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Minuteman Press There’s a world of potential in printing. Explore a franchise opportunity with the first and last name in... Minimum Investment: $150,000. Minuteman Press Franchise.

Sport Clips A truly innovative business concept, Sport Clips merges hair cutting with sports watching. A man's paradise... Minimum Investment: $100,000. Sport Clips Franchise.

Cruise Holidays Cruise Holidays is the largest cruise travel franchise in North America. Retail or home-based opportunity - you... Minimum Investment: $9,500. Cruise Holidays Franchise.


BP ampm Powerful, distinctive branding is the cornerstone of BP ampm's high visibility in the gasoline and... Minimum Investment: $250,000. BP ampm Franchise.

Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine Invest in a world class, reputable and profitable automotive franchise with 2 unique opportunities. Interested? Minimum Investment: $275,000. Grease Monkey and Monkey Shine Franchise.

FASTSIGNS® Design a rewarding future with the world's fastest growing, dynamic and profitable sign franchise! Minimum Investment: $171,000. FASTSIGNS® Franchise.


Floor Coverings International Floor Coverings International is the leader in the mobile flooring industry. With a powerful business model in an... Minimum Investment: $106,700. Floor Coverings International Franchise.

Candy Bouquet Combines fun and profit with a minimum investment and no royalty fees! Start from home with this fabulous candy... Minimum Investment: $7,500. Candy Bouquet Franchise.

Instant Imprints Benefit from five revenue streams in one great promotional business. Powerful support, limitless customer base. Minimum Investment: $180,000. Instant Imprints Franchise.


Three Dog Bakery Sit, stay and learn what makes Three Dog Bakery such a doggone good idea. A retail franchise selling food treats... Minimum Investment: $268,500. Three Dog Bakery Franchise.

ARCO ampm The ARCO gasoline brand and ampm convenience retail franchise provide an exceptional business opportunity. The... Minimum Investment: $800,000. ARCO ampm Franchise.

Inches-A-Weigh is America's only unique 3-phase weight loss/body sculpting/cardiovascular salon for women of all sizes, ages and... Minimum Investment: $65,000. Inches-A-Weigh Franchise.


Cartridge Depot Join a leader in the growing cartridge remanufacturing industry! Lowest entry cost in the industry. Protected... Minimum Investment: $60,000. Cartridge Depot Franchise.

Americlean Americlean's dry cleaning business opportunity provides you with the benefits of a franchise, but without the... Minimum Investment: $59,900. Americlean Business Opportunity.

DVDNow Kiosks Be part of the exploding DVD rental kiosk business. Work from home, and let your DVDNow kiosks make money for you... Minimum Investment: $20,000. DVDNow Kiosks Business Opportunity.


Specialty Marketing Systems Start your own business with TABASCO® branded specialty merchandise! Simple to operate, retailers sell your... Minimum Investment: $16,800. Specialty Marketing Systems Business Opportunity.

Ace Hardware Corporation Unlike any other retail business opportunity on the planet, Ace actually pays qualified individuals to open stores! Minimum Investment: $400,000. Ace Hardware Corporation Business Opportunity.

Cartridge World Cartridge World is the world leader in printer cartridge refilling and remanufacturing, and the 13th fast growing... Minimum Investment: $117,100. Cartridge World Franchise.


Doc Popcorn Build your business around one of America's favorite snacks! Multiple start-up options to suit every budget. Get... Minimum Investment: $27,500. Doc Popcorn Franchise.

SIGNARAMA SIGNARAMA is the world's largest sign franchise. Our business model has led thousands of franchisees to success.... Minimum Investment: $42,000. SIGNARAMA Franchise.

Apricot Lane Boutique Apricot Lane is the ONLY women's fashion boutique franchise combining opportunities from the Fashion and Gift... Minimum Investment: $102,400. Apricot Lane Boutique Franchise.


Discount Party Stores Discount Party Stores offers you the best business opportunity to become a Discount Party Store owner! Be a... Minimum Investment: $65,000. Discount Party Stores Business Opportunity.

Learning Express Toys …is the nation’s leading specialty toy store franchise. Benefit from loyal and new customers with an... Minimum Investment: $207,500. Learning Express Toys Franchise.

N8 Touch Massage Build the business of your dreams and open in as little as 8 weeks with our superb massage franchise. Minimum Investment: $47,000. N8 Touch Massage Franchise.


Flip Flop Shops Excellent retail franchise with a fun, rewarding and proven business system that you will be passionate about… Minimum Investment: $100,000. Flip Flop Shops Franchise.

