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AMERICA'S 107 FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES
What do microwaves, drive-thins and e-mail have in common? They've helped form--and fuel--our society's obsession with speed. This need for speed has dramatically influenced even the traditionally slow-paced franchising industry, as witnessed in the velocity of expansion shared by companies as diverse as Kumon Math & Reading Centers 7-Eleven Convenience Stores, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and, of course, the grandfather of explosive growth McDonald's.
The lightning-quick expansion of the following franchises not only capitalizes on widespread needs and trends, it also provides more opportunities for prospective franchisees. Interested in a special product or service? Looking for that one particular business concept? You can bet there will be a suitable franchise interested in coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
On the following pages, we've listed the fastest-growing franchises in the United States. Rankings are based on growth in the number of franchises from 1998 to 1999 as verified in Entrepreneur's 21st Annual Franchise 500(r), which you can view by visiting www.entrepreneur.com.
This ranking isn't intended to endorse any particular franchise but to provide a starting point for research. Read all the company's literature as well as its Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC); call and visit existing franchisees; and consult an attorney and an accountant. It's better to take your time during the research phase before you get on a fast track of your own.
Listing compiled by Lee Houston and Liza Potter
Franchise [*] Address
1. Kumon Math & Reading Centers Teaneck, NJ
2. McDonald's Oak Brook, IL
3. 7-Eleven Convenience Stores Dallas, TX
4. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Virginia Beach, VA
5. Taco Bell Corp. Irvine, CA
6. KFC Corp. Louisville, KY
7. Coverall Cleaning Concepts Ft. Lauderdale, FL
8. Yogen Fruz Worldwide Markham, ON
9. Pizza Hut Inc. Dallas, TX
10. Subway Milford, CT
11. Jiffy Lube Int'l. Inc. Houston, TX
12. Jani-King Dallas, TX
13. Dunkin' Donuts Randolph, MA
14. Curves for Women Waco, TX
15. Jazzercise Inc. Carlsbad, CA
16. GNC Franchising Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
16. Management Recruiters [**] Cleveland, OH
18. Re/Max Int'l. Inc. Englewood, CO
18. Tim Hortons Dublin, OH
Franchise [*] Phone number/Web site
1. Kumon Math & Reading Centers (800)222-6284/www.kumon.com
2. McDonald's (630)623-6196/www.mcdonalds.com
3. 7-Eleven Convenience Stores (800)255-0711/www.7-eleven.com
4. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (800)475-2904/www.jacksonhewitt.com
5. Taco Bell Corp. (949)863-4500/www.tacobell.com
6. KFC Corp. (502)874-2021/www.kfc.com
7. Coverall Cleaning Concepts (800)537-3371/(954)351-1110/www.coverall.com
8. Yogen Fruz Worldwide (905)479-8762/www.yogenfruz.com
9. Pizza Hut Inc. (972)338-7992/www.pizzahut.com
10. Subway (800)888-4848/(203)877-4281/www.subway.com
11. Jiffy Lube Int'l. Inc. (713)546-3858/www.jiffylube.com
12. Jani-King (800)552-5264/www.janiking.com
13. Dunkin' Donuts (800)777-9983/www.dunkin-baskin-togos.com
14. Curves for Women (800)848-1096/www.curvesforwomen.com
15. Jazzercise Inc. (760)434-2101/www.jazzercise.com
16. GNC Franchising Inc. (800)766-7099/www.gncfranchising.com
16. Management Recruiters [**] (800)875-4000/(216)696-1122/www.mrint.com
18. Re/Max Int'l. Inc. (800)525-7452/(303)770-5531/www.remax.com
18. Tim Hortons (614)791-4200/www.timhortons.com
Franchise [*] Description
1. Kumon Math & Reading Centers Supplemental education
2. McDonald's Hamburgers, chicken, salads
3. 7-Eleven Convenience Stores Convenience store
4. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Computerized tax prep. & elec. filing svcs
