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1-800 Radiator

1-800 Radiator is the largest franchised automotive parts distributor in North America.

https://www.1800radiator.com/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Abra

ABRA is a leading network of franchised automotive collision repair shops.

https://www.abraauto.com/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness is the largest fitness franchise in the world, with gym facilities open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

https://www.anytimefitness.com/
Market Sectors
Health, Wellness & Fitness Franchise/Multi-Unit

Arby's

Arby's, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is a bold, differentiated hot sandwich leader where premium proteins, iconic flavor, and unapologetic creativity redefine what fast food can be.

https://arbys.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

Auntie Anne's

Auntie Anne's menu includes hand-rolled soft pretzels baked in-store, Pretzel Nuggets, beverages (including signature lemonade) and Pretzel Dogs.

http://www.auntieannes.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Automotive Training Institute

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.

https://www.autotraining.net/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is one of the world's largest ice cream specialty brands, delighting generations with endless flavor innovation and joyful indulgence for any occasion.

https://www.baskinrobbins.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

CARSTAR

CARSTAR is the largest franchise network of automotive collision repair shops in North America.

https://www.carstar.com/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Carvel

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.

https://www.carvel.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Cinnabon

Cinnabon is an American chain of bakeries known for their "World Famous Cinnamon Rolls."

https://www.cinnabon.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

CKE Restaurants

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.  

http://www.ckr.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Culver's

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.

https://www.culvers.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken is a franchisor of ‘Nashville Hot’ chicken fast-casual restaurants. Dave’s serves high quality chicken tenders, sliders, and bites with customizable spice levels (ranging from no-spice to super hot), as well as a limited number of sides and beverages. Restaurants have a unique atmosphere – street-style artwork, urban-industrial finishes, and neon signage. Dave’s was founded in 2017 by four high school classmates in a parking lot in East Hollywood, CA.

https://daveshotchicken.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Driven Brands

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.

http://www.drivenbrands.com/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit Platform Companies

Dunkin'

Dunkin', a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is a global beverage-led powerhouse with high customer frequency and loyalty, fueling everyday life with iconic iced drinks, coffee, and on-the-go breakfast.

https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

Fitness Connection

Fitness Connection is a leading player in the "High Value, Low Price (HVLP)" segment of the fitness industry.

http://fitnessconnection.com/
Market Sectors
Health, Wellness & Fitness Franchise/Multi-Unit

GoTo Foods

GoTo Foods 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.

https://www.gotofoods.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

i9 Sports

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.

https://www.i9sports.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit

Inspire Brands

Inspire Brands is the franchisor and operator of the Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, SONIC, Dunkin’, and Baskin Robbins brands.

https://inspirebrands.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit Platform Companies

Installation Made Easy

Installation Made Easy provides enterprise management software and support services that coordinate the lead generation, sale, and installation of do-it-for-me home improvement projects on behalf of home improvement and general merchandise retailers across the United States and Canada.

http://www.installationmadeeasy.com/
Market Sectors
Business & Consumer Services Franchise/Multi-Unit

Jamba

Jamba is a category-leading smoothie and juice chain that offers a variety of high quality smoothies, juices, bowls and other products.

https://www.jamba.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q

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.

https://www.jimnnicks.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Jimmy John's

Jimmy John's, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is the leading sandwich delivery brand obsessed with quality, speed, simplicity, and fresh execution that makes fast feel freaky good.

https://www.jimmyjohns.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

KE Camps

Founded in 1999, KE Camps is the leading operator of day camps for country clubs, serving 10,000+ campers per year.

https://kecamps.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit

Maaco

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.

https://www.maaco.com/
Market Sectors
Business & Consumer Services Franchise/Multi-Unit

Massage Envy

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.

https://www.massageenvy.com/
Market Sectors
Health, Wellness & Fitness Franchise/Multi-Unit

Mathnasium

Mathnasium is a leading franchisor of math learning centers with over 1,000 locations across 46 states and 12 countries.

https://www.mathnasium.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit

McAlister's

McAlister's is a franchise chain of quick casual restaurants offering a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and desserts.

https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Meineke

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.

https://www.meineke.com/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Merry Maids

Merry Maids is a leading franchisor and provider of home cleaning services.

https://www.merrymaids.com/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Miller's Ale House

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.

https://millersalehouse.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe's Southwest Grill is the neighborhood burrito place offering flavorful Southwestern fare with a healthy twist.

https://www.moes.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness is one of the largest and fastest growing franchisors in the studio-based fitness market.

https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us
Market Sectors
Health, Wellness & Fitness Franchise/Multi-Unit

Primrose Schools

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.

https://www.primroseschools.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit

SafeSplash

SafeSplash is a leading franchisor and operator of swim schools, serving more than 50,000 swimmers per year.

