditional 

business loans. 

MUTUAL FUNDS OR OTHER SECURITIES 

A security-backed loan enables you to take 

a loan using a financial portfolio, such as a 

mutual fund, as collateral. There are several 

potential advantages to doing so. First, you can 

leave your portfolio in place, which enables it 

to grow. Second, because the loan is backed 

by your portfolio’s value, the interest charged 

will be lower than for an unsecured loan. It is 

important to note that the risk of borrowing 

against the value of your securities is that if 

your investments fall in value, the money 

borrowed will emphasize your losses. 

SECURED LOANS 

You’re more likely to qualify for a loan when 

you secure it with a mortgage on your home or 

other asset. When banks offer secured loans, 

they also typically require a certain percentage 

down, typically around 20% to 30%. In 

other words, they won’t fund 100% of your 

purchase; they want to ensure you’re able to 

contribute as well. 

UNSECURED LOANS 

You don’t need collateral to qualify for an 

unsecured loan, which can happen in just 

three weeks. They are a great option if you 

need a fast funding solution. If you have a 

high credit score, banks and credit unions 

are good sources for unsecured loans. If your 

credit score is lower than the required range 

for banks and credit unions, consider a thirdparty 

lender. Though they reduce some risk 

for borrowers, they usually come with higher 

interest rates and shorter payoff terms. 

Choosing between secured and unsecured 

loans often comes down to what your available 

options are and whether you can save money 

overall with one choice or another. For many, 

a lifetime of credit and loans will include both 

secured and unsecured debt. The trick is figuring 

out which type to use. 

PERSONAL LOANS 

Loans from friends and family are also very 

common. These can come in the form of 

gifts or more formally as loans with specific 

payment schedules. Loans from friends and 

family often come with greater flexibility 

but the terms should be formalized to avoid 

damaging personal relationships. Speak with 

your accountant on how to best structure this 

type of loan before taking any money from 

friends and family. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR 

FRANCHISE FINANCING 

No matter where you go for franchise financing, 

you’ll likely need to produce certain documents 

in order to prove your creditworthiness 

as a borrower. Be ready to provide your lender 

the following information: 

• Credit history—this tells lenders how 

reliable you will be as a borrower based on 

your past borrowing history. 

• Personal financial statements—lenders 

will want to know that you are in good financial 

health before they hand over a lump sum 

of money. They will want to see your current 

bills, debts, tax returns, and loans as well as 

your savings, income and assets. 

• Business plan—Lenders will want to see 

your business plan so that they can understand 

how you will be using the money they are 

lending you—and determine if your business 

TIP 1 

Just like buying a home, buying 

a franchise is a major investment. 

It’s advised that you consult with 

a franchise attorney as well as an 

accountant when analyzing your 

franchise investment options. 

TIP 2 

When speaking with franchise 

companies, ask them to clarify 

any financing options they offer 

or third-party financing partners 

they may work with. 

TIP 3 

No matter where you go for 

franchise financing, you’ll 

likely need to produce certain 

documents in order to prove your 

creditworthiness as a borrower. Be 

ready to provide your lender your 

credit history, personal financial 

statements, and business plan. 

is a strong investment. If you are buying a 

franchise with a well-known brand name and 

a proven track record of success, lenders will 

be more likely to grant you funding. But keep 

in mind that most lenders will require a credit 

card check before issuing any loans. 

Just like buying a home, buying a franchise 

is a major investment. It’s advised that you 

consult with a franchise attorney as well as 

an accountant when analyzing your franchise 

investment options. 

No matter where you’re at in your search 

for business funding, know that you have 

options. ■ 


Brand Recognition 

Starting a business from scratch takes time and 

money. Franchises, on the other hand, provide 

well-known services and products with 

established customer bases already built in. 

Be Your Own Boss 

Franchise owners are in business for 

themselves, but not by themselves. That’s 

the advantage of being part of a large and 

successful franchise system. 

Proven Business Model 

Franchising is a multi-billion dollar global industry, 

and it shows no signs of slowing down. Why? 

Because it’s proven to be a very successful 

business model. 

Proven Playbook 

Let’s face it, starting any business is risky. 

That being said, the risk is lower when 

opening a franchise because you’re buying 

into a time-tested business system. 

ADVANTAGES 

OF FRANCHISING 

Buying Power 

A network of franchises has the opportunity 

to purchase goods at a deep discount by 

buying in bulk. The franchisor can use the 

size of its network to negotiate deals that 

every franchisee benefits from. A lower cost 

of goods lowers the overall operation costs 

of the franchise. 

Business Assistance 

Franchises will share financial metrics, best 

practices, and other proprietary information 

to help you operate a more successful 

business. FBR’s top-rated brands are 

recognized for the outstanding support they 

provide their franchisees. 

Bigger Profits 

In general, franchises see higher profits than 

independently established businesses. Most 

franchises have recognizable brands that 

bring customers in droves. This often results 

in higher profits for franchisees. 

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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES 

AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE 

® 

COMPUTER SERVICE 

As a growing $29 billion industry, signage and 

graphics will be in demand as long as businesses 

need to be seen. FASTSIGNS ® will be there to 

create captivating, high performing visuals for 

businesses around the world. 

• Over 750 locations in 9 countries 

• Business-to-Business hours 

• Low staffing requirement 

• Professional business clientele 

As the leading computer services franchise, NerdsToGo is 

an executive model franchise with low employee count 

and a mobile business with productive physical footprint. 

• Over 30 locations in 15 states and growing! 

• Over 400 markets available nationwide 

• Diverse & recurring revenue stream 

• Limited nights and weekends 

• Low staffing requirement 

• Award-winning franchise support 

50% Off Franchise Fee for Veterans and 

First Responders on all of our franchise brands 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR FAMILY OF BRANDS: 

Contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or visit us online at propelledbrands.com

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