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Everyone's done it at least once; gone to the grocery store hungry and come home with items that never would have been purchased otherwise. Joey St. John of the top rated JumpBunch franchise compares that feeling to the hiring challenges that companies face when they don't set out with a plan. Just as a shopping list (and full stomach) allows you to stay on budget when picking up groceries, establishing a hiring strategy helps you create the right mentality when bringing in new hires. 
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Franchise Business Review is looking for the best and brightest in food franchising as part of its 2012 Food Franchise Study and Awards. This national project looks at franchisee satisfaction at some of the country’s most popular franchise brands and honors the top franchisors with designation as a Franchise Business Review Top Food Franchise.
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Paul Pickett of the top rated Wild Birds Unlimited franchise shares this month how a companies business plan should always be changing, that they are never done. A business plan is a "living document that needs to be worked on, edited and updated until you exit the business".
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Dan Reidmiller of the top rated College Hunks Hauling Junk franchise shares this month how profit may be the goal of a company, but isn't the soul of a company. Employees (and franchisees) are just as, if not more, important to a company's success and they are what makes up the soul of an organization.
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 An interview with Childrens Lighthouse CEO Mike Brown.

Best in Category - Food Franchises
Here are the top rated franchises for 2012. Franchisee Satisfaction Award winners in the Food franchise category. Request your FREE franchise information from these top franchises to learn more about franchise opportunities in your area.

Firehouse Subs
Category: Food

Honorable Mentions - Food Franchises

Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Category: Food
Jet's Pizza
Category: Food
Ground Round
Category: Food
East Coast Wings & Grill
Cash Req: $250,000 - $575,000     Total Inv: $242,500 - $675,000
Category: Food

East Coast Wings Corporation is comprised of a dedicated team that is committed to excellence through pride and belief in the company and products, and our team is built on over 60 years of combined restaurant experience, so that East Coast Wings & Grill can continue to be an industry leader in regional and national tastes, trends, styles and most of all, wing innovation. We understand the needs and demands of the consumer and strive to meet and exceed those demands consistently in every restaurant to drive success for everyone.

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Penn Station
Category: Food
Jack In The Box
Category: Food
Bruegger's
Category: Food
Happy and Healthy Products, Inc.
Category: Food
Donatos Pizza
Category: Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Category: Food
Zoup!
Cash Req: $150,000     Total Inv: $327,500 - $563,000
Category: Food

With the same “Everything Matters” philosophy that ensures quality, satisfaction and convenience for customers, Zoup! has created the infrastructure, systems and support programs that give franchisees the tools they need to build their own successful businesses. In addition to the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind, exciting business that has a proven record of success, Zoup! franchisees enjoy a strong niche positioning consistent with consumer preferences, and availability of great territories.

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Charley's Grilled Subs
Category: Food
Genghis Grill
Cash Req:      Total Inv: $320,000 - $643,000
Category: Food

The Genghis Grill system is successful because of its unique energy and its commitment to some of the highest operating standards in the industry. The advantages to owning a Genghis Grill franchise are as numerous as the “khanbinations” available in our restaurants. Genghis Grill provides assistance through every phase of the development process, from site selection and design to training and hosting your grand opening. Since the inception of this fun and interactive concept, Genghis Grill has carefully built an experienced team of franchise and restaurant professionals to assist you.

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Great Wraps
Category: Food
Yogurtland
Category: Food
Scooter's Coffee & Yogurt
Category: Food
VooDoo BBQ & Grill
Cash Req: $150,000     Total Inv: $340,500 - $625,000
Category: Food

Who says you can’t mix business with New Orleans style pleasure! Our franchisees benefit from our passion for extraordinary food, great atmosphere and sound business sense. If you’re looking for an award-winning franchise opportunity that instantly distinguishes itself from the competition with an unrivaled product in an otherwise comparable BBQ industry, then welcome to VooDoo BBQ & Grill and our unique “New Orleans Style” BBQ. We offer an innovative opportunity in a growing industry by leveraging a proven concept that adds New Orleans flair to everything from our expanded menu to our mouth-watering taste. Come share in our magic!

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Doc Popcorn
Category: Food
Jamba Juice
Category: Food
PJ's Coffee
Category: Food
Marco's Pizza
Category: Food
WOW Cafe & Wingery
Category: Food
Mooyah
Category: Food
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Category: Food
Straw Hat Pizza
Category: Food
Hurricane Grill Wings
Category: Food