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		<title>6am/pm Mini Market Franchise Info</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Convenience Store &#038; Gas Station</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.ampm.com">www.ampm.com</a><br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 35<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $1.8M-7.6M]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Convenience Store &amp; Gas Station</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.ampm.com">www.ampm.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 16</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $1.8M-7.7M<span id="more-756"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.ampm.com/modularhome.do?categoryId=4780&amp;contentId=7013154">www.ampm.com/modularhome.do?categoryId=4780&amp;contentId=7013154</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1975</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since:</strong> 1979</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee:</strong> $30K-70K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> 5%</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> 20 years, renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> Partial</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 3000+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> unavailable or n/a</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> $700K-1M</p>
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		<title>7 Eleven Franchise Start Info</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[711 Franchise]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Convenience Store</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.7-eleven.com">www.7-eleven.com</a><br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 30<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> Varies]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Convenience Store</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.7-eleven.com">www.7-eleven.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 3</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> Varies<span id="more-729"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://franchise.7-eleven.com">http://franchise.7-eleven.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1927</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since:</strong> 1964</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee:</strong>10k-441K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> Varies</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> 15 years, renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> Partial</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 33,880+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> $127,000</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> Varies</p>
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		<title>Ace Hardware Franchise Info</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://franchisewisdom.com/?p=188</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Hardware &#38; Home Improvement Store</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> www.AceHardware.com<br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 6<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $400K-1.1M]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hardware &amp; Home Improvement Store</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.AceHardware.com">www.AceHardware.com<br />
</a><br />
<strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 29</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $750K-1M<span id="more-188"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.myace.com">www.myace.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1924</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since: </strong>1976</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee: </strong>$5K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> unavailable or n/a</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> not renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> No</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 4000+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> $400K</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> $250K</p>
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		<title>Anytime Fitness Franchise Review</title>
		<link>http://franchisewisdom.com/anytime-fitness-franchise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:55:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Fitness Center</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.anytimefitness.com">www.anytimefitness.com</a><br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 47<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $30K-292.6K]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fitness Center</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.anytimefitness.com">www.anytimefitness.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 11</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $46.3K-321.9K<span id="more-877"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.anytimefitness.com/en-us/opportunities">http://www.anytimefitness.com/en-us/opportunities</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 2001</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since:</strong> 2002</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee:</strong> $18,999-$24,999K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> $499/mo.</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> 5 years, renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> Yes</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 1000+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> $150K</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> $13.5K-70K</p>
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		<title>Arby&#8217;s Franchise Info</title>
		<link>http://franchisewisdom.com/arbys-franchise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Sandwiches, Chicken, Salads</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> www.arbys.com<br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 18<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $336.5K-2.4M]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Sandwiches, Chicken, Salads</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.arbys.com">www.arbys.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 52</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $357.5K-2.4M<span id="more-69"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.arbys.com/franchise">www.arbys.com/franchise</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1964</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since: </strong>unavailable or n/a</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee: </strong>37.5K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> 4%<br />
<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> 20 years, renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> no</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 2351</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> unavailable or n/a</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> unavailable or n/a</p>
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		<title>Baskin-Robbins Franchise:  Looking To Purchase?</title>
		<link>http://franchisewisdom.com/baskin-robbins-franchise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Frozen Beverages</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> www.baskinrobbins.com<br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 13<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $121.3K-419.6K]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Frozen Beverages</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.baskinrobbins.com">www.baskinrobbins.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 48</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $45K-377K<span id="more-265"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.baskinrobbins.com/franchiseopportunities">www.baskinrobbins.com/franchiseopportunities</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1945</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since: </strong>1948</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee: </strong>$15K-35K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> 5.9%</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> not renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> No</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 6000+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> $$1.2M</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> $600K</p>
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		<title>Bonus Building Care Franchise:  How To</title>
		<link>http://franchisewisdom.com/bonus-building-care-franchise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Commercial Cleaning</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.bonusbuildingcare.com">www.bonusbuildingcare.com</a><br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 45<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $8.8K-14.7K]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Commercial Cleaning</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.bonusbuildingcare.com">www.bonusbuildingcare.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 36</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $9.o20K-41.9K<span id="more-893"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.bonusbuildingcare.com/franchise.htm">http://www.bonusbuildingcare.com/franchise.htm</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1996</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since:</strong> 1996</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee:</strong> $7.5K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> 10%</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> 10 years, renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> Partial</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 1700+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> unavailable or n/a</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> unavailable or n/a</p>
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		<title>Choice Hotels Franchise Options</title>
		<link>http://franchisewisdom.com/choice-hotels-franchise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>franchisewisdom</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://franchisewisdom.com/?p=899</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Hotels</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.choicehotels.com">www.choicehotels.com</a><br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 49M<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $2.5M-15.3M]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hotels</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.choicehotels.com">www.choicehotels.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 68</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $1.2M-14.6M<span id="more-899"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.choicehotelsfranchise.com">http://www.choicehotelsfranchise.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1939</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since:</strong> 1962</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee:</strong> $10K-60K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> Varies</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> 20 years, not renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> No</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 5000+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> $750K</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> $200K</p>
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		<title>Circle K Franchise Info</title>
		<link>http://franchisewisdom.com/circle-k-franchise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Convenience Store</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> www.CircleK.com<br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 9<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $161K-1.4M]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Convenience Store</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.CircleK.com">www.CircleK.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> <strong>24</strong></p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $171K-1.8M<span id="more-196"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.circlek.com/circlek/franchises.htm">www.circlek.com/circlek/franchises.htm</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1951</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since: </strong>1995</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee: </strong>$25K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> 3.7-4.5%</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> 10 years, renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> Partial</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 6000+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> 500K</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> 200K</p>
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		<title>Cold Stone Creamery Franchise Information</title>
		<link>http://franchisewisdom.com/cold-stone-creamery-franchise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Ice Cream, Italian Sorbet</strong><br />

<strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.coldstonecreamery.com">www.coldstonecreamery.com</a><br />

<strong>2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 46<br />

<strong>Total Investment:</strong> $292.4K-438.98K]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ice Cream, Italian Sorbet</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.coldstonecreamery.com">www.coldstonecreamery.com</a></p>
<p><strong>2012 Rank (Entrepreneur.com):</strong> 50</p>
<p><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $292.4K-438.98K<span id="more-895"></span></p>
<p><strong>Franchising Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/franchises/become_a_franchisee.html">http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/franchises/become_a_franchisee.html</a></p>
<p><strong>Business Established:</strong> 1988</p>
<p><strong>Franchising Since:</strong> 1994</p>
<p><strong>Franchise fee:</strong> $42K</p>
<p><strong>Ongoing royalty fee:</strong> 6%</p>
<p><strong>Term of agreement:</strong> 10 years, renewable</p>
<p><strong>In-House Financing:</strong> No</p>
<p><strong># Units Worldwide:</strong> 1000+</p>
<p><strong>Net Worth Required:</strong> unavailable or n/a</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Assets Required:</strong> $125K</p>
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