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Company Name

Industry

Franchising
Since

Franchise
Units

Cash
Investment

Total
Investment

Royalty
Fee

Financing
Available

Growth Prospect

Growth Prospect

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Marketing Support

Training

Training

Ongoing Support

Ongoing Support

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Leaders
1
Hardee's St. Louis, Missouri
41 Reviews Write A Review
Ned Lyerly
314-259-6413
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Fast Food Franchises

1961
1,589
$35,000
$1,038,374 - $2,217,366
5%
Yes
100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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Hardee's Hardee's
Talk to a Representative: 314-259-6413
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Hardee's
  • Franchising Since:
    1961
  • Franchise Units:
    1,589
  • Cash Investment:
    $35,000
  • Total Investments:
    $1,038,374 - $2,217,366
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.ckefranchise.com
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Reviews (41)
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Positive 48.8% 20 Reviews
Food was too good!!
CASSANDRA GREER
Negative 29.3% 12 Reviews
The service an the store is always dirty
Marie Roy
Neutral 22.0% 9 Reviews
Nice restaurant but the crew is as nasty as t...
Urvashi Taylor

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

2
Century 21 Real Estate, LLC Madison, New Jersey
1 Review Write A Review
Richard W. Davidson
866-732-6139
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Real Estate Franchises

1971
2,100
$68K
$115.6 - 243.2K
6%
Yes
100
99
100
99
100
99.6%
NC
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Century 21 Real Estate, LLC Century 21 Real Estate, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 866-732-6139
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Century 21 Real Estate, L...
  • Franchising Since:
    1971
  • Franchise Units:
    2,100
  • Cash Investment:
    $68K
  • Total Investments:
    $115.6 - 243.2K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.century21.com
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Reviews (1)
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Negative Review 1 Reviews
Anonymous

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

3
Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC Greenwood Village, Colorado
7 Reviews Write A Review
Ronn Cordova
435-773-8548
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Automotive Franchises,
Oil Change Franchises

1978
490+
$150,000
$187,316-$688,452
6%
Yes
100
98
99
100
99
99.2%
NC
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Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 435-773-8548
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Grease Monkey Franchising...
  • Franchising Since:
    1978
  • Franchise Units:
    490+
  • Cash Investment:
    $150,000
  • Total Investments:
    $187,316-$688,452
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.greasemonkeyfranchise.com
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Reviews (7)
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Negative Review 7 Reviews
Jill promised a refund for services I did not...
Amelia Weishahn
Negative Review
Poor service!!!! Terrible place...do not go t...
VIKY VIKY
Negative Review
Been going to Grease Monkey for many years in...
BV BULL

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Strong Performers
4
TGA of St. Charles County Partners El Segundo, California
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Joshua Jacobs
310-333-0622
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Sports & Fitness Franchises,
Children's Franchises

2007
54
$10,000
$16,150 - $67,200
8%
98
100
99
98
100
99%
NC
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TGA of St. Charles County Partners TGA of St. Charles County Partners
Talk to a Representative: 310-333-0622
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For TGA of St. Charles County...
  • Franchising Since:
    2007
  • Franchise Units:
    54
  • Cash Investment:
    $10,000
  • Total Investments:
    $16,150 - $67,200
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    8%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    playtga.com
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Reviews (0)
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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

5
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
98
99
100
98
99
98.8%
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

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

6
bigofranchise.com Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
3 Reviews Write A Review
James Miros
866-596-9529
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Business Service Franchises,
Automotive Franchises,
Retail Franchises

1962
361
$35K
$247.5 - 958.3K
10%
Yes
100
99
96
97
100
98.4%
NC
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bigofranchise.com bigofranchise.com
Talk to a Representative: 866-596-9529
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For bigofranchise.com
  • Franchising Since:
    1962
  • Franchise Units:
    361
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $247.5 - 958.3K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    10%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    bigofranchise.com
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Reviews (3)
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Negative Review 3 Reviews
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Contenders
7
Sonic Corporation Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
52 Reviews Write A Review
Clifford Hudson
405-225-5000
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Fast Food Franchises

1953
3,522
$1,000,000
$1,015,000 - $1,605,000
5%
Yes
98
96
99
98
100
98.2%
NC
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Sonic Corporation Sonic Corporation
Talk to a Representative: 405-225-5000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Sonic Corporation
  • Franchising Since:
    1953
  • Franchise Units:
    3,522
  • Cash Investment:
    $1,000,000
  • Total Investments:
    $1,015,000 - $1,605,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.sonicdrivein.com
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Reviews (52)
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Positive 42.3% 22 Reviews
Food is always up to par for Sonic. This is o...
Rachel Lovelace
Negative 46.2% 24 Reviews
Playing the billy Graham network on all TVs....
T
Neutral 11.5% 6 Reviews
This was probably my third time at a Sonic ev...
Teresa Fornoff

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
G6 Hospitality, LLC Carrollton, Texas
27 Reviews Write A Review
Jim Amorosia
972-360-9000
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Hospitality - Hotel Franchises,
Hospitality - Motel Franchises

