magazine 9s 2006 8QSR Top 50 9 ranking " #54 on the 2007 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #58 on the 2006 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #109 on Restaurant & Institution 9s 2007 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " #127 on the Nation 9s Restaurant News 2006 8Second 100 9 list " More than 1600 locations across U.S. and international markets " Founded in 2003 in Tempe, AZ, as a first of its kind concept celebrating the Saturday morning experience and all things cereal -- one of Americans 9 favorite and deeply rooted food rituals " Seven locations currently operating in markets across the U.S., including Philadelphia and Chicago " Winner 2006 EXPY ® Award for 8Experience Stager of the Year 9 by authors of the Experience Economy " Winner 2006 Fast Company ® 8Customer 9s First Award -- Honorable Mention 9 " Voted 8Chicagoland 9s Best bang for the Buck 9 by ZAGAT SURVEY ® 2006/2007 Chicago Restaurants " Voted 8Best Family-Friendly Restaurant 9 by AOL City Guide: Philadelphia " Founded in 1988 in Tempe, AZ, by Don and Susan Sutherland to offer the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience ® " #3 largest ice cream concept in the U.S. " #12 on the 2007 list of 8Fastest Growing Franchises in America 9 in Entrepreneur magazine " #14 on the 2007 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #20 on the 2006 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #43 on QSR magazine 9s 2006 8QSR Top 50 9 ranking " #76 on Restaurant & Institutions magazine 9s 2007 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " #94 on the Nation 9s Restaurant News 2007 8Top 100 9 list " More than 1400 stores operating in the U.S.<br><br> and worldwide " In 2005, American consumers spent $13.3 billion on caway from home d frozen desserts (Source: 2005 Diary Facts/International Ice Cream Association) " Founded in 1983 in Dallas, TX, as a pioneer in the smoothie/juice bar industry " Serves a fresh and wholesome menu that captures what today's health conscious consumer is looking for " #456 on the 2007 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " More than 80 locations throughout the U.S. " Since 1982 has been serving the finest Cheesesteak sandwiches " #10 in 2006 QSR magazine 9s 8Top 10 Under 300 9, a snapshot of 2006 9s top- performing small brands " #184 on the 2006 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #232 on Restaurant & Institutions magazine 9s 2007 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " #363 on the 2007 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " Operates 240 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and other international markets " Brought NY style pizza to Los Angeles when it opened its doors in 1984 " 10 stores strong; eight in Southern California " Plans to expand the brand throughout the U.S. " Just 1-year-old, is quickly expanding its foothold and visibility in a 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.<br><br> and today stands as the exclusive food and beverage provider for L.A. Fitness Sports Clubs " Currently operating in 50 locations " 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 " Features an extensive menu of Heart Smart International-approved items " Operates 35 locations nationwide " A fresh twist on fast food offering a unique alternative to the traditional deli or sub sandwich " One of the first franchises in the country to start toasting their products " Currently operating with 11 locations in six states across the U.S. " Offers a menu that sizzles with Japanese favorites and skewers the fast food competition with its sheer simplicity " #1 in Entrepreneur magazine 9s 2007 list of 8Top Asian Franchises to Own 9 " #187 on the 2006 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #280 on the 2007 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " Operating 80 locations in the U.S.<br><br> and El Salvador " Asian-food sales at limited service restaurants jumped 15% to 20% in 2006 following an 18% increase in 2005. That 9s roughly three times the 6% growth rate of limited- service chains overall (Source: Technomic). " Founded in 1981 by Kevin Blackwell, offers a product menu that encompasses health and fitness awareness with new nutritional technologies " #78 in Entrepreneur magazine 9s 2006 list of 8Low-Cost Franchises 9 " #125 on the 2006 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #162 on the 2007 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " Over 200 U.S.<br><br> locations and six countries, including Canada and South Korea and United Arab Emirates " An upscale quick-service chain, which began in Eugene, Ore., in 1959, offering a variety of freshly-prepared, home style, Mexican fare " #8 in 2006 QSR magazine 9s 8Top 10 Under 300 9, a snapshot of 2006 9s top- performing small brands " #118 on the 2006 8America 9s Top Global Franchises 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #145 on the 2007 8Franchise 500 9 list in Entrepreneur magazine " #172 on Restaurant & Institution 9s 2007 8Top 400 Restaurant Chains 9 ranking " Nearly 300 restaurants strong in the U.S., Canada and Japan " According to a 2006 Market Research report titled cLatin on the Menu d, Latin is the fastest-growing ethnic food category in the U.S. " Founded in 1999 by Jim Valenzuela to deliver a truly authentic, uniquely masculine barbershop experience to the marketplace " Currently operates five locations " Plans to expand to 30 locations by end of 2007 " A unique ice cream experience and great co-brand for any food concept " Maintains locations in California, Texas, Florida, Indiana and soon to open in Nevada

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