Food/quick service

Entrepreneur, Jan, 2004

Kumon North America

Kumon Franchise Opportunity. Ranked #1 in Tutoring Category by Entreprenuer magazine--January 2003. Ranked #8 in Top 25 Low Investment Franchises. Kumon oilers after-school programs to help children achieve better math and reading skills, stronger concentration, and improve self-confidence. Call toll-free: 1-866-633-0740 or Email us: Franchise@kumon.com Visit us online:

www.kumon.com

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Sylvan Learning Center [R]

For more than 20 years, Sylvan has helped over a million children develop a love of learning. We have a proven process that works--the Sylvan Advantage [TM]. Learn how you can join the global leader in the growing supplemental education market. Gain the personal satisfaction that comes from helping students increase their confidence. This is a chance to make a difference in your life--and in the lives of children. Call today. (800) 284-8214

www.sylvanfranchise.com

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Tutoring Club A Class Above. Guaranteed. [SM]

Tutoring Club

Change your lifestyle! Join America's fastest growing franchise in the Private Education industry. This is a ground floor opportunity with great locations available. Benefits include a Monday-Thursday 20-30 hour workweek, no nights or weekend worries and low initial investment. If professional working conditions and performing a needed service for children and the community are what you desire, contact us today! www.tutoringclub.com

(888) 674-6425

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MATHNASIUM Learning Centers

MATHNASIUM Learning Centers

Now Franchising! An exciting "ground floor" opportunity, from the founders of Futurekids, a worldwide franchise. Proven, superior teaching method. Attractive centers. Expert training and support. Information Age Demand for Math Skills + a Global Crisis in Education = Strong Business Opportunity. Own one ... or build a chain. Please call (877) 531-MATH, (outside US: 310-943-6100), or visit:

www.mathnasium.com

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Ident-A-Kid [R]

Be your own boss, help others and make a living while doing it! Ident-A-Kid is a home-based franchise providing child identification cards for parents to carry in case of an emergency. The card contains the child's photograph, fingerprint and physical description. This franchise offers the opportunity for a rewarding lifestyle, with personal attention and support, for a very affordable $29,500. www.ident-a-kid.com

(800) 890-1000

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Children's Orchard

At Children's Orchard, the original kid's resale/retail franchise, you'll buy and sell gently used and new clothing, toys and equipment. Your value conscious customers shop in an upscale retail atmosphere. Learn about our proven business system, unparalleled training, top notch store operations and marketing support. Call us today! e-mail: franchiseheadquarters@childorch.com, Web Site: www.childreusorchard.com

(800) 999-KIDS SEE LISTING PAGE 180

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CHIP [TM] The Remarkable Child I.D. Program

Offers "Financial Reward--Emotional Gratification--Home Based Business." Provide parents through local schools the industries' most comprehensive child safety program based on Education + Identification = Protection. Proprietary technology, training, ongoing support, 15+ years as industry leader! Limited protected territories available, www.4childid.com or call:

(866) CHIP-INC SEE LISTING PAGE 180

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It's A Grind Coffee House

The nation's Fastest-growing coffee franchise, It's A Grind has 160 franchises trader development throughout the US. You can own an upscale, neighborhood coffee house featuring the highest quality espresso and iced blended coffee drinks, bagels, and bakery items. Easy-to-operate; no food preparation or cooking; strong repeat customer base; established 1994. www.itsagrind.com

(866) 424-5282

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Padgett Business Services

Padgett Business Services is a leading provider of bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and tax services to small business. We are a team of professionals who take pride in getting it right and helping our clients succeed. Franchisees can count on superior hands-on training, an award winning support team and state of the art systems including proprietary software and proven marketing programs.

(800) 323-7292

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Bad Ass Coffee Company

The native people of Kona Hawaii remember the days of the "Bad Ass Ones." The bellows of the donkeys could be heard echoing through the mountains as they hauled the heavy loads of coffee up and down the mountain side. In honor of these hard working donkeys, we named our coffee company. The legend of the Kona Nightingale lives on right here at The Bad Ass Coffee Company. For franchise information visit www.badasscoffee.com or call Harold Hill:

(888) 422-3277 SEE LISTING PAGE 188

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Fiducial [R]

Franchisees provide small business owners and individuals with accounting and financial management, tax, financial, business counseling and payroll services. To enable you to provide these services, we provide you with our training programs, procedures, guidelines, software programs, processing centers, advertising materials, marketing and management support programs, and tax support services, www.fiducial.com