187. n-hance
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 227
Wood floor & cabinet
renewal systems
Total cost: $32.9K-115.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 162/0
nhance.com
(866)642-6231
Financing: Franchise fee(~),
equipment(~), inventory(~)
188. grease Monkey
franchising llc
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 228
Preventive maintenance & quick lube
Total cost: $193.3K-347K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 241/3
greasemonkeyintl.com
(800)364-0352
Financing: Franchise fee(h),
startup costs(h), equipment(h)
189. the cleaning Authority
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 229
Residential cleaning
Total cost: $83.1K-143.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 176/1
thecleaningauthority.com
(866)682-6243
Financing: Franchise fee(h),
startup costs(h), equipment(h),
inventory(h), accounts/
receivable(h), payroll(h)
190. crown trophy inc.
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 232
Award & recognition items
Total cost: $168.5K-199.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 147/0
crownfranchise.com
(800)583-8228
Financing: Franchise fee(h), startup
costs(h), equipment(h)
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191. nestle toll house
cafe by chip
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 233
Cookies, baked goods, coffee,
ice cream, smoothies
Total cost: $152.3K-420K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 107/1
nestlecafe.com/home
(214)495-9533
Financing: Franchise fee(h), startup
costs(h), equipment(h), inventory(h),
accounts/receivable(h), payroll(h)
192. extreme pita
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 234
Pita wrap sandwiches & pizzas
Total cost: $154K-369.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 194/1
extremepita.com
(888)729-7482
Financing: Franchise fee(h),
startup costs(h), equipment(h)
193. U-save car & truck rental
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 235
Car & truck rentals
Total cost: $62.5K-744.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 195/0
usave.com
(800)438-2300
Financing: Startup costs(h),
equipment(h)
194. certified restoration dry-cleaning network
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 237
Textile restoration services
Total cost: $40.6K-230.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 148/0
crdn.com
(800)520-2736
Financing: Franchise fee(~)
195. the growth coach
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 239
Small-business coaching
& mentoring
Total cost: $46.2K- 75.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 142/0
thegrowthcoach.com
(888)292-7992
Financing: Franchise fee(~)
196. glass doctor
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 240
Auto/residential/comm’l.
glass replacement
Total cost: $112.8K-293.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 168/0
leadingtheserviceindustry.com
(800)280-9858
Financing: Franchise fee(~,h),
startup costs(h), equipment(h),
inventory(h), accounts/
receivable(h), payroll(h)
197. Bruegger’s
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 241
Bagels, breads, sandwiches,
soups, salads
Total cost: $368.6K-575.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 102/186
brueggers.com
(866)660-4104
Financing: Franchise fee(h), startup
costs(h), equipment(h)
198. Maidpro
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 242
Residential & commercial cleaning
Total cost: $63.7K-113.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 113/1
maidpro.com
(888)624-3776
Financing: Franchise fee(h),
startup costs(h), equipment(h),
inventory(h), accounts/
receivable(h), payroll(h)
~;– in-house financing
h;– 3rd-party financing
199. Amerispec home
inspection services
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 243
Home inspections
Total cost: $32.8K- 59.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 345/0
amerispecfranchise.com
(888)327-0269
Financing: Franchise fee(~),
startup costs(~), equipment(~),
inventory(~)
200. ductz int’l. inc.
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 244
Air duct cleaning
& HVAC restoration
Total cost: $77.3K-130.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 171/2
ductz.com
(877)382-8987
Financing: Franchise fee(~)
201. famous dave’s
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 245
Barbecue-themed restaurant
Total cost: $905.8K- 4.5M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 130/46
famousdaves.com
(952)294-1300
Financing: Franchise fee(h), startup
costs(h), equipment(h)
202. sears carpet & Upholstery
2010 Franchise 500 ranking: 246
Carpet, upholstery
& air-duct cleaning
Total cost: $25.96K-191.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 145/3
searsclean.com
(740)201-3003
Financing: Franchise fee(~),
equipment(h)