5. Taco Bell Corp. Mexican quick-service restaurant
6. KFC Corp. Chicken
7. Coverall Cleaning Concepts Commercial cleaning
8. Yogen Fruz Worldwide Frozen Yogurt & ice cream
9. Pizza Hut Inc. Pizza
10. Subway Submarine sandwiches & salads
11. Jiffy Lube Int'l. Inc. Fast oil change
12. Jani-King Commercial cleaning
13. Dunkin' Donuts Donuts & baked goods
14. Curves for Women Women's fitness & weight-loss centers
15. Jazzercise Inc. Dance/exercise classes
16. GNC Franchising Inc. Vitamin & nutrition stores
16. Management Recruiters [**] Personal plcmnt/search & recruiting svcs.
18. Re/Max Int'l. Inc. Real estate
18. Tim Hortons Donuts & baked goods
# of franchises,
1999 (growth,
Franchise [*] 1998-1999)
1. Kumon Math & Reading Centers 24,256(+4,589)
2. McDonald's 19,607(+3,288)
3. 7-Eleven Convenience Stores 15,572(+1,023)
4. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 2,720(+884)
5. Taco Bell Corp. 3,768(+841)
6. KFC Corp. 7,202(+567)
7. Coverall Cleaning Concepts 4,967(+548)
8. Yogen Fruz Worldwide 5,242(+520)
9. Pizza Hut Inc. 4,277(+512)
10. Subway 13,892(+497)
11. Jiffy Lube Int'l. Inc. 1,390(+427)
12. Jani-King 7,450(+412)
13. Dunkin' Donuts 5,144(+331)
14. Curves for Women 708(+306)
15. Jazzercise Inc. 5,169(+260)
16. GNC Franchising Inc. 1,523(+233)
16. Management Recruiters [**] 910(+233)
18. Re/Max Int'l. Inc. 3,312(+203)
18. Tim Hortons 1,732(+203)
20. RadioShack Ft. Worth, TX
21. Sonic Drive In Restaurants Oklahoma City, OK
22. Snap-on Tools Kenosha, WI
23. ServiceMaster Memphis, TN
24. Mail Boxes Etc. San Diego, CA
25. The Quizno's Corp. Denver, CO
26. Great Clips Inc. Minneapolis, MN
27. Baskin-Robbins USA Co. Randolph, MA
28. Domino's Pizza Inc. Ann Arbor, MI
29. Jan-Pro Franchising Little River, SC
Int'l. Inc.
30. Heaven's Beat Carpet & Rexburg, ID
Uphot. Cleaning
31. TCBY Treats Little Rock, AR
32. Worldsites Mississauga, ON
33. Candy Bouquet Little Rock, AR
34. Thrifty Rent-A-Car Tulsa, OK
System Inc.
35. Blimpie Int'l. Inc. Atlanta, GA
36. Papa Murphy's Vancouver, WA
37. Liberty Tax Service Virginia Beach, VA
38. Orion Food Systems Inc. Sioux Falls, SD
39. Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Atlanta, GA
40. ProForma Cleveland, OH
40. Rent-A-Wreck Owings Mills, MD
42. Interim Services Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
43. Sign-A-Rama Inc. West Palm Beach, FL
44. Denny's Inc. Spartanburg, SC
45. Arby's Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
46. Quik Internet Carson City, NV
47. Blockbuster Video Dallas, TX
47. Merry Maids Memphis, TN
47. Pillar To Post Tampa, FL
50. Lady of America Ft. Lauderdale, FL
51. Adventures in Quincy, MA
Advertising Inc.
