The Top Franchise in Every IndustryWe bring you the 97 franchises that ranked at the top of their sector in Entrepreneur's 2014 Franchise 500.
This story appears in theMay 2014issue of狗万官方.Subscribe »
If you're searching for a franchise opportunity, it makes sense to start at the top.
That's why we're bringing you our Best of the Best list: the 97 franchises that ranked at the top of their industry categories in狗万官方's 2014 Franchise 500®.
These companies have been ranked based on objective, quantifiable criteria, including system size, growth and financial strength and stability. The list is not intended as a recommendation of any particular company. Instead, consider it a starting point in your research to find the best franchise opportunity for you. That research should also include reading the company's legal documents, consulting with an attorney and an accountant, and talking to existing franchisees.
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Automotive
Maaco Franchising
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 166
总计cost: $364.1K-$471.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 446/0
Jiffy Lube International
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 30
总计cost: $196.5K-$376K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 2,098/0
RNR Custom Wheels & Tires
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 322
总计cost: $288.8K-$563.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 56/10
Novus Glass
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 124
总计cost: $44.3K-$226.99K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,608/17
Miscellaneous Repair & Maintenance Services
Midas International
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 25
总计cost: $123.6K-$412.2K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 2,259/49
Miscellaneous Auto Products & Services
Sixt Franchise USA
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 73
总计cost: $614.1K-$6.7M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,141/878
Business Services
Advertising Services - Publishing
Coffee News
2014系列500排名:93
coffeenews.com/franchise
总计cost: $9.4K-$10.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 884/4
Advertising Services - Miscellaneous
Valpak Direct Marketing Systems
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 202
总计cost: $82.2K-$200.8K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 172/2
Transworld Business Advisors
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 226
总计cost: $57.2K-$74.7K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 155/5
Business Coaching & Consulting
FocalPoint Coaching
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 286
总计cost: $64.6K-$115.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 125/0
Shipping Services
Unishippers Global Logistics
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 172
总计cost: $40.4K-$1.8M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 247/47
Sign-A-Rama
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 74
总计cost: $87.1K-$229.2K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 888/0
Express Employment Professionals
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 71
总计cost: $105K-$195K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 632/0
Sandler Training
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 186
总计cost: $83.2K-$100.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 235/0
Miscellaneous Business Services
Proforma
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 83
总计cost: $19.5K-$50.2K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 718/0
Children's Businesses
Goddard Systems
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 113
总计cost: $694.4K-$739.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 413/0
Children's Enrichment Programs
Bricks 4 Kidz
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 111
总计cost: $33.8K-$51.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 423/1
GameTruck Licensing
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 260
总计cost: $122.5K-$310.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 70/1
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 182
总计cost: $36K-$281.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 312/0
Once Upon A Child
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 149
总计cost: $239.7K-$336.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 272/0
Guard-A-Kid
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 246
总计cost: $21.4K-$38.7K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 180/1
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 18
总计cost: $66.5K-$140.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 25,410/27
Financial Services
Padgett Business Services
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 188
总计cost: $99.8K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 406/0
Estrella Insurance
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 242
总计cost: $49.95K-$84K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 69/0
H&R Block
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 15
总计cost: $31.5K-$148.7K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 5,059/6,256
Miscellaneous Financial Services
ACFN-The ATM Franchise Business
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 493
总成本:$ 40.1 k - $ 67 k
总计franchises/co.-owned: 212/0
Food/Full-Service
Denny's
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 8
总计cost: $1.2M-$2.4M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,518/165
Bruegger's Bagels
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 203
总计cost: $389.6K-$591.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 103/190
Great American Cookies
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 143
总计cost: $178.4K-$280.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 343/3
Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 37
总计cost: $194.9K-$367.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,437/17
Cinnabon
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 64
总计cost: $142.3K-$365.7K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,102/1
Buffalo Wild Wings
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 62
总计cost: $1.2M-$3.3M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 529/409
KFC
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 14
总计cost: $1.3M-$2.5M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 13,539/4,659
Dunkin' Donuts
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 10
总计cost: $294K-$1.5M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 10,833/0
Frozen Desserts - Frozen Yogurt
Menchie's
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 116
总计cost: $218.3K-$385.2K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 388/1
Baskin-Robbins USA
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 41
总计cost: $100.7K-$390.2K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 7,391/7
Frozen Desserts - Miscellaneous
Rita's Italian Ice
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 81
总计cost: $140.2K-$379.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 552/0
Hardee's
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 11
总计cost: $1.1M-$1.5M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,492/468
Taco Bell
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 20
总计cost: $1.2M-$2.5M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 4,933/1,047
Pizza Hut
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 9
总计cost: $297K-$2.1M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 12,700/1,657
Sandwiches - Philly Cheesesteak
Charleys Philly Steaks
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 108
总计cost: $101.6K-$465.3K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 479/37
Subway
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 3
总计cost: $85.7K-$262.9K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 39,767/0
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 5
总计cost: $300.5K-$489.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,814/28
Smoothie King
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 86
总计cost: $144.4K-$336.2K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 651/6
Nathan's Famous
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 144
总计cost: $276.4K-$1.1M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 314/5
HUMAN Healthy Vending
