Jumat, 01 Januari 2010
Each year the U.S. retail industry is well represented on the annual "Fortune 500" list published by Fortune Magazine. Since all of the companies on that prestigious ranking are publicly traded, however, most of the world's largest franchise chains are not included.
Entrepreneur Magazine first compiled its "Franchise 500" list in 1980. At that time, there were 9.1 million small businesses in the U.S., and of those, 500,000 were franchises. Within 25 years, franchises were a major component in the globalization of the retail industry, and franchises employed approximately 11 million people, and produced more than $800 billion worth of goods and services.
Entrepreneur’s "Franchise 500" list is compiled based on a formula that the publication chooses not to disclose, (a strategy that is patterned after #14 KFC’s “secret recipe”). Franchise Times, however, compiles its own annual “Top 200 Franchise Chains” list which it openly discloses is based on worldwide sales.
Below is list of the retail companies that have earned rankings on the last version of both the Entrepreneur and Franchise Times "top" lists. This combined list is divided by category and arranged according to the ranking each company was assigned by the "Franchise 500" list first, and the "Top 200 Franchise List" second. An alphabetically sorted list begins on page four.
RESTAURANTS:
Subway
#1 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#6 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
McDonald’s
#2 – Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#1 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Sonic
#4 – Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#25 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pizza Hut
#7 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#7 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Papa John’s
#10 – Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#47 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Baskin-Robbins USA Co.
#13 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#70 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
KFC Corp.
#14 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#3 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Dairy Queen
#16 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#37 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Arby’s
#18 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#28 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Taco Bell Corp.
#20 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#15 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Denny’s Inc.
#25 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#43 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Hardee’s
#26 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Long John Silver’s Restaurants, Inc.
#32 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#84 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Dunkin’ Donuts
#36 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Domino’s Pizza LLC
#41 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#18 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Cold Stone Creamery
#46 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#116 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Quiznos Sub
#50 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Papa Murphy’s
#51 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#117 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shops
#53 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#142 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Carl’s Jr. Restaurants
#62 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#68 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Smoothie King
#67 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Auntie Anne’s Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
#73 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#162 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Chester’s Int’l.
#74 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Rita’s Italian Ice
#76 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Hot Stuff Foods LLC
#81 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Buffalo Wild Wings
#87 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
#89 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#92 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Firehouse Subs
#90 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
CiCi’s Pizza
#91 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#106 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs
#93 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#175 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Qdoba Mexican Grill
#94 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#151 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
#97 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#199 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time
#99 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Moe’s Southwest Grill
#113 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#169 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Cinnabon
#114 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#181 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Ben & Jerry’s
#120 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Golden Corral Franchising Systems Inc.
#125 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#62 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Charley’s Grilled Subs
#132 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
McAlister’s Deli
#136 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#163 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
El Pollo Loco
#150 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#104 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Taco John’s Int’l. Inc.
#152 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#170 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pizza Pit, Inc.
#157 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc.
#158 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#108 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Nathan’s Famous Inc.
#166 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Jersey Mike’s Subs
#168 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Health Eats
#172 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Dippin’ Dots Franchising
#175 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Tropical Smoothie Café
#176 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Schlotzsky’s
#181 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#186 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Friendly’s Restaurants
#182 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#95 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Lenny’s Sub Shop
#183 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Juice It Up!
#189 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
RESTAURANT FRANCHISES, (contined):
Beef O’Brady’s
#190 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Extreme Pita
#192 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
A&W Restaurants Inc.
#199 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#165 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc.
#203 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#196 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Taco Time
#204 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Penn Station East Coast Subs
#206 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Fox’s Pizza Den
#208 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Yogen Fruz
#213 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Famous Dave’s
#216 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#135 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Co., Inc.
#223 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Wetzel’s Pretzels
#228 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Nestle Toll House Café by Chip
#232 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Surf City Squeeze
#234 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
RedBrick Pizza
#235 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Marco’s Franchising LLC
#236 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Marble Slab Creamery Inc.
#244 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Nrgize Lifestyle Café
#255 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies
#256 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Great American Cookie Company Franchising LLC
#257 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches
#258 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Saladworks
#272 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
#279 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Great Harvest Franchising Inc.
#290 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Great Steak & Potato Co.
#296 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Pizza Ranch
#305 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bruegger’s
#306 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Z Pizza
#317 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Wing Zone Entrepreneur Franchise Corp.
#329 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Boston Pizza Restaurants LP
#338 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Planet Smoothie
#339 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Scooter’s Coffeehouse
#340 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
MagieMoo’s Int’l. LLC
#342 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Blimpie
#348 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#174 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pizza Factory Inc.