51. Cash Converters Int'l. Schaumburg, IL
Franchise Group
53. PostNel Postal & Henderson, NV
Business Services
54. Terminix Termite & Memphis, TN
Pest Control
55. Color-Glo Int'l. Inc. Minneapolis, MN
56. Churchs Chicken Atlanta, GA
57. Learning Express Ayer, MA
57. Super Coups Avon, MA
59. Togo's Ealery Randolph, MA
60. Christmas Decor Inc. Lubbock, TX
60. Heel Quik! Inc. Marietta, GA
62. Supercuts Minneapolis, MN
63. Wetzel's Pretzels Pasadena, CA
20. RadioShack (817)415-3499/www.radioshack.com
21. Sonic Drive In Restaurants (405)280-7654/www.sonkdrivein.com
22. Snap-on Tools (800)775-7630/www.snapon.com
23. ServiceMaster (800)255-9687/(901)684-7500/www.svm.com
24. Mail Boxes Etc. (877)623-7253/(858)455-8800/www.mbe.com
25. The Quizno's Corp. (720)359-3300/www.qulznos.com
26. Great Clips Inc. (800)999-5959/www.greatclipsfranchise.com
27. Baskin-Robbins USA Co. (800)777-9983/www.dunkin-baskin-togos.com
28. Domino's Pizza Inc. (734)930-3030/www.dominos.com
29. Jan-Pro Franchising (800)668-1001/(843)399-9895/www.jan-pro.com
Int'l. Inc.
30. Heaven's Beat Carpet & (800)359-2095/www.heavensbest.com
Uphot. Cleaning
31. TCBY Treats (501)688-8229/www.tcby.com
32. Worldsites (905)678-7588/www.worldsites.net
33. Candy Bouquet (501)375-9990/www.candybouquet.com
34. Thrifty Rent-A-Car (918)669-2219/www.thrifty.com
System Inc.
35. Blimpie Int'l. Inc. (800)447-6256/(770)984-2707/www.blimple.com
36. Papa Murphy's (360)260-7272/www.papamurphys.com
37. Liberty Tax Service (800)790-3863/(757)340-7610/www.libertytax.com
38. Orion Food Systems Inc. (605)336-6961/www.orionfoodsys.com
39. Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits (800)848-8248/www.popeyes.com
40. ProForma (800)825-1525/(216)520-8400/www.proforma.com
40. Rent-A-Wreck (800)421-7253/www.rent-a-wreck.com
42. Interim Services Inc. (888)811-7751/(954)938-7600/www.interim.com
43. Sign-A-Rama Inc. (800)286-8671/(561)640-5570/www.sign-a-rama.co
44. Denny's Inc. (864)597-8000
45. Arby's Inc. (800)487-2729/(954)351-5200/www.arby.com
46. Quik Internet (949)548-2171/(702)841-2860/www.quikcom/007
47. Blockbuster Video (888)309-2234/www.blockbuster.com
47. Merry Maids (800)798-8000/www.merrymaids.com
47. Pillar To Post (800)294-5591/www.pillartopost.com
50. Lady of America (800)833-5239/www.ladyofamerica.com
51. Adventures in (800)432-6332/www.advinadv.com
Advertising Inc.
51. Cash Converters Int'l. (888)910-2274/www.cashconverters.com
Franchise Group
53. PostNel Postal & (800)841-7171/(702)792-7l00/www.postnet.net
Business Services
54. Terminix Termite & (800)654-7848/(901)766-1356/www.terminix.com
Pest Control
55. Color-Glo Int'l. Inc. (800)328-6347/(612)835-1338/www.colorglo.com
56. Churchs Chicken (800)639-3495/www.churchs.com
57. Learning Express (978)889-1000/www.learningexpress.com
57. Super Coups (800)626-2620/www.supercoups.com
59. Togo's Ealery (781)961-4020/www.dunkin-baskin-togos.com
60. Christmas Decor Inc. (800)687-9551/www.christmas-decor.com
60. Heel Quik! Inc. (800)255-8145/(770)951-9440/www.aquik.com
62. Supercuts (888)888-7808/(612)947-7777/www.supercuts.com
63. Wetzel's Pretzels (626)432-6900
20. RadioShack Consumer electronics
21. Sonic Drive In Restaurants Drive-in restaurant
22. Snap-on Tools Professional tools, equipment
23. ServiceMaster Comm./residential contract cleaning
24. Mail Boxes Etc. Postal/business/comm.services
25. The Quizno's Corp. Submarine sandwiches, soups, salads
26. Great Clips Inc. Family hair salons
27. Baskin-Robbins USA Co. Icecream & yogurt
28. Domino's Pizza Inc. Pizza
29. Jan-Pro Franchising Commercial cleaning
Int'l. Inc.
