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Total
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Jiffy Lube Houston, Minnesota
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Steven Ledbetter
800-344-6933
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Automotive Franchises

1979
769
$27-95K
$330.5 - 519.5K
5.5%
Yes
100
100
100
100
100
100%
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Jiffy Lube Jiffy Lube
Talk to a Representative: 800-344-6933
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Jiffy Lube
  • Franchising Since:
    1979
  • Franchise Units:
    769
  • Cash Investment:
    $27-95K
  • Total Investments:
    $330.5 - 519.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.jiffylube.com
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Reviews (0)
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2
Russos New York Pizzaria
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8324777597
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100
99
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100
99
99.6%
NC
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Russos New York Pizzaria
Talk to a Representative: 8324777597
Key Facts For Russos New York Pizzaria
  • Franchising Since:
  • Franchise Units:
  • Cash Investment:
  • Total Investments:
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    nypizzeria.com
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Reviews (0)
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3
Circle K Convenience Stores & Couche-Tard Phoenix, Arizona
42 Reviews Write A Review
Larry Dowdy
602-728-8000
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Fast Food Franchises,
Retail Franchises

1951
8,277
$100,000
$211,450 - $1,602,450
3.7-5.5%
Yes
100
99
100
99
98
99.2%
NC
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Circle K Convenience Stores & Couche-Tard Circle K Convenience Stores & Couche-Tard
Talk to a Representative: 602-728-8000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Circle K Convenience Stor...
  • Franchising Since:
    1951
  • Franchise Units:
    8,277
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $211,450 - $1,602,450
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    3.7-5.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.circlek.com
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Reviews (42)
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Positive 40.5% 17 Reviews
Better than QT
Samir Saidi
Negative 54.8% 23 Reviews
The Circle K at 7th street and the 101 as gon...
george simons
Neutral 4.8% 2 Reviews
Looking for Jim
Jon Fisher

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Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Strong Performers
4
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc Mclean, Virginia
70 Reviews Write A Review
Craig Mance
1 (703) 883-1000
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Hospitality - Hotel Franchises

1983
1,899
$65K
$3,693.6 - 6,577.5K
6%
Yes
98
99
98
99
100
98.8%
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc
Talk to a Representative: 1 (703) 883-1000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Hilton Worldwide Holdings...
  • Franchising Since:
    1983
  • Franchise Units:
    1,899
  • Cash Investment:
    $65K
  • Total Investments:
    $3,693.6 - 6,577.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    hamptoninn3.hilton.com
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Reviews (70)
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Positive 75.7% 53 Reviews
Staff was nice Room not very clean upon arr...
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Negative 15.7% 11 Reviews
Well it was okay, But oh my god no Wi-Fi. An...
B Meshkinfam
Neutral 8.6% 6 Reviews
The hotel is beautiful inside, my room is ver...
James Muchowicz

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

5
Chick-fil-A, Inc Atlanta, Georgia
61 Reviews Write A Review
S. Truett Cathy
1 (866) 232-2040
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Fast Food Franchises

1946
1,324
$65K
$150K
5.9%
Yes
96
99
100
97
100
98.4%
NC
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Chick-fil-A, Inc Chick-fil-A, Inc
Talk to a Representative: 1 (866) 232-2040
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Chick-fil-A, Inc
  • Franchising Since:
    1946
  • Franchise Units:
    1,324
  • Cash Investment:
    $65K
  • Total Investments:
    $150K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.9%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.chick-fil-a.com
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Reviews (61)
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Positive 80.3% 49 Reviews
Interesting place learn all about Chic Fila
Michael Ohr
Negative 16.4% 10 Reviews
I'm a HUGE fan of chick fil a & my family eat...
Rod Sisson
Neutral 3.3% 2 Reviews
I would like to know when you buy a sandwich...
Marsha K

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

6
Five Guys Lorton, Virginia
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Janie Murrell
866-345-4897
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Fast Food Franchises