1962
686
$300,000
$2,154,800 - $3,089,000
5%
98
99
96
99
97
97.8%
NC
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G6 Hospitality, LLC G6 Hospitality, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 972-360-9000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For G6 Hospitality, LLC
  • Franchising Since:
    1962
  • Franchise Units:
    686
  • Cash Investment:
    $300,000
  • Total Investments:
    $2,154,800 - $3,089,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.g6hospitality.com
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Reviews (27)
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Positive 25.9% 7 Reviews
Great Company!!!
Casey Phillips
Negative 66.7% 18 Reviews
BRYAN STATION , TEXAS HIGHWAY........AWFUL....
Brenda Morterud
Neutral 7.4% 2 Reviews
They are low budget hotel rooms, lets be hone...
Rick Mahnn

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

9
16 Handles New York, New York
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Solomon Choi
212-260-4416
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Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothie Franchises

2008
43
300K
$450 - 650K
6%
Yes
95
98
97
99
98
97.4%
NC
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16 Handles 16 Handles
Talk to a Representative: 212-260-4416
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For 16 Handles
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    43
  • Cash Investment:
    300K
  • Total Investments:
    $450 - 650K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.16handles.com
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Reviews (0)
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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

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Value

10
TGA Premier Youth Tennis El Segundo, California
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Joshua Jacobs
310-333-0622
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Sports & Fitness Franchises,
Children's Franchises

2011
28
$8,000 - $50,000
$16,150 - $67,200
8%
97
98
97
98
96
97.2%
NC
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TGA Premier Youth Tennis TGA Premier Youth Tennis
Talk to a Representative: 310-333-0622
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For TGA Premier Youth Tennis
  • Franchising Since:
    2011
  • Franchise Units:
    28
  • Cash Investment:
    $8,000 - $50,000
  • Total Investments:
    $16,150 - $67,200
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    8%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    playtga.com
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Reviews (0)
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Positive0% Write Review

 

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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

11
Moran Family of Brands Midlothian, Illinois
2 Reviews Write A Review
Barbara Moran
800-581-8468
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Automotive Franchises

1956
99
$60,000
$173,315 - $246,185
7%
Yes
96
98
97
98
96
97%
NC
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Moran Family of Brands Moran Family of Brands
Talk to a Representative: 800-581-8468
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Moran Family of Brands
  • Franchising Since:
    1956
  • Franchise Units:
    99
  • Cash Investment:
    $60,000
  • Total Investments:
    $173,315 - $246,185
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.moranfamilyofbrands.com
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Reviews (2)
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Negative Review 0 Reviews
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

12
Molly Maid, LLC Ann Arbor, Michigan
93 Reviews Write A Review
David McKinnon
800-665-5962
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Janitorial Franchises,
Services General Franchises,
Children's Franchises

1979
632
$65,000
$85,795 - $131,295
6.5-3%
Yes
96
98
97
96
97
96.8%
NC
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Molly Maid, LLC Molly Maid, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 800-665-5962
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Molly Maid, LLC
  • Franchising Since:
    1979
  • Franchise Units:
    632
  • Cash Investment:
    $65,000
  • Total Investments:
    $85,795 - $131,295
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6.5-3%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.mollymaid.com
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Reviews (93)
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Positive 81.7% 76 Reviews
We were so impressed with the way our house l...
terri maze
Negative 17.2% 16 Reviews
This was my first time with a house cleaning...
Marc Tripp
Neutral 1.1% 1 Reviews
We have been with Molly Maid for several year...
Robert Newman

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

13
Kahala Franchising, LLC Scottsdale, Arizona
6 Reviews Write A Review
Moree, JT
480-362-4800
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Fast Food Franchises

1988
1,423
$125,000
$277,375 - $464,325
6%
Yes
95
99
96
97
95
96.4%
NC
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Kahala Franchising, LLC Kahala Franchising, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 480-362-4800
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Kahala Franchising, LLC
  • Franchising Since:
    1988
  • Franchise Units:
    1,423
  • Cash Investment:
    $125,000
  • Total Investments:
    $277,375 - $464,325
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.coldstonecreamery.com
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Reviews (6)
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Positive 50.0% 3 Reviews
This is not a store customers can visit. It i...
Spencer Julien
Positive
expected taste
Miae Kim
Negative 50.0% 3 Reviews
They really should just remove this location...
kevin hall

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

14
Jani-King International, Inc. Addison, Texas
5 Reviews Write A Review
Gil Sanchez
972-991-0900
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Janitorial Franchises,
Home Based Franchises,
Cleaning & Sanitation Franchises

1974
9000
$35K
$255 - 300K
10%
Yes
98
97
95
96
95
96.2%
NC
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Jani-King International, Inc. Jani-King International, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 972-991-0900
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Jani-King International,...
  • Franchising Since:
    1974
  • Franchise Units:
    9000
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $255 - 300K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    10%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.janiking.com
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Reviews (5)
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Positive 80.0% 4 Reviews
I live in Melissa, Texas and yesterday I rece...
Jennifer Lee
Positive
I normally wouldn't rave about cleaners but I...
Catherine Johnson
Negative 20.0% 1 Reviews
This cleaning company started out ok. But onc...
Rachel Alferez