30. Heaven's Beat Carpet & Carpet & upholstery cleaning
Uphot. Cleaning
31. TCBY Treats Frozen yogart, ice cream & sorbet
32. Worldsites Internet services
33. Candy Bouquet Designer gifts & confections
34. Thrifty Rent-A-Car Vehicle rentals/leasing/parking
System Inc.
35. Blimpie Int'l. Inc. Submarine sandwiches & salads
36. Papa Murphy's Take-&-bake pizza
37. Liberty Tax Service Income-tax preparation services
38. Orion Food Systems Inc. Fast-food sys. for non-trad. markets
39. Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Fried chicken & biscuits
40. ProForma Comm'l.printing/promo/multimedia
40. Rent-A-Wreck Auto rentals/leasing
42. Interim Services Inc. Full-time & temporary staffing services
43. Sign-A-Rama Inc. Full-service sign business
44. Denny's Inc. Full-service family restaurant
45. Arby's Inc. Roast beef sandwiches, chicken, subs
46. Quik Internet Internet services
47. Blockbuster Video Videotape sales & rentals
47. Merry Maids Residential cleaning
47. Pillar To Post Home inspection service
50. Lady of America Fitness centers
51. Adventures in Promo. prd. & advertising specialties
Advertising Inc.
51. Cash Converters Int'l. Pre-owned merchandise stores
Franchise Group
53. PostNel Postal & Postal/business/comm. centers
Business Services
54. Terminix Termite & Termite & pest control
Pest Control
55. Color-Glo Int'l. Inc. Fabric dyeing & restoration
56. Churchs Chicken Southern fried chicken & biscuits
57. Learning Express Specialty toy store
57. Super Coups Co-op direct-mail advertising
59. Togo's Ealery Spclty.s'wiches, soups, salads/catering
60. Christmas Decor Inc. Holiday/event decorating services
60. Heel Quik! Inc. Shoe repair, clothing alt. & misc. svcs.
62. Supercuts Family hair care
63. Wetzel's Pretzels Hand-rolled soft pretzels
20. RadioShack 2,154(+191)
21. Sonic Drive In Restaurants 1,699(+187)
22. Snap-on Tools 4,323(+166)
23. ServiceMaster 4,368(+158)
24. Mail Boxes Etc. 3,811(+156)
25. The Quizno's Corp. 535(+155)
26. Great Clips Inc. 1,248(+150)
27. Baskin-Robbins USA Co. 4,250(+139)
28. Domino's Pizza Inc. 5,713(+136)
29. Jan-Pro Franchising 665(+130)
Int'l. Inc.
30. Heaven's Beat Carpet & 388(+123)
Uphot. Cleaning
31. TCBY Treats 3,033(+120)
32. Worldsites 232(+119)
33. Candy Bouquet 386(+118)
34. Thrifty Rent-A-Car 1,257(+117)
System Inc.
35. Blimpie Int'l. Inc. 2,097(+115)
36. Papa Murphy's 460(+113)
37. Liberty Tax Service 287(+110)
38. Orion Food Systems Inc. 968(+102)
39. Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits 1,163(+98)
40. ProForma 411(+97)
40. Rent-A-Wreck 648(+97)
42. Interim Services Inc. 403(+88)
43. Sign-A-Rama Inc. 474(+85)
44. Denny's Inc. 878(+78)
45. Arby's Inc. 3,178(+73)
46. Quik Internet 126(+70)
47. Blockbuster Video 1,078(+68)
47. Merry Maids 1,165(+68)
47. Pillar To Post 232(+68)
50. Lady of America 216(+66)
51. Adventures in 194(+64)
Advertising Inc.
