in 1964 in Hoboken, NJ, as the first sub-sandwich chain in the country " #3 largest sub-sandwich chain in the U.S. " #348 on the 2009 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " Deemed honorable mention in the Branded Fast Food category of the 2009 Readers Choice Issue of Convenience Store Decisions " Recognized by Entrpreneur magazine as one of 2009 9s 8Top 120 Restaurant Franchises 9 " #46 on the 2008 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #155 on Nation 9s Restaurant News magazine 9s 2008 rankings " #128 on Restaurant & Institution 9s 2008 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " #174 on the 2008 Franchise Tim es 8Top 200 Franchise Systems 9 " Nearly 1,100 locations across U.S.<br><br> and worldwide " First opened in 2003 in Tempe, AZ, as a first of its kind concept celebrating the Saturday morning experience and all things cereal 3 one of Americans 9 favorite and deeply rooted food rituals " Featured on the Food Network , CNBC 9s The Big Idea and the Travel Channel " Founded in 1988 in Tempe, AZ, by two ice cream lovers to offer the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience ® " #3 largest ice cream concept in the U.S. " Highest average unit sales volume of any ice cream concept " #46 on the 2009 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " Recognized by Entrpreneur magazine as one of 2009 9s 8Top 120 Restaurant Franchises 9 " Recognized by www.allbusiness.com as a 2009 8AllBusiness AllStar Franchise 9 " #64 on the 2008 list of 8Fastest Growing Franchises in America 9 in Entrepreneur magazine " #90 on the 2008 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #41 on QSR magazine 9s 2008 8QSR Top 50 9 ranking " #76 on Restaurant & Institutions magazine 9s 2008 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " #96 on Nation 9s Restaurant News 2008 8Top 100 9 list " #116 on the 2008 Franchise Times 8Top 200 Franchise Systems 9 " More than 1,400 stores operating in the U.S. and worldwide " Founded in 1985 in Dallas, TX, as a pioneer in the smoothie and juice bar industry " Serves a fresh and wholesome menu that captures what today's health conscious consumer desires " More than 50 locations throughout the U.S.<br><br> and worldwide " Serving the finest Cheesesteak sandwiches since 1982 " #296 on the 2009 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #232 on Restaurant & Institutions magazine 9s 2008 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " Recognized by Entrpreneur magazine as one of 2009 9s 8Top 120 Restaurant Franchises 9 " #398 on the 2008 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #50 on the 2008 Franchise Times 8Up & Comers: 100 Companies on the Verge 9 " 200 locations throughout the U.S. and worldwide " Brought NY style pizza to Los Angeles when it opened its doors in 1984 " 22 stores strong " Since 2006, NrGize Lifestyle Café has quickly expanded its foothold and visibility in the fast-growing health-food segment " A concept born from consumers 9 growing demand for health conscious offerings on-the-go " Debuted in health clubs around the U.S. and today stands as the exclusive food and beverage provider for L.A.<br><br> Fitness Sports Clubs " #255 on the 2009 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #14 on the 2009 8Top 50 New Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #3 on the February 2009 8Top 20 Fastest Growing Concepts 9 on www.restaurantchains.net " Recognized by Entrpreneur magazine as one of 2009 9s 8Top 120 Restaurant Franchises 9 " Currently operating nearly 50 locations nationwide " Founded in New York City in 1988 " A quick service restaurant concept specializing in freshly grilled, marinated chicken breast sandwiches, and a variety of freshly prepared menu selections " Operates more than 30 locations worldwide " First opened in 2000 " A fresh twist on fast food, offering a unique alternative to the traditional deli or sub sandwich " Currently operating nearly 10 locations across the U.S. " Founded in 1994 in Scottsdale, AZ " A great tasting, healthier alternative in the world of traditional fast food, famous for its delicious Teriyaki Chicken bowls, Yaki Soba Noodle dishes and Grilled Egg Rolls " Offers a menu that sizzles with Japanese favorites and skewers the fast food competition with its sheer simplicity " #1 in Entrepreneur magazine 9s 2008 list of 8Top Asian Franchises to Own 9 " #356 on the 2008 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " Operating 70 locations in the U.S. and worldwide " Founded by Kahala CEO Kevin Blackwell, Surf City Squeeze offers a product menu of nutritious fruit smoothies and energizing sports drinks " #234 on the 2009 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " Recognized by Entrpreneur magazine as one of 2009 9s 8Top 120 Restaurant Franchises 9 " #154 on the 2008 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #369 on Restaurant & Institution 9s 2008 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " #49 on the 2008 8Future 50 9 list in Restaurant Business magazine " #93 on the 2008 Franchise Times 8Up & Comers: 100 Companies on the Verge 9 " Nearly 180 locations in the U.S.<br><br> and worldwide " An upscale quick-service chain, which began in Eugene, OR in 1959, offering a variety of freshly-prepared, home-style Mexican fare " #204 on the 2009 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " Recognized by Entrpreneur magazine as one of 2009 9s 8Top 120 Restaurant Franchises 9 " #135 on the 2008 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #179 on Restaurant & Institution 9s 2008 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " #13 on the 2008 Franchise Times 8Up & Comers: 100 Companies on the Verge 9 " Nearly 300 restaurants in the U.S. and worldwide

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