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2011 was a big year for Franchise Business Review in the news. Here’s a glimpse at just some of the places FBR’s research appeared.

Top 50 Franchises - Midsize Systems

1

Paul Mitchell School
Category: Health & Beauty

2

FocalPoint Coaching
Cash Req: $49,950    Total Inv: $49,950 - $65,000
Category: Business Services

FocalPoint International, Inc., the world’s premiere business coaching and development franchise company, has formed a ground-breaking strategic alliance with Brian Tracy International, Inc., that will provide organizations and individuals with proven concepts, methodologies and skills developed in the most effective manner: long-term, one-on-one coaching.

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3

MaidPro
Cash Req: $20,000    Total Inv: $18,709 - $103,959
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

MaidPro prides itself on its proven groundbreaking technology and software, creative marketing efforts, established brand identity and stellar support to its franchisees. The company is constantly trying to reinvent new practices and refine old ones to ensure its place in the rapidly growing house cleaning industry. MaidPro offers you the advantages of rapid growth, low start-up costs, manageable hours and recurring revenue. Join a franchise that gives you control and ownership of your business with unmatched 24/7 support!

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4

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Cash Req: $67,500 - $105,500    Total Inv: $85,000 - $123,000
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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5

Expedia CruiseShipCenters
Category: Travel & Hospitality

6

Color Glo International
Category: Automotive

7

Sandler Training
Category: Business Services, Advertising & Sales

8

Learning Express
Category: Retail

9

5-Star Painting
Category: Home Services, Services

10

Aire-Master of America
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

11

Truly Nolen of America
Category: Services

12

CompuChild
Category: Child Services

13

Jan-Pro (master franchisors)
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

14

The LINC Network
Category: Services

15

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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16

DKI (Disaster Kleenup International)
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

17

Showhomes Home Staging
Category: Real Estate

18

Christian Brothers Automotive
Category: Automotive

19

Tax Centers of America
Category: Financial & Tax

20

Just Between Friends
Category: Child Services

21

Always Best Care Senior Services
Category: Senior Care

22

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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23

ShelfGenie
Category: Home Services

24

Creative Colors International
Category: Services

25

Kinderdance International
Category: Child Services

26

Value Place
Category: Travel & Hospitality

27

Passport Health
Category: Health & Beauty

28

Parable Christian Stores
Category: Retail

29

Signal 88 Security
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $85,000 - $100,000
Category: Services

Signal 88, founded in 2003 in Omaha, Nebraska, was named after the police code for "Situation Secure." We were founded by former law enforcement personnel with a vision to redefine and set a new standard of professionalism in the security industry. We integrate state-of-the-art technology with customized security solutions and enhance these with our expertise and unique business approach. Signal 88 is revolutionizing the security industry and looking for franchisees with our same goals.

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30

i9 Sports
Category: Sports & Recreation

31

Great Wraps!
Category: Food

32

Pro Image
Category: Retail

33

Valpak
Category: Business Services, Advertising & Sales

34

PIP Printing & Marketing Services
Category: Business Services

35

Homewatch CareGivers
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $90,000 - $140,000
Category: Senior Care

Homewatch CareGivers has pioneered the advancement of home care for over a quarter century.

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36

Happy and Healthy Products, Inc.
Category: Food

37

Four Seasons Sunrooms
Category: Home Services

38

Flip Flop Shops
Category: Retail

39

The Maids
Cash Req: $60,000    Total Inv: $92,545 - $120,295
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

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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40

Young Rembrandts
Category: Child Services

41

Baby Boot Camp
Category: Child Services

42

Camp Bow Wow
Category: Pet Services

43

Mosquito Squad
Category: Services

44

1-800 Water Damage
Cash Req: $50,000    Total Inv: $84,000 - $183,000
Category: Services

1-800-WATER DAMAGE™ is a low overhead, recession resistant, and simple to operate restoration franchise with a focus on the high margin segments of water damage and mold. When water damage occurs, we use modern technology and equipment to dry customers' homes or businesses in just a matter of days.

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45

Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Category: Home Services

46

Straw Hat Pizza
Category: Food

47

Annex Brands
Category: Business Services, Services

48

Pop-A-Lock
Category: Services

49

Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

50

The Grout Doctor
Category: Home Services, Cleaning & Maintenance

51

Town Money Saver
Category: Advertising & Sales

52

FAST-FIX Jewelry & Watch Repairs
Cash Req: $100,000    Total Inv: $188,750 - $381,750
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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53

ABC Seamless Siding
Category: Home Services

54

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance

55

HomeVestors of America
Cash Req: $50,000 - $200,000    Total Inv: $39,300 - $376,250
Category: Real Estate

HomeVestors® is the first and largest national franchise company for the professional real estate investor. HomeVestors franchisees are professional real estate investors who specialize in buying and selling undervalued houses. Experts estimate this to be a $10 billion industry in the United States.

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56

PropertyGuys.com
Category: Real Estate

57

Images 4 Kids
Category: Child Services

58

COMPUTER EXPLORERS
Category: Child Services

59

College Nannies & Tutors
Category: Child Services

60

Roni Deutch Tax Center
Category:

61

THE TUTORING CENTER
Category: Child Services

62

Interstate All Battery Center
Category: Retail