51. Cash Converters Int'l. 544(+64)
Franchise Group
53. PostNel Postal & 493(+63)
Business Services
54. Terminix Termite & 551(+61)
Pest Control
55. Color-Glo Int'l. Inc. 230(+57)
56. Churchs Chicken 957(+53)
57. Learning Express 139(+52)
57. Super Coups 380(+52)
59. Togo's Ealery 250(+50)
60. Christmas Decor Inc. 204(+49)
60. Heel Quik! Inc. 730(+49)
62. Supercuts 815(+48)
63. Wetzel's Pretzels 81(+47)
64. Home Instead Senior Care Omaha, NE
65. Matco Tools Stow, OH
65. Total Car Franchising Norcross, GA
Corp.
67. Coldwell Banker Parsippany, NJ
Real Estate Corp.
67. Help U-Sell Syosset, NY
Real Estate
67. Mr. Electric Waco, TX
67. Smoothie King Kenner, LA
71. Saint Louis Bread Webster Groves, MO
Co./Panera Bread
72. Sunbell Business Charleston, SC
Brokers Network
73. ColorTyme Plano, TX
74. Realty Executive Phoenix, AZ
Int'l Inc.
75. Cottman Transmission Ft. Washington, PA
Systems Inc.
75. CruiseOne Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL
77. Sbarro The Melville, NY
Italian Eatery
79. Worldwide Express Dallas, TX
79. The Haagen-Dasz Minneapolis, MN
Shoppe Co. Inc.
79. T.J. Cinnamons Ltd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
81. The Second Cup Ltd. Toronto, ON
82. Dairy Queen Minneapolis, MN
82. Stained Glass Overlay Orange, CA
84. America's Maid Omaha, NE
Service-The Maids
85. Jersey Mike's Manasquan, NJ
Submarines & Salads
86. Aaron's Rental Atlanta, GA
Purchase
86. Ace America's Irving, TX
Cash Express
88. Huddle House Decatur, GA
89. The Medicine Shoppe St. Louis, MO
90. Certa ProPainters Ltd. Oaks, PA
90. Fantastic Sams Anaheim, CA
90. The HoneyBaked Norcross, GA
Ham Co. & Cafe
93. Fazoli's Systems Inc. Lexington, KY
94. Cold Stone Creamery Scottsdale, AZ
94. Hungry Howie's Madison Heights, MI
Pizza & Subs
96. Marble Slab Houston, TX
Creamery Inc.
96. Rita's Water Ice Bensalem, PA
98. AmeriSpec Home Memphis, TN
Inspection Svcs.
98. Auntie Anne's Inc. Gap, PA
98. CleanNet USA Inc. Columbia, MD
98. I.N.V.U. Portraits Bountiful, UT
102. Batteries Plus Hartland, WI
102. Culver Franchising Prairie du Sac, WI
System Inc.
102. The Mad Science Group Montreal, QC
102. Schlotzsky's Deli Austin, TX
102. Sylvan Learning Centers Baltimore, MD
102. Tuffy Associates Corp. Toledo, OH
64. Home Instead Senior Care (888)484-5759/(402)498-4461/
www.homeinstead.com
65. Matco Tools (800)368-6651/(330)929-4949/
www.matcotools.com
65. Total Car Franchising (800)726-5677/(678)243-2000/
Corp. www.colorsfranchies.com
67. Coldwell Banker (973)496-5717/www.coldwellbanker.com
Real Estate Corp.
67. Help U-Sell (800)366-1177/www.helpusell.net
Real Estate
67. Mr. Electric (800)805-0575/(254)745-2439/
www.dwyergroup.com
67. Smoothie King (800)577-4200/(504)467-4006/
www.smoothieking.com
71. Saint Louis Bread (314)918-7779/www.panerabread.com
Co./Panera Bread
72. Sunbell Business (843)853-4781/www.sunbellnetwork.com
Brokers Network
73. ColorTyme (800)411-8963/(972)608-5376/
www.colortyme.com
74. Realty Executive (800)252-3366/www.realtyexecutive.com
Int'l Inc.
