2007 franchise times

2007 FRANCHISE TIMES

October 2007 Franchise Times 3 ■

Top 200 continued on 25

While October con-jures up thoughts of ghosts and goblins for most

folks—and signals the begin-ning of Christmas shopping season for the more ambitious among us—here at Franchise Times headquarters it marks the unveiling of our annual Top 200 ranking of the country’s largest franchise companies.

After months of soliciting sales and unit count data from more than 1,000 companies, ranging from multinational household names to lesser-known franchisors, we offer readers a look back on what the prior year held for some of the largest players in franchising.

Without further adieu, then, we present our 2007 Top 200 ranking of the country’s largest franchisors based on worldwide system sales for 2006. Once again, not content with ranking

just the largest 200 franchi-sors, we’ve compiled our ‘Up & Comers’ ranking of the next largest 100 systems, too. And we do mean systems. � ough

the rankings contain just 300 company names, the sales they depend on come from untold

Growth despite challengesTop 200 yield higher sales

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Total

All Other

Real Estate Services

Take-Out Food

Travel

Retail

Lodging

Restaurants

Top 200 Sales Growth by Industry

The top franchise systems ranked by worldwide sales2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Worldwide system sales* 444.8 417.9 390.5 327.1 324.3 317.2 302.4

The number of locations-domestic and international-operated by the top 200 franchise systems

Total operating locations 408,526 402,647 389,495 356,362 347,820 340,248 325,059

Domestic 285,388 286,011 277,910 258,512 253,595 248,116 236,835

International 123,138 116,636 111,585 97,850 94,225 92,771 88,224

Percent international 30% 29% 29% 27% 27% 27% 27%

The breakdown between company-owned and franchised locations

Company units 74,517 71,895 70,380 65,874 67,757 65,155 65,307

Franchise units 334,009 330,782 319,115 290,488 280,500 275,732 259,675

Percent franchised 82% 82% 82% 82% 81% 81% 80%

* billions of dollars

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Top 200 Franchise Chains by Worldwide Sales

RankPrior Rank CHAIN PARENT COMPANY

Worldwide Sales ($M)

Domestic Units Total Units

PercentFranchised

1 1 McDonald's McDonald's Corporation 56,800 * 13,774 31,046 74%

2 2 7-Eleven 7-Eleven, Inc. 38,445 1 6,331 31,680 95%

3 3 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Carlson Companies, Inc. 24,020 1,194 4,025 27%

4 4 KFC Yum! Brands, Inc. 14,200 5,394 14,258 71%

5 5 Ace Hardware Ace Hardware Corp. 13,000 3,900 4,700 100%

6 7 Burger King Burger King Holdings Inc. 12,700 *2 7,502 11,184 88%

7 10 Subway Restaurants Doctor’s Associates Inc. 10,000 20,755 26,893 100%

8 8 Pizza Hut Yum! Brands, Inc. 9,300 7,532 12,685 76%

9 11 Wendy's Wendy's International, Inc. 8,727 * 5,948 6,674 78%

10 6 Circle K Convenience Stores Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. 8,018 1 3,043 6,446 60%

11 12 Marriott Hotels, Resorts & Suites

Marriott International 7,594 * 340 519 39%

12 9 Coldwell Banker Realogy Corporation 7,591 3 3,470 4,033 78%

13 23 Hilton Hilton Hotels Corporation 6,879 * 227 499 41%

14 13 Taco Bell Corp. Yum! Brands, Inc. 6,500 5,608 5,846 78%

15 15 Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels Group 5,673 * 987 1,395 99%

16 14 Blockbuster Blockbuster Inc. 5,523 5,194 8,360 22%

17 20 Sheraton Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

5,400 * 195 396 45%

18 18 Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza, Inc. 5,103 * 5,143 8,366 93%

19 22 Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin Brands, Inc. 5,000 5,368 7,293 100%

20 17 RadioShack RadioShack Corp. 4,778 6,063 6,248 29%

21 25 Tim Hortons Tim Horton's Inc. 4,750 * 336 3,047 97%

22 21 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Applebee's International Inc. 4,695 1,841 1,930 73%

23 16 CENTURY 21 Realogy Corporation 4,126 3 4,432 8,492 100%* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07

6 Uniglobe does not distinguish between domestic and international units

#58

Aaron’s Sale & Lease Ownership Contacts: Greg Tanner

Phone: 678-402-3445

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.aaronsfranchise.com

Aaron’s is North America’s lease-to-own franchise opportunity. Ranked #58 among franchise chains in worldwide sales by Franchise Times, Aaron’s is NYSE-listed with a 50+ year proven track record and $1.6 billion in systemwide revenues. We’re reinventing the way a growing and underserved market acquires necessities like furniture, appliances, electronics and computers.

#39

ARCO ampm

Contacts: Franchise Development Team

Phone: 888-894-2676


Web site: www.arcoampmfranchise.com

The ARCO gasoline offer and the ampm convenience store franchise is unparalleled in the industry and is offered in the states of CA, AZ, NV, WA and OR. Together, ARCO and ampm sites produce about 24 million transactions a month with shop sales exceeding $1.0 Billion in the U.S. in 2006. The ARCO and ampm brands with its scale, cost structure, customer base and franchise provide for a positive differential to compete in our chosen markets.

This advertisement does not constitute an offer of an ampm franchise which can only be made with a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular provided by BP. In addition, in NY and offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law”. Copyright 2007 BP Products North America Inc. All rights reserved.






PercentFranchised

24 19 H&R Block H&R Block, Inc. 4,021 12,784 14,214 36%

25 na Prudential Real Estate Prudential Financial 3,910 3 2,028 2,114 100%

26 24 Chili's Grill & Bar Brinker International, Inc. 3,740 * 1,146 1,275 26%

27 27 Hampton Inn & Hampton Inn & Suites

Hilton Hotels Corporation 3,400 * 1,349 1,379 98%

28 26 Arby's Triarc Companies, Inc. 3,360 * 3,458 3,585 70%

29 29 Sonic, America's Drive-In Sonic Corp. 3,322 4 3,186 3,188 80%

30 79 Dollar Rent a Car Dollar � rifty Automotive Group, Inc. 3,250 * 254 887 77%

31 30 Comfort Inn & Suites Choice Hotels International 3,192 * 1,848 2,439 100%

32 36 Courtyard Marriott International, Inc. 3,131 * 650 733 58%

33 33 Holiday Inn Express InterContinental Hotels Group 3,077 * 1,506 1,686 100%

34 38 Westin Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

2,838 * 84 131 31%

35 37 Radisson Hotels & Resorts Carlson Hotels Worldwide 2,783 * 159 323 92%

36 34 Jack in the Box Jack in the Box Inc. 2,750 * 2,079 2,079 29%

37 81 � rifty Car Rental Dollar � rifty Automotive Group, Inc. 2,700 * 342 1,042 80%

38 40 Results Travel Carlson Companies, Inc. 2,700 908 908 100%

39 28 ampm BP West Coast Products. LLC 2,690 1 1,233 3,307 88%

40 35 T.G.I.Friday's Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc. 2,589 713 1,013 52%

41 31 Medicine Shoppe & Medicap Pharmacy

Cardinal Health, Inc. 2,560 983 1,342 98%

42 41 Keller Williams Realty Keller Williams Realty 2,488 3 623 636 100%

43 39 Denny's Denny's Corporation 2,434 1,468 1,545 66%

44 32 Dairy Queen American Dairy Queen Corporation 2,400 4,768 5,676 99%

45 44 Chick-fi l-A Chick-fi l-A, Inc. 2,275 1,293 1,293 100%

46 42 Uniglobe Travel International Charlwood Pacifi c Group 2,200 6 710 710 100%

47 43 IHOP IHOP Corp. 2,100 1,288 1,302 99%* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07


#92

Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza Contact: Ted Beaman

Phone: 866-277-8721

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.bostonsgourmet.com

As Canada’s highest-rated casual dining restaurant, Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza continues its rapid U.S. expansion with 14 new locations in 2007. Offering a full-service restaurant and high-energy sports bar under one roof, Boston’s boasts an impressive array of pizzas, pastas, hamburgers, salads, ribs and desserts that make it a great fit for any market. With nearly a half century of restaurant experience, our team will provide the support needed to make your Boston’s a success.

#39

BP ampm

Contacts: Franchise Development Team

Phone: 888-894-2676


Web site: www.bpampmfranchise.com

The BP gasoline offer and the ampm convenience store franchise is offered in the states of IL, IN, FL, GA and PA. BP and ampm represents the future of fuel and convenience retailing, offering unsurpassed quality within an attractive, innovative design. Powerful, distinctive branding is the cornerstone of our high visibility in the convenience-store industry. Our franchise offer is leveraged by BP’s strong gas brand of Amoco fuels. BP and ampm rewards your customers with a place where they can find convenience without compromise.