#351 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Culver Franchising System, Inc.
#355 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Daily Grind Unwind Coffee House & Café
#360 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Dunn Bros Coffee
#367 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Big Apple Bagels
#369 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Donatos Pizza
#372 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Figaro’s Pizza
#372 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Ledo Pizza System Inc.
#378 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Buffalo Wings and Rings
#379 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Human Bean Drive Thru
#380 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Gatti’s Piza
#382 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Steak Escape
#384 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Mellow Mushroom
#385 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Salad Creations Inc.
#388 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Spicy Pickle
#395 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Farmer Boys
#396 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Port of Subs
#397 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Famous Famiglia
#401 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
#411 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Cefiore
#417 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Pacuigo Italian Gelato
#418 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Western Sizzlin
#421 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#197 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Blendz Entrepreneur Franchise System Inc.
#423 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Genghis Grill
#442 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Mixstirs
#450 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Froots
#451 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Repicci’s Italian Ice
#454 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub & Restaurant
#455 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Native New Yorker
#457 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
#458 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Ziiing Frozen Yogurt
#460 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Russo’s New York Pizzeria
#462 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bar-B-Cutie
#463 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Philly Pretzel Factory
#480 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Wings Over…
#490 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
#500 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#81 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Burger King
#4 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Wendy’s
#9 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Tim Horton’s
#17 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Dunkin’ Donuts
#19 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Applebee’s
#20 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Chili’s Grill & Bar
#21 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
T.G.I. Friday’s
#33 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Jack in the Box
#34 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Chick-fil-A
#36 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Panera Bread
#43 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
IHOP Restaurants
#44 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Quizno’s
#48 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Ruby Tuesday
#54 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Hardee’s
#56 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Popeyes
#60 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Whataburger
#73 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Red Robin
#74 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Church’s Chicken
#75 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
#78 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Hooters Restaurants
#79 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Krispy Kreme
#86 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
RESTAURANT FRANCHISES, (contined):
Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza
#92 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Sbarro the Italian Eatery
#90 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Big Boy
#99 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Culver’s Frozen Custard & Butterburgers
#103 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Zaxby’s
#107 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Del Taco
#111 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
#112 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Sizzler Restaurants
#115 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen
#119 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Uno Chicago Grill
#123 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Round Table Pizza
#131 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Jamba Juice
#148 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Jason’s Deli
#136 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Krystal Company
#141 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Village Inn
#143 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pollo Campero
#149 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Fuddruckers
#153 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Tony Roma’s
#156 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Marie Callendar’s Restaurants
#157 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Johnny Rockets
#172 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Houlihan’s
#179 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
El Chico Café
#188 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Huddle House
#190 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Max & Erma’s Restaurants
#192 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Old Chicago
#195 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Peter Piper Pizza
#198 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
AUTOMOTIVE:
J.D. Byrider
#352 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#102 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Rim Tyme
#424 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
CONVENIENCE STORES:
Circle K
#9 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#8 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
7-Eleven Inc.
#30 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#2 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
ampm Mini Market
#35 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#29 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
DIRECT SELLING:
Snap-on Tools
#37 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Matco Tools
#39 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#120 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Cartridge World
#133 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
RETAIL STORES:
Ace Hardware
#6 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#5 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
GNC Franchising
#23 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#53 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Merle Norman Cosmetics
#34 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Edible Arrangements Int’l., Inc.
#40 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Batteries Plus
#122 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Big O Tires LLC
#134 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#184 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Gateway Cigar Sotre / Newstands
#146 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Plato’s Closet
#151 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Athlete’s Foot
#153 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#145 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
#162 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Play It Again Sports
#177 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#183 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Once Upon A Child
#197 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
DirectBuy Inc.
#209 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Wild Birds Unlimited
#239 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Glamour Secrets
#254 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Learning Express
#261 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Kilwin’s Chocolates Entrepreneur Franchise
#266 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Relax The Back Corp.
#267 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Slumberland Franchising Inc.
#278 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#151 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
RNR Custom Wheels & Tires
#282 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Petland
#292- Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#189 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
ColorTyme
#298 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
HobbyTown USA
#302 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Color Me Mine Enterprises Inc.
#326 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Cookies By Design / Cookie Bouquet
#328 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Play N Trade Entrepreneur Franchise Inc.
#345 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition
#394 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Educational Outfitters
#430 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Kid to Kid
#433 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Foot Solutions Inc.
