<h2>Top 100 Franchises For 2012</h2>
    

Welcome to the top 100 for 2012! These picks by The Franchise Mall are because of entrepreneurs like yourself! Wanting to find out what is the latest for your favorite franchise / business opportunity. Thanks to people like you, we get to put together, year after year, the list that reflects your desires.

Enjoy!!



1 McDonald's Franchise
Hamburgers, chicken, salads McDonald's United States Hamburgers, chicken, salads Hamburgers, chicken, salads
2 Subway Franchise
Submarine sandwich restaurant chain Subway United States Submarine sandwich restaurant chain Submarine sandwich restaurant chain
3 Five Guys Burgers & Fries Franchise
Burgers, fries & hot dogs Five Guys Burgers & Fries United States Burgers, fries & hot dogs Burgers, fries & hot dogs
4 KFC Franchise
Fast-food chicken restaurant 	KFC United States Fast-food chicken restaurant Fast-food chicken restaurant
5 Dunkin' Donuts Franchise
Doughnut shop Dunkin' Donuts United States Doughnut shop Doughnut shop
6 Wendy's Franchise
Hamburgers, Fast Food Wendy's United States Hamburgers, Fast Food Hamburgers, Fast Food
7 Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
Buffalo wings & sandwiches Buffalo Wild Wings United States Buffalo wings & sandwiches Buffalo wings & sandwiches
8 Taco Bell Franchise
Mexican quick-service restaurant Taco Bell United States Mexican quick-service restaurant Mexican quick-service restaurant
9 Burger King Franchise
Quick-service hamburger restaurant Burger King United States Quick-service hamburger restaurant Quick-service hamburger restaurant
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
10 Pizza Hut Franchise
Family pizza restaurant Pizza Hut United States Family pizza restaurant Family pizza restaurant
11 Whataburger Franchise
Hot, fresh and made to order hamburgers Whataburger United States Hot, fresh and made to order hamburgers Hot, fresh and made to order hamburgers
12 Chuck E. Cheese's Franchise
Family entertainment concept restaurant Chuck E. Cheese's United States Family entertainment concept restaurant Family entertainment concept restaurant
13 Tim Hortons Franchise
Coffee shop and deli Tim Hortons Canada Coffee shop and deli Coffee shop and deli
14 Kumon Math & Reading Centers Franchise
An after-school educational program specializing in math and reading Kumon Math & Reading Centers United States An after-school educational program specializing in math and reading An after-school educational program specializing in math and reading
15 Dairy Queen Franchise
Quick-service restaurant serving ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken Dairy Queen United States Quick-service restaurant serving ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken Quick-service restaurant serving ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken
16 IHOP Franchise
restaurant chain that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner IHOP United States restaurant chain that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant chain that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
17 Tutti Frutti Franchise
Breakfast restaurant Tutti Frutti Canada Breakfast restaurant Breakfast restaurant
18 Krystal Restaurants Franchise
Hamburgers Krystal Restaurants United States Hamburgers Hamburgers
19 Hooters Franchise
Restaurant Hooters United States Restaurant Restaurant
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
20 Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Franchise
Frozen yogurt shops Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt United States Frozen yogurt shops Frozen yogurt shops
21 IKEA Franchise
Furniture IKEA Netherlands Furniture Furniture
22 Checkers Drive-In Franchise
Burgers & fries Checkers Drive-In United States Burgers & fries Burgers & fries
23 Applebee's Franchise
Casual dining restaurant Applebee's United States Casual dining restaurant Casual dining restaurant
24 Church's Chicken Franchise
Southern fried chicken & biscuits Church's Chicken United States Southern fried chicken & biscuits Southern fried chicken & biscuits
25 Quiznos Franchise
Quick-service sandwich shop Quiznos United States Quick-service sandwich shop Quick-service sandwich shop
26 A & W Restaurants Franchise
Quick-service restaurant specializing in hot dogs, hamburgers and root beer A & W Restaurants Canada Quick-service restaurant specializing in hot dogs, hamburgers and root beer Quick-service restaurant specializing in hot dogs, hamburgers and root beer
27 Curves Franchise
Women-only fitness center Curves United States Women-only fitness center Women-only fitness center
28 Sonic Drive In Franchise
Drive-in hamburger restaurant Sonic Drive In United States Drive-in hamburger restaurant Drive-in hamburger restaurant
29 Papa Murphy's Franchise
Take-&-bake pizza Papa Murphy's United States Take-&-bake pizza Take-&-bake pizza
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
30 Cinnabon Franchise
Cinnamon roll bakery Cinnabon United States Cinnamon roll bakery Cinnamon roll bakery
31 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchise
New Orleans-style fried chicken, seafood & biscuits Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen United States New Orleans-style fried chicken, seafood & biscuits New Orleans-style fried chicken, seafood & biscuits
32 DVDNow Kiosks, Inc. Franchise
Movie rental Kiosks DVDNow Kiosks, Inc. Canada Movie rental Kiosks Movie rental Kiosks