75. Cottman Transmission (888)426-8862/(215)643-5585/
Systems. Inc. www.cottman.com
75. CruiseOne Inc. (954)480-9265/www.cruiseone.com
77. Sbarro The (516)715-4100/www.sbarro.com
Italian Eatery
77. Worldwide Express (800)758-7447/www.wwex.com
79. The Haagen-Dasz (612)330-8877/(612)830-0200/
Shoppe Co. Inc. www.haagendazs.com
79. T.J. Cinnamons Ltd. (800)592-6245
81. The Second Cup Ltd. (416)975-5541/www.secondcup.com
82. Dairy Queen (800)285-8515/(612)830-0200/
www.dairyqueen.com
82. Stained Glass Overlay (800)944-4746/(714)974-6124/
www.sgoinc.com
84. America's Maid (800)843-6243/www.maids.com
Service-The Maids
85. Jersey Mike's (732)528-7676/www.jerseymikes.com
Submarines & Salads
86. Aaron's Rental (800)551-6015/www.aaronsfranchise.com
Purchase
86. Ace America's (800)713-3338/www.acecashexpress.com
Cash Express
88. Huddle House (800)868-5700/www.huddlehouse.com
89. The Medicine Shoppe (314)993-6000/www.medicineshoppe.com
90. Certa ProPainters Ltd. (800)452-3782/(770)455-4300/
www.gocerta.com
90. Fantastic Sams (800)441-6588/www.fantasticsams.com
90. The HoneyBaked (678)966-3254
Ham Co. & Cafe
93. Fazoli's Systems Inc. (606)268-1668/www.fazoliz.com
94. Cold Stone Creamery (480)348-1704/www.coldstonecreamery.com
94. Hungry Howie's (800)624-8122/www.hungryhowies.com
Pizza & Subs
96. Marble Slab (713)780-3601/www.marbleslab.com
Creamery Inc.
96. Rita's Water Ice (800)677-7482/(215)633-9899/
www.ritasice.com
98. AmeriSpec Home (800)426-2270/www.amerispecfranchise.com
Inspection Svcs.
98. Auntie Anne's Inc. (717)442-4766/www.auntieannes.com
98. CleanNet USA Inc. (800)735-8838/(410)720-6494/
www.cleannetusa.com
98. I.N.V.U. Portraits (801)292-4688/www.invuportraits.com
102. Batteries Plus (800)274-9155/www.batteriesplus.com
102. Culver Franchising (608)643-7980/www.culvers.com
System Inc.
102. The Mad Science Group (800)586-5231/www.madscience.org
102. Schlotzsky's Deli (800)846-2867/www.schlotzkys.com
102. Sylvan Learning Centers (800)284-8214/(410)843-8000/www.educate.com
102. Tuffy Associates Corp. (800)228-8339/(419)865-6900/www.tuffy.com
64. Home Instead Senior Care Non-medical senior-care services
65. Matco Tools Automotive/professionals tools & equipment
65. Total Car Franchising Mobile automotive appearance services
Corp.
67. Coldwell Banker Real estate
Real Estate Corp.
67. Help U-Sell Real estate
Real Estate
67. Mr. Electric Electrical svcs./repairs contracting
67. Smoothie King Smoothies & healthy products
71. Saint Louis Bread Bakery/cafe
Co./Panera Bread
72. Sunbell Business Business brokerage
Brokers Network
73. ColorTyme Rent-to-own elect/furniture/appliances
74. Realty Executive Real estate w/100% commossion
Int'l Inc.
75. Cottman Transmission Transmission repair/services
Systems Inc.
75. CruiseOne Inc. Cruise-only travel agency
77. Sbarro The Quick-service Italian restaurant
Italian Eatery
77. Worldwide Express Discounted air express services
79. The Haagen-Dasz Ice cream & yogurt
Shoppe Co. Inc.
