Welcome to the top 100 for 2011! 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.

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1		McDonald's	United States	Hamburgers, chicken, salads	Hamburgers, chicken, salads
2		Subway	United States	Submarine sandwich restaurant chain	Submarine sandwich restaurant chain
3		KFC	United States	Fast-food chicken restaurant	Fast-food chicken restaurant
4		Dunkin' Donuts	United States	Doughnut shop	Doughnut shop
5		Wendy's	United States	Hamburgers, Fast Food	Hamburgers, Fast Food
6		Tim Hortons	Canada	Coffee shop and deli	Coffee shop and deli
7		Buffalo Wild Wings	United States	Buffalo wings & sandwiches	Buffalo wings & sandwiches
8		Taco Bell	United States	Mexican quick-service restaurant	Mexican quick-service restaurant
9		Five Guys Burgers & Fries	United States	Burgers, fries & hot dogs	Burgers, fries & hot dogs
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
10		Burger King	United States	Quick-service hamburger restaurant	Quick-service hamburger restaurant
11		Chuck E. Cheese's	United States	Family entertainment concept restaurant	Family entertainment concept restaurant
12		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
13		Whataburger	United States	Hot, fresh and made to order hamburgers	Hot, fresh and made to order hamburgers
14		IHOP	United States	restaurant chain that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner	restaurant chain that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
15		Pizza Hut	United States	Family pizza restaurant	Family pizza restaurant
16		Chick-fil-A	United States	Restaurant	Restaurant
17		Domino's Pizza	United States	Pizza	Pizza
18		Tutti Frutti	Canada	Breakfast restaurant	Breakfast restaurant
19		Hooters	United States	Restaurant	Restaurant
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
20		IKEA	Netherlands	Furniture	Furniture
21		Papa Murphy's	United States	Take-&-bake pizza	Take-&-bake pizza
22		Gold's Gym	United States	Health, racquet and sports club.	Health, racquet and sports club.
23		CiCi's Pizza	United States	All-you-can-eat pizza buffet	All-you-can-eat pizza buffet
24		Applebee's	United States	Casual dining restaurant	Casual dining restaurant
25		Quiznos	United States	Quick-service sandwich shop	Quick-service sandwich shop
26		Curves	United States	Women-only fitness center	Women-only fitness center
27		Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt	United States	Frozen yogurt shops	Frozen yogurt shops
28		Booster Juice	Canada	Juice & smoothie bar	Juice & smoothie bar
29		Church's Chicken	United States	Southern fried chicken & biscuits	Southern fried chicken & biscuits
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
30		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
31		Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen	United States	New Orleans-style fried chicken, seafood & biscuits	New Orleans-style fried chicken, seafood & biscuits
32		Sonic Drive In	United States	Drive-in hamburger restaurant	Drive-in hamburger restaurant
33		Krystal Restaurants	United States	Hamburgers	Hamburgers
34		7-Eleven	United States	24-hour-a-day convenience store	24-hour-a-day convenience store
35		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
36		Outback Steakhouse	United States	Restaurant	Restaurant
37		Cinnabon	United States	Cinnamon roll bakery	Cinnamon roll bakery
38		RE/MAX	United States	Real estate agents specializing in residential and corporate property	Real estate agents specializing in residential and corporate property
39		Cupcakes	Canada	Cupcakes	Cupcakes
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
40		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
41		Qdoba Mexican Grill	United States	Fast-casual Mexican food	Fast-casual Mexican food
42		GNC	United States	Vitamin and nutritional products stores	Vitamin and nutritional products stores
43		Denny's	United States	Family diners	Family diners
44		Golden Corral	United States	Family-style restaurant featuring steaks, buffet and bakery items	Family-style restaurant featuring steaks, buffet and bakery items
45		SportClips	United States	Sports-themed barbershop targeting men and boys	Sports-themed barbershop targeting men and boys
46		Holiday Inn	United States	Hotel	Hotel
47		Smashburger	United States	Fast-casual, better burger	Fast-casual, better burger
48		The UPS Store	United States	Business, communication and postal service centers	Business, communication and postal service centers
49		DVDNow Kiosks, Inc.	Canada	Movie rental Kiosks	Movie rental Kiosks
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
50		Zaxby's	United States	Restaurant	Restaurant
51		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
52		Rita's	United States	Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati & soft pretzels	Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati & soft pretzels
