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Best Franchise Opportunities - March 2021

Rank

Company Name

Industry

Franchising
Since

Franchise
Units

Cash
Investment

Total
Investment

Royalty
Fee

Financing
Available

Growth Prospect

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Marketing Support

Training

Training

Ongoing Support

Ongoing Support

Value

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Leaders
1
Westin Hotels & Resorts United States Division
15 Reviews Write A Review
Frits van Paasschen
1-888-625-4988
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Overall Franchises,
Hospitality - Hotel Franchises

1997
1,526
$68K
$112.6 - 243.2K
6%
Yes
100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts
Talk to a Representative: 1-888-625-4988
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Westin Hotels & Resorts
  • Franchising Since:
    1997
  • Franchise Units:
    1,526
  • Cash Investment:
    $68K
  • Total Investments:
    $112.6 - 243.2K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.starwoodhotels.com
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Reviews (15)
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Positive 60.0% 9 Reviews
Great place to work!
Rochelle Beausoleil
Negative 20.0% 3 Reviews
High demands, difficult to reach their perfor...
Anzadora Azita
Neutral 20.0% 3 Reviews
(Translated by Google) lilacs (Original) Bzy
Randy Killey

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

2
Growler USA Centennial, Colorado
57 Reviews Write A Review
Brenda Elpers
720-465-6670 Ext 110
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Restaurant Franchises,
Beverage Franchises,
Services General Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2014
7
$100,000
$396,363 - $591,310
6%
Yes
100
99
100
100
99
99.6%
NC
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Growler USA Growler USA
Talk to a Representative: 720-465-6670 Ext 110
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Growler USA
  • Franchising Since:
    2014
  • Franchise Units:
    7
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $396,363 - $591,310
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    growlerusafranchise.com
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Reviews (57)
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Positive 86.0% 49 Reviews
Great burgers, lots of beer, and great staff
Glenn Robinson
Negative 8.8% 5 Reviews
It's a nice space in a great location. Extens...
Donna Haynor
Neutral 5.3% 3 Reviews
Great service and beers and wings, but the no...
Steve Baldwin

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

3
Moran Family of Brands Midlothian, Illinois
2 Reviews Write A Review
Barbara Moran
708-389-5922
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Automotive Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1956
99
$60,000
$173,315 - $246,185
7%
Yes
100
99
100
99
98
99.2%
NC
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Moran Family of Brands Moran Family of Brands
Talk to a Representative: 708-389-5922
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

Strong Performers
4
Dunkin' Donuts Canton, Connecticut
29 Reviews Write A Review
Nigel Travis
800-859-5339
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1950
10,993
$125,000
$216,100 - $1,530,050
5.9%
Yes
98
99
98
99
100
98.8%
NC
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Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Donuts
Talk to a Representative: 800-859-5339
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Dunkin' Donuts
  • Franchising Since:
    1950
  • Franchise Units:
    10,993
  • Cash Investment:
    $125,000
  • Total Investments:
    $216,100 - $1,530,050
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.9%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.dunkinfranchising.com
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Reviews (29)
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Positive 20.7% 6 Reviews
good
Garvin Asimwe
Negative 69.0% 20 Reviews
waited on customer care line 45 minutes.. no...
john walsh
Neutral 10.3% 3 Reviews
Pleaaaaaaase stop showing your current commer...
TheBigkrick

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

5
9Round Franchising United States
18 Reviews Write A Review
Jeff Mathews
480-621-5740
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Sports & Fitness Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2008
400+
$75K
$70 - 90K
$449 Flat
Yes
96
99
100
97
100
98.4%
NC
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9Round Franchising 9Round Franchising
Talk to a Representative: 480-621-5740
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For 9Round Franchising
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    400+
  • Cash Investment:
    $75K
  • Total Investments:
    $70 - 90K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    $449 Flat
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.9round.com
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Reviews (18)
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Positive 88.9% 16 Reviews
I love 9Round because of their hours and the...
Julie Schmidt
Positive
Lost a great amount of lbs working out at 9Ro...
Ladonna Smiling
Neutral 11.1% 2 Reviews
I would love to give 9Rounds a 5 star - it i...
RMC

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

6
G6 Hospitality LLC. Carrollton, Georgia
27 Reviews Write A Review
Jim Amorosia
972-360-2547
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Hospitality - Hotel Franchises,
Hospitality - Motel Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1962
686
$300,000
$2,154,800 - $3,089,000
5%
100
98
99
98
96
98.2%
NC
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G6 Hospitality LLC. G6 Hospitality LLC.
Talk to a Representative: 972-360-2547
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