1986
900
$25-25.5K
$263.9 - 692.6K
8%
Yes
100
98
99
98
96
98.2%
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Five Guys Five Guys
Talk to a Representative: 866-345-4897
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Five Guys
  • Franchising Since:
    1986
  • Franchise Units:
    900
  • Cash Investment:
    $25-25.5K
  • Total Investments:
    $263.9 - 692.6K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    8%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.fiveguys.com
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Reviews (0)
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Contenders
7
My Salon Suite Metairie, Louisiana
8 Reviews Write A Review
Ken McAllister
855-677-3726
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Travel Franchises,
Beauty & Fashion Franchises,
Real Estate Franchises

2012
31
$150,000
$503,500 - $869,500
5.5%
Yes
97
97
100
96
100
98%
NC
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My Salon Suite My Salon Suite
Talk to a Representative: 855-677-3726
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For My Salon Suite
  • Franchising Since:
    2012
  • Franchise Units:
    31
  • Cash Investment:
    $150,000
  • Total Investments:
    $503,500 - $869,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    mysalonsuite.com
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Reviews (8)
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Positive Review 8 Reviews
Perfect hair
Lee
Positive Review
Always a great visit with Jenn!!! Excellent!
AWM
Positive Review
Twee is great.
Aleksander Cognevich

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
Blast 825 Pizza United States
100 Reviews Write A Review
Stacy Soderstrom
559-981-0721
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

2013
43
$1686
$176.9 - 701.5K
4%
Yes
96
99
98
99
97
97.8%
NC
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Blast 825 Pizza Blast 825 Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 559-981-0721
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Blast 825 Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    2013
  • Franchise Units:
    43
  • Cash Investment:
    $1686
  • Total Investments:
    $176.9 - 701.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.blast825pizza.com
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Reviews (100)
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Positive 86.0% 86 Reviews
It was a great place once when it was first o...
George Austia
Negative 6.0% 6 Reviews
It was ok. Serves was just ok to. They don't...
brandon mcelroy
Neutral 8.0% 8 Reviews
food was good (a little greasy) but the worke...
Grace Trammell

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

9
Maaco Franchising Charlotte, Michigan
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Rob Cambruzzi
704-858-0729
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Automotive Franchises

1972
460
$5,995
$250,000-$300,000
8%
Yes
96
98
96
100
98
97.6%
NC
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Maaco Franchising Maaco Franchising
Talk to a Representative: 704-858-0729
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Maaco Franchising
  • Franchising Since:
    1972
  • Franchise Units:
    460
  • Cash Investment:
    $5,995
  • Total Investments:
    $250,000-$300,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    8%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.maacofranchise.com
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Reviews (0)
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10
Real Property Management Salt Lake City, Utah
87 Reviews Write A Review
Don Lawby
801-546-4200
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Real Estate Franchises

1986
260
$20-40K
$56,550 - $99,900
7%+
Yes
96
98
97
100
96
97.4%
NC
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Real Property Management Real Property Management
Talk to a Representative: 801-546-4200
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Real Property Management
  • Franchising Since:
    1986
  • Franchise Units:
    260
  • Cash Investment:
    $20-40K
  • Total Investments:
    $56,550 - $99,900
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%+
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.propertymanagementfranchise.com
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Reviews (87)
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Positive 88.5% 77 Reviews
Great folks to work with, and excellent space...
Justin Smith
Negative 10.3% 9 Reviews
We had a property rented through this company...
tranquilitynow1
Neutral 1.1% 1 Reviews
They took over just two weeks ago, and they'v...
Miya Clark

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

11
Maid Brigade Phoenix, Arizona
49 Reviews Write A Review
Tim Halloran
602-493-1333
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Services General Franchises,
Maid Franchises,
Cleaning & Sanitation Franchises

1979
420
$25,000 - $40,000
$85,000 - $125,000
6.9-3.5%
Yes
96
98
97
99
96
97.2%
NC
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Maid Brigade Maid Brigade
Talk to a Representative: 602-493-1333
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Maid Brigade
  • Franchising Since:
    1979
  • Franchise Units:
    420
  • Cash Investment:
    $25,000 - $40,000
  • Total Investments:
    $85,000 - $125,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6.9-3.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.maidbrigade.com
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Reviews (49)
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Positive 89.8% 44 Reviews
I am usually not one to use a home cleaning s...
McKinnon Huser
Positive
Maid Brigade is the best ! Hands down
Rachael Hoyt
Negative 10.2% 5 Reviews
I paid for a 3 hour move out cleaning. Not su...
Payton K