79. T.J. Cinnamons Ltd. Cinnamon rolls & gourmet bakery products
81. The Second Cup Ltd. Gourmet coffee/teas & related accessories.
82. Dairy Queen Soft-serve dairy prd./sandwiches
82. Stained Glass Overlay Patent overlay process for creating art glass
84. America's Maid Residential cleaning
Service-The Maids
85. Jersey Mike's Submarine sandwiches & salads
Submarines & Salads
86. Aaron's Rental Furniture/elect./appliance rentals/sales
Purchase
86. Ace America's Check cashing & related financial services
Cash Express
88. Huddle House 24-hours diner
89. The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
90. Certa ProPainters Ltd. Residential & commercial painting
90. Fantastic Sams Hair salons
90. The HoneyBaked Specialty hams/turkeys & cafe
Ham Co. & Cafe
93. Fazoli's Systems Inc. Italian fast food
94. Cold Stone Creamery Ice cream & frozen yogurt
94. Hungry Howie's Pizza, subs, salads
Pizza & Subs
96. Marble Slab Ice cream, froz, yogurt, coffees, baked goods
Creamery Inc.
96. Rita's Water Ice Italian ice, custard & gelati
98. AmeriSpec Home Home Inspection service
Inspection Svcs.
98. Auntie Anne's Inc. Hand-rolled soft pretzels
98. CleanNet USA Inc. Commercial office cleaning
98. I.N.V.U. Portraits Specialty photography
102. Batteries Plus Batteries & related products
102. Culver Franchising Forzen custard & Butterburgers
System Inc.
102. The Mad Science Group Science activities for children
102. Schlotzsky's Deli Sandwiches, soups, salads & pizza
102. Sylvan Learning Centers Supplemental education
102. Tuffy Associates Corp. Exhaust/brakes/auto services
64. Home Instead Senior Care 197(+46)
65. Matco Tools 1,151(+45)
65. Total Car Franchising 339(+45)
Corp.
67. Coldwell Banker 2,998(+44)
Real Estate Corp.
67. Help U-Sell 168(+44)
Real Estate
67. Mr. Electric 108(+44)
67. Smoothie King 194(+44)
71. Saint Louis Bread 73(+42)
Co./Panera Bread
72. Sunbell Business 218(+40)
Brokers Network
73. ColorTyme 327(+39)
74. Realty Executive 489(+38)
Int'l Inc.
75. Cottman Transmission 260(+37)
Systems Inc.
75. CruiseOne Inc. 413(+37)
77. Sbarro The 278(+36)
Italian Eatery
77. Worldwide Express 86(+36)
79. The Haagen-Dasz 666(+35)
Shoppe Co. Inc.
79. T.J. Cinnamons Ltd. 340(+35)
81. The Second Cup Ltd. 377(+34)
82. Dairy Queen 5,833(+33)
82. Stained Glass Overlay 342(+33)
84. America's Maid 372(+32)
Service-The Maids
85. Jersey Mike's 149(+31)
Submarines & Salads
86. Aaron's Rental 148(+30)
Purchase
86. Ace America's 119(+30)
Cash Express
88. Huddle House 324(+29)
89. The Medicine Shoppe 1,277(+28)
90. Certa ProPainters Ltd. 190(+27)
90. Fantastic Sams 1340(+27)
90. The HoneyBaked 27(+27)
Ham Co. & Cafe
93. Fazoli's Systems Inc. 156(+26)
94. Cold Stone Creamery 76(+25)
94. Hungry Howie's 415(+25)
Pizza & Subs
96. Marble Slab 100(+24)
Creamery Inc.
96. Rita's Water Ice 202(+24)
98. AmeriSpec Home 322(+23)
Inspection Svcs.
98. Auntie Anne's Inc. 473(+23)
98. CleanNet USA Inc. 2,042(+23)
98. I.N.V.U. Portraits 48(+23)
102. Batteries Plus 116(+22)
102. Culver Franchising 81(+22)
System Inc.
102. The Mad Science Group 107(+22)
102. Schlotzsky's Deli 737(+22)
102. Sylvan Learning Centers 665(+22)
102. Tuffy Associates Corp. 223(+22)
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