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Since

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Cash
Investment

Total
Investment

Royalty
Fee

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1
MY SALON Suite Metairie, Louisiana
8 Reviews Write A Review
Ken McAllister
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Travel Franchises,
Beauty & Fashion Franchises,
Real Estate Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2012
31
$150,000
$503,500 - $869,500
5.5%
Yes
100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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MY SALON Suite MY SALON Suite
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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

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Training

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Value

2
TGA Premier Youth Tennis El Segundo, California
0 Reviews Write A Review
Joshua Jacobs
310-333-0622
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Sports & Fitness Franchises,
Children's Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2011
28
$8,000 - $50,000
$16,150 - $67,200
8%
100
99
100
100
99
99.6%
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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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

3
Denny's Spartanburg, South Carolina
0 Reviews Write A Review
John Miller
864-597-8164
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Overall Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises

1963
1,535
$40K
$1,179 - 2,396.2K
4%
Yes
100
99
100
99
98
99.2%
NC
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Denny's Denny's
Talk to a Representative: 864-597-8164
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Denny's
  • Franchising Since:
    1963
  • Franchise Units:
    1,535
  • Cash Investment:
    $40K
  • Total Investments:
    $1,179 - 2,396.2K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    dennysfranchising.com
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Reviews (0)
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Value

Strong Performers
4
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Chicago, Illinois
5 Reviews Write A Review
Jay Pritzker
312-750-1234
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Travel Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Hospitality - Motel Franchises,
Handy Man Franchises

1957
1,535
$25-25.5K
$138.6 - 187.2K
8%
Yes
98
99
98
99
100
98.8%
NC
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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Talk to a Representative: 312-750-1234
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
  • Franchising Since:
    1957
  • Franchise Units:
    1,535
  • Cash Investment:
    $25-25.5K
  • Total Investments:
    $138.6 - 187.2K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    8%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.hyatt.com
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Reviews (5)
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Positive 40.0% 2 Reviews
Nice office building, convenient location for...
Yong Chen
Positive
I WORK IN TORONTO PARK HYATT HOTEL FOR LAST 1...
Bentara Bandarage
Negative 60.0% 3 Reviews
They make their employees work 7 days a week....
tamara noel

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

5
Snap Fitness Chanhassen, Minnesota
35 Reviews Write A Review
Kirsten Haukoos
952-474-5422
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Sports & Fitness Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2004
1250
$25,000
$109,525 - $285,620
$509/Mo.
Yes
96
99
100
97
100
98.4%
NC
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Snap Fitness Snap Fitness
Talk to a Representative: 952-474-5422
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Snap Fitness
  • Franchising Since:
    2004
  • Franchise Units:
    1250
  • Cash Investment:
    $25,000
  • Total Investments:
    $109,525 - $285,620
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    $509/Mo.
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.snapfitness.com
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Reviews (35)
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Positive 22.9% 8 Reviews
Nice facility. Staff is nice.
Emanuel Sas
Positive
Perfect little gym. It’s got all the basics,...
Skylar
Negative 77.1% 27 Reviews
They don't answer their phones, and they do n...
Joe Cusumano

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

6
Hampton Hotels Mclean, Virginia
70 Reviews Write A Review
Craig Mance
703-883-1000
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Hospitality - Hotel Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1983
1,899
$65K
$3,693.6 - 6,577.5K
6%
Yes
100
98
99
98
96
98.2%
NC
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Hampton Hotels Hampton Hotels
Talk to a Representative: 703-883-1000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Hampton Hotels
  • 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...
TripAdvisor Reviewer
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

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Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

Contenders
7
McDonald's United States
8 Reviews Write A Review
Steve Easterbrook
630-623-6196
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Bakery & Café/Deli

1955
29712
$750,000
$989,352 - $2,217,045
4%
Yes
97
97
100
96
100
98%
NC
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McDonald's McDonald's
Talk to a Representative: 630-623-6196
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For McDonald's
  • 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

Ongoing Support

Value

8
Sonic Drive In Restaurants Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
52 Reviews Write A Review
Clifford Hudson
405-225-4828
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1953
3,522
$1,000,000
$1,015,000 - $1,605,000
5%
Yes
96
99
98
99
97
97.8%
NC
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Sonic Drive In Restaurants Sonic Drive In Restaurants
Talk to a Representative: 405-225-4828
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Sonic Drive In Restaurant...
  • 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....
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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