EmbroidMe Our business model has led hundreds of franchisees to success and helped us become the world's largest embroidery... Minimum Investment: $44,000. EmbroidMe Franchise.

Pro Image Pro Image Franchises, LC has been the largest sports franchise in the nation for 23 years. If you are dying for a... Minimum Investment: $137,500. Pro Image Franchise.


PostNet Design, print, copy and ship with PostNet! This global franchise network offers dynamic technology, training and... Minimum Investment: $172,025. PostNet Franchise.

The Mail Box Stores Today's fastest growing developer of independent mail box stores in North America. No franchise fees or royalties! Minimum Investment: $78,900. The Mail Box Stores Business Opportunity.

Dollar Store Services North America's Largest Developer of Dollar & Dollar Plus Stores. 100% turnkey from $51,900. No fees/no... Minimum Investment: $51,900. Dollar Store Services Business Opportunity.


Pet Supplies "Plus" Partner with the largest franchised specialty pet supply retailer in the U.S. in a $40 billion industry. Minimum Investment: $500,000. Pet Supplies "Plus" Franchise.

Any Lab Test Now® A great franchise opportunity in the high-margin, high-growth medical lab testing industry! Affordable... Minimum Investment: $28,000. Any Lab Test Now® Franchise.

Knockouts Haircuts for Men Think Hooters, then think boxing, now there is Knockouts - the next level in men's hairdressing. Our service... Minimum Investment: $150,000. Knockouts Haircuts for Men Franchise.


Nutrition Zone Enterprises, Inc. Partner with Nutrition Zone - a retail franchise opportunity that helps your customers stay healthy and fit.... Minimum Investment: $50,000. Nutrition Zone Enterprises, Inc. Franchise.

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids A superb opportunity to join the leading hair salon franchise for kids. Recession-proof industry, outstanding... Minimum Investment: $68,920. Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Franchise.

Weight-A-Minute International Diet Spas Weight-A-Minute's turnkey, multi-studio systems can earn you huge profits! Choose from three... Minimum Investment: $24,900. Weight-A-Minute International Diet Spas Business Opportunity.


Engel & Völkers Europe’s premier real estate franchise has arrived in America! Engel & Völkers is the luxury real estate... Minimum Investment: $187,000. Engel & Völkers Franchise.

Doctors Express Doctors Express walk-in medical clinics - one of the most exciting and recession-resistant franchise opportunities. Minimum Investment: $500,000. Doctors Express Franchise.

LubePro's LubePro's is a successful franchise chain that provides a range of services to automobile owners; and is... Minimum Investment: $223,000. LubePro's Franchise.


LaVida Massage LaVida Massage, the #1 concept in health & wellness franchising! Our business model is built for success in... Minimum Investment: $150,000. LaVida Massage Franchise.

PET DEPOT® If you love animals and enjoy working with people, this retail pet franchise could be the perfect franchise... Minimum Investment: $235,000. PET DEPOT® Franchise.

V's Barbershop Our hair salon franchise concept is simple: a real barbershop for real men. It's a guy thing, an authentic,... Minimum Investment: $175,000. V's Barbershop Franchise.


AIM Mail Centers An AIM-azing opportunity to own your own retail mailing & shipping franchise! A unique and attractive... Minimum Investment: $119,950. AIM Mail Centers Franchise.

HomeGamers This is one home run of a franchise opportunity! Turn your passion for sports into a business you love. Minimum Investment: $150,000. HomeGamers Franchise.

THE original basket boutique Is your job doing everything it can for you? If not, try our unique gift franchise! Proven brand, work from home... Minimum Investment: $35,000. THE original basket boutique Franchise.


Wireless Neighborhood™ Own a Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Store and pay NO FEES. We'll even help pay some of your ... Minimum Investment: $65,000. Wireless Neighborhood™ Business Opportunity.

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists (AWRS) Be part of the world’s largest mobile wheel repair business! 90% gross profit. There is no company that can... Minimum Investment: $60,000. Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists (AWRS) Franchise.

The Lauren Jewelry Collection The #1 name in jewelry for quality, distinction and class is the perfect opportunity for wealth and prosperity. Minimum Investment: $9,625. The Lauren Jewelry Collection Business Opportunity.


Golf USA If you love golf, Golf USA offers you the opportunity to combine your passion for the game with the chance to run... Minimum Investment: $230,050. Golf USA Franchise.

Massage Heights Go straight to the top with Massage Heights. We empower you to succeed! Multiple revenue streams, outstanding... Minimum Investment: $150,000. Massage Heights Franchise.