https://www.safesplash.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit

Schlotzsky's

Schlotzsky's is a chain of quick casual restaurants offering made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza.

https://www.schlotzskys.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

School of Rock

Founded in 1998, School of Rock is a leading franchisor and operator of performance-based music education schools, serving over 180,000 students annually.

https://www.schoolofrock.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit

Seattle's Best Coffee

GoTo Foods is also the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.

https://www.seattlesbest.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

ServiceMaster Brands

ServiceMaster Brands is the parent company of ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.

https://www.servicemaster.com/
Market Sectors
Business & Consumer Services Franchise/Multi-Unit Platform Companies

ServiceMaster Clean

Global network of franchises providing janitorial services, carpet cleaning, hard surface floor care, tile and grout cleaning, and upholstery cleaning.

https://www.servicemasterclean.com/
Market Sectors
Business & Consumer Services Franchise/Multi-Unit

SONIC Drive-In

SONIC, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is an iconic, beverage-obsessed brand that turns customizable drinks, craveable food, and digital convenience into a one-of-a-kind moment of escape.

https://www.sonicdrivein.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

Subway

As one of the world's largest quick service restaurant brands, Subway serves freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls to millions of guests, across more than 100 countries and territories in nearly 37,000 restaurants every day. Subway restaurants are owned and operated by Subway franchisees - a network that includes thousands of dedicated entrepreneurs and small business owners - who are committed to delivering the best guest experience possible in their local communities.

https://subway.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Take 5 Oil Change

Take 5 is a leading provider of oil change services through a convenient drive-thru format with fast, friendly customer experience.

http://www.take5oilchange.com/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

The Bar Method

The Bar Method is a leading low-impact studio fitness franchise with locations across the US and Canada.

https://barmethod.com/
Market Sectors
Health, Wellness & Fitness Franchise/Multi-Unit

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

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.

https://twomenandatruck.com/
Market Sectors
Business & Consumer Services Franchise/Multi-Unit

U.S. Baseball Academy

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.

https://usbaseballacademy.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit

Uniban

Uniban is a leading network of glass repair and replacement service centers across North America.

http://www.unibancanada.ca/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

US Sports Camps

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.

https://www.ussportscamps.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit

Waxing the City

Waxing the City is a growing network of waxing studios with an emphasis on superior waxes, highly-trained staff, and compassionate customer service.

https://www.waxingthecity.com/
Market Sectors
Health, Wellness & Fitness Franchise/Multi-Unit

Youth Enrichment Brands

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, School of Rock, Streamline Brands, and U.S. Baseball Academy.

https://www.yeb.com/
Market Sectors
Education & Youth Activities Franchise/Multi-Unit Platform Companies

AmeriSpec

AmeriSpec is a leading franchisor and provider of residential and commercial real estate inspection services.

Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Basecamp Fitness

Basecamp Fitness is a growing network of fitness studios featuring high-intensity and high-energy workout sessions.

https://basecampfitness.com/
Market Sectors
Health, Wellness & Fitness Franchise/Multi-Unit

Batteries Plus Bulbs

Batteries Plus Bulbs is the leading dedicated retailer of batteries, battery accessories and specialty light bulbs in the U.S.

Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Cheesecake Factory

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.

www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Corner Bakery Cafe

Corner Bakery Cafe is an operator and franchisor of bakery cafés in the fast casual restaurant industry, serving made-to-order sandwiches, salads, soups and other hand-crafted favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and delivering a segment-leading catering service.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Drybar

Drybar is a multi-until retail brand that provides professional "blowouts" (hair washing, drying and styling).

Market Sectors
Health, Wellness & Fitness Franchise/Multi-Unit

Furniture Medic

Furniture Medic is a global leader and franchisor in the furniture repair and restoration industry.

Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Great Expressions

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.

Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Il Fornaio

Il Fornaio is a leading upscale restaurant concept serving creatively prepared, premium-quality Italian cuisine based on authentic regional recipes. Il Fornaio's wholesale bakeries produce over 100 varieties of hand-made breads, pastries and other artisan baked goods for sale at their own locations and to high-quality grocers and food service customers across the US.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Naf Naf Grill

Naf Naf Grill is an emerging, on-trend fast casual brand serving high quality, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in an Americanized format.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

North Italia

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.

https://www.northitalia.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Nothing Bundt Cakes

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.

https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Pet Supermarket

Pet Supermarket is the largest specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies based in the southeastern US.

Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Pet Valu

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.

https://www.petvalu.ca/
Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Quala

Independent provider of truck tank and container washing services.

Market Sectors
Business & Consumer Services Franchise/Multi-Unit

USFS

Multi-unit hotel franchisor.

Market Sectors
Franchise/Multi-Unit

Wingstop

Wingstop is a leading franchisor and operator of fast casual restaurants focusing on bone-in and boneless chicken wings and chicken strips.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit