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7-Eleven - 7-Eleven offers an extended hour, retail convenience store, providing groceries, take out foods and beverages, dairy products, non-food merchandise, specialty items and selected services which emphasize convenience to the customer.

Sign-A-Rama - SIGN-A-RAMA is the world's largest full service sign franchise. Computerized sign business that combines modern equipment & technology, with our proven marketing programs. SIGN-A-RAMA has unmatched franchise experience in the growing sign industry. Nearly 630 stores in 22 countries. Sign-A-Rama has been rated # 1 in the industry for the 4th year in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 issue.

Archadeck - Decks & Gazebos - A franchise that offers remodeling, construction sales and services, specializing in custom decks, screened porches and sunrooms.

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Plan Ahead Events - Special Events Planners - Plan Ahead Events is your single source for excellence on all occasions. We offer unparalleled service with one-stop shopping convenience, providing you with the services you require to ensure continuity and quality. We offer a wide range of capabilities to assist in fulfilling your event needs like

AAMCO Transmissions - AAMCO is the World's Largest Chain of Transmission Specialists with nearly 40 years of experience. Nationally recognized by 98% of the driving public, AAMCO is the undisputed industry leader. Transmission repair is a $3.6 billion business in the United States. AAMCO continues to enjoy record-breaking success in the ever-expanding automotive aftermarket.

FranchiseMart - Business Consulting - FRANCHISEMART provides a variety of income streams for its franchisees to earn money, including: passing leads to franchisors, franchisor referral fees when franchises are sold, commissions from United Franchise Group (UFG) business services, seminar fees, renting in-store poster space, on-site videos, web banner ad space, and more

Carpet Network - Mobile Floorcovering Franchise - Our Traveling Floor and Window Store concept is coupled with a state-of-the-art mobile van…made bigger and better to accommodate a full spectrum of merchandise for your home-based clients.

Minuteman Press International - Full service printing and graphics centers offering a complete range of services from graphic design to multi-color capabilities, primarily geared to the business/commercial community. Typically a 5-day, Monday thru Friday business.


 
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In this Food section you will find a great selection of fast food franchises, Upscale Fast-Casual / Made to Order restaurant franchises and high-end restaurant franchise opportunities. Fast- Casual / Made to Order is a new category of food franchises which is a cut above the usual fast food franchises like Subway franchises or Blimpie franchises. A high-end franchise is defined as a franchise that requires more than $250,000 investment. It is important to know that some of these high-end food franchises are multi-unit franchise opportunities. If you acquire the rights from the franchisor to develop a certain geographic area and open certain number of franchise stores in that area, you will be considered a master franchisee.

These fast food franchises and fast-casual restaurant franchises offer great variety of food preparations like cheese steaks, wide selection of chicken, roast beef, veggies and club sandwiches. Anymore, restaurant franchises and fast food franchises come in so many different formats that anyone interested in being self-employed and controlling his own destiny can find a fast-food franchise or a restaurant franchise suitable to his budget and taste. As more and more people are joining the work force, the time has become a precious commodity. As a result and in order to save time, people are looking for fast food restaurants that are fast but at the same time nutritionally healthy and delicious and reasonably priced. Freshly prepared, ready-to-heat and ready-to-eat foods are the wave of the future. What makes people choose fast food meals? Practical reasons, for the most part, according to National Restaurant Association research. Just click on any Request More Info green button to receive franchise information from any of the listed food franchises.

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Minuteman Press International 

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American IRA & 401(K) Retirement Plan Rollover 

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Foods: Upscale / Fast-Casual / Made To Order Food
Charley's Grilled Subs
Business Type This is a Franchise Opportunity
Address 2500 Farmers Drive, 
City, State, Zip, Country Columbus, OH, 43235, USA
Special Announcements

Among the "TOP 500 FRANCHISES"

Entrepreneur Magazine, January 2002-2003-2004-2005-2006-2007

Contact Ms. Kelly Sayre
Title Administrator
Phone 1 800-437-8325
Phone 2 614-923-4726
FAX 614-923-4701
E-Mail charleys@franconnect.com
Website URL www.charleys.com
Business Established 1986
Franchise Fee $19,500
Total Investment $127,500-$513,500
Minimum Cash Required $100,000 - Net Worth $300,000
Business Type

Charley's popular menu features freshly grilled Steak and Chicken Subs, fresh-cut fries and old-fashioned fresh squeezed lemonade. All orders are made-to-order fresh, right in front of each guest.

