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Top 99 Overall Franchises

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Since

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Investment

Total
Investment

Royalty
Fee

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Acti-Kare, Inc. Tampa, Florida
18 Reviews Write A Review
Cari Diaz
888-451-5273
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Healthcare & Senior Care Franchises,
Home Improvement Franchises

2008
121
$24,500
$35 - 55K
3-5%
Yes
100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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Acti-Kare, Inc. Acti-Kare, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 888-451-5273
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Acti-Kare, Inc.
  • Franchising Since:
    2008
  • Franchise Units:
    121
  • Cash Investment:
    $24,500
  • Total Investments:
    $35 - 55K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    3-5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.actikare.com
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Reviews (18)
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Positive 94.4% 17 Reviews
Acti-Kare's caregiver is very trustworthy and...
Liam Davis
Positive
I love working at Acti-Kare! Since I have sta...
SuperNicoBros. Official
Negative 5.6% 1 Reviews
This company is extremely unprofessional and...
Charlie Hesser

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Marketing Support

Training

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2
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
100
99
100
100
99
99.6%
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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Training

Ongoing Support

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3
Tutor Doctor United States Division
2 Reviews Write A Review
Dru Carpenito
416-646-0364
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Education Franchises,
Children's Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2000
452
$66,000
$66,000 - $133,900
8%
Yes
100
99
100
99
98
99.2%
NC
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Tutor Doctor Tutor Doctor
Talk to a Representative: 416-646-0364
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Tutor Doctor
  • Franchising Since:
    2000
  • Franchise Units:
    452
  • Cash Investment:
    $66,000
  • Total Investments:
    $66,000 - $133,900
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    8%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.TutorDoctorOpportunity.com
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Reviews (2)
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Negative Review 0 Reviews
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous

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Training

Ongoing Support

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Strong Performers
4
Great Clips Minneapolis, Minnesota
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
98
99
98
99
100
98.8%
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

Ongoing Support

Value

5
Midas International Corporation Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
0 Reviews Write A Review
Erik R. Olsen
800-621-8545
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Automotive Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Business Service Franchises

1956
2,194
$75,000
$220,000 - $415,000
10%
Yes
96
99
100
97
100
98.4%
NC
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Midas International Corporation Midas International Corporation
Talk to a Representative: 800-621-8545
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Midas International Corpo...
  • Franchising Since:
    1956
  • Franchise Units:
    2,194
  • Cash Investment:
    $75,000
  • Total Investments:
    $220,000 - $415,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    10%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.midas.com
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Reviews (0)
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Training

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Value

6
360Clean Daniel Island, South Carolina
22 Reviews Write A Review
Teri Bradshaw
888-241-4665
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Home Maintenance Service Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2005
72
$5,000
$9.35 - 15.55K
10%
Yes
100
98
99
98
96
98.2%
NC
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360Clean 360Clean
Talk to a Representative: 888-241-4665
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For 360Clean
  • Franchising Since:
    2005
  • Franchise Units:
    72
  • Cash Investment:
    $5,000
  • Total Investments:
    $9.35 - 15.55K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    10%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    360clean.com
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Reviews (22)
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Positive 90.9% 20 Reviews
I have been very pleased with 360clean. The o...
Adam Mulchi
Positive
Nice friendly staff
Jarrod Kimbler
Negative 9.1% 2 Reviews
Our normal 360clean cleaning person called us...
Jan Moorer

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Training

Ongoing Support

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Contenders
7
Famous Dave San Jose, California
5 Reviews Write A Review
Ed Rensi
408-292-7444
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1995
187
$500,000 - $1,000,000
$636,750 - $4,239,750
5%
Yes
97
97
100
96
100
98%
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

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
Russos New York Pizzaria
0 Reviews Write A Review

8324777597
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96
99
98
99
97
97.8%
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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Value

9
Bio-One, Inc Greenwood Village, Colorado
0 Reviews Write A Review
Nick-Anthony Zamucen
720-463-3004
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Home Maintenance Service Franchises,
Overall Franchises

2011
43
$65,000
$70,000 - 85,000
7%
Yes
96
98
96
100
98
97.6%
NC
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Bio-One, Inc Bio-One, Inc
Talk to a Representative: 720-463-3004
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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Growth Prospect

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Training

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Value

10
Service Master Clean, LLC Memphis, Tennessee
0 Reviews Write A Review
Thomas Coba
844-319-5401
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Home Maintenance Service Franchises

1947
4,932
$8,380
$59,500 - $79,500
4-7%
Yes
96
98
97
100
96
97.4%
NC
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Service Master Clean, LLC Service Master Clean, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 844-319-5401
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Service Master Clean, LLC
  • 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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Training