This advertisement does not constitute an offer of an ampm franchise which can only be made with a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular provided by BP. In addition, in NY and offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law”. Copyright 2007 BP Products North America Inc. All rights reserved.







PercentFranchised

48 46 Papa John's Pizza Papa John's International, Inc. 2,099 2,657 3,015 80%

49 51 Crowne Plaza InterContinental Hotels Group 2,097 * 155 275 99%

50 49 Residence Inn Marriott International, Inc. 1,986 * 494 511 73%

51 45 Spherion Staffi ng and Recruiting Spherion Corporation 1,933 661 661 26%

52 53 Panera Bread Panera, LLC 1,912 1,027 1,027 62%

53 54 Quiznos Sub � e Quizno's Corporation 1,900 * 4,641 5,207 100%

54 50 Ruby Tuesday Ruby Tuesday, Inc. 1,867 5 879 933 27%

55 na Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts Intercontinental Hotels Group 1,853 * 49 148 94%

56 56 Express Personnel Services Express Services, Inc. 1,801 492 528 100%

57 47 Hardee's CKE Restaurants, Inc. 1,790 1,754 1,906 63%

58 58 Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership Aaron Rents, Inc. 1,788 1,345 1,351 33%

59 65 General Nutrition Centers GNC Franchising, LLC 1,700 3,600 4,695 43%

60 52 Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits AFC Enterprises, Inc. 1,700 1,559 1,878 97%

61 55 Days Inns Worldwide Wyndham Hotel Group 1,690 * 1,701 1,859 100%

62 57 Embassy Suites Hotels Hilton Hotels Corporation 1,687 * 175 182 59%

63 60 Renaissance Marriott International, Inc. 1,569 * 65 136 35%

64 62 ServiceMaster Clean ServiceMaster Co. 1,535 3,113 4,263 100%

65 64 Golden Corral Family Restaurants Golden Corral Corp. 1,526 478 478 77%

66 59 Midas Auto Service Experts Midas International Corporation 1,500 1,548 2,565 97%

67 66 Quality Inn and Quality Suites Choice Hotels International 1,494 * 736 1,128 100%

68 63 Ramada Worldwide Wyndham Hotel Group 1,488 * 599 871 100%

69 61 Jiff y Lube International, Inc. Pennzoil Quaker State 1,465 2,171 2,214 88%

70 69 Super 8 Motels Wyndham Hotel Group 1,408 * 1,900 2,054 100%

71 72 Doubletree Hilton Hotels Corporation 1,394 * 165 169 74%

72 70 Carl's Jr. CKE Restaurants, Inc. 1,386 1,001 1,087 64%

73 67 Curves and Curves for Women Curves International, Inc. 1,279 7,576 10,280 100%* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07


#87

Buffalo Wild Wings

Contact: Bill McClintock

Phone: 952-593-9943

E-mail: bmcclintock@ buffalowildwings.com

Web site: http://www.buffalowildwings.com

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar is one of the Top 10 fastest growing restaurant chains in the United States. BWW features 14 signature sauces, full menu and bar, buzztime trivia, 40 tvs to watch your favorite sports, relaxed atmosphere for the whole family. BWW has almost 500 stores in 37 states. Franchise territory available in CA, OR, FL, NJ, NH, VT, ME and other areas. Call 800-499-9586 or visit buffalowildwings.com. YOU HAVE TO BE HERE!






PercentFranchised

74 82 La Quinta Franchise LLC LQ Management LLC 1,260 * 584 584 36%

75 74 Baskin Robbins Dunkin Brands, Inc. 1,200 2,807 5,893 100%

76 78 Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Hotels Corporation 1,200 * 282 301 97%

77 73 Gold's Gym Franchising Gold's Gym International 1,148 * 632 753 92%

78 na Health Mart McKesson Corp. 1,100 750 750 100%

79 71 ERA Realogy Corporation 1,099 3 1,276 2,972 99%

80 80 Church's Chicken Cajun Operating Co. 1,056 1,181 1,567 85%

81 87 Red Robin Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 1,023 * 329 347 40%

82 85 Whataburger Whataburger, Inc. 989 682 684 24%

83 84 Motel 6 Accor North America 977 * 876 886 24%

84 83 Fairfi eld Inn Marriott International, Inc. 973 * 513 518 100%

85 75 Disaster Kleenup International DKI Services Corporation 972 126 197 100%

86 88 Hooters Restaurants Hooters of America 900 * 381 431 72%

87 93 Buff alo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Buff alo Wild Wings, Inc. 869 429 429 68%

88 86 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Perkins & Marie Callendar's LLC 844 463 480 67%

89 89 Long John Silver's Yum! Brands Inc. 800 1,121 1,156 60%

90 77 Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. 781 * 272 395 71%

91 95 Luxury Collection Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

762 * 9 48 31%

92 103 Boston's � e Gourmet Pizza Boston Pizza Restaurants LP 734 48 321 98%

93 94 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. 700 6,501 6,501 89%

94 111 JD Byrider JD Byrider Systems, Inc. 697 126 126 90%

95 101 Great Clips Great Clips, Inc. 691 2,515 2,570 100%

96 109 Friendly's Sun Capital Partners, Inc. 655 * 521 521 39%

97 96 Checkers/Rallys Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. 649 814 819 67%

98 106 Country Inn & Suites Carlson Hotels Worldwide 638 * 383 411 97%* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07


City Looks

Contacts: Alan Story

Phone: 1-888-888-7008


Web site: www.regisfranchise.com

City Looks customers have come to expect the luxury of a high-end salon experience. Its stylists pride themselves on excellent customer service, knowledge of up-to-the-minute hair trends and exceptional haircutting, coloring and styling skills. Offering of a full array of salon and spa services in convenient strip-mall and open-air center locations, City Looks continues to successfully serve new and loyal customers.

#97

Checkers and Rally’s

Contacts: Sharon Williston

Phone: 813 283-7133


Web site: www.checkers.com

Restaurants don’t have to be big to be a big deal. Checkers®/Rally’s® is the small box quick service chain that offers significant advantages over big box QSR competitors. At just 800 square feet, our buildings fit on a half acre - providing a big break from expensive real estate costs. That small but efficient space makes Checkers and Rally’s restaurants easy to operate and on average reduces overhead costs. We have a low cost of entry, Area Development Agreements to meet your needs and excellent training and operations support. To find out more about the small box concept that can fuel big returns, contact our franchising department at www.checkers.com or call 888-913-9135.




#192

Cost Cutters


Phone: 1-888-888-7008



Our concept responds to the universal desire: to get more, pay less and save time. Our insight into customer’s needs has helped us to become a dominant force in this lucrative value-salon sector – making Cost Cutters an extremely strong brand and a household name. Our convenient locations make us especially appealing to busy families and men. We employ expertly trained stylists who provide current hairstyles at an affordable price without the need for an appointment.

#44

Dairy Queen®

Contact: Franchise Development

Phone: 952-830-0200


Web site: www.dairyqueen.com

JOIN AN AMERICAN ICON WITH OVER 65 YEARS OF RESTAURANT FRANCHISE EXPERIENCE!

American Dairy Queen Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is actively seeking experienced food service professionals interested in building the DQ® brand. We currently have both single-unit and multi-unit opportunities available. Our franchisees enjoy the benefits of DQ’s strong brand recognition, award-winning national advertising, and exceptional franchise support programs. Contact us today and discover for yourself what DQ has to offer!




PercentFranchised

99 107 Roto-Rooter Corporation Chemed Corporation 625 562 581 82%

100 108 Homewood Suites by Hilton Hilton Hotels Corporation 625 * 188 192 79%

101 97 Big Boy Big Boy Restaurants International, Inc. 624 272 365 92%

102 92 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Wyndham Hotel Group 618 * 68 82 82%

103 104 Four Points by Sheraton Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

615 * 92 126 85%

104 99 Sbarro the Italian Eatery Sbarro, Inc. 614 750 963 50%

105 100 Interim HealthCare Interim HealthCare, Inc. 600 314 314 93%

106 98 Bennigan's Grill and Tavern Metromedia Restaurant Group 597 252 304 47%

107 102 Sylvan Learning Centers Educate, Inc. 590 1,068 1,074 77%

108 105 SuperCuts Regis Corporation 583 2,059 2,190 45%

109 112 Jani-King Jani-King International, Inc. 580 9,673 11,813 100%

110 115 CARSTAR CARSTAR Franchise Systems, Inc.