9
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation Winston-Salem, North Carolina
30 Reviews Write A Review
Patricia Perry
888-249-2726
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1954
931
$65K
$933,000 - $1,888,300
4.5% - 6.0%
Yes
96
98
96
100
98
97.6%
NC
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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Talk to a Representative: 888-249-2726
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cor...
  • Franchising Since:
    1954
  • Franchise Units:
    931
  • Cash Investment:
    $65K
  • Total Investments:
    $933,000 - $1,888,300
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4.5% - 6.0%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    krispykremefranchise.com
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Reviews (30)
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Positive 43.3% 13 Reviews
This is the corporate office of Krispy Kreme...
Jeff Baker
Negative 50.0% 15 Reviews
I applied for a general manager position in B...
James Youngstrom
Neutral 6.7% 2 Reviews
No hair nets handling unsanitary things like...
Dennis Gale

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

10
Brightway Insurance Jacksonville, Alabama
11 Reviews Write A Review
Matt Flagler
855-723-5348
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Business Service Franchises,
Franchise Financial Services,
Automotive Franchises,
Franchise Consultants

2008
118
$75,000
$115,000-$181,000
15-45%
Yes
96
98
97
100
96
97.4%
NC
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Brightway Insurance Brightway Insurance
Talk to a Representative: 855-723-5348
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Brightway Insurance
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    118
  • Cash Investment:
    $75,000
  • Total Investments:
    $115,000-$181,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    15-45%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.brightwaydifference.com
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Reviews (11)
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Positive 54.5% 6 Reviews
The staff were professional
Lisa Vaughn
Positive
They can help in a rush
K mmm
Negative 45.5% 5 Reviews
This agency has put me in a terrible position...
Lori Pratt

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

11
Bio-One Inc. Las Vegas, Nevada
0 Reviews Write A Review
Nick-Anthony Zamucen
702-403-4242
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Home Maintenance Service Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2011
43
$65,000
$70,000 - 85,000
7%
Yes
96
98
97
99
96
97.2%
NC
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Bio-One Inc. Bio-One Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 702-403-4242
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Bio-One Inc.
  • Franchising Since:
    2011
  • Franchise Units:
    43
  • Cash Investment:
    $65,000
  • Total Investments:
    $70,000 - 85,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.biooneinc.com
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Reviews (0)
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Training

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Value

12
Great Clips Minneapolis, Kansas
55 Reviews Write A Review
Beth Caron
800-947-1143
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Beauty & Fashion Franchises,
Healthcare & Senior Care Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Hair Salon Franchises

1983
4,200
$50k-- select markets $75k
$137,050-$258,450
6%
Yes
96
99
97
95
97
96.8%
NC
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Great Clips Great Clips
Talk to a Representative: 800-947-1143
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Great Clips
  • Franchising Since:
    1983
  • Franchise Units:
    4,200
  • Cash Investment:
    $50k-- select markets $75k
  • Total Investments:
    $137,050-$258,450
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.greatclipsfranchise.com
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Reviews (55)
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Positive 67.3% 37 Reviews
Very nice and fast. Excellent service
Monica Houston
Negative 21.8% 12 Reviews
zero stars if i could i asked for just the si...
Henry Cecil
Neutral 10.9% 6 Reviews
Clip clip clip Clip N Out if you want it inte...
Will Lehotz

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

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Value

13
Checkers Drive In Tampa, Florida
38 Reviews Write A Review
Rodney Jones
813-283-7000
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2010
21
$250,000
$330.5 - 519.5K
6%
Yes
97
95
97
96
98
96.6%
NC
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Checkers Drive In Checkers Drive In
Talk to a Representative: 813-283-7000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Checkers Drive In
  • Franchising Since:
    2010
  • Franchise Units:
    21
  • Cash Investment:
    $250,000
  • Total Investments:
    $330.5 - 519.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    checkers.com
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Reviews (38)
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Positive 10.5% 4 Reviews
Fast and friendly
Roshandia Cobb
Negative 81.6% 31 Reviews
For the third time now I have stood in the fr...
Art Thieman
Neutral 7.9% 3 Reviews
These corporate reviews are hilarious... und...
Marc DeJute

