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Take the Quiz Independent Market Research You Can Trust There are many “top franchises” lists out there, but 's annual franchisee satisfaction awards are the only franchise ratings based on actual franchisee feedback and performance. 15+ Years Research FBR has surveyed more than 150,000 franchisees since 2005. 150,000+ Franchisees Surveyed More than 150,000 franchise owners have shared their feedback with FBR 1,100 Franchise Brands We’ve worked with over 1,100 franchise brands including Wendys, Keller Williams, Kona Ice, and more. Top 200 Franchises Only the Top 200 franchise brands make our exclusive list How the Ratings Work Franchise ViewPoints Brought to you by today’s top-rated brands. Sponsored Thriving During the Pandemic: Flipping Real Estate While the real estate sector might be entering a down market, the opportunity is still ripe for investors to capitalize on leads driven by a national company with more than two decades in the business. Learn why now might be the perfect time to join the HomeVestors franchise from franchisees Scott Jones and Sheila Konecke. Sponsored TWO MEN AND A TRUCK—Driving A Recession-Proof Business for More than 30 Years In 2000, at age 24, he invested in his first TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise in Michigan. After spending 8 months in a general manager role, he took out a Small Business Administration loan and bought out the owners. Despite the events of 911 and the economic challenges that followed, Arnold was able move forward and help customers relocate to new homes and apartments. Sponsored Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Cruise Planners Franchisees Serve on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic Andy and Lilly Popick, owners of a Cruise Planners franchise in Broward County, Florida, had planned to lead a group of 47 people on a trip to Australia in April. The trip was canceled, and instead, both worked as part of two federal emergency response missions aimed to support individuals and medical professionals affected by the coronavirus. Sponsored The Future of Travel: Why Now is a Good Time to Buy a Travel Franchise While travel sales slowed down during the pandemic, as restrictions begin to ease, there will be a huge amount of pent up demand and customers will increasingly seek experts to help them navigate the new travel landscape in the upcoming months. In Their Own Words Hear from verified owners who share their franchising experience "We really wanted to own a business that shared our core values and principles regarding the employees and the customers. Not only did we find that Two Men And A Truck shared those values, it also has a great brand that is widely recognized for its service and care." Justin and Stephanie Clarey , Columbus, Ohio TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Owner SInce 2019 "With this franchise, the experience of helping a family in crisis is extremely rewarding. A common response from a customer I work with is 'Oh my gosh, I don't know how we would have done this without you!' There is a feel-good aspect to this job that I have not found in any other role." Mike Kearney , Rochester, New York Senior Care Authority Owner Since 2017 "Knowing that we can live anywhere and travel anywhere while still running the business and selling travel is really amazing." Monica Iannacone , Tampa/St.Petersburg, Florida Dream Vacations Owner Since 2018 Previous Next Franchise Education and Advice from the Learning Center Explore Thriving During the Pandemic: Flipping Real Estate While the real estate sector might be entering a down market, the opportunity is still ripe for investors to capitalize on leads driven by a national company with more than two decades in the business. Learn why now might be the perfect time to join the HomeVestors franchise from franchisees Scott Jones and Sheila Konecke. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK—Driving A Recession-Proof Business for More than 30 Years Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Cruise Planners Franchisees Serve on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic Rock Star Franchise Owners 2020 Educate Franchising in Review - Episode #5 A conversation with franchise owners from FirstLight Home Care, Wild Birds Unlimited, and FastSigns International. Mikaela Walker, Dream Vacations Franchisee, Loves the Freedom of Franchise Ownership Cynthia Perthuis, Senior Care Authority Franchisee Says This Is the Best Job She Has Ever Had Laura De La Horra Loves Having Control Over Her Time as a Cruise Planners Franchisee Plan Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS) - Step by Step Guide Your retirement funds can lead to franchise ownership. Learn how 401(k) business financing, a.k.a. 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