555 269 383 99%

111 117 CiCi's Pizza CiCi's Enterprises, LP 541 601 601 97%

112 na ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings CCA Global Partners 540 154 156 99%

113 110 Clarion Inn and Clarion Suites Choice Hotels International 536 * 162 272 100%

114 113 Del Taco Sagittarius Restaurants LLC 534 489 490 44%

115 119 Culver's Frozen Custard & Butterburgers

Culver Franchising System, Inc. 532 351 351 98%

116 120 El Pollo Loco Trimaran Capital Partners 528 359 359 58%

117 118 Chester's Giles Enterprises 525 * 1,118 1,532 100%

118 114 Captain D's Seafood Sagittarious Restaurants LLC 515 582 587 48%

119 132 Ruth's Chris Steak House Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc. 513 * 90 100 50%

120 116 Sizzler Restaurants Sizzler USA, Inc. 509 222 307 79%

121 126 Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. 508 368 373 62%

122 125 Sign-A-Rama United Franchise Group 495 582 868 100%* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07



Top 200 Franchise Chains by Worldwide Sales Top 200 Franchise Chains by Worldwide Sales

#114

Del Taco Captain D’s Seafood Contacts: Marc Mushkin

Phone: (949) 462-7319


Web site: www.captainds.com www.deltaco.com

Del Taco, a legendary west coast brand for 42 years, and Captain D’s, a southern institution for 37 years, are now part of Sagittarius Brands. If you are an experienced restaurateur with the desire and wherewithal to diversify you need to look into this opportunity now. Del Taco is moving in the midwest and southeast, and Captain D’s is expanding in the mid-Atlantic, midwest and southwest. Opportunities like this, with great brands backed by the industry’s strongest leadership, don’t come along every day. Go to each website for more information or contact Mr. Mushkin directly. Now is the time—Del Taco and Captain D’s are the brands.

#118

#43

Denny’s

Contacts: Doug Wong & Dory Djerf

Phone: 800-304-0222

E-Mail: franchisedevelopment @dennys.com

Web site: www.dennys.com

Address: 203 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29319

For over 50 years, Denny’s has been the trusted leader in family dining. We enjoy a brand awareness of almost 100%! We cheerfully serve over 26 million guests each month in our more than 1,500 restaurants worldwide. We are proud to serve America’s most loved foods 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are an experienced restaurateur or businessman, we invite you to contact us and learn more about growth opportunities within our great brand!

©2007 DFO, LLC. This ad is not an offer for a franchise. An offering can only be made by a prospectus.




PercentFranchised

123 122 Howard Johnson International Wyndham Hotel Group 480 * 369 467 100%

124 135 Round Table Pizza Round Table Pizza, Inc. 475 501 501 74%

125 129 Matco Tools Danaher Corporation 472 1,519 1,542 100%

126 137 Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery, Inc. 471 1,368 1,378 98%

127 121 Shoney's Restaurants Shoney's LLC 470 * 282 282 82%

128 156 Zaxby's Zaxby's Franchising Inc. 469 432 432 84%

129 127 Econo Lodge Choice Hotels International 468 * 816 860 100%

130 143 Springhill Suites Marriott International, Inc. 468 * 152 153 85%

131 123 Uno Chicago Grill Uno Restaurant Corp. 464 207 210 41%

132 151 Sleep Inn Choice Hotels International 460 * 327 348 100%

133 140 Minuteman Press Minuteman Press International 450 769 969 100%

134 128 Pet Supplies "Plus" Pet Supplies "Plus" USA Inc. 450 226 226 100%

135 149 Home Instead Senior Care Home Instead, Inc. 448 531 706 100%

136 133 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

Papa Murphy's International, Inc. 445 963 968 94%

137 130 Krystal Company Port Royal Holdings, Inc. 445 * 406 406 42%

138 131 Valpak Direct Marketing Cox Target Media, Inc. 435 184 193 91%

139 146 Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Stanley Steemer International, Inc.

430 300 300 80%

140 136 Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks Maaco Enterprises, Inc. 422 431 466 100%

141 144 Johnny Carino's Italian Fired Up, Inc. 415 * 168 177 56%

142 134 Meineke Car Care Centers Driven Brands, Inc. 412 856 907 98%

143 na Linc Network, LLC � e Linc Group 401 119 130 85%

144 141 Jenny Craig Nestle 400 * 498 649 33%

145 150 Fantastic Sams Fantastic Sams Franchise Corporation 398 1,364 1,391 100%

146 145 Red Roof Inns Accor North America 392 * 335 335 31%* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07




Dunkin’ Donuts

Contacts: Shera Cohen

Phone: (877) 9-DUNKIN


Web site: www.DunkinFranchising.com

Throughout the past 56 years, Dunkin’ Donuts has evolved from a place to grab a cup of coffee in the morning to one that serves busy customers any time of day. Today, as Dunkin’ Donuts continues to set the pace as an innovator in the Quick Service Restaurant industry, it is seeking and attracting new franchisees with multi-unit franchise capabilities and experience to develop Dunkin’ Donuts networks nationwide. The number-one retailer of coffee-by-the-cup in America, Dunkin’ Donuts has made great strides in research and development, operational improvements and business infrastructure, paving the way for new franchisees to help expand the brand in new and existing markets, and become part of the fabric of American culture that is Dunkin’ Donuts. For more information about the Dunkin’ Donuts franchise opportunity, call (877) 9-DUNKIN or visit us at www.DunkinFranchising.com.

#19 #56

Express Personnel Services Contacts: Franchising Department

Phone: (877)652-6400

E-Mail: franchising@ expresspersonnel.com

Web site: franchising.expresspersonnel.com

Express offers an opportunity to be successful with a proven business model. It’s a chance to create impact in your own community. That means a lot—to the 350,000 people who found jobs last year, and to the businesses who keep their operations flowing. Our owner-operator business model lets you create your own definition of success by designing what engages and challenges you. This is a business-to-business franchise with weekday hours and no out-of- town travel.




PercentFranchised

147 148 Paul Davis Restoration Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. 387 231 231 100%

148 na Jamba Juice Jamba, Inc. 380 * 594 595 37%

149 162 Famous Dave's Famous Dave's of America, Inc. 376 145 145 72%

150 153 Allegra Network Allegra Network LLC 369 583 625 100%

151 na Slumberland Furniture Slumberland, Inc. 369 102 102 67%

152 154 Village Inn Restaurants VICORP Restaurants, Inc. 368 257 257 37%

153 157 Labor Finders Labor Finders International, Inc. 358 270 270 91%

154 138 Tony Roma's Romacorp, Inc. 358 83 201 90%

155 155 Athlete's Foot (� e) � e Athlete's Foot 353 231 618 100%

156 142 Travelodge Hotels Wyndham Hotel Group 350 * 392 503 100%

157 139 Sir Speedy Printing Franchise Services, Inc. 350 411 450 100%

158 159 Fuddruckers Magic Brands, LLC 347 327 327 71%

159 166 Kwik Kopy Printing Int'l Center for Entrepreneurial Development

335 288 585 100%

160 163 Coverall Cleaning Concepts Coverall North America, Inc. 330 8,105 8,706 100%

161 152 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill 330 * 298 298 52%

162 165 Cartridge World Cartridge World 325 515 1,389 100%

163 160 Blimpie Subs and Salads Kahala Corp. 318 1,578 1,583 97%

164 164 A & W All-American Food Restaurants

Yum! Brands Inc. 300 406 644 99%

165 180 Mr. Rooter � e Dwyer Group, Inc. 300 209 337 100%

166 181 Staybridge Suites InterContinental Hotels Group 297 * 97 97 98%

167 168 Proforma Proforma 294 587 630 100%

168 186 Qdoba Mexican Grill Jack in the Box Inc. 294 * 333 333 79%

169 172 Auntie Anne's Pretzels Auntie Anne’s, Inc. 293 741 920 99%

170 169 AlphaGraphics Pindar 291 226 255 100%* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07



Top 200 Franchise Chains by Worldwide Sales Top 200 Franchise Chains by Worldwide Sales

#171

FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

Contacts: Franchise Development

Phone: 1.800.827.7446


Web site: http://franchise.fastsigns.com/

FASTSIGNS® centers use state-of- the-art computer technology to create custom signs, graphics, banners, trade show exhibits, vehicle graphics and much more. A pioneer in the sign industry, FASTSIGNS has continued to grow by optimizing our systems and expanding the scope of our products and services. Today, with a growing store network of over 550 centers spanning the globe, FASTSIGNS is an acknowledged leader in one of the world’s most dynamic franchised industries.

There are many reasons for FASTSIGNS’ success. Among the most important is the fact that we treat our franchisees as our “clients,” and are committed to giving them every possible competitive advantage and unprecedented support. In addition, we continue to refine the FASTSIGNS concept with improved systems, such as e-commerce, electronic file acceptance, and full color graphic solutions. We are proud to have been acknowledged as ‘Best of Business Services’ category, 2006 & 2007 and Best Startup Investment of $150,000+ by www.franchisebusinessreview.com.