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

12
The Wendys Company Dublin, Ohio
3 Reviews Write A Review
Emil J. Brolick
614-764-3100
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Fast Food Franchises

1969
6,600
$35K
$250 - 600K
5%
Yes
96
99
97
95
97
96.8%
NC
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The Wendys Company The Wendys Company
Talk to a Representative: 614-764-3100
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For The Wendys Company
  • Franchising Since:
    1969
  • Franchise Units:
    6,600
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $250 - 600K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.wendys.com
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Reviews (3)
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Negative Review 1 Reviews
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

13
Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. San Mateo, California
1 Review Write A Review
Ray C. Lee
509-922-1499
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Home Maintenance Service Franchises

1984
2,946
$2,500 - $28,700
$9,850 - $35,830
10%
Yes
97
95
97
96
98
96.6%
NC
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Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 509-922-1499
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Vanguard Cleaning Systems...
  • Franchising Since:
    1984
  • Franchise Units:
    2,946
  • Cash Investment:
    $2,500 - $28,700
  • Total Investments:
    $9,850 - $35,830
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    10%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.vanguardcleaning.com
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Reviews (1)
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Negative Review 1 Reviews
Anonymous

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

14
Long John Silvers, LLC Louisville, Kentucky
64 Reviews Write A Review
Jim Patterson
502-815-6100
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1969
1,313
$20K
$883 - 1,403K
5%
Yes
96
97
96
97
96
96.4%
NC
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Long John Silvers, LLC Long John Silvers, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 502-815-6100
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Long John Silvers, LLC
  • Franchising Since:
    1969
  • Franchise Units:
    1,313
  • Cash Investment:
    $20K
  • Total Investments:
    $883 - 1,403K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.ljsilvers.com
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Reviews (64)
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Positive 62.5% 40 Reviews
Fastest drive through for a long john Silver'...
Mark Cowin
Negative 18.8% 12 Reviews
Low quality
Andrea Amari
Neutral 18.8% 12 Reviews
Food and staff were just ok nothing stood out...
Josh Douglas

Growth Prospect

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Training

Ongoing Support

Value

15
Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. Dillon, Montana
6 Reviews Write A Review
Ben Green
800-442-0424
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Bakery & Café/Deli

1978
220
$35,000
$192,411 - $482,776
4%-8%
Yes
96
97
96
97
95
96.2%
NC
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Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. Great Harvest Franchising, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 800-442-0424
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Great Harvest Franchising...
  • Franchising Since:
    1978
  • Franchise Units:
    220
  • Cash Investment:
    $35,000
  • Total Investments:
    $192,411 - $482,776
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%-8%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.greatharvest.com
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Reviews (6)
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Positive Review 6 Reviews
Best bread in the west, always helping commun...
Michelle Ramsdell
Positive Review
My kids are opening a new Great Harvest bread...
Jean Cottle
Positive Review
Great bread and sandwiches thank you
Jarad Wheeler

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

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Value

16
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LIMITED United States
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Roy Seaman
44-1603-620301
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Franchise Consultants

97
94
97
94
97
95.8%
NC
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FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Talk to a Representative: 44-1603-620301
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT SER...
  • Franchising Since:
    0
  • Franchise Units:
  • Cash Investment:
  • Total Investments:
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
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Reviews (0)
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17
Costa Vida Restaurants Lehi, Utah
49 Reviews Write A Review
Sarah Gardner
801-797-2374
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

2003
100+
$223K
$82874K
7%
Yes
97
97
95
94
94
95.4%
NC
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Costa Vida Restaurants Costa Vida Restaurants
Talk to a Representative: 801-797-2374
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Costa Vida Restaurants
  • Franchising Since:
    2003
  • Franchise Units:
    100+
  • Cash Investment:
    $223K
  • Total Investments:
    $82874K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.costavida.net
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Reviews (49)
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Positive 87.8% 43 Reviews
Well, Costa Vida officially won the fast casu...
JTC
Negative 6.1% 3 Reviews
Wanted to order a regular chicken salad with...
Karelia Vasquez
Neutral 6.1% 3 Reviews
I just pulled up to this location because the...
Alice Cannon