53		Baskin-Robbins	United States	Ice cream and frozen yogurt shop	Ice cream and frozen yogurt shop
54		CHURROMANIA	United States	Churro store	Churro store
55		Levi's	United States	Clothing	Clothing
56		Green Irene	United States	Green Consulting Business for Homes and Offices	Green Consulting Business for Homes and Offices
57		Cora's	Canada	Omelettes, French toast, waffles and crepes	Omelettes, French toast, waffles and crepes
58		Moe's Southwest Grill	United States	Fresh-Mex quick-service restaurant	Fresh-Mex quick-service restaurant
59		Womb with a View	United States	3D Ultrasound Fetal Photos & Imaging	3D Ultrasound Fetal Photos & Imaging
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
60		Canadian Tire	Canada	Automotive, Sports and Leisure, and Home Products	Automotive, Sports and Leisure, and Home Products
61		Zoup! Fresh Soup Company	United States	Soups, salads and sandwiches	Soups, salads and sandwiches
62		Jani-King	United States	Commercial cleaning	Commercial cleaning
63		M&M Meat Shops	Canada	Specialty frozen foods	Specialty frozen foods
64		Liberty Tax Service	United States	Income tax preparation services	Income tax preparation services
65		Firehouse Subs	United States	Hot & cold sandwiches	Hot & cold sandwiches
66		Jiffy Lube	United States	Oil-change service	Oil-change service
67		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
68		Checkers Drive-In	United States	Burgers & fries	Burgers & fries
69		Baja Fresh Mexican Grill	United States	Fast-Casual, Fresh Mexican	Fast-Casual, Fresh Mexican
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
70		My Very Own Adventure!	United States	Personalized Video Studio	Personalized Video Studio
71		Red Robin Gourmet Burgers	United States	High-quality gourmet burgers, salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts	High-quality gourmet burgers, salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts
72		Snap Fitness	United States	24-hour fitness center	24-hour fitness center
73		T.G.I. Friday's	Canada	Family restaurant	Family restaurant
74		Gymboree	United States	Children's clothing retailer and play center	Children's clothing retailer and play center
75		Anytime Fitness	United States	Fitness centers	Fitness centers
76		Second Cup	Canada	Canada's leading specialty coffee franchisor	Canada's leading specialty coffee franchisor
77		Snap-on Tools	United States	Mobile professional tool sales and repairs	Mobile professional tool sales and repairs
78		TCBY	United States	Frozen yogurt treats.	Frozen yogurt treats.
79		Ralph's Famous Italian Ices	United States	Italian Ice and related products.	Italian Ice and related products.
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
80		Edible Arrangements	United States	Floral-like designs from sculpted fresh fruit	Floral-like designs from sculpted fresh fruit
81		Boston Pizza Canada	Canada	Pizza & pasta family restaurant	Pizza & pasta family restaurant
82		Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites	United States	Mid-priced hotels	Mid-priced hotels
83		Pita Pit	United States	Restaurant serving pita's	Restaurant serving pita's
84		Retire-At-Home Services	Canada	Providing personalized home and health care services	Providing personalized home and health care services
85		Smoothie King	United States	Smoothies and nutritional supplements	Smoothies and nutritional supplements
86		Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits	United States	Quick-service chicken restaurant	Quick-service chicken restaurant
87		Jack in the Box	United States	fast-food hamburger chain	fast-food hamburger chain
88		Massage Envy	United States	Therapeutic massage services	Therapeutic massage services
89		Carl's Jr	United States	Hamburgers & chicken sandwiches	Hamburgers & chicken sandwiches
Rank	Franchise Name		Country	Industry	Business Type
90		Keller Williams Realty	United States	Real estate	Real estate
91		Red Mango	United States	Frozen yogurt	Frozen yogurt
92		Little Caesars	United States	Pizza	Pizza
93		Courtyard By Marriott	United States	Lodging	Lodging
94		Planet Fitness	United States	Fitness Center	Fitness Center
95		Party City	United States	Retail Party Goods	Retail Party Goods
96		Del Taco	United States	Quick-service Mexican restaurant	Quick-service Mexican restaurant
97		Tijuana Flats Burrito	United States	Tex-Mex restaurant, hot sauces & merchandise	Tex-Mex restaurant, hot sauces & merchandise
98		WSI Internet	Canada	Full-service Internet consulting for businesses	Full-service Internet consulting for businesses
99		Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops	United States	Gourmet sandwich shop	Gourmet sandwich shop
100		Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA	United States	Frozen yogurt shops	Frozen yogurt shops