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1-800 Radiator (Driven Brands) www.1800radiator.com
1-800 Radiator is the largest franchised automotive parts distributor in North America.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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ABRA (Driven Brands) www.abraauto.com
ABRA is a leading network of franchised automotive collision repair shops.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Anytime Fitness (Self Esteem Brands) www.anytimefitness.com
Anytime Fitness is the largest fitness franchise in the world, with gym facilities open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.,1,,8, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ►
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Arby's (Inspire Brands) arbys.com
Arby’s is the largest drive-thru sandwich chain in the United States. The brand offers one of the most innovative and diverse menus in the quick-service restaurant industry, with more than 30 unique sandwiches and 8 different types of protein.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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ATI (Driven Brands) www.autotraining.net
Automotive Training Institute (ATI) is a leading provider of financial and operational training series to the automotive repair and maintenance and paint and collision markets.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Auntie Anne's (FOCUS Brands) www.auntieannes.com
Auntie Anne's menu includes hand-rolled soft pretzels baked in-store, Pretzel Nuggets, beverages (including signature lemonade) and Pretzel Dogs.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Basecamp Fitness (Self Esteem Brands) basecampfitness.com
Basecamp Fitness is a growing network of fitness studios featuring high-intensity and high-energy workout sessions.,8,,1, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ►
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Baskin-Robbins (Inspire Brands) www.baskinrobbins.com
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is known for its variety of “31 flavors” of ice cream, along with their creative ice cream cakes, milkshakes, and ice cream sundaes.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Bosley's bosleys.com
Bosley's is the leading pet food retail chain in British Columbia specializing in holistic and specialty brands with a focus on pet health and wellness.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Buffalo Wild Wings (Inspire Brands) www.buffalowildwings.com
Buffalo Wild Wings is the largest sports bar chain in the U.S., featuring an immersive sports restaurant experience and a variety of boldly flavored menu items, including buffalo-style chicken wings spun in over 20 signature sauces and seasonings.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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CARSTAR (Driven Brands) www.carstar.com
CARSTAR is the largest franchise network of automotive collision repair shops in North America.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Carvel (FOCUS Brands) www.carvel.com
Founded in 1934, Carvel is the leading manufacturer of branded ice cream cakes in the United States and a top producer of premium soft-serve ice cream.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Cinnabon (FOCUS Brands) www.cinnabon.com
Cinnabon is an American chain of bakeries known for their "World Famous Cinnamon Rolls.",1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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CKE Restaurants www.ckr.com
CKE is one of the world's largest franchisors and operators of quick-service restaurants under the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brand banners.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Culver’s www.culvers.com
Culver's is a family-favorite restaurant known for their ButterBurgers, Fresh Frozen Custard & Wisconsin Cheese Curds. For over 30 years, Culver’s guests have been treated to cooked-to-order food made with farm-fresh ingredients, served with a smile.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Divisions Maintenance Group divisionsmg.com
Divisions Maintenance Group is a tech-based provider of integrated facilities maintenance services for prominent retail chains, pharmacies, grocery stores, warehouses, distribution centers, and REITs across more than 46,000 locations in all 50 states.,3, Market Sector Business Services ►
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Driven Brands www.drivenbrands.com
Driven Brands is the largest automotive services company in North America. Driven manages a family of automotive brands including ABRA, CARSTAR, Maaco, Meineke, Take 5, Uniban, 1-800 Radiator, and others.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Dunkin’ (Inspire Brands) www.dunkindonuts.com
Dunkin’ is famous for its combination of high-quality coffees, espresso beverages, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches served all day with fast, friendly service.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Fitness Connection fitnessconnection.com
Fitness Connection is a leading player in the "High Value, Low Price (HVLP)" segment of the fitness industry.,8,,1, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ►
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Flower Child (The Cheesecake Factory) www.iamaflowerchild.com
Flower Child is a growing, fast casual restaurant offering a customizable menu, made fresh from scratch, featuring locally-sourced, all-natural and organic ingredients.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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FOCUS Brands www.focusbrands.com
FOCUS Brands is the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s, Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Great Expressions Dental Centers www.greatexpressions.com
Great Expressions is a leading branded dental practice network that provides comprehensive affordable dental services distinguished by convenience, value, and a broad acceptance of insurance plans.,7,,1, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Retail Healthcare ►