Training and Support

Charley's requires each operator to complete a comprehensive 3-week training program at various corporate locations in Columbus, OH. Topics include developing a business plan, staffing and training, customer service, and local store marketing.

 

Financing Options Yes, via third party
Franchised Units 200 + in 38 States
Franchising Since 1991
Company Owned 11
Where Seeking USA, Canada
Foods: Cheesesteaks / Chicken Varieties / Sandwiches / Salads
Foods: Pizzas / Sandwiches / Soups / Salads / Deli
Foods: Restaurants / Carry Out / Delivery / Dine-In
Foods: Upscale / Fast-Casual / Made To Order Food
  Denny's Inc.
Address 203 East Main Street, 
City, State, Zip, Country Spartanburg, SC, 29319, USA
Phone 1 864-597-7635
Business Established 1953
Franchise Fee $40,000
Total Investment $1.2MIL - $1.7MIL
Minimum Cash Required $300,000
Business Type

24-hour full service family style restaurant.

Training and Support 10 weeks of training.
Qualifications Business background or restaurant experience preferred.
Financing Options Assistance with preferred lenders.
Franchised Units 1049 in 49 states 6 countries
Franchising Since 1963
Company Owned 558
Where Seeking Worldwide
Foods: Cheesesteaks / Chicken Varieties / Sandwiches / Salads
Foods: Pizzas / Sandwiches / Soups / Salads / Deli
Foods: Restaurants / Carry Out / Delivery / Dine-In
Foods: Upscale / Fast-Casual / Made To Order Food
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops
Business Type This is a Franchise Opportunity
Address 2212 Fox Drive, 
City, State, Zip, Country Champaign, IL, 61820, USA
Special Announcements
  • Our breads are baked fresh in our stores everyday.
  • Each sandwich is made one at a time, fast and flawless.
  • Jimmy John's success is built upon an unyielding commitment to quality.
  • Jimmy John's is among the Top 500 Franchises, Entrepreneur Magazine, January 2002-2003-2004
Contact Bob Morena
Title Director of Franchise Development
Phone 1 800-546-6904
FAX 217-359-2956
E-Mail campaign169@mail.emaximation.com
Website URL www.jimmyjohns.com
Business Established 1983
Franchise Fee $35,000
Total Investment $289,900 - $386,500
Minimum Cash Required $80,000
Business Type

Jimmy John's World's Greatest Sandwiches are made from the highest quality meats, cheeses and toppings available. The fresh vegetables that go into all our sandwiches are cut daily. Our breads are baked fresh in our stores everyday. Each sandwich is made one at a time, fast and flawless.

Training and Support

All new franchisees participate in an 18-day program conducted by our Training Staff at the Jimmy John's Training Center located in Champaign, Illinois. Once completed, franchisees will attend a four week apprenticeship program at an approved location closer to their home market.

Qualifications

Prior business experience, coupled with personal financial qualifications, individual motivation and a track record of success are important factors in our evaluation process.

Financing Options Third Party Financing
Franchised Units 560
Franchising Since 1993
Company Owned 19
Where Seeking USA
Foods: Classic Club Sandwiches / Turkey / Roast Beef / Veggies
Foods: Pizzas / Sandwiches / Soups / Salads / Deli
Foods: Restaurants / Carry Out / Delivery / Dine-In
Foods: Upscale / Fast-Casual / Made To Order Food
  Steak Escape, The
Address 222 Neilston Street, 
City, State, Zip, Country Columbus, OH, 43215, USA
Title Director of Franchise Development
Business Established 1982
Franchise Fee $25,000
Total Investment $193K-$1.3MIL
Minimum Cash Required $100,000
Business Type

The original pioneer of the Philly Cheesesteak segment features the genuine Philly Cheesesteak, Fresh-cut French Fries and fresh squeezed lemonade with a variety of other grilled sandwiches, grilled salads and our very own 'Smashed Potato'.

