Top 50 Franchises - Large Systems

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Awarded Franchisor of The Year by Franchise Business Review! Our franchise provides the flexibility to balance work, family, fun, and financial independence.

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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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Computer Troubleshooters is an on-site computer services franchise. Computer Troubleshooters franchisees provide hardware repair, networking, software consulting, diagnostics, Web site development, security consulting and other computer services to small businesses.

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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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Our mission is to help our franchise owners build gross sales and profitability. We realize our franchisees are our clients and will do whatever it takes to ensure their happiness and respect.

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Sir Speedy is the world’s largest network of printing, copying and document service centers. The Sir Speedy Global Digital Network, with its alliance partners spans nearly 1,000 locations in 18 countries. By featuring complete document management services, Sir Speedy offers exceptional value to its business market.

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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. We do this b

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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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An engaged consumer base is what drives business, and our brand appeal is as strong as it's ever been. Our guests have noticed as they continue to vote us the Best Pizza Chain in America year after year. This recognition, along with our consistent financial performance, speaks directly to the health of our system and the acceptance of our product and the concept, both in new and emerging markets, as we continue our expansion across the United States and Canada.

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Distinguished as the number one residential cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine, The Maids Home Services is the quality leader in the industry. With The Maids, you can build a great business and achieve the lifestyle you desire, all with nights, weekends and holidays off.

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Whether you are interested in developing a single store, multiple stores, or an entire territory, PostNet has the right opportunity for you.

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Snap-on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools and are sold through its franchisees, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the internet.

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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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Bruegger’s pioneered a new concept that expanded the traditional bagel bakery into a quick service bakery and is well positioned to take advantage of the national trend toward quick casual restaurants. Their bakery-cafés offer an upscale menu, recognized for quality and variety that offers consumers healthy options and still maintains traditional favorites.

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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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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 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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