franchises

A franchise is a business where the "franchisor" authorizes the proven methods and trademarks of his business to the "franchisee" for a fee and a percentage of gross monthly sales. Various tangibles and intangibles such as national or international advertising, training, and other support services are commonly made available by the franchisor. Agreements typically last five to twenty years, with premature cancellations or terminations of most contracts bearing serious consequences for franchisees. Franchise markplace has a listing of franchise opportunities and allows you to search by company name, industry or desired investment amount.



Some of the more well-known examples of these businesses are:

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1. Jani-King (commercial cleaning) - check out their corporate website here.

2. Servpro (insurance/disaster restoration & cleaning) - check out their corporate website here.

3. Chem-Dry Carpet Drapery & Upholstery Cleaning (carpet, drapery & upholstery cleaning, tile and stone care) - check out their corporate website here.

4. Matco tools - check out their corporate website here.

5. Jazzercise Inc. (dance/exercise classes) - check out their corporate website here.

6. WSI Internet (internet services) - check out their corporate website here.

7. Candy Bouquet (floral-like designer gifts & gourmet confections) - check out their corporate website here.

8. Coffee News (weekly newspaper distributed at restaurants) - check out their corporate website here.

9. Home Helpers/Direct Link (nonmedical care services) - check out their corporate website here.

10. ActionCoach (business coaching, consulting and training) - check out their corporate website here.



11. Aussie Pet Mobile (mobile pet grooming) - check out their corporate website here.

12. CertaPro Painters Ltd. (residential and commercial painting) - check out their corporate website here.

13. Lawn Doctor (lawn, tree & shrub care; pest control) - check out their corporate website here.

14. Rooter-man (plumbing, drain & sewer cleaning) - check out their corporate website here.

15. Cruise Planners Franchising LLC/American Express - check out their corporate website here.

16. Bark Busters Home Dog Training - check out their corporate website here.

17. Proforma (printing & promotional products) - check out their corporate website here.

18. Novus Auto Glass (windshield repair & replacement) - check out their corporate website here.

19. MARS Int'l Inc. (auto appearance reconditioning services) - check out their corporate website here.

20. Mr. Handyman Int'l LLC (home maintenance and repairs) - check out their corporate website

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