Contenders
7
Taco Bell United States
82 Reviews Write A Review
Brian Niccol
949-863-4500
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1962
5,369
$45K
$1,300 - 2,500K
5.5%
97
97
100
96
100
98%
NC
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Taco Bell Taco Bell
Talk to a Representative: 949-863-4500
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Taco Bell
  • Franchising Since:
    1962
  • Franchise Units:
    5,369
  • Cash Investment:
    $45K
  • Total Investments:
    $1,300 - 2,500K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.5%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.tacobell.com
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Reviews (82)
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Positive 4.9% 4 Reviews
Bring Back the 5$ Nacho Fries Box
Jay Calibŕe
Negative 91.5% 75 Reviews
too hot
0 is what i give Hanford ca. taco bell.Their...
Maria gomez
Neutral 3.7% 3 Reviews
Don't know why you got rid of the double deck...
Bradley Oakes

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
Five Star Bath Solutions™ Spanish Fork, Utah
0 Reviews Write A Review
Landra Adams
888-344-0828
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Home Based Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Home Maintenance Service Franchises

1996
27
$30,000
$65 - 80K
6%
Yes
96
99
98
99
97
97.8%
NC
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Five Star Bath Solutions™ Five Star Bath Solutions™
Talk to a Representative: 888-344-0828
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Five Star Bath Solutions™
  • Franchising Since:
    1996
  • Franchise Units:
    27
  • Cash Investment:
    $30,000
  • Total Investments:
    $65 - 80K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    bathsolutionsfranchising.com
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Reviews (0)
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Growth Prospect

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Training

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Value

9
Studio 6 Carrollton, Georgia
0 Reviews Write A Review
Julie Arrowsmith
972-360-2547
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Hospitality - Hotel Franchises,
Home Maintenance Service Franchises,
Hospitality - Motel Franchises

1962
49
$500,000
$3,475,636 - $4,530,947
5%
96
98
96
100
98
97.6%
NC
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Studio 6 Studio 6
Talk to a Representative: 972-360-2547
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Studio 6
  • Franchising Since:
    1962
  • Franchise Units:
    49
  • Cash Investment:
    $500,000
  • Total Investments:
    $3,475,636 - $4,530,947
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.g6hospitality.com
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Reviews (0)
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Growth Prospect

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Training

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Value

10
Juice It Up! United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Frank Easterbrook
949-475-0146
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1995
80
$75,000
$159,979 - $391,448
6%
Yes
96
98
97
100
96
97.4%
NC
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Juice It Up! Juice It Up!
Talk to a Representative: 949-475-0146
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Juice It Up!
  • Franchising Since:
    1995
  • Franchise Units:
    80
  • Cash Investment:
    $75,000
  • Total Investments:
    $159,979 - $391,448
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.juiceitup.com
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Reviews (0)
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Training

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Value

11
Curves Carlsbad, California
0 Reviews Write A Review
Gary Heavin
570-708-8780
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Overall Franchises,
Sports & Fitness Franchises,
Beauty & Fashion Franchises

2005
935
$30-35k
$115.6 - 243.2K
5-7%
Yes
96
98
97
99
96
97.2%
NC
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Curves Curves
Talk to a Representative: 570-708-8780
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Curves
  • Franchising Since:
    2005
  • Franchise Units:
    935
  • Cash Investment:
    $30-35k
  • Total Investments:
    $115.6 - 243.2K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5-7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.curves.eu
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Reviews (0)
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Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

12
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
99
97
95
97
96.8%
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

13
Costa Vida Restaurants Lehi, Utah
49 Reviews Write A Review
Sarah Gardner
801-797-2374
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2003
100+
$223K
$82874K
7%
Yes
97
95
97
96
98
96.6%
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

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

14
Great American Cookies Atlanta, Georgia
0 Reviews Write A Review
Mary Coots
877-639-2361
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1977
296
$100,000
$178,350 - $280,350
6%
Yes
96
97
96
97
96
96.4%
NC
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Great American Cookies Great American Cookies
Talk to a Representative: 877-639-2361
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Great American Cookies
  • Franchising Since:
    1977
  • Franchise Units:
    296
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $178,350 - $280,350
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.greatamericancookies.com
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Reviews (0)
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15
Ziebart Troy, Alabama
0 Reviews Write A Review
Mike Riley
800-877-1312
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Automotive Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1963
400
$100,000
$167,000 - $326,000
5-8%
Yes
96
97
96
97
95
96.2%
NC
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Ziebart Ziebart
Talk to a Representative: 800-877-1312
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Ziebart
  • Franchising Since:
    1963
  • Franchise Units:
    400
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $167,000 - $326,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5-8%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.ziebart.com
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Reviews (0)
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16
Panera Bread Chicago, Illinois
36 Reviews Write A Review
Ronald M. Shaich
312-922-1566
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Overall Franchises,
Business Service Franchises