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

15
Bounceu Chesterfield, Missouri
56 Reviews Write A Review
Rick Howard
480-371-1200
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Children's Franchises,
Entertainment Franchises

2003
46
$200,000
$352,250 - $769,100
6%
Yes
97
96
94
95
97
95.8%
NC
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Bounceu Bounceu
Talk to a Representative: 480-371-1200
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Bounceu
  • Franchising Since:
    2003
  • Franchise Units:
    46
  • Cash Investment:
    $200,000
  • Total Investments:
    $352,250 - $769,100
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.bounceu.com
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Reviews (56)
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Positive 80.4% 45 Reviews
My kids love it here. Only down fall we exper...
Natasha Husted
Negative 8.9% 5 Reviews
Man this place has gone waaaaaaay down hill....
Adam Thompson
Neutral 10.7% 6 Reviews
Way pricey for a party. Not sure if the Papa...
Arizonafied OG

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

16
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
96
97
96
94
95
95.6%
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
Positive
How much is
Project A
Negative 81.0% 17 Reviews
I was told today that i going to be charged $...
Rebecca Fitchett

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

17
Famous Dave San Jose, California
5 Reviews Write A Review
Ed Rensi
408-292-7444
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Fast Food Franchises

1995
187
$500,000 - $1,000,000
$636,750 - $4,239,750
5%
Yes
95
94
97
97
94
95.4%
NC
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Famous Dave Famous Dave
Talk to a Representative: 408-292-7444
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Famous Dave
  • Franchising Since:
    1995
  • Franchise Units:
    187
  • Cash Investment:
    $500,000 - $1,000,000
  • Total Investments:
    $636,750 - $4,239,750
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.famousdaves.com
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Reviews (5)
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Positive 20.0% 1 Reviews
Great everything here. Love the food and the...
Kyle Carrier
Negative 60.0% 3 Reviews
This is not a restaurant
Ash T
Neutral 20.0% 1 Reviews
In your Uptown location, Famous Dave's has a...
Elizabeth Shanklin

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Training

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18
7-Eleven, Inc Irving, Texas
16 Reviews Write A Review
Joe DePinto
1 (800) 255-0711
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Convenience Store Franchises,
Hospitality - Hotel Franchises,
Business Consulting Franchises,
Business Service Franchises

1964
6500
Varies by store
Varies by store
Varies
Yes
96
95
95
94
95
95%
NC
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7-Eleven, Inc 7-Eleven, Inc
Talk to a Representative: 1 (800) 255-0711
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For 7-Eleven, Inc
  • Franchising Since:
    1964
  • Franchise Units:
    6500
  • Cash Investment:
    Varies by store
  • Total Investments:
    Varies by store
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    Varies
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    franchise.7-eleven.com
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Reviews (16)
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Positive 62.5% 10 Reviews
There have been complaints about no dark roa...
Jon Mitchell
Negative 25.0% 4 Reviews
They apparently don't pick up the phone
Jess Stevens
Neutral 12.5% 2 Reviews
Que pongan en españa
Miguel Gragera Alvarez

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

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19
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
94
93
96
95
96
94.8%
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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20
McDonalds Corporation Oak Brook, Illinois
8 Reviews Write A Review
Steve Easterbrook
630-623-6196
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises,
Bakery & Café/Deli,
Fast Casual Restaurants Franchises

1955
29712
$750,000
$989,352 - $2,217,045
4%
Yes
95
93
96
94
94
94.4%
NC
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McDonalds Corporation McDonalds Corporation
Talk to a Representative: 630-623-6196
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For McDonalds Corporation
  • Franchising Since:
    1955
  • Franchise Units:
    29712
  • Cash Investment:
    $750,000
  • Total Investments:
    $989,352 - $2,217,045
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.aboutmcdonalds.com
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Reviews (8)
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Positive 87.5% 7 Reviews
Was one of the best McDonald’s I have been to...
Vince Liotta
Positive
Great people and nice place to work
Gurvinder Singh
Negative 12.5% 1 Reviews
I Got Kicked Out Of The McDonald's Restaurant...
HOWARD SHORE

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

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21
Pump It Up Party Tempe, Arizona
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Rick Howard
480-371-1200
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Children's Franchises,
Entertainment Franchises

2000
127
$200,000
$366,250 - $790,000
6%
Yes
93
96
90
96
96
94.2%
NC
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Pump It Up Party Pump It Up Party
Talk to a Representative: 480-371-1200
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Pump It Up Party
  • Franchising Since:
    2000
  • Franchise Units:
    127
  • Cash Investment:
    $200,000
  • Total Investments:
    $366,250 - $790,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.pumpitupparty.com
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Reviews (0)
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22
Pizza Schmizza Beaverton, Oregon
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Franchise Development
503-533-8366
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Fast Food Franchises

1993
23
$150,000
$91 - 381K
5%
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Pizza Schmizza Pizza Schmizza
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Key Facts For Pizza Schmizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1993