PercentFranchised

171 184 Fastsigns International, Inc. Roark Capital 290 436 514 100%

172 177 Unishippers Unishippers Association, Inc. 287 269 269 100%

173 195 Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches 277 * 478 478 96%

174 167 TCBY Mrs. Field's Famous Brands 275 * 920 1,124 100%

175 182 Wingate by Wyndham Wyndham Hotel Group 275 * 152 154 100%

176 205 Moe's Southwest Grill FOCUS Brands 273 342 342 100%

177 179 Taco John's Taco John's International Inc. 272 429 429 97%

178 147 Towneplace Suites Marriott International, Inc. 267 * 123 123 72%

179 176 Hungry Howie's Pizza 261 551 551 100%

180 na Budget Blinds Home Franchise Concepts 260 1,064 1,112 100%

181 174 Tuff y/Car-X Auto Service Centers Tuff y Associates Corp. 255 413 413 92%

182 199 McAlister's Deli McAlister's Corporation 255 218 218 90%

183 178 Play It Again Sports Winmark Corporation 254 349 393 100%

184 175 Houlihan's Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. 252 92 92 66%

185 91 Big O Tires, Inc. TBC Corporation 250 544 544 100%

186 197 Candlewood Suites InterContinental Hotels Group 244 * 130 130 100%

187 188 PostNet PostNet International Franchise Corporation

242 501 835 100%

188 200 Microtel Inns & Suites US Franchise Systems, Inc. 238 * 259 271 100%

189 203 Goddard School (� e) Goddard Systems, Inc. 233 235 235 100%

190 201 Johnny Rockets Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. 230 185 216 75%

191 196 Huddle House, Inc. Griddle Holdings, Inc. 227 428 428 96%

192 193 Cost Cutters Regis Corporation 223 873 873 70%

193 191 Damon's Grill Damon's International, Inc. 220 84 88 100%

194 194 Cinnabon, Inc. FOCUS Brands 219 419 691 100%* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07




#145

Fantastic Sams

Contacts: Jeff Sturgis

Phone: 1-877-383-3831


Web site: www.FantasticSamsFranchises.com

Fantastic Sams is one of the most recognized brands in the hair care industry. We have over 1,400 salons worldwide and more than 30 years experience in the hair care business. Our training and support systems will give you all of the information you will need to get your salon up and running smoothly. No hair industry experience required.




PercentFranchised

195 215 One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Clockwork Home Services, Inc. 217 175 180 75%

196 187 Western Sizzlin Western Sizzlin Corp 217 129 129 95%

197 229 Volvo Rents Volvo Group 209 76 142 98%

198 218 Comfort Keepers CK Franchising, Inc. 207 552 583 100%

199 223 Fox's Pizza Den Fox's Pizza Den, Inc. 200 312 312 100%

200 219 Togo's Eatery Dunkin Brands, Inc. 200 274 274 100%

* Franchise Times Estimate 1 Does not include gasoline sales 2 Domestic units include Canadian 3 Gross Commission Income (GCI) 4 FY ended 8/31/06 5 FY ended 6/5/07 6 Uniglobe does not distinguish between domestic and international units

Quick-service restaurants may dom-inate the Top 200, but if you’re looking for franchisors with the largest number of systems

on the list, look for hotels. Lodging companies like Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental, among others, own several of the largest franchise systems.

It’s also worth noting that the vast major-ity of companies have only a single system in

the Top 200—franchisors with more than one company on the list represent only 61 systems.

Here is a list of the companies with the largest number of systems on the list.

Wyndham Hotel Group: 7Marriott International: 7InterContinental Hotel Group: 6Hilton Hotels Corporation: 6

Yum Brands: 5Carlson Companies: 5Choice Hotels: 5Starwood Hotels & Resorts: 4Dunkin’ Brands: 3Realogy Corp.: 3(Five other companies: 2)

Who’s got the most?Wyndham, Marriott top the top systems



#179

Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Inc. Contact: Franchise Development

Department

Phone: 248-414-3300

E-mail: franchiseinfo@ hungryhowies.com

Web site: www.hungryhowies.com

Hungry Howie’s Pizza was named the 2004 Chain of the Year by Pizza Today magazine. Our Flavored Crust pizza is the reason for our appeal and the foundation of our success. With over 570 stores in 21 states, we have combined the right ingredients with 34 years of successful experience to create a top-notch, growth-orientated business operation. Nationwide markets available.

#191

Huddle House

Contact: Franchise Development

Phone: 800-868-5700


Web site: www.huddlehouse

Huddle House neighborhood diners have been popular, family oriented, restaurants for over 40 years. We offer a full line of delicious entrees for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any time in between. We have continued to grow at a steady, prosperous pace and today encompass more than 400 units throughout the traditional South. New development areas are now opening in the Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West and the Southwestern United States. Contact us today about joining the Huddle House family.

Up & Comers Sales by Industry

Restaurants28%

Lodging8%

Retail14%

Travel4%

Take-Out Food7%

Automotive Services 9%

All Other20%

Home Services10%

Up & Comers Units by Industry

Restaurants13%

Lodging3%

Retail20%

Travel4%

Take-Out Food7%

AutomotiveServices

5%

All Other40%

Home Services8%

Up & Comers Sales by Industry

Restaurants28%

Lodging8%

Retail14%

Travel4%

Take-Out Food7%

Automotive Services 9%

All Other20%

Home Services10%

Up & Comers Units by Industry

Restaurants13%

Lodging3%

Retail20%

Travel4%

Take-Out Food7%

AutomotiveServices

5%

All Other40%

Home Services8%

Top 200 Sales by Industry

Restaurants42%

Lodging16%

Retail17%

Travel7%

Take-Out Food4%

Automotive Services & Rental 3%

All Other7%

Real Estate Services4%

Top 200 Units by Industry

Restaurants42%

Lodging6%

Retail17%

Travel1%

Take-Out Food8%

Automotive Services & Rental

2%

All Other20%


4%

Top 200 Sales by Industry

Restaurants42%

Lodging16%

Retail17%

Travel7%

Take-Out Food4%

Automotive Services & Rental 3%

All Other7%

Real Estate Services4%

Top 200 Units by Industry

Restaurants42%

Lodging6%

Retail17%

Travel1%

Take-Out Food8%

Automotive Services & Rental

2%

All Other20%


4%


Top 200 Franchise Chains Ranked by Units*

1 7-Eleven 31,6802 McDonald's 31,0463 Subway Restaurants 26,8934 KFC 14,2585 H&R Block 14,2146 Pizza Hut 12,6857 Jani-King 11,8138 Burger King 11,1849 Curves and Curves for Women 10,28010 Coverall Cleaning Concepts 8,70611 CENTURY 21 8,49212 Domino's Pizza 8,36613 Blockbuster 8,36014 Dunkin' Donuts 7,29315 Wendy's 6,67416 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 6,50117 Circle K Convenience Stores 6,44618 RadioShack 6,24819 Baskin Robbins 5,89320 Taco Bell Corp. 5,84621 Dairy Queen 5,67622 Quiznos Sub 5,20723 Ace Hardware 4,70024 General Nutrition Centers 4,69525 ServiceMaster Clean 4,26326 Coldwell Banker 4,03327 Carlson Wagonlit Travel 4,02528 Arby's 3,58529 ampm 3,30730 Sonic, America's Drive-In 3,18831 Tim Hortons 3,04732 Papa John's Pizza 3,01533 ERA 2,97234 Great Clips 2,57035 Midas Auto Service Experts 2,56536 Comfort Inn & Suites 2,43937 Jiffy Lube International, Inc. 2,21438 SuperCuts 2,19039 Prudential Real Estate 2,11440 Jack in the Box 2,07941 Super 8 Motels 2,05442 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 1,93043 Hardee's 1,90644 Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits 1,87845 Days Inns Worldwide 1,85946 Holiday Inn Express 1,68647 Blimpie Subs and Salads 1,58348 Church's Chicken 1,56749 Denny's 1,54550 Matco Tools 1,54251 Chester's 1,53252 Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts 1,39553 Fantastic Sams 1,39154 Cartridge World 1,38955 Hampton Inn & Hampton Inn & Suites 1,37956 Cold Stone Creamery 1,37857 Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership 1,35158 Medicine Shoppe & Medicap Pharmacy 1,34259 IHOP 1,30260 Chick-fil-A 1,29361 Chili's Grill & Bar 1,27562 Long John Silver's 1,15663 Quality Inn and Quality Suites 1,12864 TCBY 1,12465 Budget Blinds 1,11266 Carl's Jr. 1,08767 Sylvan Learning Centers 1,074