1981
17
$49.5
$3,693.6 - 6,577.5K
5.5%
Yes
97
94
97
94
97
95.8%
NC
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Panera Bread Panera Bread
Talk to a Representative: 312-922-1566
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Panera Bread
  • Franchising Since:
    1981
  • Franchise Units:
    17
  • Cash Investment:
    $49.5
  • Total Investments:
    $3,693.6 - 6,577.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.panerabread.com
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Reviews (36)
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Positive 63.9% 23 Reviews
Good food
Pilar De La Macorra
Negative 13.9% 5 Reviews
We had a large take out order for 8 people, a...
erika lee
Neutral 22.2% 8 Reviews
We love panera and sadly this is the closest...
Shawn Lai

Growth Prospect

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17
Toppers Pizza Whitewater, Wisconsin
100 Reviews Write A Review
Scott Gittrich
262-473-6666
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1991
71
$150,000
$262,663 - $490,649
5.5%
Yes
97
97
95
94
94
95.4%
NC
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Toppers Pizza Toppers Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 262-473-6666
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Toppers Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1991
  • Franchise Units:
    71
  • Cash Investment:
    $150,000
  • Total Investments:
    $262,663 - $490,649
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.toppers.com
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Reviews (100)
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Positive 66.0% 66 Reviews
The service was superb. The restaurant was or...
Lindsey Conscience
Negative 25.0% 25 Reviews
Wanted to try the new jalapeño popperstix so...
brendan berens
Neutral 9.0% 9 Reviews
Good pizza
Mashawn Oshkeshequoam

Growth Prospect

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18
Tim Hortons Wilmington, California
60 Reviews Write A Review
Ron Joyce
302-636-5400
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1964
34
$55,000 - $163,000
$46,100 - $498,300
4.5%
Yes
96
97
90
96
97
95.2%
NC
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Tim Hortons Tim Hortons
Talk to a Representative: 302-636-5400
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Tim Hortons
  • Franchising Since:
    1964
  • Franchise Units:
    34
  • Cash Investment:
    $55,000 - $163,000
  • Total Investments:
    $46,100 - $498,300
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.timhortons.com
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Reviews (60)
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Positive 30.0% 18 Reviews
Very friendly staff and good breakfast food!
Reb Pe
Negative 56.7% 34 Reviews
By far the worst Timmies in the area. Terribl...
Cody McPherson
Neutral 13.3% 8 Reviews
Donuts were dry, staff was uncaring
ALLYSON Hodgkinson-Haught

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19
Liberty Tax Service Virginia Beach, Virginia
21 Reviews Write A Review
Mark F. Baumgartner
757-493-8855
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Business Service Franchises,
Franchise Financial Services,
Overall Franchises

1997
4,438
$50,000
$57,800 - $71,900
14%
Yes
96
94
94
96
95
95%
NC
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Liberty Tax Service Liberty Tax Service
Talk to a Representative: 757-493-8855
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Liberty Tax Service
  • 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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20
BounceU Tempe, Arizona
56 Reviews Write A Review
Rick Howard
480-371-1235
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Children's Franchises,
Entertainment Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2003
46
$200,000
$352,250 - $769,100
6%
Yes
93
95
94
95
96
94.6%
NC
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BounceU BounceU
Talk to a Representative: 480-371-1235
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

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21
Digital Doc Glenview, Illinois
0 Reviews Write A Review
Matt Lucas
847-904-9100
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Services General Franchises,
Retail Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2013
20
$29K
$70,500 - $150,100
6%
Yes
89
96
96
95
95
94.2%
NC
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Digital Doc Digital Doc
Talk to a Representative: 847-904-9100
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Digital Doc
  • Franchising Since:
    2013
  • Franchise Units:
    20
  • Cash Investment:
    $29K
  • Total Investments:
    $70,500 - $150,100
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.digitaldoc.com
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22
MaidPro United States
68 Reviews Write A Review
Mark Kushinsky
617-778-0099
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Janitorial Franchises,
Services General Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1991
160
$7.9K
$30 - 115K
3.5-6.5%
Yes
93
94
94
94
95
94%
NC