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Entrepreneur,  May, 2001  

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Top 101 homebased franchises that give you the advantage of playing on your own court

THERE'S NOTHING BETTER than working for yourself. OK, maybe there's one thing: working for yourself...in the comfort of your own home.

So it's a natural progression of the 21st century economy that, armed with cutting-edge technology, millions have seized the opportunity to start businesses from home. A portion of those entrepreneurs, however, have since discovered working from home and succeeding from home aren't necessarily one and the same. The next natural progression? Buying a homebased franchise.

Entrepreneurs looking for that special combination of homebased convenience and corporate assistance have boosted demand for such franchises, and franchisors have responded in kind, offering opportunities in fields ranging from children's activities to maintenance services.

This year's top 101 homebased franchises are listed in order of their ranking in Entrepreneur's 2001 Franchise 500[R], the world's most comprehensive ranking of franchise companies (Franchise 500[R] ranks appear in parentheses).

This ranking does not intend to endorse, promote or recommend any particular franchise company. Instead, it's a tool you. can use while doing your personal research, which should include interviews with existing franchisees, counsel from your attorney and accountant, and literature such as the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular. As with any business purchase, a thorough, independent investigation is the only logical first step to success.