68 Thrifty Car Rental 1,04269 Panera Bread 1,02770 T.G.I.Friday's 1,01371 Minuteman Press 96972 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza 96873 Sbarro the Italian Eatery 96374 Ruby Tuesday 93375 Auntie Anne's Pretzels 92076 Results Travel 90877 Meineke Car Care Centers 90778 Dollar Rent a Car 88779 Motel 6 88680 Cost Cutters 87381 Ramada Worldwide 87182 Sign-A-Rama 86883 Econo Lodge 86084 PostNet 83585 Checkers/Rallys 81986 Gold's Gym Franchising 75387 Health Mart 75088 Courtyard 73389 Uniglobe Travel International(1) 71090 Home Instead Senior Care 70691 Cinnabon, Inc. 69192 Whataburger 68493 Spherion Staffing and Recruiting 66194 Jenny Craig 64995 A & W All-American Food Restaurants 64496 Keller Williams Realty 63697 Proforma 63098 Allegra Network 62599 Athlete's Foot (The) 618100 CiCi's Pizza 601101 Jamba Juice 595102 Captain D's Seafood 587103 Kwik Kopy Printing 585104 La Quinta Franchise LLC 584105 Comfort Keepers 583106 Roto-Rooter Corporation 581107 Hungry Howie's Pizza 551108 Big O Tires, Inc. 544109 Express Personnel Services 528110 Friendly's 521111 Marriott Hotels, Resorts & Suites 519112 Fairfield Inn 518113 Fastsigns International, Inc. 514114 Residence Inn 511115 Travelodge Hotels 503116 Round Table Pizza 501117 Hilton 499118 Del Taco 490119 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 480120 Golden Corral Family Restaurants 478121 Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches 478122 Howard Johnson International 467123 Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks 466124 Sir Speedy Printing 450125 Zaxby's 432126 Hooters Restaurants 431127 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 429128 Taco John's 429129 Huddle House, Inc. 428130 Tuffy/Car-X Auto Service Centers 413131 Country Inn & Suites 411132 Krystal Company 406133 Sheraton 396134 Krispy Kreme 395

135 Play It Again Sports 393136 CARSTAR 383137 Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. 373138 Big Boy 365139 El Pollo Loco 359140 Culver's Frozen Custard & Butterburgers 351141 Sleep Inn 348142 Red Robin 347143 Moe's Southwest Grill 342144 Mr. Rooter 337145 Red Roof Inns 335146 Qdoba Mexican Grill 333147 Fuddruckers 327148 Radisson Hotels & Resorts 323149 Boston's The Gourmet Pizza 321150 Interim HealthCare 314151 Fox's Pizza Den 312152 Sizzler Restaurants 307153 Bennigan's Grill and Tavern 304154 Hilton Garden Inn 301155 Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner 300156 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill 298157 Shoney's Restaurants 282158 Crowne Plaza 275159 Togo's Eatery 274160 Clarion Inn and Clarion Suites 272161 Microtel Inns & Suites 271162 Labor Finders 270163 Unishippers 269164 Village Inn Restaurants 257165 AlphaGraphics 255166 Goddard School (The) 235167 Paul Davis Restoration 231168 Pet Supplies "Plus" 226169 McAlister's Deli 218170 Johnny Rockets 216171 Uno Chicago Grill 210172 Tony Roma's 201173 Disaster Kleenup International 197174 Valpak Direct Marketing 193175 Homewood Suites by Hilton 192176 Embassy Suites Hotels 182177 One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning 180178 Johnny Carino's Italian 177179 Doubletree 169180 ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings 156181 Wingate by Wyndham 154182 Springhill Suites 153183 Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts 148184 Famous Dave's 145185 Volvo Rents 142186 Renaissance 136187 Westin 131188 Linc Network, LLC 130189 Candlewood Suites 130190 Western Sizzlin 129191 JD Byrider 126192 Four Points by Sheraton 126193 Towneplace Suites 123194 Slumberland Furniture 102195 Ruth's Chris Steak House 100196 Staybridge Suites 97197 Houlihan's 92198 Damon's Grill 88199 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts 82200 Luxury Collection 48

Rank Chain Total Units Rank Chain Total Units Rank Chain Total Units

* Only the Top 200 are included in this ranking


#93

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®

Contacts: Franchise Sales

Phone: 1-800-475-2904


Web site: www.jacksonhewitt.com

Looking for a great franchise opportunity in a recession-proof industry? Then look no further than Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®, an industry leader with over 6,500 offices throughout the U.S. during the 2007 tax season. Entrepreneur magazine has ranked Jackson Hewitt® the #1 tax preparation franchise for the past 14 years, and the #1 low-cost and #3 franchise overall in 2007. Call 1-800-475-2904 today or email [email protected] to learn all about current Jackson Hewitt franchise opportunities.

#159

Kwik Kopy Business Center Contacts: Deanne Sisson

Phone: 888-280-2053


Web site: www.iced.net www.kwikkopy.com

Kwik Kopy Busines Centers solve business problems by offering advanced printing solutions to growing business communities with multiple revenue streams including printing/copying and pack-and ship. There is a substantial need for these services in growing communities, and we’re committed to developing a strong franchise system. Call today!

Chain

WorldwideSalesRank

TotalUnitsRank

DomesticUnitsRank

ForeignUnitsRank

7-Eleven 2 1 10 1

A & W All-American Food Restaurants 164 95 121 50

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership 58 57 49 131

Ace Hardware 5 23 21 25

Allegra Network 150 98 91 100

AlphaGraphics 170 165 161 110

ampm 39 29 53 16

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 22 42 37 79

Arby's 28 28 24 68

Athlete's Foot (� e) 155 99 158 36

Auntie Anne's Pretzels 169 75 77 58

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill 161 156 142

Baskin Robbins 75 19 28 11

Bennigan's Grill and Tavern 106 153 155 91

Big Boy 101 138 148 78

Big O Tires, Inc. 185 108 97

Blimpie Subs and Salads 163 47 40 138

Blockbuster 16 13 16 10

Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. 121 137 126 136

Boston's � e Gourmet Pizza 92 149 199 45

Budget Blinds 180 65 60 94

Buff alo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 87 127 114

Burger King 6 8 8 7

Candlewood Suites 186 189 181

Captain D's Seafood 118 102 92 135

Carl's Jr. 72 66 62 81

Carlson Wagonlit Travel 3 27 54 12

CARSTAR 110 136 150 73

Chain

WorldwideSalesRank

TotalUnitsRank

DomesticUnitsRank

ForeignUnitsRank

Cartridge World 162 54 100 24

CENTURY 21 23 11 20 6

Checkers/Rallys 97 85 73 134

Chester's 117 51 58 33

Chick-fi l-A 45 60 50

Chili's Grill & Bar 26 61 56 66

Church's Chicken 80 48 55 37

CiCi's Pizza 111 100 86

Cinnabon, Inc. 194 91 117 48

Circle K Convenience Stores 10 17 27 8

Clarion Inn and Clarion Suites 113 160 174 75

Cold Stone Creamery 126 56 46 127

Coldwell Banker 12 26 23 32

Comfort Inn & Suites 31 36 36 30

Comfort Keepers 198 105 95 108

Cost Cutters 192 80 70

Country Inn & Suites 98 131 123 111

Courtyard 32 88 83 83

Coverall Cleaning Concepts 160 10 5 29

Crowne Plaza 49 158 176 71

Culver's Frozen Custard & Butterburgers 115 140 128

Curves and Curves for Women 73 9 6 14

Dairy Queen 44 21 18 23

Damon's Grill 193 198 193 142

Days Inns Worldwide 61 45 39 61

Del Taco 114 118 107 148

Denny's 43 49 45 85

Disaster Kleenup International 85 173 183 87

Worldwide Total Domestic Foreign Worldwide Total Domestic Foreign

Quick Reference: Top 200 Alphabetical Listing



#140

MAACO

Contacts: Franchise Development

Phone: 1-800-296-2226

Web site: www.maacofranchise.com

NO AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – Maaco owners come from all walks of life – marketing executives, teachers, management, IT managers, architects, sales, military, human resources, and more. Almost all had no prior automotive experience before embarking on a Maaco franchise opportunity. The Maaco franchise system is time-tested and has one of the best training and support programs in all of franchising. Also consider that more than 95% of our franchisees whose franchise agreements were up for renewal the past several years did renew their franchise agreements. There is no better endorsement of a franchise company than that. Investment $75K Financing Assistance Available for Qualified Applicants.

#187

PostNet

Contact: Brian Spindel

Phone: 800-841-7171 or 702-792-7100


Web site: www.postnet.com

Take the First Step! PostNet, the largest and fastest growing privately held company in our industry, has created one of today’s most exciting global franchise opportunities. PostNet centers are high-tech one-stop convenience centers offering digital B&W/color copies, printing, fax, computer/Internet services, mailbox rentals, and much more. Learn more about PostNet today by visiting www.postnet.com or calling 1-800-338-7401.