#456 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Original Basket Boutique
#464 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Clothes Mentor
#470 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Blockbuster
#13 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Radio Shack
#20 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership
#49 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
1-800-Flowers
#82 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pet Supplies Plus
#134 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Budget Blinds
#177 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Entrepreneur Magazine first compiled its "Franchise 500" list in 1980. At that time, there were 9.1 million small businesses in the U.S., and of those, 500,000 were franchises. Within 25 years, franchises were a major component in the globalization of the retail industry, and franchises employed approximately 11 million people, and produced more than $800 billion worth of goods and services.
Entrepreneur’s "Franchise 500" list is compiled based on a formula that the publication chooses not to disclose, (a strategy that is patterned after #14 KFC’s “secret recipe”). Franchise Times, however, compiles its own annual “Top 200 Franchise Chains” list which it openly discloses is based on worldwide sales.
Below is list of the retail companies that have earned rankings on the last version of both the Entrepreneur and Franchise Times "top" lists. This combined list is divided by category and arranged according to the ranking each company was assigned by the "Franchise 500" list first, and the "Top 200 Franchise List" second. An alphabetically sorted list begins on page four.
RESTAURANTS:
Subway
#1 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#6 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
McDonald’s
#2 – Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#1 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Sonic
#4 – Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#25 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pizza Hut
#7 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#7 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Papa John’s
#10 – Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#47 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Baskin-Robbins USA Co.
#13 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#70 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
KFC Corp.
#14 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#3 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Dairy Queen
#16 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#37 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Arby’s
#18 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#28 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Taco Bell Corp.
#20 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#15 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Denny’s Inc.
#25 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#43 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Hardee’s
#26 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Long John Silver’s Restaurants, Inc.
#32 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#84 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Dunkin’ Donuts
#36 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Domino’s Pizza LLC
#41 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#18 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Cold Stone Creamery
#46 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#116 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Quiznos Sub
#50 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Papa Murphy’s
#51 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#117 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shops
#53 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#142 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Carl’s Jr. Restaurants
#62 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#68 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Smoothie King
#67 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Auntie Anne’s Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
#73 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#162 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Chester’s Int’l.
#74 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Rita’s Italian Ice
#76 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Hot Stuff Foods LLC
#81 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Buffalo Wild Wings
#87 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
#89 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#92 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Firehouse Subs
#90 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
CiCi’s Pizza
#91 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#106 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs
#93 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#175 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Qdoba Mexican Grill
#94 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#151 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
#97 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#199 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time
#99 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Moe’s Southwest Grill
#113 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#169 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Cinnabon
#114 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#181 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Ben & Jerry’s
#120 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Golden Corral Franchising Systems Inc.
#125 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#62 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Charley’s Grilled Subs
#132 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
McAlister’s Deli
#136 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#163 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
El Pollo Loco
#150 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#104 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Taco John’s Int’l. Inc.
#152 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#170 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pizza Pit, Inc.
#157 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc.
#158 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#108 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Nathan’s Famous Inc.
#166 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Jersey Mike’s Subs
#168 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Health Eats
#172 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Dippin’ Dots Franchising
#175 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Tropical Smoothie Café
#176 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Schlotzsky’s
#181 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#186 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Friendly’s Restaurants
#182 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#95 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Lenny’s Sub Shop
#183 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Juice It Up!
#189 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
RESTAURANT FRANCHISES, (contined):
Beef O’Brady’s
#190 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Extreme Pita
#192 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
A&W Restaurants Inc.
#199 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#165 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc.
#203 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#196 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Taco Time
#204 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Penn Station East Coast Subs
#206 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Fox’s Pizza Den
#208 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Yogen Fruz
#213 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Famous Dave’s
#216 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#135 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Co., Inc.
#223 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Wetzel’s Pretzels
#228 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Nestle Toll House Café by Chip
#232 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Surf City Squeeze
#234 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
RedBrick Pizza
#235 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Marco’s Franchising LLC
#236 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Marble Slab Creamery Inc.
#244 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Nrgize Lifestyle Café
#255 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies
#256 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Great American Cookie Company Franchising LLC
#257 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches
#258 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Saladworks
#272 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
#279 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Great Harvest Franchising Inc.
#290 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Great Steak & Potato Co.
#296 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Pizza Ranch
#305 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bruegger’s
#306 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Z Pizza
#317 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Wing Zone Entrepreneur Franchise Corp.
#329 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Boston Pizza Restaurants LP
#338 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Planet Smoothie
#339 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Scooter’s Coffeehouse
#340 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
MagieMoo’s Int’l. LLC
#342 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Blimpie
#348 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#174 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pizza Factory Inc.
#351 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Culver Franchising System, Inc.