33 Arby's Franchise
Fast Crafted® Restaurant Brand Specializing in Freshly-Sliced, Deli-Inspired Meats & Sandwiches Arby's United States Fast Crafted� Restaurant Brand Specializing in Freshly-Sliced, Deli-Inspired Meats & Sandwiches Fast Crafted� Restaurant Brand Specializing in Freshly-Sliced, Deli-Inspired Meats & Sandwiches
34 Rita's Franchise
Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati & soft pretzels Rita's United States Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati & soft pretzels Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati & soft pretzels
35 GNC Franchise
Vitamin and nutritional products stores GNC United States Vitamin and nutritional products stores Vitamin and nutritional products stores
36 Domino's Pizza Franchise
Pizza Domino's Pizza United States Pizza Pizza
37 Golden Corral Franchise
Family-style restaurant featuring steaks, buffet and bakery items Golden Corral United States Family-style restaurant featuring steaks, buffet and bakery items Family-style restaurant featuring steaks, buffet and bakery items
38 Snap-on Tools Franchise
Mobile professional tool sales and repairs Snap-on Tools United States Mobile professional tool sales and repairs Mobile professional tool sales and repairs
39 Firehouse Subs Franchise
Hot & cold sandwiches Firehouse Subs United States Hot & cold sandwiches Hot & cold sandwiches
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
40 Qdoba Mexican Grill Franchise
Fast-casual Mexican food Qdoba Mexican Grill United States Fast-casual Mexican food Fast-casual Mexican food
41 Outback Steakhouse Franchise
Restaurant Outback Steakhouse United States Restaurant Restaurant
42 CiCi's Pizza Franchise
All-you-can-eat pizza buffet CiCi's Pizza United States All-you-can-eat pizza buffet All-you-can-eat pizza buffet
43 Tijuana Flats Burrito Franchise
Tex-Mex restaurant, hot sauces & merchandise Tijuana Flats Burrito United States Tex-Mex restaurant, hot sauces & merchandise Tex-Mex restaurant, hot sauces & merchandise
44 RE/MAX Franchise
Real estate agents specializing in residential and corporate property RE/MAX United States Real estate agents specializing in residential and corporate property Real estate agents specializing in residential and corporate property
45 Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Ice cream and frozen yogurt shop Baskin-Robbins United States Ice cream and frozen yogurt shop Ice cream and frozen yogurt shop
46 Holiday Inn Franchise
Hotel Holiday Inn United States Hotel Hotel
47 The Alternative Board Franchise
Peer advisory boards and executive coaching for business owners, CEOs and presidents The Alternative Board United States Peer advisory boards and executive coaching for business owners, CEOs and presidents Peer advisory boards and executive coaching for business owners, CEOs and presidents
48 Gold's Gym Franchise
Health, racquet and sports club. Gold's Gym United States Health, racquet and sports club. Health, racquet and sports club.
49 7-Eleven Franchise
24-hour-a-day convenience store 7-Eleven United States 24-hour-a-day convenience store 24-hour-a-day convenience store
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
50 Edible Arrangements Franchise
Floral-like designs from sculpted fresh fruit Edible Arrangements United States Floral-like designs from sculpted fresh fruit Floral-like designs from sculpted fresh fruit
51 Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise
Frozen yogurt shops Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA United States Frozen yogurt shops Frozen yogurt shops
52 Snap Fitness Franchise
24-hour fitness center Snap Fitness United States 24-hour fitness center 24-hour fitness center
53 Denny's Franchise
Family diners Denny's United States Family diners Family diners
54 Booster Juice Franchise
Juice & smoothie bar Booster Juice Canada Juice & smoothie bar Juice & smoothie bar
55 Boston Pizza Canada Franchise
Pizza & pasta family restaurant Boston Pizza Canada Canada Pizza & pasta family restaurant Pizza & pasta family restaurant
56 Zoup! Fresh Soup Company Franchise
Soups, salads and sandwiches Zoup! Fresh Soup Company United States Soups, salads and sandwiches Soups, salads and sandwiches
57 Levi's Franchise
Clothing Levi's United States Clothing Clothing
58 Retire-At-Home Services Franchise
Providing personalized home and health care services Retire-At-Home Services Canada Providing personalized home and health care services Providing personalized home and health care services
59 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Franchise
High-quality gourmet burgers, salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts Red Robin Gourmet Burgers United States High-quality gourmet burgers, salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts High-quality gourmet burgers, salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
60 Gymboree Franchise
Children's clothing retailer and play center Gymboree United States Children's clothing retailer and play center Children's clothing retailer and play center
61 ServiceMaster Clean Franchise
Residential and commercial heavy cleaning and disaster restoration services ServiceMaster Clean United States Residential and commercial heavy cleaning and disaster restoration services Residential and commercial heavy cleaning and disaster restoration services
62 The UPS Store Franchise