Growth Prospect

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Training

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Value

18
Anago Cleaning Systems Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Judy Walker
800-213-5857
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Janitorial Franchises,
Cleaning & Sanitation Franchises

1989
2,400
Master $89k; Unit $1k - $25K
Master $154k - $257k; Unit$4,590 - $32,248
5%
Yes
96
97
90
96
97
95.2%
NC
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Anago Cleaning Systems Anago Cleaning Systems
Talk to a Representative: 800-213-5857
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Anago Cleaning Systems
  • Franchising Since:
    1989
  • Franchise Units:
    2,400
  • Cash Investment:
    Master $89k; Unit $1k - $25K
  • Total Investments:
    Master $154k - $257k; Unit$4,590 - $32,248
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.anagocleaning.com
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Reviews (0)
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19
KFC Corporation Louisville, Kentucky
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John Cywinski
502-874-8300
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Fast Food Franchises

1930
18,875
$750,000
$1,262,800 - $2,543,000
5%
Yes
96
94
94
96
95
95%
NC
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KFC Corporation KFC Corporation
Talk to a Representative: 502-874-8300
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For KFC Corporation
  • Franchising Since:
    1930
  • Franchise Units:
    18,875
  • Cash Investment:
    $750,000
  • Total Investments:
    $1,262,800 - $2,543,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.kfc.com
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Reviews (0)
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20
Liberty Tax Virginia Beach, Virginia
21 Reviews Write A Review
Mark F. Baumgartner
866-871-1040
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Business Service Franchises,
Franchise Financial Services

1997
4,438
$50,000
$57,800 - $71,900
14%
Yes
89
96
96
95
95
94.2%
NC
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Liberty Tax Liberty Tax
Talk to a Representative: 866-871-1040
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Liberty Tax
  • Franchising Since:
    1997
  • Franchise Units:
    4,438
  • Cash Investment:
    $50,000
  • Total Investments:
    $57,800 - $71,900
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    14%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.libertytax.com
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Reviews (21)
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Positive 19.0% 4 Reviews
I received great customer service and friendl...
Tom H
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Negative 81.0% 17 Reviews
I was told today that i going to be charged $...
Rebecca Fitchett

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21
Del Taco, LLC Lake Forest, California
32 Reviews Write A Review
David Jameson
800-852-7204
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Fast Food Franchises

1964
254
$500,000
$767,000 - $1,640,500
5%
Yes
93
94
94
94
95
94%
NC
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Del Taco, LLC Del Taco, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 800-852-7204
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Del Taco, LLC
  • Franchising Since:
    1964
  • Franchise Units:
    254
  • Cash Investment:
    $500,000
  • Total Investments:
    $767,000 - $1,640,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.deltaco.com
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Reviews (32)
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Positive 43.8% 14 Reviews
Love it. Could eat it every day. Best deals.
Donald Blackschleger
Positive
Great food!! Also the service was good
Jamie Keller
Negative 56.3% 18 Reviews
Couldn't get ahold of corporate. Couldn't get...
Ecstacy Emery

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22
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Los Angeles, California
41 Reviews Write A Review
Bob Kaufman
877-653-1963
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Fast Food Franchises

1963
511
$65K
$5,000K
5-4%
Yes
93
95
93
93
95
93.8%
NC
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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Talk to a Representative: 877-653-1963
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For The Coffee Bean and Tea L...
  • Franchising Since:
    1963
  • Franchise Units:
    511
  • Cash Investment:
    $65K
  • Total Investments:
    $5,000K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5-4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.coffeebean.com
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Reviews (41)
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Positive 87.8% 36 Reviews
My go to for my caffeine fix. Friendly servic...
Suzanne Colucci
Negative 4.9% 2 Reviews
The mall this coffee bean was in is permanent...
Jennifer Nakaerrts
Neutral 7.3% 3 Reviews