#355 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Daily Grind Unwind Coffee House & Café
#360 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Dunn Bros Coffee
#367 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Big Apple Bagels
#369 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Donatos Pizza
#372 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Figaro’s Pizza
#372 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Ledo Pizza System Inc.
#378 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Buffalo Wings and Rings
#379 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Human Bean Drive Thru
#380 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Gatti’s Piza
#382 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Steak Escape
#384 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Mellow Mushroom
#385 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Salad Creations Inc.
#388 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Spicy Pickle
#395 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Farmer Boys
#396 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Port of Subs
#397 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Famous Famiglia
#401 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
#411 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Cefiore
#417 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Pacuigo Italian Gelato
#418 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Western Sizzlin
#421 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#197 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Blendz Entrepreneur Franchise System Inc.
#423 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Genghis Grill
#442 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Mixstirs
#450 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Froots
#451 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Repicci’s Italian Ice
#454 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub & Restaurant
#455 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Native New Yorker
#457 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
#458 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Ziiing Frozen Yogurt
#460 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Russo’s New York Pizzeria
#462 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Bar-B-Cutie
#463 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Philly Pretzel Factory
#480 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Wings Over…
#490 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
#500 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#81 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Burger King
#4 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Wendy’s
#9 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Tim Horton’s
#17 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Dunkin’ Donuts
#19 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Applebee’s
#20 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Chili’s Grill & Bar
#21 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
T.G.I. Friday’s
#33 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Jack in the Box
#34 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Chick-fil-A
#36 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Panera Bread
#43 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
IHOP Restaurants
#44 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Quizno’s
#48 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Ruby Tuesday
#54 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Hardee’s
#56 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Popeyes
#60 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Whataburger
#73 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Red Robin
#74 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Church’s Chicken
#75 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
#78 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Hooters Restaurants
#79 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Krispy Kreme
#86 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
RESTAURANT FRANCHISES, (contined):
Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza
#92 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Sbarro the Italian Eatery
#90 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Big Boy
#99 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Culver’s Frozen Custard & Butterburgers
#103 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Zaxby’s
#107 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Del Taco
#111 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
#112 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Sizzler Restaurants
#115 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen
#119 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Uno Chicago Grill
#123 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Round Table Pizza
#131 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Jamba Juice
#148 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Jason’s Deli
#136 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Krystal Company
#141 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Village Inn
#143 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pollo Campero
#149 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Fuddruckers
#153 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Tony Roma’s
#156 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Marie Callendar’s Restaurants
#157 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Johnny Rockets
#172 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Houlihan’s
#179 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
El Chico Café
#188 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Huddle House
#190 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Max & Erma’s Restaurants
#192 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Old Chicago
#195 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Peter Piper Pizza
#198 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
AUTOMOTIVE:
J.D. Byrider
#352 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#102 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Rim Tyme
#424 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
CONVENIENCE STORES:
Circle K
#9 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#8 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
7-Eleven Inc.
#30 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#2 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
ampm Mini Market
#35 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#29 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
DIRECT SELLING:
Snap-on Tools
#37 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Matco Tools
#39 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#120 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Cartridge World
#133 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
RETAIL STORES:
Ace Hardware
#6 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#5 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
GNC Franchising
#23 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#53 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Merle Norman Cosmetics
#34 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Edible Arrangements Int’l., Inc.
#40 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Batteries Plus
#122 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Big O Tires LLC
#134 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#184 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Gateway Cigar Sotre / Newstands
#146 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Plato’s Closet
#151 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Athlete’s Foot
#153 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#145 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
#162 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Play It Again Sports
#177 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#183 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Once Upon A Child
#197 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
DirectBuy Inc.
#209 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Wild Birds Unlimited
#239 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Glamour Secrets
#254 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Learning Express
#261 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Kilwin’s Chocolates Entrepreneur Franchise
#266 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Relax The Back Corp.
#267 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Slumberland Franchising Inc.
#278 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#151 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
RNR Custom Wheels & Tires
#282 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Petland
#292- Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
#189 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
ColorTyme
#298 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
HobbyTown USA
#302 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Color Me Mine Enterprises Inc.
#326 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Cookies By Design / Cookie Bouquet
#328 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Play N Trade Entrepreneur Franchise Inc.
#345 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition
#394 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Educational Outfitters
#430 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Kid to Kid
#433 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Foot Solutions Inc.
#456 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
The Original Basket Boutique
#464 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Clothes Mentor
#470 - Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking
Blockbuster
#13 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Radio Shack
#20 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership
#49 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
1-800-Flowers
#82 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Pet Supplies Plus
#134 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains
Budget Blinds
#177 - Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Chains