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Value

11
Jack in the Box, Inc. San Diego, California
14 Reviews Write A Review
Grant Kreutzer
858-522-4716
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1951
2200+
$50,000
$1,316,100 - $2,414,700
5%
Yes
96
98
97
99
96
97.2%
NC
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Jack in the Box, Inc. Jack in the Box, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 858-522-4716
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Jack in the Box, Inc.
  • Franchising Since:
    1951
  • Franchise Units:
    2200+
  • Cash Investment:
    $50,000
  • Total Investments:
    $1,316,100 - $2,414,700
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.jackinthebox.com
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Reviews (14)
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Positive 85.7% 12 Reviews
This is a corporate office for jack in the bo...
Sandeep K
Positive
Jack in the Box in Kansas City supports a cha...
Deanne Davies
Negative 14.3% 2 Reviews
This is not a restaurant and this business di...
Lucas Richter

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

12
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%
96
99
97
95
97
96.8%
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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Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

13
Century 21 Real Estate, LLC Madison, New Jersey
1 Review Write A Review
Richard W. Davidson
866-732-6139
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Overall Franchises,
Real Estate Franchises

1971
2,100
$68K
$115.6 - 243.2K
6%
Yes
97
95
97
96
98
96.6%
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

14
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,
Overall Franchises

1979
632
$65,000
$85,795 - $131,295
6.5-3%
Yes
96
97
96
97
96
96.4%
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

15
Del Taco, LLC Lake Forest, California
32 Reviews Write A Review
David Jameson
800-852-7204
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1964
254
$500,000
$767,000 - $1,640,500
5%
Yes
96
97
96
97
95
96.2%
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

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

16
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
94
97
94
97
95.8%
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

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

17
Jiffy Lube Houston, Minnesota
0 Reviews Write A Review
Steven Ledbetter
800-344-6933
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Automotive Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1979
769
$27-95K
$330.5 - 519.5K
5.5%
Yes
97
97
95
94
94
95.4%
NC
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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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18
1-800 JUNKPRO Valley Center, Kansas
70 Reviews Write A Review
Shawn Govern
800-586-5776
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Building & Construction Franchises,
Cleaning & Sanitation Franchises

1999
4
$40-60K
$106.1 - 148.1K
5.9%
96
97
90
96
97
95.2%
NC
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1-800 JUNKPRO 1-800 JUNKPRO
Talk to a Representative: 800-586-5776
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For 1-800 JUNKPRO
  • Franchising Since:
    1999
  • Franchise Units:
    4
  • Cash Investment:
    $40-60K
  • Total Investments:
    $106.1 - 148.1K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.9%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.1-800-junkpro.com
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Reviews (70)
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Positive Review 70 Reviews
On time professional young gentlemen handled...
Jeanie Brenneman
Positive Review
I can't say enough good things about this com...
Traci Bell
Positive Review
Great experience. Very friendly and professi...
Rose Spencer

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19
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
94
94
96
95
95%
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

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20
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,
Overall Franchises

1963
511
$65K
$5,000K
5-4%
Yes
89
96
96
95
95
94.2%
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
Snotty Baristas, overpriced coffee, sleazy at...
Xe Oh

Growth Prospect

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Training

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21
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc Estero, Florida
32 Reviews Write A Review
Laura Gibbons
239-301-7000
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Overall Franchises,
Automotive Franchises

1997
153
$75K
$33.8 - 51.1K
7%
Yes
93
94
94
94
95
94%
NC
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Hertz Global Holdings, Inc Hertz Global Holdings, Inc
Talk to a Representative: 239-301-7000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Hertz Global Holdings, In...
  • Franchising Since:
    1997
  • Franchise Units:
    153
  • Cash Investment:
    $75K
  • Total Investments:
    $33.8 - 51.1K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.hertz.com
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Reviews (32)
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Positive 68.8% 22 Reviews
Good prices
Shan Wilcox
Negative 18.8% 6 Reviews
One star is too generous. I rented a vehicle...
Eric Schneck
Neutral 12.5% 4 Reviews
Too many ppl work here
TÄMÏLFIRE [தழிழ்தீ]

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22
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson Minneapolis, Kansas
0 Reviews Write A Review
Steven Mogck
(763) 212-3475
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Hospitality - Hotel Franchises

1986
468
$45K
$6,632.9 - 8,000.4K
5%
No
93
95
93
93
95
93.8%
NC
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Country Inns & Suites by Carlson
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