America's Top 44 Global Retail Franchises Listing

Franchise	Fax	Description	#of franchise in U.S./#of franchise outside U.S.	Where seeking
1.RadioShack	(817)415-8651	Consumer electronics	2,032/200	Worldwide
2.Snap-on Tools	(414)656-5088	Professional tools & equipment	3,187/1,136	Asia,Australia/NZ,Canada, Western Europe
3.GNC Franchising Inc.	(412)288-2033	Vitamin & nutrition stores	1,317/246	Africa,Asia,Canada,South America
4.Blockbuster Video	(214)854-3788	Videotape sales& rentals	681/397	Worldwide
5.Merle Norman Cosmetics	(310)337-2377	Cosmetics studios	1,886/102	Canada
6.The medicine shoppe	(314)872-5500	Pharmacy	1,080/202	Worldwide
7.Cash converters Int'l,FranchiseGroup	(847)330-1660	Pre-owned merchandise stores	12/526	Worldwide(except Central America,mexico)
8.The Athlete's foot	(770)514-4903	Athletic footwear & related sports accessories	179/279	Worldwide
9.The second Cup Ltd	(416)975-5207	Gourmet coffee/tea & related accessories	0/377	Worldwide
10.Candy Bouquet	(501)375-9998	Designer gifts & confections	319/67	Worldwide
11.Play It Again Sports	(612)520-8501	New/used sporting goods	551/67	Canada
12.CD Warehouse Inc.	(405)949-2566	New/used CDs	248/16	Australia/NZ,Canada, Mexico, Western Europe
13.Gateway Cigar Store/Newstands	(905)886-8904	Newsstand & sundry store	80/223	Canada
14.Fastframe USA Inc.	(805)498-8983	Custom picture framing & art sales	180/13	Worldwide(except Africa, Eastern Europe)
15.Great Earth Vitamins	(909)941-3472	Vitamins & nutritional supplements	135/8	Worldwide
16.Gloria jean's Gourmet Coffees Franch. Corp.	(831)633-3726	Courmet coffe/teas & accessories	213/36	Worldwide(except Africa,Canada)
17.Once Upon A Child	(612)520-8510	Children's clothing equipment furniture & toys	203/16	Canada
18.Music-Go-Round	(612)520-8501	Musical instruments & sound equipment	63/0	Canada
19.Gingiss Formalwear	(630)620-8840	Men's formal wear rental/sales	190/0	Canada,Maxico
20.Wild Birds Unlimited	(317)571-7110	Bird-feeding supplies & nature gift items	245/14	Canada
21.Metal Supermarkets Int'l.	(905)459-3690	Wholesale/retail metal supplier	21/29	Canada,Europe
22.Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory	(970)259-5895	Chocolate & confections	164/26	Worldwide
23.Children's Orchard	(734)994-9323	Children's products resale stores	88/0	Canada
24.Country Clutter	(707)451-0410	Country gifts,collectibles & home decor	50/0	Canada
25.Talking book World	(707)897-7996	Audiobook rentals & sales	18/0	Canada
26.Mister Money-USA Inc.	(970)490-2099	Pawn shops	25/0	Maxico
27.Paper Warehouse Franchising Inc.	(612)936-9800	Discount party supplies & cards	45/0	Canada,Maxico
28.Crown Trophy Inc.	(914)963-0391	Award & recognition items	65/0	Canada
29.Faces	(416)545-1011	Cosmetics	0/82	Worldwide
30.Tropik Sun Fruit & Nut	(847)234-3856	Candy,nut,popcorn,chocolates, drinks, & gifts	106/0	Canada
31.Ashley Avery's Collectables	(281)775-5230	Gifts & collectibles	38/0	Canada
32.Candy Express	(410)964-6404	Candies,chocolates & gifts	35/25	Worldwide(except Africa,Canada)
33.Golf Etc.	(817)279-9882	Golf supplies & equipment	33/0	Africa,Asia,Australia/NZ, Canada,Eastern/Western Europe
34.Pet Valu	(610)225-0822	Pet food & accessories	13/216	Canada
35.Deck The Walls	(281)775-5250	Prints,posters & framing services	186/1	Canada
36.Elephant House Inc.	(512)339-3004	Greeting cards	47/159	Worldwide
37.The Great Frame Up Systen Inc.	(281)775-5250	Prints,posters & framing services	119/0	South America,Western Europe)
38.Tinder Box International	(610)668-4266	Cigars,tabacco products/accessories,gifts & collectibles	109/1	Worldwide(except Africa,Central America,Eastern Europe)
39.Protocol LLC	(651)454-9542	Personal-care product vending machines	45/0	Worldwide
40.Chemstation	(937)294-5360	Industrial cleanser commercial sales	33/0	Canada,Maxico
41.Pro Golf Discount	(248)737-9077	Golf equipment & accessories	128/28	Worldwide
42.Wild Bird Center of American Inc.	(301)320-6154	Bird watching &feeding supplies	83/2	Canada
43.USA Baby	(630)832-0139	Juvenlle furniture & accessories	45/3	Canada,Maxico
44.Golf USA Inc.	(405)755-0065	Golf store	98/14	Worldwide