2008 Franchise 500 Rankings
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Displaying 51 - 100 of 437
Rank | Franchise |
Startup Costs |
| 54 |
Instant Tax ServiceRetail tax preparation & electronic filing*
|
$39K - 89K |
| 55 |
Long John Silver's Restaurants Inc.Fish & chicken |
$833K - 1.43M |
| 56 |
Carl's Jr. RestaurantsHamburgers |
$1.12M - 1.61M |
| 57 |
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich ShopsGourmet sandwiches |
$305.5K - 487.5K |
| 58 |
Aaron'sFurniture, electronics, computer & appliance leasing & sales |
$263.87K - 692.58K |
| 59 |
Papa Murphy'sTake-&-bake pizza |
$216.43K - 381.22K |
| 60 |
Budget Blinds Inc.Window coverings, window film, rugs & accessories |
$89.24K - 174.07K |
| 61 |
AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car CareTransmission repair & total car care |
$235.4K - 305.6K |
| 62 |
Hardee'sBurgers, chicken, biscuits |
$1.09M - 1.58M |
| 63 |
Vanguard Cleaning SystemsCommercial cleaning |
$9.85K - 39.4K |
| 64 |
Sylvan LearningSupplemental education |
$179.57K - 305.59K |
| 65 |
Merry MaidsResidential cleaning |
$55.35K - 78.45K |
| 66 |
Keller Williams RealtyReal estate |
$179.65K - 332.5K |
| 67 |
Candy Bouquet Int'l.Floral-like designer gifts & gourmet confections |
$12.47K - 49.35K |
| 68 |
Coffee NewsWeekly newspaper distributed at restaurants |
$9.43K - 10.43K |
| 69 |
Results! TravelTravel agency |
$0.03K - 8.9K |
| 70 |
Minuteman Press Int'l. Inc.Printing, graphics & mailing center |
$66.25K - 220.8K |
| 72 |
Brooke InsuranceInsurance & financial services*
|
$170.7K - 385.8K |
| 73 |
Home Helpers/Direct LinkMedical & nonmedical personal-care services |
$57.5K - 98.9K |
| 74 |
Sport ClipsMen's sports-themed hair salon |
$177.8K - 277K |
| 75 |
Anytime FitnessFitness center |
$56.3K - 353.9K |
| 76 |
ActionCoachBusiness coaching |
$68.57K - 473.53K |
| 77 |
Express Employment ProfessionalsStaffing & HR solutions |
$100.5K - 193K |
| 78 |
Fitness TogetherPersonal fitness training |
$140.5K - 253.9K |
| 79 |
Orion Food Systems LLCFast-food systems for nontraditional markets |
$58.5K - 133K |
| 80 |
Meineke Car Care CentersExhaust systems, shocks, brakes, struts, oil changes |
$149.43K - 415.83K |
| 81 |
Molly MaidResidential cleaning |
$85.6K - 126.1K |
| 82 |
Massage EnvyTherapeutic massage & facial services |
$351.99K - 568.62K |
| 83 |
Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft PretzelsHand-rolled soft pretzels |
$201.38K - 374.6K |
| 84 |
Sign-A-Rama Inc.Signs |
$65.14K - 229.18K |
| 85 |
Popeyes Louisiana KitchenNew Orleans-style fried chicken, seafood, biscuits |
$292.3K - 442.1K |
| 86 |
Aussie Pet MobileMobile pet grooming |
$98.5K - 118.65K |
| 87 |
Home Instead Senior CareNonmedical senior-care services |
$100K - 115K |
| 88 |
Heaven's Best Carpet & Upholstery CleaningCarpet & upholstery cleaning |
$44.9K - 65.9K |
| 89 |
Cost Cutters Family Hair CareFamily hair salon |
$88.5K - 180.1K |
| 90 |
Cold Stone CreameryIce cream, Italian sorbet |
$286.08K - 474.33K |
| 91 |
La Quinta Franchising LLCHotels |
$4.3M - 5.6M |
| 92 |
CiCi's PizzaAll-you-can-eat pizza buffet |
$203.81K - 729.58K |
| 93 |
Rita's Italian IceItalian ices, frozen custard, gelati |
$112.7K - 287.4K |
| 94 |
Qdoba Mexican GrillFast-casual Mexican food |
$594K - 795K |
| 95 |
Maid BrigadeResidential cleaning |
$85K - 124K |
| 96 |
Snap Fitness Inc.24-hour fitness center |
$68.62K - 376.7K |
| 97 |
Comfort KeepersIn-home care |
$66.01K - 99.39K |
| 98 |
Yogen FruzFrozen yogurt & soft-serve ice cream |
$135.68K - 472.18K |
| 99 |
Postal Annex+Packaging, shipping, postal & business services |
$138.8K - 199.05K |
| 100 |
CertaPro Painters Ltd.Residential & commercial painting |
$129K - 158.5K |
| 101 |
United Country Real EstateReal-estate brokerage, auction & marketing services |
$13.79K - 35.35K |
| 102 |
Hungry Howie's Pizza & SubsPizza, subs, bread, wings, salads |
$212.2K - 373.5K |
| 103 |
Zaxby's Franchising Inc.Chicken fingers & Buffalo wings |
$209.5K - 646.1K |
| 104 |
Pearle VisionEye care & eyewear |
$184.01K - 528.35K |
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