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An Interview with Mark Carr, Chairman, President and CEO of Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise.
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An interview with Dan Lockwood, President of Unishippers.
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Rated “2008 Best in Category” by Franchise Business Review and “one of America’s Top 25 high performing franchises” by the Wall Street Journal, Home Instead Senior Care is the world leader in non-medical senior care. Providing companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping and assistance with errands, as well as over 50 other services, Home Instead CAREGivers give seniors who may need only a little extra help with day-to-day activities the option to live independently.
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Jim Carpenter, CEO of Wild Birds Unlimited, turned his passion for his hobby into a thriving business. And as he sees it, Jim has an obligation to give franchisees the tools and the training they need to succeed.
 
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FocalPoint's franchisees are perfectly positioned to succeed in one of the fastest growing industries. Stephen Thompson, President of FocalPoint International says, "We're looking for people who have a passion for helping business owners...."

Top Franchise Opportunities for 2008

Each year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of franchise owners. The franchise opportunities listed here have been rated among the very best oppotunities by their own franchisees - the real franchise experts!

Top 50 Franchises - Large Systems

1. Heaven's Best
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $24,900 - $60,000
2. Home Instead Senior Care
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $44,050 - $57,550
3. FASTSIGNS International
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $222,251 - $325,860
4. Adventures in Advertising
Category: Advertising & Sales, Business Services
Total Inv: $70,000
5. Sotheby's Real Estate
Category: Real Estate
Total Inv: $140,970 - $500,550
6. Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Category: Travel & Hospitality
Total Inv: $57,000 - $165,000
7. Budget Blinds
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $80,000 - $111,000
8. Computer Troubleshooters
Category: Technology
Total Inv: $21,000 - $28,000
9. CertaPro Painters
Category: Home Services, Services
Total Inv: $129,000 - $144,000
10. The Maids Home Services
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $175,000 - $225,000
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Top 50 Franchises - Midsize Systems

1. i9 Sports
Category: Child Services, Sports & Recreation
Total Inv: $45,900 - $86,900
2. Paul Mitchell School
Category: Health & Beauty
Total Inv: $75,000
3. Murphy Business & Financial
Category: Financial & Tax
Total Inv: $36,700 - $82,900
4. Tax Centers of America
Category: Financial & Tax
Total Inv: $20,000 - $50,000
5. Truly Nolen of America
Category: Services
Total Inv: $3,600 - $226,500
6. SeaMaster Cruises
Category: Travel & Hospitality
Total Inv: $10,250 - $16,445
7. J.D. Byrider Systems
Category: Automotive
Total Inv: $643,700 - $4,200,000
8. 1-800-RADIATOR
Category: Automotive
Total Inv: $150,000 - $200,000
9. Disaster Kleenup International
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $28,650 - $38,000
10. MaidPro
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $50,000 - $100,000+
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Top 50 Franchises - Under 50 Units

1. FocalPoint Coaching
Category: Business Services
Total Inv: $38,500 - $49,000
2. Synergy HomeCare
Category: Senior Care
Total Inv: $49,240 - $99,540
3. Central Bark
Category: Pet Services
Total Inv: $133,050 - $230,380
4. TeamLogic IT
Category: Technology
Total Inv: $70,000 - $120,000
5. Home Cleaning Centers of America
Category: Cleaning & Maintenance
Total Inv: $30,000 - $40,000
6. Carpet Network
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $50,585 - $70,385
7. JumpBunch
Category: Child Services
Total Inv: $40,700 - $73,900
8. SMARTBOX Portable Storage
Category: Services
Total Inv: $350,000 - $750,000
9. Our Town America
Category: Advertising & Sales
Total Inv: $35,000 - $50,000
10. Surface Specialists Systems
Category: Home Services
Total Inv: $28,000 - $39,500
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