Chain

WorldwideSalesRank

TotalUnitsRank

DomesticUnitsRank

ForeignUnitsRank

Dollar Rent a Car 30 78 154 28

Domino's Pizza 18 12 17 9

Doubletree 71 179 173 140

Dunkin' Donuts 19 14 15 17

Econo Lodge 129 83 72 96

El Pollo Loco 116 139 127

Embassy Suites Hotels 62 176 170 130

ERA 79 33 52 18

Express Personnel Services 56 109 106 103

Fairfi eld Inn 84 112 101 133

Famous Dave's 149 184 180

Fantastic Sams 145 53 47 112

Fastsigns International, Inc. 171 113 111 84

Four Points by Sheraton 103 192 189 106

Fox's Pizza Den 199 151 140

Friendly's 96 110 99

Fuddruckers 158 147 138

General Nutrition Centers 59 24 22 21

Goddard School (� e) 189 166 156

Golden Corral Family Restaurants 65 120 108

Gold's Gym Franchising 77 86 84 70

Great Clips 95 34 30 89

H&R Block 24 5 3 19

Hampton Inn & Hampton Inn & Suites 27 55 48 109

Hardee's 57 43 38 63

Health Mart 78 87 75

Hilton 13 117 159 46

Hilton Garden Inn 76 154 144 115

Chain

WorldwideSalesRank

TotalUnitsRank

DomesticUnitsRank

ForeignUnitsRank

Holiday Inn Express 33 46 44 56

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts 15 52 63 34

Home Instead Senior Care 135 90 98 59

Homewood Suites by Hilton 100 175 167 141

Hooters Restaurants 86 126 124 93

Houlihan's 184 197 190

Howard Johnson International 123 122 125 77

Huddle House, Inc. 191 129 116

Hungry Howie's Pizza 179 107 96

IHOP 47 59 51 120

Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts 55 183 198 76

Interim HealthCare 105 150 139

Jack in the Box 36 40 32

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 93 16 9

Jamba Juice 148 101 88 150

Jani-King 109 7 4 15

JD Byrider 94 191 184

Jenny Craig 144 94 104 64

Jiff y Lube International, Inc. 69 37 31 98

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches 173 121 109

Johnny Carino's Italian 141 178 172 129

Johnny Rockets 190 170 168 107

Keller Williams Realty 42 96 85 122

KFC 4 4 14 3

Krispy Kreme 90 134 147 69

Krystal Company 137 132 120

Kwik Kopy Printing 159 103 143 43

La Quinta Franchise LLC 74 104 90


Quick Reference: Top 200 Alphabetical Listing Quick Reference: Top 200 Alphabetical Listing

Pro-Cuts


Phone: 1-888-888-7008



The neighborhood has never looked better! Convenience, value pricing, great service and friendly stylists are the cornerstone of the Pro-Cuts brand. Pro-Cuts targets customers where they live and work by offering locations and a salon culture that is rooted in “the neighborhood.” Pro-Cuts offers quality service, a comfortable atmosphere, and a community connection that generates customer loyalty and repeat business.

#120

Sizzler

Contacts: Todd Peterson

Phone: (310) 846-8780


Web site: www.sizzler.com

A Proven Brand

Sizzler’s good food and great value began with one location in 1958. Now there are more than 300 restaurants in 11 countries and 15 U.S. states and territories. And new products, attractive new store designs and an energized team are the driving forces behind the continued growth of the Sizzler franchise. So, if you’re looking for a great opportunity look no further than Sizzler.

Chain

WorldwideSalesRank

TotalUnitsRank

DomesticUnitsRank

ForeignUnitsRank

Labor Finders 153 162 149

Linc Network, LLC 143 188 186 124

Long John Silver's 89 62 57 104

Luxury Collection 91 200 200 101

Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks 140 123 113 105

Marriott Hotels, Resorts & Suites 11 111 132 57

Matco Tools 125 50 43 113

McAlister's Deli 182 169 163

McDonald's 1 2 2 2

Medicine Shoppe & Medicap Pharmacy 41 58 64 38

Meineke Car Care Centers 142 77 71 92

Microtel Inns & Suites 188 161 152 123

Midas Auto Service Experts 66 35 42 22

Minuteman Press 133 71 74 54

Moe's Southwest Grill 176 143 131

Motel 6 83 79 69 125

Mr. Rooter 165 144 164 67

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning 195 177 171 139

Panera Bread 52 69 61

Papa John's Pizza 48 32 29 39

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza 136 72 65 137

Paul Davis Restoration 147 167 157

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 88 119 110 119

Pet Supplies "Plus" 134 168 160

Pizza Hut 8 6 7 5

Play It Again Sports 183 135 129 97

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits 60 44 41 41

PostNet 187 84 103 40

Chain

WorldwideSalesRank

TotalUnitsRank

DomesticUnitsRank

ForeignUnitsRank

Proforma 167 97 89 99

ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings 112 180 177 146

Prudential Real Estate 25 39 34 80

Qdoba Mexican Grill 168 146 135

Quality Inn and Quality Suites 67 63 78 35

Quiznos Sub 53 22 19 31

RadioShack 20 18 11 55

Radisson Hotels & Resorts 35 148 175 60

Ramada Worldwide 68 81 87 47

Red Robin 81 142 136 117

Red Roof Inns 146 145 134

Renaissance 63 186 197 86

Residence Inn 50 114 105 118

Results Travel 38 76 67

Roto-Rooter Corporation 99 106 94 116

Round Table Pizza 124 116 102

Ruby Tuesday 54 74 68 90

Ruth's Chris Steak House 119 195 191 126

Sbarro the Italian Eatery 104 73 76 51

ServiceMaster Clean 64 25 26 20

Sheraton 17 133 166 53

Shoney's Restaurants 127 157 145

Sign-A-Rama 122 82 93 44

Sir Speedy Printing 157 124 119 102

Sizzler Restaurants 120 152 162 82

Sleep Inn 132 141 137 114

Slumberland Furniture 151 194 187

Sonic, America's Drive-In 29 30 25 144


#150

Allegra Network LLC

Contacts: Ken Root

Phone: 800.726.9050


Web site: www.allegranetwork.com

Our existing business model with a proven track record, immediate cash flow and established accounts and staff offers you a distinct opportunity! Or capitalize on the growing digital printing, sign and mailing demands of businesses in small and medium markets with our Digital Print Center. This unique, high-tech start-up franchise offers a low investment, ease of operation and a few employees to manage. Live the lifestyle you’ve always wanted in this light manufacturing, business-to-business franchise!

#108

Supercuts


Phone: 1-888-888-7008



The Supercuts brand has become a dominant name in the value salon category by building a relationship with men, offering them a current look at an affordable price. The brand is perceived as one that “gets” what guys want, and continues to build loyalty among new and repeat customers. Supercuts stylists are trained in a highly efficient haircutting technique proprietary to Supercuts. The focus on men, specialized training, and over 2000 convenient locations make Supercuts one of the fastest growing brands in the business!

#107

Sylvan Learning Centers Contacts: Greg Helwig

Phone: 877-453-9990


Web site: www.sylvanfranchise.com

Join Sylvan, the leader in the growing supplemental education market with almost 30 years of experience and nearly 1,200 centers located throughout North America. We offer personalized instruction available in-center, online and at home. Now is an exciting time to join Sylvan—both new territories and existing centers are available. Learn how joining Sylvan can make a difference in your life- and in the lives of children. Call (877) 453-9990 or visit www.sylvanfranchise.com.

Chain

WorldwideSalesRank

TotalUnitsRank

DomesticUnitsRank

ForeignUnitsRank

Spherion Staffi ng and Recruiting 51 93 82

Springhill Suites 130 182 178 149

Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner 139 155 141

Staybridge Suites 166 196 188

Subway Restaurants 7 3 1 4

Super 8 Motels 70 41 35 62

SuperCuts 108 38 33 65

Sylvan Learning Centers 107 67 59 132

T.G.I.Friday's 40 70 79 42

Taco Bell Corp. 14 20 13 49

Taco John's 177 128 115

TCBY 174 64 66 52

� rifty Car Rental 37 68 130 27

Tim Hortons 21 31 133 13

Togo's Eatery 200 159 146

Tony Roma's 154 172 194 72

Towneplace Suites 178 193 185

Travelodge Hotels 156 115 122 74

Tuff y/Car-X Auto Service Centers 181 130 118

Uniglobe Travel International(1) 46 89 80

Unishippers 172 163 151

Uno Chicago Grill 131 171 165 143

Valpak Direct Marketing 138 174 169 128

Village Inn Restaurants 152 164 153

Volvo Rents 197 185 195 88

Wendy's 9 15 12 26

Western Sizzlin 196 190 182

Westin 34 187 192 95

Chain

WorldwideSalesRank

TotalUnitsRank

DomesticUnitsRank

ForeignUnitsRank

Whataburger 82 92 81 145

Wingate by Wyndham 175 181 179 147

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts 102 199 196 121

Zaxby's 128 125 112

Worldwide Total Domestic Foreign Worldwide Total Domestic Foreign



#177

Taco John’s International, Inc. Contacts: Brett Miller

Phone: 800 854-0819


Web site: www.tacojohns.com

Taco John’s new look supports their brand icons like Taco Tuesday® and Potato Olés®. Stone-accented buildings reflect the quality of the food inside. Comfortable dining rooms feature fresh salsa bars where patrons customize their favorite menu items. The re-imaging program for Taco John’s 425 restaurants has customers and operators raving. A contemporary new image, hometown hospitality, and bold fresh flavors, that’s The Fresh Taste of West-Mex®.