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 281
总计cost: $71.5K-$108.99K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 89/2
Edible Arrangements International
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 43
总计cost: $154.3K-$279.3K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,126/2
Health
Miracle-Ear
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 36
总计cost: $119K-$287.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,290/9
HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 107
总计cost: $52.7K-$249.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 395/0
Kitchen Tune-Up
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 211
总计cost: $45.8K-$55.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 162/0
CertaPro Painters
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 103
总计cost: $129K-$158.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 442/0
N-Hance
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 134
总计cost: $30.5K-$130.9K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 287/0
Miscellaneous Home Improvement
Budget Blinds
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 55
总计cost: $89.2K-$187.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 905/0
Hampton Hotels
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 2
总计cost: $3.7M-$13.5M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,941/1
Maintenance
Carpet, Upholstery & Drapery Services
Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 61
总计cost: $29.95K-$131K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 3,522/0
Jan-Pro Franchising International
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 12
总计cost: $3.1K-$50.9K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 11,532/0
Mister Sparky
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 299
总计cost: $56.2K-$271.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 96/8
HandyPro Handyman Services
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 410
总计cost: $68.5K-$107.3K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 31/0
The Glass Guru
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 244
总计cost: $30K-$130K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 82/1
One Hour Heating & Air
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 150
总计cost: $74.8K-$354.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 272/49
Weed Man
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 98
总计cost: $67.1K-$84.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 457/0
Rooter-Man
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 102
总计cost: $46.8K-$137.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 476/21
ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 197
总计cost: $48.9K-$89.96K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 129/1
The Maids
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 39
总计cost: $95.6K-$123.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,085/33
Servpro
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 7
总计cost: $134.8K-$183.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,614/0
Aire-Master of America
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 269
总计cost: $35.6K-$126.9K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 100/4
Fish Window Cleaning Services
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 148
总计cost: $76.2K-$136.7K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 295/1
Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses
American Leak Detection
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 123
总计cost: $76.8K-$259.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 377/15
Personal Care
Anytime Fitness
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 1
总计cost: $56.3K-$353.9K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 2,397/28
Supercuts
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 4
总计cost: $108.8K-$203.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,138/1,186
Massage Envy
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 54
总计cost: $331.5K-$825.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 957/1
Comfort Keepers
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 59
总计cost: $77.6K-$109.96K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 783/0
Miscellaneous Personal Care Businesses
Palm Beach Tan
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 159
总计cost: $554.6K-$821.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 215/173
Pets
Dogtopia
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 390
总计cost: $253.4K-$478.8K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 25/5
Sit Means Sit Dog Training
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 313
总计cost: $21.1K-$93.9K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 74/1
Wild Birds Unlimited
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 151
总计cost: $95.3K-$161.8K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 283/0
Recreation
American Poolplayers Association
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 255
总计cost: $16.7K-$19.9K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 307/6
Fleet Feet Sports
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 272
总计cost: $173K-$335K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 100/17
Cruise Planners-American Express Travel
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 19
总计cost: $2.1K-$21.99K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,500/1
Travel Agencies - Miscellaneous
Results! Travel
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 70
总计cost: $25-$8.9K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 655/0
Retail
Plato's Closet
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 115
总计cost: $230.7K-$389.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 376/0
Batteries Plus Bulbs
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 79
总计cost: $193.6K-$410.1K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 529/40
7-Eleven
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 6
总计cost: $30.8K-$1.6M
总计franchises/co.-owned: 50,460/484
RadioShack
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 48
总计cost: $144.9K-$607.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 1,306/4,395
来ols Distribution
Snap-on Tools
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 24
总计cost: $143.7K-$307.7K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 4,538/242
GNC Franchising
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 28
总计cost: $167.7K-$281.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 2,876/3,270
Miscellaneous Retail Businesses
Aaron's
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 17
总计cost: $275.6K-$707.4K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 763/1,335
Services
Dry Cleaning & Delivery Services
Certified Restoration DryCleaning Network
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 278
总计cost: $45.6K-$235.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 150/0
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 118
总计cost: $30.9K-$36.8K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 389/0
Two Men and a Truck International
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 167
总计cost: $178K-$548.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 229/1
Painting with a Twist
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 276
总计cost: $93.5K-$131.5K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 82/0
The UPS Store
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 22
总计cost: $148.7K-$347.2K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 4,776/0
Minuteman Press International
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 75
总计cost: $66.2K-$221.3K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 931/0
RE/MAX
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 76
总计cost: $35K-$250K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 6,374/24
Pop-A-Lock Franchise System
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 105
总计cost: $75K-$133K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 389/0
Tech
CPR-Cell Phone Repair Franchise Systems
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 180
总计cost: $115.5K-$244.6K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 138/4
WSI Digital Marketing
2014 Franchise 500 rank: 184
总计cost: $64.4K-$171.7K
总计franchises/co.-owned: 998/2
