10 Franchises Success Magazine Loves
(FranchisePick.Com) According to Success Magazine’s feature story “10 Franchises We Love,”:
These fast-growing businesses are buzzing by the competition to become industry leaders–and they’re looking for a few good owners.
What do you think? Are these the 10 franchise opportunities most worth loving… and investing in? Leave a comment & tell us what you think. (Recent commenters on eBay drop-off store franchises may want to comment on one choice in particular.)
1-800-GOT-JUNK? (350 locations)
Says Success: “…it’s a business with huge growth potential… the billion-dollar company… has more than 200 franchise locations internationally and is always moving forward.”
Auction-It Today (130 locations)
Says Success: “…Hoose’s company, Auction-It Today, grossed $1 million in its first year and has experienced rapid growth since then, thanks to an innovative drop-off kiosk system. With sites planned for Mexico, Ireland and Dubai, this global company that shows no signs of slowing down.”
ACE Hardware (4600 locations)
Says Success: “…What makes this franchise particularly unique is that, unlike other franchise systems, ACE is a dealer-owned cooperative, meaning individual owners have the freedom to run their stores as they see fit, setting individual operating standards and processes…”
WSI Internet Services (1500 locations)
Says Success: “…WSI Internet helps small and medium-sized companies develop and grow e-solutions through the use of leading-edge technologies…”
Snap Fitness (260 locations)
Says Success: “…Snap Fitness is a fast-growing franchise, with 260 health clubs open, projecting to have more than 1,000 by the end of 2007…”
Hampton Inns (1,403 locations)
Says Success: “…With an initial franchise fee of $50,000 for the first 100 guest rooms/suites and 5% gross monthly royalty, this franchise is a worthwhile investment for would-be hoteliers.”
Young Chef’s Academy (162 locations)
Says Success: “…The idea? To teach kids to cook in a fun, inspiring environment designed specifically for children… The franchise costs $29,500 to start.”
Paul Green’s School of Rock (22 locations)
Says Success: “…The School of Rock, which also inspired the Jack Black film of the same name, teaches kids the joy of music by having them practice and eventually perform in their own rock band. With 26 schools now open, 10 more on the way and 20 more in the pipeline, this franchise is likely to rock on for many years to come.”
Camp Bow Wow (175 locations)
Says Success: “…Camp Bow Wow offers a loving and reliable home-away-from-home for furry friends… Specially trained staff and state-of-the-art facilities–including Camper Cams that allow owners to monitor their pets in real time via the Internet–make the camp a model for the industry. “
U.S. Lawns (170+ locations)
Says Success: “…year-round, professional landscape management services to the commercial, industrial and multi-tenant residential markets… U.S. Lawns has grown to more than 140 locations across 29 states.”
Read Success Magazine’s 10 Franchises We Love.
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