The Fast & the Franchising
The 103 fastest-growing franchises for 2002
Not everything about the economy is slowing. These
recession-defying franchises seem to be experiencing the kind of
growth we saw in the good old days. Need proof that there's no
time like the present for capitalizing on an opportunity? Take a
look at the following pages, in which we've listed the
franchises that have grown the fastest over the past year.
Ties are listed alphabetically. Rankings are based on growth in
the number of franchises from 2000 to 2001 as verified in Entrepreneur's 23rd Annual
Franchise 500®.
This ranking is not intended to endorse any particular
franchise, but rather to provide a starting point for your
research. Due diligence includes reading all the company's
literature and its Uniform Franchise Offering Circular, calling and
visiting the system's existing franchisees, and consulting with
an attorney and an accountant. Rushing through the research phase
will only slow you up on the path to franchise success.
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