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Top 100 Overall Franchises

Best Franchise Opportunities - February 2023

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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1
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
100
100
100
100
100
100%
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

Ongoing Support

Value

2
Papa John's Jacksonville, Alabama
40 Reviews Write A Review
Papa Johns
570-708-8780
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Fast Food Franchises,
International Food Franchises

1985
1,526
$30-40k
$1,179 - 2,746.2K
5-7%
Yes
100
100
100
100
99
99.8%
NC
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Papa John's Papa John's
Talk to a Representative: 570-708-8780
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Papa John's
  • Franchising Since:
    1985
  • Franchise Units:
    1,526
  • Cash Investment:
    $30-40k
  • Total Investments:
    $1,179 - 2,746.2K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5-7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.papajohns.com
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Reviews (40)
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Positive 77.5% 31 Reviews
Best pizza in town in my opinion
Andy Prince
Positive
Excellent pizza and bread sticks.
K H
Negative 22.5% 9 Reviews
Cold pizza, took over an hr to be delivered
jocelyn pollick

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

3
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
99
100
100
99
99.6%
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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Strong Performers
4
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
99
100
99
100
98
99.2%
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

Ongoing Support

Value

5
Tim Hortons United States Division
60 Reviews Write A Review
Ron Joyce
905-845-6511
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Fast Food Franchises

1964
34
$55,000 - $163,000
$46,100 - $498,300
4.5%
Yes
98
99
100
98
99
98.8%
NC
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Tim Hortons Tim Hortons
Talk to a Representative: 905-845-6511
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

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

6
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%
100
99
97
98
99
98.6%
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

Contenders
7
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
97
99
98
100
98
98.4%
NC
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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...
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

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
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
97
97
100
96
100
98%
NC
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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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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

9
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
99
98
100
96
97.8%
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

10
WoodSpring Hotels Wichita, Kansas
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Crystal Franz
844-974-6835
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Hospitality - Hotel Franchises

2003
112
50,000
5,035,000 - 6,439,000
5%
Yes
96
98
96
98
100
97.6%
NC
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WoodSpring Hotels WoodSpring Hotels
Talk to a Representative: 844-974-6835
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For WoodSpring Hotels
  • Franchising Since:
    2003
  • Franchise Units:
    112
  • Cash Investment:
    50,000
  • Total Investments:
    5,035,000 - 6,439,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.woodspring.com
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Reviews (0)
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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

11
My Salon Suite Abilene, TX
8 Reviews Write A Review
MY SALON Suite
855-677-3726
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Beauty & Fashion Franchises,
Real Estate Franchises,
Travel Franchises

2012
250
$150,000
$686,171 - $1,809,913
5.5%
Yes
96
98
97
100
96
97.4%
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:
    250
  • Cash Investment:
    $150,000
  • Total Investments:
    $686,171 - $1,809,913
  • 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

12
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%
96
98
96
100
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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Training

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Value

13
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
96
98
97
99
95
97%
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

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Training

Ongoing Support

Value

14
Jasper’s Catering Franchise Ltd United States Division
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£40,000.
No
97
98
96
95
98
96.8%
NC
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Jasper’s Catering Franchise Ltd
Talk to a Representative:
Key Facts For Jasper’s Catering Franchi...
  • Franchising Since:
    0
  • Franchise Units:
  • Cash Investment:
    £40,000.
  • Total Investments:
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
  • Financing Available:
    Yes, through a third party.
  • Website:
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15
Studio 6 Carrollton, Georgia
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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%
95
98
96
97
96
96.4%
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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Training

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Value

16
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
97
96
98
14
80.2%
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

17
Snap Fitness Center Chanhassen, Minnesota
35 Reviews Write A Review
Kirsten Haukoos
952-474-5422
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Sports & Fitness Franchises

2004
1250
$25,000
$109,525 - $285,620
$509/Mo.
Yes
95
97
96
97
95
96%
NC
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Snap Fitness Center Snap Fitness Center
Talk to a Representative: 952-474-5422
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Snap Fitness Center
  • 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

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Training

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18
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
94
94
97
97
97
95.8%
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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19
Juice It Up Irvine, California
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Frank Easterbrook
949-475-0146
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Fast Food Franchises

1995
80
$75,000
$159,979 - $391,448
6%
Yes
96
97
95
95
95
95.6%
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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20
Red Robin International, Inc. North Greenwood Village, Colorado
95 Reviews Write A Review
Stephen Carley
303-846-6000
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Fast Food Franchises

1969
139
$65K
$1,800 - 3,000K
5-4%
95
94
94
97
96
95.2%
NC
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Red Robin International, Inc. Red Robin International, Inc.
Talk to a Representative: 303-846-6000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Red Robin International,...
  • Franchising Since:
    1969
  • Franchise Units:
    139
  • Cash Investment:
    $65K
  • Total Investments:
    $1,800 - 3,000K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5-4%
  • Financing Available:
  • Website:
    www.redrobin.com
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Reviews (95)
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Positive 9.5% 9 Reviews
I was at the Red Robin in Greenbrier, Chesape...
Pamela Peeples
Negative 89.5% 85 Reviews
Worst website ever. I'd rather have 90's-era...
Jordan Wilking
Neutral 1.1% 1 Reviews
We have a great restaurant in Christiansburg,...
Sandy Schlaudecker

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21
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
95
96
94
96
93
94.8%
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

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Training

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Value

22
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
96
95
91
95
95
94.4%
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:
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