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Franchise Category: Foods



A Taste of Philly


Established in 2000, "A Taste of Philly" is a family owned and operated soft pretzel bakery. From the first day our bakery doors opened, we knew we'd made the right decision. Priding ourselves on originality, we offer unique menu items all made with soft pretzels. Our bakery's emphasis is on the product being hand twisted on site and in view of customers. Selling a quality product that is well liked and affordable by all is the key to our bakery's success.   Website



American Eagle Wine Making


Full service winery franchise offering consumers exceptional wines by the glass, bottle or bulk in upscale surroundings. The wine is made on premises and delivers high profit margins. Customized labeling and customer participation make this business unique.   Website



Apple Spice Junction


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Auntie Anne's Pretzel


It all started back in 1988 at a farmer's market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, where Anne Beiler and her husband Jonas sold a variety of snacks, including fresh, soft pretzels. Anne and Jonas tried different combinations of ingredients to make their pretzels until they found the one recipe that was better than the best, and Auntie Anne's was born.   Website



Bain's Deli


If you would like to own your own Bain's Franchise, Bain's Deli has business opportunities for motivated business people across the world. Bain's is built on vast experience, excellent controls, and unparalleled quality products and service. Franchises can be confident in our 93 years old company insuring the value of their investment.   Website



Baskin-Robbins


The Baskin-Robbins franchise opportunity offers rewarding potential. Consider the pleasure of being in business for yourself but not by yourself: the security of joining an innovative network with more than 60 years of QSR and franchising experience, and the power of one of the world's most admired and recognized organizations with over 99% public brand awareness. Come and see what franchising with Baskin-Robbins is all about.   Website



Ben & Jerry's


Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc., the Vermont-based manufacturer of ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet, was founded in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. Ben and Jerry's products are distributed nationwide and in selected foreign countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchised Ben & Jerry's scoop shops, restaurants, and other venues. Ben & Jerry's, a wholly-owned autonomous subsidiary of Unilever, operates its business on a three-part mission statement emphasizing product quality, economic reward and a commitment to the community.   Website



Beyond Juice


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Booster Juice


With over 150 stores across North America and a cult-like following, Booster Juice delivers what every franchisee wants: a fun and proven business that has a uniquely differentiated product. We believe that running a franchise should be both financially rewarding as well as enjoyable.  Website



Borvin Beverage


Borvin Beverage Franchise Corporation (BBFC) is the first and only wine wholesale distribution franchisor in the United States. Our objective is to establish a limited number of wine wholesale distribution franchises and to take advantage of the continued growth of the US beverage industry.   Website



Boston Market


Boston Market helps you answer the "what's for dinner?" dilemma by offering wholesome, convenient, great-tasting meals you can feel good about eating and serving to your friends and family. Everything we make is not only delicious, it's good for you too. So stop in and pick up dinner and get to what's great about life. . . living.   Website



Breadsmith Bakery


The aroma wafting from a storefront stops you in your tracks. You follow your nose into the door and you see rows of golden baguettes, delicate sweets and crusty loaves. It is the ambiance of every boulangerie in France and it is what we have endeavored to capture and bring to you.   Website



Breeze Freeze


A Breeze Freeze franchise is a special opportunity: Our structure affords our franchisees the opportunity to operate their business in a way that fits their lifestyle. You can build a career with an exclusive territory. Or it can be ideal for retirees, teachers, or individuals anticipating retirement but still want to continue working.   Website



Bruster's Real Ice Cream


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Carvel Ice Cream


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Cena Entrees To Go Meal Preparation


Cena's mission is to make our customers' lives easier by providing sessions for our clients to assemble pre-prepped home meal replacements. Become a franchise owner and discover an incredible opportunity to earn a substantial income doing something you love!   Website



Chef Dane's


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Chocolate Apothecary


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Churro Station


The first quick service retailer in the US to serve authentic, freshly made churros and rellenos (filled churros). Be the first in your community to bring Churro Station right into your very own backyard. Churro Station not only offers authentic fresh made churros, but a variety of other Hispanic specialties and made-to-order sandwiches with homemade tortilla chips.   Website



Cinnabon


It began as a simplified version of a grandmother's recipe, and turned into a sweet smelling global sensation. In 1985, Restaurants Unlimited hired Bainbridge Island, WA resident Jerilyn Brusseau to create a recipe for the perfect cinnamon roll. After three months, and 1,000 attempts, the now famous Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll was introduced through its first location in Seattle's Sea Tac Mall.   Website