Business, communication and postal service centers The UPS Store United States Business, communication and postal service centers Business, communication and postal service centers
63 Party City Franchise
Retail Party Goods Party City United States Retail Party Goods Retail Party Goods
64 Chick-fil-A Franchise
Restaurant Chick-fil-A United States Restaurant Restaurant
65 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Franchise
Income tax preparation Jackson Hewitt Tax Service United States Income tax preparation Income tax preparation
66 KidZee Franchise
Children&#39;s education training KidZee India Children's education training Children's education training
67 Tilted Kilt Franchise
Sports Pub and Eatery Tilted Kilt United States Sports Pub and Eatery Sports Pub and Eatery
68 Smashburger Franchise
Fast-casual, better burger Smashburger United States Fast-casual, better burger Fast-casual, better burger
69 Liberty Tax Service Franchise
Income tax preparation services Liberty Tax Service United States Income tax preparation services Income tax preparation services
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
70 Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
Fresh-Mex quick-service restaurant Moe's Southwest Grill United States Fresh-Mex quick-service restaurant Fresh-Mex quick-service restaurant
71 Smoothie King Franchise
Smoothies and nutritional supplements Smoothie King United States Smoothies and nutritional supplements Smoothies and nutritional supplements
72 Jani-King Franchise
Commercial cleaning Jani-King United States Commercial cleaning Commercial cleaning
73 Zaxby's Franchise
Restaurant Zaxby's United States Restaurant Restaurant
74 T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Family restaurant T.G.I. Friday's Canada Family restaurant Family restaurant
75 All American Hot Dog Carts Franchise
Hot dog Carts All American Hot Dog Carts United States Hot dog Carts Hot dog Carts
76 Nando's Chickenland (West) Ltd Franchise
Quick casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Portuguese flame grilled chicken Nando's Chickenland (West) Ltd Canada Quick casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Portuguese flame grilled chicken Quick casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Portuguese flame grilled chicken
77 Anytime Fitness Franchise
Fitness centers Anytime Fitness United States Fitness centers Fitness centers
78 Del Taco Franchise
Quick-service Mexican restaurant Del Taco United States Quick-service Mexican restaurant Quick-service Mexican restaurant
79 Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Mid-priced hotels Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites United States Mid-priced hotels Mid-priced hotels
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
80 Papa John's Franchise
Pizza Papa John's United States Pizza Pizza
81 Togo's Eateries, LLC Franchise
Sandwiches Togo's Eateries, LLC United States Sandwiches Sandwiches
82 Wingstop Franchise
Chicken wings restaurant and takeout Wingstop United States Chicken wings restaurant and takeout Chicken wings restaurant and takeout
83 Planet Fitness Franchise
Fitness Center Planet Fitness United States Fitness Center Fitness Center
84 BeaverTails Franchise
Beavertail pastry BeaverTails Canada Beavertail pastry Beavertail pastry
85 Ralph's Famous Italian Ices Franchise
Italian Ice and related products. Ralph's Famous Italian Ices United States Italian Ice and related products. Italian Ice and related products.
86 Philly Pretzel Factory Franchise
Soft Pretzels Philly Pretzel Factory United States Soft Pretzels Soft Pretzels
87 Jenny Craig Franchise
Weight-loss/management services Jenny Craig United States Weight-loss/management services Weight-loss/management services
88 SportClips Franchise
Sports-themed barbershop targeting men and boys SportClips United States Sports-themed barbershop targeting men and boys Sports-themed barbershop targeting men and boys
89 Red Mango Franchise
Frozen yogurt Red Mango United States Frozen yogurt Frozen yogurt
Rank Franchise Name Country Industry Business Type
90 Jiffy Lube Franchise
Oil-change service Jiffy Lube United States Oil-change service Oil-change service
91 Servpro Franchise
Residential and commercial cleaning services Servpro United States Residential and commercial cleaning services Residential and commercial cleaning services
92 TCBY Franchise
Frozen yogurt treats. TCBY United States Frozen yogurt treats. Frozen yogurt treats.
93 Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants Franchise
Barbecue restaurant Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants United States Barbecue restaurant Barbecue restaurant
94 Bata Franchise
Shoes Bata Canada Shoes Shoes
95 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise
Fast-Casual, Fresh Mexican Baja Fresh Mexican Grill United States Fast-Casual, Fresh Mexican Fast-Casual, Fresh Mexican
96 Jason's Deli Franchise
Deli & Catering Services Jason's Deli United States Deli & Catering Services Deli & Catering Services
97 Golden Krust Franchise
Caribbean-style bakery/restaurant Golden Krust United States Caribbean-style bakery/restaurant Caribbean-style bakery/restaurant
98 Keller Williams Realty Franchise
Real estate Keller Williams Realty United States Real estate Real estate
99 Pizza Pizza Franchise
Pizzeria Pizza Pizza Canada Pizzeria Pizzeria
100 Tapioca Express Franchise
Tapioca & milk tea beverages Tapioca Express United States Tapioca & milk tea beverages Tapioca & milk tea beverages