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

14
Abs Fitness United States Division
0 Reviews Write A Review

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2013
7
15,00,000
Rs. 50lac - Rs. 1 Cr.
12%
96
97
96
97
96
96.4%
NC
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Abs Fitness
Talk to a Representative:
Key Facts For Abs Fitness
  • Franchising Since:
    2013
  • Franchise Units:
    7
  • Cash Investment:
    15,00,000
  • Total Investments:
    Rs. 50lac - Rs. 1 Cr.
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    12%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
Request A Quote
Reviews (0)
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15
Pizza Hut Plano, Texas
87 Reviews Write A Review
Scott Bergren
800-948-8488
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1957
14,967
$350,000
$297,000 - $2,109,000
6%
Yes
96
97
96
97
95
96.2%
NC
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Pizza Hut Pizza Hut
Talk to a Representative: 800-948-8488
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Pizza Hut
  • Franchising Since:
    1957
  • Franchise Units:
    14,967
  • Cash Investment:
    $350,000
  • Total Investments:
    $297,000 - $2,109,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.pizzahutfranchise.com
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Reviews (87)
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Positive 9.2% 8 Reviews
Pizza hut has the ability to be profitable. B...
Rick Mahnn
Positive
Learned alot helped do my job better
Cheryl Robison
Negative 90.8% 79 Reviews
I used my T-mobile Tuesday deal, went through...
Paul Horvat

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

16
Pizza Schmizza United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Franchise Development
503-371-9318x210
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1993
23
$150,000
$91 - 381K
5%
Yes
97
94
97
94
97
95.8%
NC
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Pizza Schmizza Pizza Schmizza
Talk to a Representative: 503-371-9318x210
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Pizza Schmizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1993
  • Franchise Units:
    23
  • Cash Investment:
    $150,000
  • Total Investments:
    $91 - 381K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.schmizza.com
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Reviews (0)
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17
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%
97
97
95
94
94
95.4%
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

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18
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Tampa, Florida
29 Reviews Write A Review
Cari Diaz
800-434-2582
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Overall Franchises,
Services General Franchises

1998
400
$27,250
$35,000 - $55,000
8-6%
Yes
96
97
90
96
97
95.2%
NC
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Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
Talk to a Representative: 800-434-2582
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
  • Franchising Since:
    1998
  • Franchise Units:
    400
  • Cash Investment:
    $27,250
  • Total Investments:
    $35,000 - $55,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    8-6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.clubztutoring.com
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Reviews (29)
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Positive Review 29 Reviews
"My son’s guidance department referred us to...
Ariel Maine
Positive Review
I enrolled my son in Club Z! In-Home Tutoring...
Bob Kentucky
Positive Review
"The Club Z! team has been outstanding. The o...
Edgar Poe

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19
A Caring Home Care Services Houston, Minnesota
8 Reviews Write A Review
Donnie P.
713-588-4433
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Services General Franchises,
Maid Franchises,
Lawn and Garden Franchises,
Home Improvement Franchises

2013
215
$5K
$40 - 50K
5%
Yes
96
94
94
96
95
95%
NC
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A Caring Home Care Services A Caring Home Care Services
Talk to a Representative: 713-588-4433
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For A Caring Home Care Servic...
  • Franchising Since:
    2013
  • Franchise Units:
    215
  • Cash Investment:
    $5K
  • Total Investments:
    $40 - 50K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.acaringhomecare.com
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Reviews (8)
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Positive 37.5% 3 Reviews
I have taken care of my mom for years through...
Josphine Bramlett
Positive
These people are so nice! They helped me fin...
John Ritter
Negative 62.5% 5 Reviews
Zero rating would be a compliment! Their nam...
Jenny Cionca

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Training

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20
ServiceMaster Clean Memphis, Tennessee
0 Reviews Write A Review
Thomas Coba
901-597-7500
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Home Maintenance Service Franchises

1947
4,932
$8,380
$59,500 - $79,500
4-7%
Yes
93
95
94
95
96
94.6%
NC
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ServiceMaster Clean ServiceMaster Clean
Talk to a Representative: 901-597-7500
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For ServiceMaster Clean
  • Franchising Since:
    1947
  • Franchise Units:
    4,932
  • Cash Investment:
    $8,380
  • Total Investments:
    $59,500 - $79,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4-7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.servicemasterclean.com
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Reviews (0)
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21
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
89
96
96
95
95
94.2%
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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Value

22
Wendy's United States
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Emil J. Brolick
614-764-3100
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1969
6,600
$35K
$250 - 600K
5%
Yes
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