Guide to Today's Top Franchises - 2016

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SPECIAL REPORT: Top Franchises THE LIST Best of the Best: Top 200 Franchises EDUCATION (CONTINUED) Huntington Learning Centers Tutoring services Best In Class Education Centers Tutoring services Survey Date Oct. 2015 July 2014 Startup Investment $99,245 – $204,201 $56,700 – $96,800 Cash Requirement $99,245 – $204,201 Total Units 267 $30,000 32 “I am in complete agreement with the franchisor’s principalsbased leadership approach built on servant leadership, value-centric experience, strengthfocused relationships, and vision-driven value.” – The Exercise Coach Franchisee THE TUTORING CENTER Tutoring services FINANCIAL SERVICES American Prosperity Group Financial services Estrella Insurance Financial services Payroll Vault Payroll services 4 Pillars Consulting Financial consulting * ATAX Franchise Accounting & financial services April 2015 Feb. 2015 April 2015 Oct. 2014 Dec. 2014 Oct. 2014 $90,000 – $130,000 $95,000 – $105,000 $49,000 – $84,000 $42,000 – $69,000 $39,000 64 $100,000 20 $20,000 – $50,000 104 $50,000 27 $50,000 $10,000 80 $31,450 – $77,800 $37,340 – $76,800 42 FITNESS The Exercise Coach Fitness Oct. 2015 $95,000 – $236,000 $95,000 – $236,000 34 “They stay ahead of the curve in the fitness arena so we are always ahead of our competitors. The layout and physical space is also ahead. So, the competitors don’t have anything on us when it comes to space, layout, classes, etc. We definitely have the best brand, best product, and best offering.” Fit Body Boot Camp Fitness programs Baby Boot Camp Fitness programs * Crunch Fitness Fitness club Fit4Mom Fitness The MAX Challenge Fitness Hard Exercise Works Fitness FOOD & BEVERAGE Culver’s Quick-service restaurant * Kona Ice — more on p. 25 Ice cream/Yogurt/Frozen treats Zaxby’s Fast casual April 2015 April 2015 Oct. 2015 Sep. 2015 July 2015 Oct. 2015 May 2015 June 2015 Oct. 2015 $35,000 – $75,000 $4,790 – $10,200 $1,200,000 – $1,500,000 $2,359 – $18,185 $80,575 – $107,650 $90,200 – $350,500 $1,354,801 – $3,680,500 $114,125 – $129,425 $284,000 – $664,300 $9,997 251 $4,000 – $6,000 $300,000 – $400,000 $2,359 – $18,185 126 119 252 $25,000 55 $150,000 16 $350,000 – $600,000 $20,000 – $25,000 559 953 $500,000 720 – Crunch Fitness Franchisee * Ground Round Casual dining May 2015 $450,000 – $2,200,000 $350,000 28 * Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries Casual dining July 2015 $184,255 – $331,955 $125,000 119 * Checkers & Rally’s Quick-service restaurant June 2015 $155,400 – $1,286,743 $250,000 819 Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs — more on p. 44 Quick-service restaurant Nov. 2015 $228,000 – $432,500 $100,000 552 12 | For more information on the companies in this report, visit www.FBR50.com

SPECIAL REPORT: Top Franchises Survey Date Startup Investment Cash Requirement Total Units FOOD & BEVERAGE (CONTINUED) * Firehouse Subs — more on back cover Quick-service restaurant April 2015 $128,760 – $1,160,900 $80,000 – $100,000 940 Penn Station Quick-service restaurant Oct. 2014 $258,103 – $519,704 $175,000 287 Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fast casual Oct. 2015 $165,940 – $414,685 $100,000 458 D.P. Dough Quick-service restaurant Jan. 2015 $259,540 – $474,779 $100,000 26 Auntie Anne’s Snack retailer Sep. 2014 $196,475 – $370,100 $40,000 – $80,000 1,232 Fazoli’s Restaurants Fast casual LaRosa’s Pizzeria Fast casual Feb. 2015 June 2014 $558,000 – $1,339,000 $500,000 – $850,000 $250,000 211 $150,000 – $255,000 66 Franchise Sectors with the Most Satisfied Franchisees 1. Sports & Recreation Wingstop Quick-service restaurant Toppers Pizza Quick-service restaurant Denny’s Casual dining April 2015 July 2015 Feb. 2015 $227,888 – $650,790 $262,663 – $490,649 $1,215,485 – $2,121,065 $200,000 700 $150,000 73 $350,000 1,667 2. Advertising & Sales 3. Real Estate 4. Senior Services 5. Services Jason’s Deli Fast casual April 2015 $905,891 – $1,277,868 $1,000,000 261 Donatos Pizza — more on p. 2 Quick-service restaurant July 2015 $449,000 – $667,000 $200,000 152 * Marco’s Pizza Quick-service restaurant July 2015 $221,592 – $546,592 $100,000 662 * East Coast Wings & Grill — more on p. 36 Casual dining April 2015 $658,875 – $1,133,502 $250,000 35 * Happy and Healthy Products Ice cream/Yogurt/Frozen treats March 2015 $45,000 – $90,000 $45,000 – $89,045 65 Dick’s Wings & Grill Casual dining Oct. 2014 $229,500 – $772,500 $150,000 25 Planet Sub Quick-service restaurant July 2014 $182,500 – $402,000 $100,000 41 Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Fast casual Sep. 2015 $313,000 – $809,000 $500,000 50 Billy Sims Barbecue Fast casual Oct. 2015 $169,000 – $433,000 $150,000 50 Au Bon Pain Fast casual Oct. 2014 $460,500 – $1,500,000 $460,500 – $1,500,000 224 Pizza 9 Quick-service restaurant Oct. 2015 $64,580 – $353,980 $64,580 – $353,980 18 * PJ’s Coffee Beverages Aug. 2015 $171,400 – $474,500 $75,000 71 Nothing Bundt Cakes Snack retailer June 2015 $390,775 – $489,975 $150,000 144 Zoup! — more on p. 31 Quick-service Dec. 2014 $321,400 – $609,400 $120,000 87 Bahama Buck’s Ice cream/Yogurt/Frozen treats Sep. 2015 $223,346 – $720,825 $90,000 78 For more information on the companies in this report, visit www.FBR50.com | 13

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