City Kitchen


City Kitchen offers the ultimate in quality, quick service food and fine food catering franchises offering multiple profit sources including new and innovative opportunities in seated dining, food delivery and catering. Major focus has been placed on fine food catering, whether it is for a conference room of ten or a sit down dinner for 500. City Kitchen stores are generally open Monday through Friday, in the morning for breakfast snacks and in the afternoon for lunch.   Website



Coca-Cola


Each employee of The Coca-Cola Company helps lead our success in the beverage industry by committing to benefit and refresh everyone who is touched by our business. Become one of the secret ingredients that make our company so refreshing.   Website



Cold Stone Creamery, Inc.


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Corporate Caterers


The time is right! We offer you multiple advantages over many restaurant concepts and other retail food establishments. Our Franchise focuses on a growing demand for Delivery Only Catering that is literally booming across the country.   Website



CrepeMaker


The original CrepeMaker was established in 1992, an idea conceived in the minds of owners Christopher Hoffman and his wife, Maria Sune upon returning from a vacation in France. As they enjoyed the French crepes sold on the street carts of Paris, they envisioned an innovative hand held crepe concept for the streets of South Florida. They created a meal in hand filled with super fresh, delightful food combinations that would satisfy the heartiest of appetites and the sweetest tooth.   Website



D'Vine Wine


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Day-by Day-Gourmet


The Meal Assembly industry is experiencing explosive growth, and Day-by Day-Gourmet has been designed to set the industry standard in every possible way. We've taken the time to carefully evaluate the industry and to ask the important questions, we've analyzed local, regional and national demographic studies, and we've studied projected trends to confirm what we believed: That the industry as a whole has barely scratched the surface of what is possible. We have set programs and strategies in place to tap into this well of opportunity.   Website



Delecta Catering


Delecta Catering offers superb catering at affordable prices. We have more than 20 years of experience serving tens of thousands of events for groups from 10 to 3,000. Our facilities provide catering service from Tampa to Naples, and our customers include over 1,000 businesses and organizations.   Website



Different Twist Pretzel Company


Our Pretzels are a delicious, nutritious snack that perform well against other fast food franchises in malls or food courts. Our store concept promotes well in the US and internationally. Our buttery, sweet dough, soft pretzels are salted or coated with cinnamon sugar, garlic and parmesan cheese or almond crunch.   Website



Dinner By Design


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Dinner MyWay


Dinner MyWay, a retail meal preparation franchise, takes pride in making it possible for busy families to preserve home cooking and in-home dining as part of their regular family routine, enjoying all the related benefits.  Website



Dinners Ready


Dinners Ready provides busy families with a wide variety of made-from-scratch, nutritious and delicious family-sized dinners ready to serve with a minimum of preparation time.   Website



Dippin' Dots


Single-site franchising of ice cream stores. Dippin' Dots are frozen beads of ice cream, yogurt and flavored ice. Ice cream cakes and other treats also available.  Website



Domino's Pizza


Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. Through our primarily franchised system, Domino's operates a network of more than 8.300 franchise and company-owned stores in the United States and more than 55 countries. The Domino's Pizza brand, named a Megabrand by Advertising Age magazine, had approximately $5.1 billion in global retail sales in 2006, comprised of $3.2 billion domestically and nearly $1.9 billion internationally.   Website



Don Pan International Bakery


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Dream Dinners Inc.


Thank you for your interest in a Dream Dinners franchise opportunity. We created the meal-assembly concept and founded our company on a mission of helping busy families eat together around the dinner table. We stand out from our competition because of our high level of integrity, values and commitment to our owners who are committed to our mission. The Dream Dinners brand represents who we are and how we live in the marketplace.   Website



Emerald City Smoothie


If you are looking for a significant franchise opportunity with a low cost of entry and high upside potential, you may be a great candidate to be an Emerald City Smoothie (ECS) franchise owner. One of the most important things that set ECS apart from the crowd is its unique brand promise. ECS delivers healthy smoothies with unbeatable taste. When you're getting started, this unique concept results in a shorter time to break even. Even better, over the long run, it means that you own a defensible brand that is very difficult to copy.   Website



Entree Vous Meal Assembly


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Entrees Made Easy


The meal preparation/meal assembly industry is less than five years old. In the years since its inception, the growth has doubled year after year. This makes this industry in its infancy with huge growth potential in the future. Entrees Made Easy is the premier meal facilitation franchise. As the leader in this rapidly growing, new market, Entrees Made Easy has become the decisive franchise choice with its superb menus, outstanding customer satisfaction and exceptional, easy-to-use website.   Website



Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc.


