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Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute has provided a set of 20 tips to help franchise leaders gain more trust from their franchisees. These are just a sample of the many tips he talks about in his webinars and Franchise Relations Boot Camps. Here at FBR, we believe that by following some, if not all, of these tips, the relationship between franchisor and franchisee can be a good one, possibly even a great one.
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A lack of trust has formed between many franchising partners and their corporate teams. When franchisees feel as though their concerns and questions are not being heard there is breakdown in franchisee/franchisor relations... Catherine Monson CEO of Fastsigns recognized the need to establish a strong franchisee and franchisor relationship. Catherine has worked with the corporate team at Fastsigns to implement a strategy of "getting back to basics".
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World Franchising Network Selects 50 Top Franchises for Military Veterans

Top Franchises By Investment Level

Home Instead Senior Care
Cash Req: $50,000 - $60,000    Total Inv: $95,000 - $105,000
Category: Senior Care

A Home Instead Senior Care® franchise is an incredibly meaningful, unique and rewarding business. Since 1994, Home Instead Senior Care® has developed an amazing record of service to seniors. Now you can build on this strength and expertise to create a fulfilling business that offers non-medical home care to senior citizens in your area.

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Miracle Method Surface Restoration
Cash Req: $30,000    Total Inv: $78,000 - $116,000
Category: Home Services

Miracle Method is the largest bath and kitchen refinishing company in the country. With over 120 domestic and international franchises, we specialize in repairing and restoring all types of tubs, ceramic tile, and countertops.

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HouseMaster
Cash Req: $40,000    Total Inv: $54,500 - $81,200
Category: Home Services

There are many home inspection companies, but only one Master. HouseMaster is the most experienced name in home inspections with almost 30 years franchising and almost 2 million inspections performed.

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Synergy HomeCare
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $53,300 - $115,300
Category: Senior Care

Become a Synergy HomeCare franchise owner and join one of the fastest growing non-medical home care franchises in North America!

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Budget Blinds
Cash Req: $55,000+    Total Inv: $80,000 - $111,000
Category: Home Services

If you're looking for a thriving home-based business opportunity, Budget Blinds is the place to be. We're a top- ranked, fast growing franchise company in one of the fastest growing industries in America - home decorating and home improvement. Our people are our greatest assets. Discover how you can become part of this winning team.

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ActionCOACH
Cash Req: $100,000 - $350,000    Total Inv: $75,000 - $275,000
Category: Business Services

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Wild Birds Unlimited
Cash Req: $25,000 - $35,000    Total Inv: $99,534 - $145,836
Category: Retail

We are the original and leading franchise system specializing in the hobby of backyard bird feeding. Wild Birds Unlimited functions as a true community resource: we provide valuable knowledge about the bird-feeding hobby, and represent a unique and pleasant shopping experience. The difference between what we offer and what other retailers offer goes far beyond what we sell. It’s who we are. The idea of “Bringing People and Nature Together” is at the very heart of our retail concept.

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Padgett Business Services
Cash Req: $100,000    Total Inv: $98,955
Category: Financial & Tax

We offer small business advice and consultation, tax preparation, government compliance, financial reporting, complete payroll services, and other services important to small businesses.

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Murphy Business & Financial
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $61,500 - $128,700
Category: Financial & Tax

Murphy Business & Financial provides new or experienced business brokers with the support to build a successful business brokerage firm on several fronts.

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Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs
Cash Req: 100,000    Total Inv: 75,000 - 125,000
Category: Retail

FAST-FIX Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest franchise of jewelry and watch repair services with 165 franchised locations. FAST-FIX perfected a system for delivering fast, efficient, professional repair work on jewelry and watches for men and women.

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Mathnasium Learning Centers
Cash Req: $100,000    Total Inv: $66,600 - $92,500
Category: Child Services

Mathnasium is a learning center where students go year-round to boost their math skills. They are highly specialized; they teach only math. Their program is for students in pre-K through 12th grade. Like at a gym or health club, members pay a monthly membership fee, and attend at their convenience.

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Visiting Angels
Cash Req: $25,950 to $32,950    Total Inv: $51,285 - $73,035
Category: Senior Care

The directors of Visiting Angels have always held the philosophy that they are in business to provide the best care possible to seniors as well as others who need in home care while giving total respect to the care giving staff.

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Matco Tools
Cash Req: $35,000    Total Inv: $73,000 - $170,000
Category: Automotive

Matco Tools is one of the top franchise opportunities out there. That's because Matco Tools provides you with the guidance, training, potential customer base, marketing and the on-going support you need to start your business. Our award winning franchise program provides you with a business process that will help you make sales and generate revenue from day one.

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Carpet Network
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $50,585 - $70,385
Category: Home Services

The Carpet Network Management Team has over forty years of floor and window covering experience for you to take advantage of. Our thorough training programs, proven business systems, twenty-four hour Intranet site, and Home Office monitored support line provide you with the tools you need to build a successful, growth oriented business in your own market.

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U.S. Lawns
Cash Req: $30,000    Total Inv: $55,000 - $85,000
Category: Services

U.S. Lawns is the largest and fastest-growing landscape maintenance franchisor in the commercial green industry today. Through a network of over 200 locally-owned franchise offices strategically located throughout more than 30 states, U.S. Lawns provides commercial customers with a full range of personalized, professional landscape maintenance services.

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Cartridge Depot
Cash Req: $60,000    Total Inv: $60,000
Category: Retail

Cartridge Depot wants to change the way people buy ink and toner cartridges for printers and fax machines. They are committed to becoming the industry leader in cartridge remanufacturing and recycling.

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BrightStar
Cash Req: $100,000    Total Inv: $90,895 - $155,723
Category: Senior Care

BrightStar provides the full continuum of home healthcare (medical and non-medical) to keep Parents and Grandparents out of nursing and assisted-living facilities and in their homes. Also, businesses such as hospitals, nursing facilities, clinics, and doctors' offices, count on BrightStar to provide them the much needed healthcare professionals they need.

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Fish Window Cleaning Services
Cash Req: $75,000    Total Inv: $70,000 - $130,000
Category: Services

We want to give a "jumpstart" to your new business! Following your training, the Fish Window Cleaning staff will arrive in your city to assist you with securing commercial accounts. We actually go out and sell commercial accounts with you! Fish Window Cleaning helps put business on your books right away. We do not charge an additional fee or higher royalty rate for this.

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Unishippers
Cash Req: $75,000    Total Inv: $75,000 - $150,000
Category: Business Services

Unishippers was born in 1987 from the simple idea that by partnering with major shipping suppliers and reselling their services, small and medium-sized business could benefit from the negotiated discounts and increased level of customer service. Twenty years later, Unishippers has proven just how smart that idea really was. With more than 80,000 shipping customers, 12 million shipments annually, and industry leading partners including DHL and Rodeway, Unishippers has the experience and leverage

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AdvantaClean
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance, Home Services
BONUS Building Care
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Bark Busters
Category: Pet Services
Mr. Rooter Plumbing
Category: Home Services
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Category: Services
Homewatch CareGivers
Category: Senior Care
Four Seasons Sunrooms
Category: Home Services
Pop-A-Lock
Category: Services