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How are franchises ranked?
How are rankings determined and who performs these evaluations of franchises?

Asked by EMTADJ
Posted: Friday, June 08, 2007  |  Found in Franchises


More answers by Maria Anton
Answer by Maria Anton
The Franchise 500 rankings are compiled by measuring the objective factors that make a franchise company a potentially good opportunity. These factors include franchise unit growth, general unit growth, years in business, years franchising, the financial stability of the company (as measured by an independent CPA through the company's audited financials), and more. If you go to www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 ... and then click on "About the Franchise 500" you can read more about the specific factors we use.
As an executive editor for Entrepreneur magazine, Maria Anton oversees the franchise content for both the magazine and website, including the annual Franchise 500 listing and the Franchise Zone. With more than 20 years of experience with the company, she also handles the magazine's special listings, such as Entrepreneur's Hot 500 and Top Entrepreneurial College rankings. Anton is the co-author of Ultimate Book of Franchises.


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