Pizza is a US$29 billion dollar a year industry in the United States-one of the fastest-growing fast food segments.** And Figaro's offers one of the nation's most delicious, highly rated pizzas.*** Figaro's ingredients are always fresh and of the very highest quality-this is pizza you'll be proud to sell.   Website



Foodco Group Pty Ltd


Over the past decade Foodco Group Pty Ltd has become one of Australasia's leading food and coffee retailers. The Foodco Group comprises over 220 Australasian retail outlets trading through the Muffin Break bakery cafe and Jamaica Blue cafe brands.Foodco is a leader in the specialty bakery cafe and cafe niche markets.   Website



FRUTATION


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Gofer Ice Cream


Our Brand is based on the simple premise of selling high quality American Style ice cream in clean and inviting retail environments, without the use of gimmicks or catering to the latest ice cream fad.   Website



Grains of Montana


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Great Canadian Bagel Ltd


The Great Canadian Bagel (TGCB) is Canada's largest bagel chain. TGCB offers a healthy way to enjoy a sandwich, snack or meal while providing a healthy alternative to higher fat, fast food establishments. Since 1993, TCGB has pursued aggressive expansion, offering high-quality products, attractive atmosphere, quality service and competitive pricing - a winning formula.  Website



Great Harvest Bread Bakery


Great Harvest Bread CO. stores are neighborhood, retail bread bakeries, specializing in the best tasting, made-from-scratch, naturally fresh whole wheat breads you ever had. These unique stores also serve scratch-made cookies, scones, muffins, specialty breads, coffee and an inviting and fun environment for customers Great Harvest is looking for franchisees that share our same core values and want to live life to the fullest.   Website



Green Leaf Beyond Great Salads


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Green Tango


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Haagen-Dazs


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Hot Stuff Foods


While over 600 million people a year experience Hot Stuff... to us, the most important customer is yours! Hot Stuff Foods is the complete food service solution with quality, fresh and affordable products. We offer restaurant quality fresh food for consumers on the go.   Website



Hottest Dog


The Hottest Dog gourmet sausage grill & hot dog is a customer driven company, which provides its customers products and service without par. We present food service in a positive, customer service driven atmosphere providing value, quality and satisfaction. At The Hottest Dog we are here because of one thing, the customer.   Website



House Of Bread Bakery


House of Bread is a retail micro-bread bakery with a deli concept on the side. We focus on using organic ingredients to produce the most delicious and nutritious bread ever. The three distinguishing factors that are attributable to the success of the concept are the milling of high protein organic wheat berries on the premise, an open production site and a huge sample board in order for people to be able to sample hot bread out of the oven.   Website



Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom


Jody is looking for the strong and the loud. The dreamers who have what it takes to sit on the throne of a Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom. In the tradition of the carnival barker, our franchisees must have the gift of gab and the knowledge, experience and desire to hawk the world's greatest sausage sandwiches and hot dogs.   Website



Jugo Juice


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Juice Stop Smoothie


Move over coffee houses, we are entering the age of the juice bar. JUICE STOP products are made from premium, fresh fruits and vegetables. JUICE STOP products are pleasant to the palette. JUICE STOP products provide a natural energy boost. JUICE STOP products are filled with vitamins and void of unhealthy additives. JUICE STOP products contain essential ingredients for a healthy diet.   Website



Juice Zone


The juice and smoothie industry exploded in the U.S. in the early '90s and has experienced phenomenal growth and success.   Website



JUICEBLENDZ


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Kettleman's Bagel Company


However, tradition does not mean much if the authenticity is gone. Our bagels are made by bakers who knead the dough, cut it with a knife, roll it out by hand, boil it honey water to seal in the moisture, and bake them in a wood burning oven. Just the traditional and original attention to detail which one expects when they go to an old-fashioned bagel shop.   Website



Kolache Factory Bakery Cafe


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Little Jimmy's Italian Ice


A 75 year-old secret recipe taken from our great-great grandfather's region in Sicily, Italy. Our Italian Ice is fat and cholesterol freeand made the old fashioned way (without the use of modern machinery) to give it a superb taste.   Website



M&M Meat Shops Ltd.


