Franchising's Top 115 Personal Service Brands Check out this year's top personal-service franchises.

For years, franchising was largely the domain of restaurants and retail, but today a new breed of business has risen to prominence in the franchise world. We call them personal-service franchises -- those businesses that are all about working with people, whether it's caring for them, teaching them, entertaining them or helping them improve their lives.

It takes a special type of entrepreneur to run these businesses well. Consider, for example, Kevin Paladino who has translated the skills he learned coaching endurance athletes into a successful wedding-services franchise. If you think you have what it takes, too, read on for our list of the top personal-service franchises.

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The 115 franchises are listed by their business category and then their rank in Entrepreneur's 2016 Franchise 500, which was determined using objective, quantifiable criteria, including system size, growth and financial strength and stability. The list is not intended, however, as a recommendation of any particular franchise. Before investing in an opportunity, always do your homework. Read the company's legal documents, consult with an attorney and an accountant and put your people skills into practice by talking to current and former franchisees about their experiences.

CHILD CARE

CHLIDREN'S ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

CHILDREN'S FITNESS

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION

FITNESS

HAIR CARE

PHOTOGRAPHY

SENIOR CARE

SPA SERVICES

TRAVEL AGENCIES

TUTORING