In describing the Up & Comers last year, we joked that since more than half had actually lost ground

on the ranking from the year prior, “up” was perhaps an inap-propriate choice of terms. Would

“Down & Outers” have been bet-ter? Hardly.

While these companies are a far cry from the McDonald’s’ of the world, who isn’t? And the claim of being one of the larg-est 300 franchise systems in the country, given the explosive growth of the industry, should be made with pride.

� is year’s esteemed group of Up & Comers does our descrip-tor proud, with over half securing a higher ranking than last year, each making positive headway in their eff orts to follow eight of last year’s Up & Comer brethren to the big list.

In keeping with the dynamic nature of the Up & Comers, this year we welcome 24 new fran-chise companies to the ranking.

In 2006, these 100 franchise systems combined to gener-ate $11.1 billion in sales across 31,700 company and franchised units around the world, both fi g-ures slightly less under last year’s total. � is is a heavily franchised lot with 96 percent of these units operated by franchisees, far more concentrated than the Top 200 systems. The Up & Comers operate 87 percent of all loca-tions here in the United States.

Relative to the Top 200, these 100 companies draw far more evenly from the various indus-try sectors, though restaurants still dominate here, too. � e 28 restaurant companies accounted for 28 percent of last year’s Up & Comer revenue, though they

operate just 13 percent of total units. � e quick service sector contributed most to the $3.2 bil-lion in restaurant sales, but fast casual concepts are coming on strong.

Companies catering to the country’s love of the automobile combined for nearly $1 billion in revenue at over 1,600 units pro-viding car sales, maintenance and glass repair. Franchise systems catering to homeowners—cov-ering everything from lawns, siding and painting on the exte-rior to plumbing, basements and closet designs on the interior—generated over $1 billion in sales last year at over 2500 almost-ex-clusively franchised units.

� e record numbers of cruise ship travelers in 2006 certainly helped the three cruise travel franchise companies on the ranking as they rang up nearly a

half-billion in sales last year. And the variety of retail businesses selling all variety of consumer products contributed over $1.5 billion in sales to the mix.

—Paul Olson

Up and comers really are upwardly mobile


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Quick Reference: 100 Companies on the Verge


Worldwide Sales*


PercentFranchised

201 211 � e Melting Pot � e Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. 194 112 112 96%

202 206 Two Men and A Truck Two Men and a Truck International, Inc. 193 183 189 97%

203 204 Hawthorn Suites US Franchise Systems, Inc. 192 * 92 96 100%

204 212 Old Chicago Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. 192 88 88 28%

205 213 Cruise Holidays International, Inc. Carlson Companies, Inc. 186 86 119 100%

206 225 Basement Finishing System Owens Corning 182 90 94 100%

207 227 Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Concepts, inc. 181 219 219 98%

208 189 Max & Erma's Max & Erma's Restaurants, Inc. 180 100 100 23%

209 217 Money Mailer Money Mailer Franchise Corporation 176 310 310 92%

210 234 Taco Time Kahala Corp. 175 254 363 100%

211 216 Precision Tune Auto Care Precision Franchising LLC 174 306 406 100%

212 202 AmericInn AmericanInn International, LLC 169 213 213 100%

213 222 Bruegger's Bagels Sun Capital Partners, Inc. 167 258 258 40%

214 209 Atlanta Bread Co. Atlanta Bread Company International Inc. 166 143 143 94%

215 224 Batteries Plus Batteries Plus LLC 165 268 268 94%

216 208 Baymont Franchise Systems Wyndham Hotel Group 165 * 137 137 100%

217 207 Liberty Tax Service JTH Tax Inc. 164 2,105 2394 97%

218 183 Petland Petland, Inc. 163 142 206 97%

219 233 Back Yard Burgers Back Yard Burgers, Inc. 159 180 180 76%

220 289 Glass Doctor � e Dwyer Group, Inc. 158 137 137 100%

221 235 Cruise One WTH 155 500 500 100%

222 245 Certa ProPainters Certa ProPainters LTD 154 373 377 100%

223 246 Wingstop Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. 154 302 302 97%

224 220 Pizza Inn Pizza Inn, Inc. 152 291 368 99%

225 na Real Living 149 153 153 57%

226 228 Carvel Ice Cream FOCUS Brands 142 533 569 96%

227 239 Huntington Learning Centers Huntington Learning Centers, Inc. 141 344 344 90%

228 242 Firehouse Subs Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc. 141 258 258 87%

229 238 HobbyTown USA Hobby Town Unlimited, Inc. 140 175 175 99%

230 na � e Original Pancake House � e Original Pancake House Franchising, Inc. 136 107 107 99%

231 232 Martinizing Dry Cleaning Martin Franchises Inc. 134 355 607 100%

232 na Planet Beach Planet Beach Franchising Corp. 132 326 345 100%

233 230 Country Kitchen Country Kitchen International 132 121 121 83%

234 275 Rodeway Inn Choice Hotels International 130 * 233 238 100%

235 231 Manchu Wok Café de Coral 130 112 200 75%

236 237 PIP Printing & Document Services Franchise Services, Inc. 128 231 241 100%

237 256 Cruise Planners/AMEX CP Franchising, LLC 120 701 701 100%

238 254 Express Oil Change Express Oil Change, LLC 117 159 159 67%

239 251 Once Upon a Child Winmark Corporation 115 227 251 100%

240 258 Grease Monkey Grease Monkey International 113 190 238 100%

241 na Steamatic Steamatic, Inc. 110 291 393 100%

242 262 Hollywood Tans HT Franchising, LLC 110 300 303 96% * Franchise Times estimate


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Worldwide Sales*


PercentFranchised

243 249 Norwalk-� e Furniture Idea Norwalk Furniture Corporation 109 66 66 88%

244 248 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. 108 283 321 98%

245 250 Great Steak & Potato Co. Kahala Corp. 108 211 227 100%

246 255 Wild Birds Unlimited Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. 105 288 302 100%

247 265 First Choice Haircutters Regis Corporation 104 444 444 47%

248 264 Knights Franchise Systems Wyndham Hotel Group 103 * 220 231 100%

249 260 @WORK Personnel Services @WORK Franchise Inc. 103 76 76 100%

250 na Lady of America/Workout Express Lady of America Franchise Corp. 100 459 483 98%

251 na Edible Arrangements 100 399 407 100%

252 na Homes & Land Affi liates, LLC Endurance Business Media 100 317 336 94%

253 279 Plato's Closet Winmark Corporation 100 231 232 100%

254 259 Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. 98 1,757 1845 100%

255 280 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Clockwork Home Services, Inc. 96 193 193 94%

256 268 SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up G.C. & K.B. Investments, Inc. 96 112 177 99%

257 267 Relax the Back Corporation Dominion Ventures 92 106 108 100%

258 271 USA BABY USA BABY, Inc. 92 55 56 100%

259 273 Penn Station East Coast Subs Penn Station Incorporated 91 179 179 99%

260 269 Maid to Perfection Maid to Perfection Corp. 89 275 298 100%

261 274 Roy Rogers Roy Rogers Franchise Company, LLC 89 52 52 71%

262 270 � e Little Gym � e Little Gym International 88 222 257 100%

263 278 Great Harvest Bread Co. Great Harvest Franchising Inc. 88 177 177 100%

264 284 Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company, LLC 86 402 402 99%

265 na Wireless Toyz Wireless Toyz Franchise LLC 86 180 180 97%

266 210 Pak Mail Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc 85 406 549 98%

267 na Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Raising Cane's USA, LLC 84 41 41 22%

268 192 Miracle-Ear Amplifon S.p.A. 83 1,301 1301 100%

269 282 Lawn Doctor Lawn Doctor Inc. 83 495 495 100%

270 291 Marble Slab Creamery Marble Slab Creamery, Inc. 82 364 393 100%

271 283 Signs Now Allegra Network LLC 82 203 213 100%

272 243 D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Papa Gino's Corp. 81 193 193 28%

273 277 La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill 81 102 102 42%

274 252 CleanNet USA Inc. CleanNet USA, Inc. 80 3,875 3875 100%

275 261 AmeriHost Franchise Systems Wyndham Hotel Group 80 * 98 98 100%

276 185 Payless Car Sales, Inc. Avalon Global Group, Inc. 79 47 47 100%

277 285 Candy Bouquet Candy Bouquet International Inc. 78 770 880 100%

278 288 Marco's Pizza Marco's Franshising, LLC 78 161 161 100%

279 na Comet Cleaners Jack Godfrey & Sons, Inc. 76 292 304 100%

280 na Tropical Smoothie Café Tropical Smoothie Fanchise Development Corp. 76 204 209 100%