GOLF ETC. Drive your passion for golf into your own retail and service business within 90-180 days! Minimum Investment: $225,000. GOLF ETC. Franchise.


PrintaPetal™ / PrintaCandle™ Become a PrintaPetal™ or PrintaCandle™ Associate now and be in business for yourself at an incredibly... Minimum Investment: $2,000. PrintaPetal™ / PrintaCandle™ Business Opportunity.

Signworld A sign business with no royalties and no rules. Signworld is one of the fastest growing organizations in a... Minimum Investment: $185,000. Signworld Business Opportunity.

HobbyTown USA® Join a leading retail franchise in the hobby industry. HobbyTown USA® was founded on a dream to help men and... Minimum Investment: $50,000. HobbyTown USA® Franchise.


Merle Norman Cosmetics Partner with America's #1 cosmetics franchise. Our years of experience and recognized brand will put success... Minimum Investment: $61,891. Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise.

AGR Diamond Tools Be a part of the multi-billion dollar diamond tool industry with AGR's dealer business opportunity, and prosper... Minimum Investment: $30,000. AGR Diamond Tools Business Opportunity.

Sign Biz Inc The Sign Biz network is now the largest chain of CAS businesses worldwide in which the owners pay no royalties! Minimum Investment: $50,000. Sign Biz Inc Business Opportunity.


Fancy Art,*N.F.P. Own an exciting, proven business in the booming home improvement industry. If you are savvy in the "Art of... Minimum Investment: $70,000. Fancy Art,*N.F.P. Franchise.

Ritter's Frozen Custard Ritter's Frozen Custard is an award-winning premium ice cream franchise chain. Our franchises are like our ice... Minimum Investment: $350,000. Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise.

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa You'll love working with us, because we love people and we love the spa business! No experience necessary. Minimum Investment: $100,000. Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa Franchise.


PawSpa Resort A pet care franchise with a low cost of entry and high profitability potential. High name recognition, total... Minimum Investment: $115,000. PawSpa Resort Franchise.

Amazing Spaces Storage Center Amazing Spaces - an amazingly different franchise opportunity in the fast-growing self-storage industry. Superb... Minimum Investment: $2,171,950. Amazing Spaces Storage Center Franchise.

Great Canadian Dollar Store Great Canadian Dollar Store is a well-known franchise chain of retail stores that offers "Extreme... Minimum Investment: $75,000. Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise.


Yogen Fruz Yogen Fruz is the largest frozen yogurt franchise, voted #1 Franchise in the World by Entrepreneur Magazine, with... Minimum Investment: $125,000. Yogen Fruz Franchise.

Diet Center Diet Center offers over 36 years of industry experience, low investment, low overhead and a $34 billion growing... Minimum Investment: $30,000. Diet Center Franchise.

NitroFill Vending Solutions Amazing income! Be an owner/operator of a business that is revolutionizing tire inflation. Full or part-time.... Minimum Investment: $23,000. NitroFill Vending Solutions Franchise.


The Learning Experience® The Learning Experience® franchise is at the cutting edge of the child care franchise industry and... Minimum Investment: $150,000. The Learning Experience® Franchise.

Car-X Auto Service 30 years of unrivalled success in automotive repair helps make Car-X the premier franchise in the industry. Minimum Investment: $75,000. Car-X Auto Service Franchise.

FreshBerry Own your own natural frozen yogurt store with FreshBerry, and sell the healthy option! Minimum Investment: $165,750. FreshBerry Franchise.


Zoom Room The Zoom Room Dog Agility Training Center & Canine Social Club is loved by dogs and their owners alike. Great... Minimum Investment: $100,185. Zoom Room Franchise.

Tuffy Auto Service Centers Regarded as one of America's finest automotive service franchises, Tuffy's is a tremendous car repair opportunity. Minimum Investment: $75,000. Tuffy Auto Service Centers Franchise.


Trends and Facts About Retail Franchises

1. According to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the retail industry is predicted to add 17.1 million more new jobs by 2012, and retail franchises contribute significantly to this job creation. (IFA Survey 2007)


2. Investing in a retail franchise requires very little in-store training as retail salespersons requires only on-the-job training.


3. There are no formal obligations required for jobs within retail franchises only perhaps a strong set of motivational, sales and marketing skills would be advantageous.


4. The retail franchise industry accounts for 40% of all retail sales amounting to $1 trillion dollars in annual revenue. This ensures a very profitable and successful industry to invest in. Go on and take the plunge- invest in a successful retail franchise today!