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Healthy Contributions (Self Esteem Brands) portal.healthycontributions.com
Healthy Contributions helps employers, health insurers and partners engage and activate members to participate in wellness programs and reward healthy behaviors to change lives for better health.,8, Market Sector Health and Wellness ►
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i9 Sports (Youth Enrichment Brands) www.i9sports.com
Founded in 2003, i9 Sports is a leading franchisor of community-based, multi-sport leagues for children ages 3-14, serving over 3 million kids since inception.,1,,9, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ►
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Inspire Brands inspirebrands.com
Inspire Brands is the franchisor and operator of the Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, SONIC, Dunkin’, and Baskin Robbins brands.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Installation Made Easy www.installationmadeeasy.com
Installation Made Easy coordinates the lead generation, sale, and installation of do-it-for-me home improvement projects on a nationwide basis on behalf of several of America's most respected home improvement and general merchandise "Big Box" retailers.,1,,3, Market Sectors Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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International Car Wash Group (Driven Brands) www.icwg.com
International Car Wash Group is the world's largest local car wash company, with operations in the U.S., Europe and Australia.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Jamba (FOCUS Brands) www.jamba.com
Jamba is a category-leading smoothie and juice chain that offers a variety of high quality smoothies, juices, bowls and other products.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q www.jimnnicks.com
Jim ‘N Nick’s is a differentiated full-service restaurant chain that has been serving award-winning barbecue and Southern-inspired cuisine for over 30 years.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Jimmy John’s (Inspire Brands) www.jimmyjohns.com
Jimmy John's is one of the largest sandwich chains in the US. Founded in 1983, Jimmy John's offers high-quality sandwiches with rapid preparation.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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KE Camps (Youth Enrichment Brands) kecamps.com
Founded in 1999, KE Camps is the leading operator of day camps for country clubs, serving 10,000+ campers per year.,9,,1, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ►
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Maaco (Driven Brands) www.maaco.com
Known as 'America's Bodyshop', Maaco is a leading provider of auto painting and light collision repair services. The Company provides a comprehensive suite of services primarily to retail, fleet, and industrial consumers.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Massage Envy www.massageenvy.com
Massage Envy is the leading provider of therapeutic massage and skincare services in the U.S. In 2002, Massage Envy created a completely new category in the wellness industry and remains the industry leader in providing professional and affordable services that promote well-being through total body care.,1,,8, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ►
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Mathnasium www.mathnasium.com
Mathnasium is a leading franchisor of math learning centers with over 1,000 locations across 46 states and 12 countries.,1,,9, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ►
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McAlister's Deli (FOCUS Brands) www.mcalistersdeli.com
McAlister's is a franchise chain of quick casual restaurants offering a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and desserts.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Meineke (Driven Brands) www.meineke.com
Founded in 1972, Meineke is an automotive aftermarket industry pioneer and leading provider of repair and maintenance services. Meineke provides all regularly scheduled maintenance services, along with repair and replacement of vehicle components.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Merry Maids (ServiceMaster Brands) www.merrymaids.com
Merry Maids is a leading franchisor and provider of home cleaning services.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Miller's Ale House millersalehouse.com
Started in Jupiter, FL in 1988 by husband and wife team Jack and Claire Miller, Miller's Ale House is a sports-themed full service restaurant that offers an extensive menu of freshly prepared food and top-quality drinks.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Moe's Southwest Grill (FOCUS Brands) www.moes.com
Moe's Southwest Grill is the neighborhood burrito place offering flavorful Southwestern fare with a healthy twist.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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North Italia (The Cheesecake Factory) www.northitalia.com
North Italia is a modern interpretation of Italian cooking in the upscale casual dining segment, offering a variety of dishes that are handmade from scratch daily.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Nothing Bundt Cakes www.nothingbundtcakes.com/
Nothing Bundt Cakes is a leading franchisor and operator of gourmet bakeries. The brand offers 8- and 10-inch bundt cakes, Bundtlets and Bundtinis® in multiple flavors that are hand-crafted and baked on-site.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Orangetheory Fitness www.orangetheoryfitness.com
Orangetheory Fitness is one of the largest and fastest growing franchisors in the studio-based fitness market.,1,,8, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ►
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Pet Supermarket www.petsupermarket.com
Pet Supermarket is the largest specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies based in the southeastern US.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Pet Valu petvalu.com
Pet Valu is Canada's leading small-format specialty retailer of pet food and supplies, providing a wide selection of high quality pet products, together with friendly customer service and convenient store locations.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Primrose Schools www.primroseschools.com
