Franchise Gator's Top Franchises of 2009

1. Subway®
Subway Franchise has offered entrepreneurs an opportunity to succeed in their own Subway sandwich business for 40 years. Subway Franchises have

2. Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware is looking for qualified people who want to own their own Ace Hardware store, or even a chain of stores. We have an exciting new exclusive incentive package for qualified candidates.

3. Kumon North America Education Franchise
Kumon Franchise. Kumon Math and Reading Franchises offer the premier, after-school supplemental education programs.

4. UPS Store, The
Is the UPS Store franchise right for you? UPS Store franchise is the perfect opportunity to be your own boss. Team up with an industry leader.

5. Sport Clips
Sport Clips Men's Hair Care Franchise is a winning team with no off-season.

6. Long John Silver's
Long John Silver’s® is America's largest quick-service seafood franchise chain - more than 1,200 units worldwide. The first Long John Silver's

7. Choice Hotels International
And Choice Hotels is committed, offering franchise opportunities and an emerging markets team dedicated to bringing aboard and supporting first-time owners.

8. JAN-PRO Cleaning Systems
In Entrepreneur's 2009 Franchise 500 rankings, JAN-PRO International has been ranked the # 1 Fastest Growing Franchise in the WORLD.

9. Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc.
Join Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. to be part of one of the largest growing service industries in the world.

10. Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Gourmet sandwich shops franchise specializing in fresh french bread subs and 7 grain wheat bread subs.

11. Carl's Jr.
At Carl´s Jr.®, we are known for our best-in-class menu that consistently out-delivers the competition. With years of remarkable growth and performance, Carl´s Jr.® has become the greatest franchise story of our time.

12. Domino's Pizza
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13. Anytime Fitness
We offer a business and product that people need and enjoy, in an industry that continues to grow every year. With Anytime Fitness, you're in business for yourself, not by yourself.

14. Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership
Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership offers an incredible franchise opportunity serving an under-supplied and growing market.

15. Edible Arrangements
Our edible fruit and gift basket franchise is growing extensively nationwide. In less than 5 years, we've opened over 50 stores.

16. Great Clips Hair Salon
Great Clips Hair Franchise has rapidly grown into one of the nations largest Hair Salon franchises. By perfecting a system for delivering competit

17. Baskin Robbins
Join America's Favorite Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop! As a franchisee, you'll receive comprehensive support from the best in the business!

18. Sylvan Learning Centers
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise has helped millions of children develop a love of learning.

19. Cold Stone Creamery
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20. AAMCO Transmissions, Inc.
An AAMCO franchise offers a future of financial security, independence, and control. AAMCO has long been the leader in transmission repair and also offers complete car care services, increasing opportunities for more revenues and profits.

21. Home Instead Senior Care
Home Instead Senior Care is a world leader in non-medical eldercare and companionship services. With over 550 franchises worldwide, there are still pl

22. Instant Tax Service
With more than 1200 offices nationwide, Instant Tax Service is a retail income tax preparation firm that's expanding nationwide!

23. KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken
Find KFC franchise information and learn how much it costs to start a KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise business. Find KFC franchise fees and learn more about owning a KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise on Franchise Gator.com

24. Colbert-Ball Tax Service
The Colbert/Ball Tax Service franchise provides electronic tax preparation services for federal & state returns for individuals & small businesses.

25. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is an industry leader, with approximately 6,800 offices across the country during the 2008 tax season.

26. Allegra Print & Imaging
The Allegra Print & Imaging franchise is one of the largest printing franchises in the world. The Allegra Network links more than 400 locations.

27. Taco Bell
Find Taco Bell Franchise information and learn how much it costs to start a Taco Bell Franchise business. Find Franchise fees and learn more about owning a Taco Bell Franchise on Franchise Gator.com

28. Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs Franchises is looking for hardworking, dedicated people to become Area Representatives in the hottest sub franchise on the block.

29. Minuteman Press
Minuteman Press franchise was rated the #1 printing franchise in the printing industry by Entrepreneur Magazine. Over 950 Minuteman Press Franchises.

30. Snap-On Tools
Snap-On is the leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users!

31. FASTSIGNS
At FASTSIGNS®, our primary goal is to help our franchisees build their business. As a FASTSIGNS® franchisee, you will have the benefit of one of the most respected brand names in the sign business and in franchising as a whole.

32. Budget Blinds
Budget Blinds franchise, one of America's leading window covering franchises with over 1,000 units now operating across the country.

33. Midas
Midas is proud to be one of America's original franchise opportunities-and one of its best. Now a global powerhouse with over 2,600 franchised

34. Bojangles Chicken N Biscuits
Bojangles Famous Chicken N Biscuits fast food franchise is looking for franchisees interested in being part of a unique opportunity to serve distincti

35. ServiceMaster Clean
ServiceMaster Clean is a division of The ServiceMaster Company, a Fortune 500 company with more than 57 years of franchising experience. Take advantage of $6,500 in FastStart support from ServiceMaster Clean in your commercial cleaning franchise to help jumpstart your business.

36. Rita's Italian Ice
Join Rita's Water Ice, the world's largest & fastest growing Italian Ice chain, as we grow to 1,500 new locations by 2010!

37. ARCO-ampm
ARCO and ampm are iconic industry brands within the gas station and convenience store franchise industries. With over 25 years of operating experience, advanced systems and training solutions, we set the standard for quality, brand recognition and leadership.

38. Fitness Together
Own your own personal training business with a Fitness Together franchise and benefit from joining a company that has over 12 years of franchising experience and over 25 years of business experience.

39. Merry Maids
Join Merry Maids, the most trusted name in the industry and is the world leader with over 1400 franchises serving households around the world.

40. Anago Cleaning Systems
Anago Cleaning Systems Franchises are the technology leaders of the commercial cleaning industry! Anago offers master franchises with great opportunit

41. Wireless Zone
Wireless Zone Franchise business system will supply you with all the tools and resources you need to open the doors of your new business.

42. Cartridge World
Cartridge World provides an opportunity whose core business is refilling empty printer cartridges.

43. Church's Chicken
Church's Chicken franchise is an established brand that serves quality products and value prices and has more than 1600 locations worldwide.

44. Goin' Postal
Goin’ Postal stores provide small businesses and consumers with a wide variety of services from shipping to ink & toner refills and office supplies to document services.

45. Aussie Pet Mobile
Aussie Pet Mobile is the worlds the #1 Pet Franchise. Create your success in this $38 billion industry! Aussie Pet Mobile Franchises for sale.

46. Quiznos Sub
Find Quiznos Franchise information and learn how much it costs to start a Quiznos Sub Franchise business. Find Quiznos Sub Franchise fees and learn more about owning a Quiznos Franchise on Franchise Gator.com

47. American Business Systems, LLC
With American Business Systems you can work from anywhere and earn a six-figure income by filing medical claims for doctors, over the Internet.

48. Saladworks
Saladworks offers customers a quick, healthy meal made from the freshest, top-quality ingredients that satisfies even the heartiest appetite.

49. Sterling Optical
Sterling Optical is one of America’s largest retail optical chains and the fastest growing optical franchise in the industry.

50. Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning
Discover your potential with Chem-Dry: America's #1 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning franchise, and a partner of The Home Depot.