Training and Support

3 weeks at Training Facility. 1-2 weeks at opening.

Financing Options Third party financing
Franchised Units 155 in 33 states in 2 countries
Franchising Since 1983
Company Owned 1
Where Seeking Worldwide
Foods: Cheesesteaks / Chicken Varieties / Sandwiches / Salads
Foods: Pizzas / Sandwiches / Soups / Salads / Deli
Foods: Restaurants / Carry Out / Delivery / Dine-In
Foods: Upscale / Fast-Casual / Made To Order Food
Steak-Out Franchising
Business Type This is a Franchise Opportunity
Address 6801 Governors Lake Parkway, Suite 100, 
City, State, Zip, Country Norcross, GA, 30071, USA
Special Announcements

Among the 'Top 500 Franchises'

Entrepreneur Magazine-January 2002-2003

 

Contact Joseph M. McCord
Title Vice President
Phone 1 877-878-3257
Phone 2 678-533-6000
FAX 678-291-0222
Website URL www.steakout.com
Business Established 1986
Franchise Fee $24,500
Total Investment $199,700-$291,000
Minimum Cash Required $50,000
Business Type

Delivery, carry-out and catering of charbroiled steak, burgers, chicken, salads and desserts to homes and offices.

Training and Support

Comprehensive home study and in-store training for 3 to 4 member management team lasting 4 to 6 weeks. Store opening assistance.

Qualifications

Proven business experience with skills in sales building and operations. Restaurant experience is not necessary. Area developers experienced in multi-unit growth desired for metro areas.

Financing Options Yes
Franchised Units 82 in 15 states
Franchising Since 1987
Company Owned 3
Where Seeking USA
Foods: Cheesesteaks / Chicken Varieties / Sandwiches / Salads
Foods: Pizzas / Sandwiches / Soups / Salads / Deli
Foods: Restaurants / Carry Out / Delivery / Dine-In
Foods: Upscale / Fast-Casual / Made To Order Food
  The Cravery - Gourmet Pot Pies
Address 833 W. 182nd Street, 
City, State, Zip, Country Gardena, CA, 90248, USA
Special Announcements

Franchise Highlights 

  • Low Startup Costs for Stores (Central Commissary – Minimal Kitchen)
  • Low Operations Cost (No Preparation – Low Skilled Labor)
  • Product Consistency (Due to Commissary Preparation)
  • Stores can be Stand Alone, Drive-thru, Malls, Buildings
  • Restaurant Concept is Fast and Casual
  • Great Catering Potential
Contact Mr. Henry Miller
Title Franchise Sales
Phone 1 310-316-3316
Franchise Fee $25,000 per store
Total Investment $200,000 / Net Worth $650,000
Minimum Cash Required $100,000
Business Type

The company pioneers an innovative concept, offering, high quality, nutritious, handheld Gourmet pot pies – a tastee entre’ wrapped in a golden crust which can be eaten without a fork. The Cravery pies are 100% handmade from scratch with all natural ingredients. The light flakey signature crust contains no Transfats.

 

Training and Support

A comprehensive Training Program provides you with what you need to know from In-store operations to business management. 

Qualifications

Financing Options None
Franchised Units 1
Franchising Since 2007
Company Owned 3
Where Seeking USA - Western States
Disclaimer

Foods: Gourmet Pot Pies / Chicken Varieties / Baked Sandwiches / Fruit Salads
Foods: Restaurants / Carry Out / Delivery / Dine-In
Foods: Upscale / Fast-Casual / Made To Order Food

 


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