Primrose Schools is a leading franchisor of pre-K schools providing high quality educational programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years old and after-school learning programs for 6 to 12 year olds.,1,,9, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ►
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Schlotzsky's (FOCUS Brands) www.schlotzskys.com
Schlotzsky's is a chain of quick casual restaurants offering made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Seattle's Best International (FOCUS Brands) www.seattlesbest.com
FOCUS Brands is also the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Self Esteem Brands www.sebrands.com
Self Esteem Brands is the parent company of Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, The Bar Method, Waxing the City, Stronger U, and Healthy Contributions.,1,,8, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ►
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ServiceMaster Brands www.servicemaster.com
ServiceMaster Brands is the parent company of ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.,1,,3, Market Sectors Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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ServiceMaster Clean (ServiceMaster Brands) www.servicemasterclean.com
Global network of franchises providing janitorial services, carpet cleaning, hard surface floor care, tile and grout cleaning, and upholstery cleaning.,1,,3, Market Sectors Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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ServiceMaster Restore (ServiceMaster Brands) www.servicemasterrestore.com
Global network of franchises providing residential and commercial restoration services, including water damage, smoke and fire damage, mold remediation, and disaster recovery.,1,,3, Market Sectors Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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SONIC Drive-In (Inspire Brands) www.sonicdrivein.com
SONIC is the largest drive-in chain in the United States, well-known for its unique drive-in format, carhop service model, and broad menu of food and beverages with over 1.3 million drink combinations.,2,,1, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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Streamline Brands (Youth Enrichment Brands) www.streamlinebrands.com
Founded in 2006, Streamline Brands is a leading franchisor and operator of swim schools for children of all ages, serving over 150,000 swimmers per year.,1,,9, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ►
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Stronger U (Self Esteem Brands) strongeru.com
Stronger U is a digital, personalized nutrition-based health coaching services brand.,8, Market Sector Health and Wellness ►
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Take 5 Oil Change (Driven Brands) www.take5oilchange.com
Take 5 is a leading provider of oil change services through a convenient drive-thru format with fast, friendly customer experience.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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The Bar Method (Self Esteem Brands) barmethod.com
The Bar Method is a leading low-impact studio fitness franchise with locations across the US and Canada.,8,,1, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ►
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The Cheesecake Factory www.thecheesecakefactory.com
The Cheesecake Factory is an iconic casual dining brand with best-in-class service and high-quality, made-from-scratch food across a diverse menu with over 250 items.,1,,2, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ►
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK twomenandatruck.com
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the largest franchised moving company in the U.S. and offers comprehensive home and business relocation, junk removal, and packing services.,1,,3, Market Sectors Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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U.S. Baseball Academy (Youth Enrichment Brands) usbaseballacademy.com
Founded in 1988, U.S. Baseball Academy brings together college and high school coaches to provide camp programs to aspiring baseball and softball players across the United States.,1,,9, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ►
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U.S. Sports Camps (Youth Enrichment Brands) www.ussportscamps.com
US Sports Camps is the nation’s leading youth sports camp company, serving more than 100,000 campers across 1,200+ camps in 48 states. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in San Rafael, CA, US Sports camps is the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. US Sports Camps’ offering spans 19 different physical sports, Esports, and academic programs for campers ranging from 6 to 18 years old.,1,,9, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ►
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UNIBAN (Driven Brands) www.unibancanada.ca
Uniban is a leading network of glass repair and replacement service centers across North America.,1, Market Sector Franchise / Multi-Unit ►
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Waxing the City (Self Esteem Brands) www.waxingthecity.com
Waxing the City is a growing network of waxing studios with an emphasis on superior waxes, highly-trained staff, and compassionate customer service.,1,,8, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ►
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Youth Enrichment Brands www.yeb.com
Youth Enrichment Brands is a leading youth activities company, offering camps, leagues, clinics, classes and other programs that annually serve more than 700,000 kids ranging from 2 to 18 years old. Youth Enrichment Brands encompasses US Sports Camps, i9 Sports, Streamline Brands, and U.S. Baseball Academy.,1,,9, Market Sectors Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ►
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