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Evan Hackel of Ingage Consulting shares his Franchise Advisory Council White Paper
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World Franchising Network Selects 50 Top Franchises for Military Veterans
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FASTSIGNS® International, Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS® sign and graphic centers, has been named one of the “Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics” by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI).
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I'm curious... how many of you already have programs like these running in your franchise system? What other similar ideas can you share with the group? Help me add 5 more tips...
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"The CFE program is the only one of its kind entirely devoted to continued education in the franchising field," said Randy Burzynski, CFE, manager, franchise support systems, ADQSR, and chairman of the ICFE Board of Governors.
Deb Evans, President of Computer Explorers and a CFE herself, shares how being a part of this program allows franchisees and franchisors to gain more knowledge of the franchise industry. Whether you've been apart of the industry for years, or have just started researching, becoming a Certified Franchise Executive can make for a better franchising experience.

Top Franchise Opportunities for 2010

Each year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of franchise owners. The franchise opportunities listed here have been rated among the very best oppotunities by their own franchisees - the real franchise experts!

Top 50 Franchises - Large Systems

1. Heaven's Best
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $24,900 - $60,000
2. Home Instead Senior Care
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $95,000 - $105,000
3. Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC
Category: Real Estate
Total Inv: $140,970 - $500,550
4. Weed Man
Category: Services
Total Inv: n/a
5. Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership
Category: Retail
Total Inv: $163,679 - $393,980
6. Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Category: Food
Total Inv: $197,900 - $444,100
7. HouseMaster
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $54,500 - $81,200
8. Computer Troubleshooters
Category: Technology
Total Inv: $35,000 - $49,000
9. Proforma
Category: Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: n/a
10. American Poolplayers Association
Category: Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: n/a
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Top 50 Franchises - Midsize Systems

1. Paul Mitchell School
Category: Health & Beauty
Total Inv: $1,500,000 - $2,000,000
2. Miracle Method Surface Restoration
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $78,000 - $116,000
3. Aire-Master of America
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: n/a
4. Sit Means Sit
Category: Pet Services
Total Inv: n/a
5. Palm Beach Tan
Category: Health & Beauty
Total Inv: $450,000 - $800,000
6. Synergy HomeCare
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $53,300 - $115,300
7. Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $28,900
8. Color Glo International
Category: Automotive
Total Inv: n/a
9. Linc Network
Category: Services
Total Inv: n/a
10. Straw Hat Pizza
Category: Food
Total Inv: $129,400 - $256,500
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Top 50 Franchises - Under 50 Units

1. Precision Concrete Cutting
Category: Services
Total Inv: $120,000
2. TeamLogic IT
Category: Technology, Business Services
Total Inv: $100,000 - $120,000
3. AdvantaClean
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance, Home Services
Total Inv: $62,600 - $97,800
4. Personal Training Institute
Category: Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: n/a
5. Truly Nolen of America
Category: Services
Total Inv: $3,600 - $226,500
6. Showhomes Home Staging
Category: Real Estate
Total Inv: $43,000
7. Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: n/a
8. Our Town America
Category: Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: $35,000 - $50,000
9. Anago Cleaning Systems (master franchisors)
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $8,500 - 1,200,000
10. Cybertary
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: n/a
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