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2010 Franchise 500® |
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We've spent 31 years perfecting Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking based on objective, quantifiable measures of franchise success. So if you're looking for an opportunity to be in business for yourself but not by yourself, there's no better place to start your search.
Top 10 Franchises for 2010
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Inside the 2010 Franchise 500®
 Franchise of the YearSubway grabs the No. 1 spot, but this year's Franchise 500® is a big one for sandwiches across the board.  A Room at the TopHow Hampton Inn broke into the Top 10 during one of the hotel industry's toughest years.  Where to Go When You Can't Find the DoughWhere to find financing in the no-loan era. First hint: Start with your franchisor.  The Outlook for 2010The worst is over, analysts say. But the best companies emerged very different from what they were before. The Next Big Thing or Next Big Flop? New franchisors are risky propositions, and there are more of them than ever. Here's how to put them to the test. Franchises That Went Boom or Bust A look back at the wacky concepts that exploded (and imploded) in an instant. Twittering with the Top 10 Can your franchise benefit from social media? Find out how the best franchises used this medium to their advantage. How I Did It 5 franchisees share their stories of perseverance and innovation. Franchise Categories
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