Incorporated in 1980, M&M Meat Shops Ltd. was established to answer the public's growing demand for high quality meat and specialty food items at reasonable prices. Today M&M Meat Shops is Canada's largest specialty frozen food chain and is an economical and friendly alternative to conventional grocery store shopping. All M&M Meat Shops stores are franchised operations, with the exception of four corporate training stores. M&M Meat Shops' Head Office is based in Kitchener, Ontario, with regional offices in Calgary, Alberta and Pierrefonds, Quebec.   Website



Max Muscle Sports Nutrition


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Mr. Food No-Fuss Meals


Mr. Food no-fuss Meals is no newcomer to the food industry. Mr. Food is aired in over 130 television markets, reaching Six Million Viewers daily with practical recipes for the busy family. Mr. Food also impacts how Americans eat via the popular Mr. Food Web site, cookbooks and syndicated radio program.   Website



Nitro2Go High Energy Drink Distributor


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Oberweis Dairy


Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Stores are the retail concept of Oberweis Dairy, offering superpremium ice cream - scoops, sundaes, shakes and more - as well as the very best farm fresh milk in glass bottles, ice cream and other dairy items to our loyal customers who love our products! We are different from other ice cream shops because of the unique packaged retail products that we offer. Our milk is fresh, packaged in returnable glass bottles and farmer-certified artificial hormone (rBGH) free - our products are outstanding and delicious, too!   Website



Orange Julius


Orange Julius is on the move with a new look and a new attitude. We are a Berkshire Hathaway Company with 60+ years of franchising experience. Our locations are positioned in major shopping malls where they are easily accessible to large numbers of pedestrians. The distinctive Orange Julius products are perceived as high quality, health-oriented snacks - a sure winner with impulse buyers who normally frequent the regional shopping malls of North America.   Website



Papa Bello Pizza & Subs


Papa Bello franchise locations are located in the front of Wal Mart Super Centers which guarantees tremendous marketing potential and accessibility to an entire community that shops daily at the local Wal Mart. These highly desirable locations make it possible for Papa Bello to immediately establish brand recognition and attract customers. With our superior food, fantastic location, low rent and low overhead our advantages are unsurpassed in the food franchise industry.   Website



Paradise Bakery & Cafe


Paradise Bakery & Cafe now operates over 40 company-owned or franchised locations in ten states. Our cafes are in regional shopping malls both in food court and in-line locations, downtown office building locations, free standing street locations and airports.   Website



Peterbrooke Chocolatier


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Pizza Depot


Pizza Depot specializes in take-out and delivery of pizza made from the freshest ingredients and top quality chicken wings. Our retailers follow the same strict guidelines when preparing any Pizza Depot product, thus guaranteeing consistent quality across all outlets. On our commitment to providing quality products, reasonable prices and outstanding service, we continue to grow across the GTA.   Website



Pizza Fusion


Pizza Fusion is a brand-new take on America's favorite food! Delicious thin-crust pizza topped with our signature 100% Organic Sauce along with a wide selection of organic and all-natural toppings. Our menu features a fresh selection of Organic Salads, sandwiches and desserts. We are also proud to offer several selections for our Vegan friends and Gluten free Pizza for those who suffer from Celiac disease.   Website



Planet Smoothie


Planet Smoothie provides balance in a world of extremes - healthy, convenient meals for people on the go.   Website



Pretzel Time


Since the first Pretzel Time store opened in Trumbull, CT, Pretzel Time has experience significant growth with outlets in malls all across the United States. Whether consumers are buying traditional pretzels or other specialty pretzels like Pretzel Dogs or Pretzel Bites, Pretzel Time continues to draw large crowds with our delicious hot, fresh products.   Website



Pretzel Twister


Pretzel Twister hand twisted soft pretzels are open in malls all over the country. Once you have tasted a soft gourmet pretzel in one of our many varieties, you will understand why they are so popular. Our concept is growing quickly with 10 new stores opening each year - for many different reasons. The Pretzel Twister was rated in the January 2003 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 500 franchises in the world   Website