281 na Fatburger Fog Cutter Capital Group, Inc. 72 85 91 60%

282 na Ledo Pizza Ledo Pizza System, Inc. 72 80 80 100%

283 281 EmbroidMe United Franchise Group 70 321 389 100%

284 287 Cousins Subs Cousins Subs Systems, Inc. 70 150 150 90% * Franchise Times estimate



Worldwide Sales*


PercentFranchised

285 290 ABC Seamless ABC, Inc. 67 125 125 94%

286 na Quaker Steak & Lube Quaker Steak & Lube 67 23 23 83%

287 300 Certifi ed Restoration Drycleaning Network, LLC 66 119 147 99%

288 na Camille's Sidewalk Café Beautiful Brands International 65 106 106 99%

289 293 ChemStation ChemStation International 65 53 54 91%

290 na Closets By Design Home Organizers, Inc. 64 35 35 80%

291 na � e Pasta House Company � e Pasta House Co. 62 31 33 67%

292 na Maid Brigade Maid Brigade, Inc. 61 405 481 100%

293 292 Mr. Transmission/Milex/Alta Mere Moran Industries, Inc. 61 205 205 100%

294 na Pump It Up PIU Management 59 161 161 100%

295 na Studio 6 Accor North America 59 * 44 45 20%

296 na FastFrame FastFrame USA Inc. 58 314 322 100%

297 na Right at Home 57 92 92 99%

298 na Mr. Electric � e Dwyer Group, Inc. 56 138 199 100%

299 297 Bellacino's Pizza and Grinders Bellacino's Inc. 55 89 89 100%

300 na Saladworks Saladworks, Inc. 54 75 75 99% * Franchise Times estimate


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Top 200 Sales by IndustryCategory Worldwide Sales

Restaurants 42%Lodging 16%Retail 17%Travel 7%

Take-Out Food 4%Real Estate Services 4%

Automotive Services & Rental 3%All Other 7%

Top 200 Units by IndustryCategory Total Units

Restaurants 41%Lodging 6%Retail 17%Travel 1%


Automotive Services & Rental 2%All Other 20%

Top 200 Sales Growth by IndustryCategory Growth

Restaurants 7%Lodging 19%Retail -1%Travel -3%


All Other -4%Total 6%


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Methodology questions on the Top 200 ranking

How does a brand qualify for the Franchise Times 200 ranking?

A franchise brand must meet one important qualifi cation: A minimum of 20 percent of the company’s total units must be operated by franchisees.

What are systemwide sales?Systemwide sales consist of

the total 2006 sales of the brand from both company and franchi-see-operated stores. For example, the systemwide sales of Pizza Hut include the sales from all of the restaurants in the entire system—both company and franchised.

In the FT 200 list, more than one company has the same sales, but are ranked dif-ferently. How do you decide who is ranked fi rst?

In the event of a tie in the systemwide sales of two or more companies, the company with the most units ranks highest.

My company’s revenue is greater than what is shown on the ranking.

� is may be due to the fact that your company may have other operations not directly related to franchising. In the Franchise Times 200 ranking, we tallied only the annual sys-

temwide sales derived from the business operated by the franchi-sor and its franchisees.

My company should qualify and did not show up on the list. Or, my fi rm is listed, but the number of units or sales esti-mates are not accurate.

Two things may have hap-pened. First, we may have neglected you simply by acci-dent or your company may have ignored our repeated pleas for data. Secondly, if you did not help us out, we estimated the sales. We may have estimated high or low. Let us know next time!

How did you pull all of this data together?

We had our crack research team led by Paul Olson iden-tify the franchise companies that might qualify. The team contacted companies to find the information or located it on the Internet and through 10-Ks, annual reports or Web sites. � ey then went to work calling com-panies to confi rm the data.

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numbers of franchisees, some large public companies and other single-unit entrepreneurs, all contributing mightily to the sales and unit counts shown here.

� e economic environment in 2006 was not nearly so tur-bulent as it is right now, though it wasn’t without it’s uncertain-ties and concerns. Economic growth was relatively strong last year, with GDP growth of 3.3 percent, slightly ahead of 2005. � e fallout of irresponsible subprime lending—and borrow-ing—had yet to materialize and many homeowners continued to tap their home equity for discre-tionary spending. � is helped to buoy consumer sentiment despite meager wage growth, and Americans spent $9.2 trillion on goods and services, growing con-sumer spending at a healthy 3.2 percent rate in the process.

Of that, the Census Bureau estimates that $4.3 trillion went to retail and food service pur-chases, those made at the types of businesses that dominate fran-chising. Compared to 2005, this wasn’t robust growth, and con-cerns about rising gas prices and stalling home values began to increase. Average gas prices began and ended 2006 at around $2.20 per gallon, but jumped a full dollar higher during the summer months.

Against this backdrop, the companies of the Top 200 man-aged collective worldwide sales of nearly $445 billion, an impressive 6.4 percent increase over 2005. Unit growth for these compa-nies was not nearly so robust, however, with the 5,879 addi-

tional company and franchised locations up a mere 1.5 percent over 2005. � e Top 200 compa-nies actually shed domestic units last year, counterbalancing con-tinued global expansion by the multinationals to the tune of 6,500 additional foreign loca-tions. Unlike the prior year’s heavily franchised-led growth, unit development in terms of company versus franchised loca-tions was far more balanced last year.

The Top 200 retains 184 companies from last year, 81 of which improved their rank-ing along with 18 that held pat and 85 that edged down. � e 16 companies new to the Top 200 are evenly split between those that graced the Up & Comers list last year and those that are completely new to the ranking. All-in-all, franchise-operated units continue to outnumber company-operated units by a ratio slightly better than 4 to 1.

In terms of industry rep-resentation on the Top 200, restaurants again reign supreme. Despite the myriad problems faced by the casual dining sec-tor last year, the 71 Top 200 restaurant chains accounted for $188 billion in sales, a 7-per-cent increase over 2005. The 119,000 domestic restaurants they operated at the end of last year accounted for about 20 per-cent of all restaurants opened in the United States. Still, nearly 30 percent of these companies’ restaurants serve customers over-seas, and 83 percent of those locations belong to the fi ve big-gest restaurant brands.

� e quick-service sector can take credit for much of the increase in restaurant sales, benefiting as it has from con-sumer anxiety, in addition to rapid international expansion. McDonald’s reported systemwide sales growth of 7 percent across the globe in 2006 and Yum! Brands’ KFC chain expanded heavily across India and China. A total of 17 fast food compa-nies on the ranking had sales in excess of $1 billion last year.

Not surprisingly, sales growth was swiftest nearer the other end of the ranking. Zaxby’s increased sales some 40 percent last year as it added half again as many units. Buff alo Wild Wings managed to grow sales over 30 percent in 2006, rewarding sharehold-ers with 60 percent returns in the process. And bad-boy-of-the-sandwich-set Jimmy John’s increased its unit count by more than 100.

While restaurants gener-ated the most sales, the 41 hotel chains on the Top 200—with a combined 20,000 domestic and 4,000 international locations—generated the most sales growth. Smith Travel Research estimates that domestic hotels managed to raise rates some 7.4 percent on average last year, at nearly twice the rate of infl ation. � is helped the industry to grow domestic revenues to just under $100 bil-lion last year despite occupancy rates that were essentially fl at.

� e ability of hotels to suc-cessfully take such significant pricing is the function of a few variables, including continued business traveler demand and the falling dollar. Smith Travel Research’s Vice President of

Global Development Jan Freitag points to healthy midweek group and business travel and strong weekend leisure business as rev-enue drivers for the lodging industry. Additionally, he cites the role the weakening dollar has played in attracting European tourists to America for relatively cheap vacations.

� e ranking’s retail compa-nies managed collective sales of $76 billion last year led by the No. 2-ranked 7-11 chain, opera-tor of some 25,000 international convenience stores. Five retail chains on the ranking—Ace Hardware, Matco Tools, The Athlete’s Foot, Cartridge World, and Play It Again Sports—boast 100-percent franchised systems.

� e catchall group of compa-nies combined in the “All Other” industry category includes fran-chisors from all corners of the economy. While these businesses generated just 7 percent of all Top 200 sales last year, they col-lectively account for one in fi ve Top 200 units and are respon-sible for spreading the franchise model into new and evolving economic sectors.

The healthcare sector may not spring to mind in relation to franchising, but a number of Top 200 companies are taking advantage of aging demograph-ics and the growing demands on our healthcare sector by franchis-ing elder care solutions, medical staffi ng services, pharmacies and other health and fi tness concepts. Numerous companies have found niches tending to the vari-ety of services demanded by our ever-growing commercial and residential building supply.

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