by Pamela Gold Waldo
September 1, 2006
B.E.’S 30 Hottest Franchises For 2006. Is one in your future?
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Children’s Services |
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| Franchise | Telephone | Web Address | Type | Startup Costs |
| Abrakadoodle | 703-860-6570 | www.abrakadoodleinc.com | Children’s Art Education | $50,000–$100,000 |
| College Nannies & Tutors | 952-476-0613 | www.collegenannies.com | Child Care | $40,000–$112,000 |
| E.nopi | 888-628-4776 | www.enopi.com | Math & Language Learning | $5,000–$15,000 |
| Ident-A-Kid | 727-577-4646 | www.ident-a-kid.com | Child Identification | $25,000 |
| Kids ‘N’ Clay | 866-543-2529 | www.kidsnclay.com | Children’s Art Education | $30,000–$45,000 |
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Consumer Services |
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| Franchise | Telephone | Web Address | Type | Startup Costs |
| Sweet Beginnings | 866-730-5553 | www.asweetbeginning.com | Wedding Consult. & Event Planning | $25,000–$45,000 |
| Candy Bouquet International | 877-226-3901 | www.candybouquet.com | Designer Gift Bouquet | $4,000–$30,000 |
| FastFrame | 888-863-7263 | www.fastframe.com | Expert Picture Framing | $105,800–$150,300 |
| Grins 2 Go | 866-464-7467 | www.grins2go.com | Portrait Photography & Digital Prints | $207,000–$254,000 |
| Incredibly Edible Delites Inc. | 866-203-7848 | www.fruitflowers.com | Edible Flower Creations | $75,000–$100,000 |
| Meineke Car Care Center | 800-275-5200 | www.meinekefranchise.com | Car Maintenance | $190,000–$350,000 |
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Food & Dining |
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| Franchise | Telephone | Web Address | Type | Startup Costs |
| Chester’s International | 800-288-1555 | www.chestersinternational.com | Food Services | $72,500–$416,000 |
| The HoneyBaked Ham Co. | 866-968-7424 | www.honeybaked.com | Food Services | $266,500–$389,100 |
| Juice It Up! | 949-475-0146 | www.juiceitup.com | Food Services | $235,517–$283,467 |
| Williams Chicken | 214-371-1430 | www.williamsfriedchicken.com | Quick Service Restaurant | $285,000–573,000 |
| Yum! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell) | 866-298-6986 | www.yumfranchises.com | Quick Service Restaurant |
LIGN=”TOP”>$928,000–$1,324,000 |
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Health & Beauty |
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| Franchise | Telephone | Web Address | Type | Startup Costs |
| BrightStar Healthcare | 877-689-6898 | www.brightstarfranchise.com | Medical & Non-medical Healthcare | $65,900–$124,700 |
| Fantastic Sams | 978-232-5600 | www.fantasticsams.com | Hair Salon Services | $88,000–$215,000 |
| Liberty Fitness | 888-521-2582 | www.libertyfitnessfranchise.com | Fitness & Wellness for Women | $131,745 |
| Sona MedSpa | 615-591-5040 | www.sonamedspa.com | Medical Spa | $409,215–$824,900 |
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Home Services |
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| Franchise | Telephone | Web Address | Type | Startup Costs |
| Comfort Keepers | 800-387-2415 | www.comfortkeepers.com | Senior In-Home Care | $44,000–$66,000 |
| Décor & You | 800-477-3326 | www.decorandyou.com | Interior Decorating | $47,500 |
| Handyman Matters | 866-808-8401 | www.handymanmatters.com | Maintenance & Repair | $48,000–$106,200 |
| Lawn Doctors | 800-452-9637 | www.lawndoctorfranchise.com | Landscaping Services | $88,100–$108,300 |
| WIN Home Inspection | 800-967-8127 | www.winfranchise.com | Home Inspection | $45,600–$57,600 |