Pretzels Plus


Pretzels Plus stores sell soft, hand-rolled pretzels, soups and hearty sandwiches made on our famous pretzel dough rolls. Our mall-based stores provide ample seating for about twenty people in the cafe-styled environment. With our sandwich menu along with our pretzels, we're definitely a twist above the competition.   Website



Schakolad Chocolate Factory


Schakolad Chocolate Factory is the internationally acclaimed brand for fresh, handmade European style chocolates. Our signature chocolates are prepared with the finest ingredients and presented in the time honored traditions of quality, artistry and innovation. Schakolad offers a variety of delicious chocolate products including assorted boxed chocolates, chocolate novelties and sugar free and low carb chocolates. In addition, Schakolad also has sweet gifts for every occasion as well as coffee beverages offered at some locations.   Website



Sensational Suppers


Sensational Suppers is taking Canada by storm and we are looking for motivated, entrepreneurial partners to join our team. We have developed the cutting edge Meal Assembly Franchise which is helping it's customers save time, save money, and make life easier by providing a service that provides healthy and delicious meals. With the rapid growth of the industry and Entrepreneur Magazine's headline that "it's one of the hottest franchise trends", this is a business opportunity to explore.  Website



Showcolate Fondue


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Sociale Gourmet Meal Assembly


If you have a passion for cooking and an appetite for being your own boss, Sociale Make & Take Gourmet is just what you ordered. It's a unique twist on one of the hottest trends around - 'make and take' meal assembly service.   Website



Supper Thyme Meal Preparation


At Supper Thyme USA, we believe in helping our customers answer this question and giving them something they may not expect. You see, dinner is more than just a meal for dual-career couples Keri and Brett Willenborg and Cher and Jim Stenger. It's the chance to bring something back to their tables that has almost been forgotten - the value of family dining.   Website



SupperWorks


Mission Statement: SupperWorks is committed to the well-being of our community by helping our clients make healthy, wholesome food choices while enjoying more time for family and friends. SupperWorks is the market leader in the premium segment of the Canadian Meal Prep Industry. The exciting and new meal prep industry is one of the hottest trends in franchising and promises to be one of the leading growth segments for the food industry in this decade. Visit us at www.supperworks.com for info  Website



Surf City Squeeze


The business of Surf City Squeeze is to design, build and franchise blended fruit smoothie retail outlets. Founder Kevin Blackwell created the business concept in 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona. Since then, we've opened over 100 Surf City Squeeze locations nationwide. Our proprietary Smoothie Mix is the cornerstone to Surf City Squeeze Smoothies, which make up 90% of the menu. Quality products, excellence in service, and genuine customer satisfaction are the business foundation.   Website



SweeTreats Ice Cream


SweeTreats started in 1989 as an ice cream/yogurt shop. Today, it is also an innovative coffee shop. Combining two of America's favorite comfort foods just seemed like the perfect marriage.   Website



The Wine Loft Wine Bar


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Todd's Incorporated Distributor


For over 10 years Todd's Incorporated has grown as a result of responding to the needs of our customers, we meet these needs not just by producing quality products, but by Investing in and respecting the people we do business with. We believe that products need to be developed to meet the specific needs of the people who buy them. That's why Todd's specializes in more than just supplying great tasting snack food and candy products. We maintain a wide range of superior packaging resources from around the world and employ an experienced team of technical individuals who can customize candy and snack food products to meet the needs of our customers' specific projects.   Website



Top Katch Food & Beverage


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We're Rolling Pretzel Company


We're Rolling Pretzel Company specializes in hot, hand rolled soft pretzels and a variety of other fresh menu items. All our products are made fresh on site. By combining our secret recipe dough with a wide variety of toppings and other popular foods, we created a concept that is better than any other soft pretzel operation on the market.   Website



Woody's Chicago Style Hot Dog


Woody's Chicago Style got its beginning on the streets of Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was the early 80's and the cost of doing business wasn't achievable for most people. By using an old fashioned concept - the hot dog cart - and adding new technology, Woody's developed a highly successful franchise format that could compete in the booming quick service business, both locally and nationally. Today Woody's Chicago Style is a popular attraction at locations all over the Western United States. Expansion plans and increased market shares are bringing the Woody's Hot Dogs and Woody's Chicago Style brand name into the spotlight of national acclaim.   Website



Yogen Fruz


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