Rieva Lesonsky, a nationally recognized expert on small business, provides guidance, inspiration and advice to millions of entrepreneurs each month as senior vice president/editorial director of Entrepreneur magazine. She is also author of the business bestseller Start Your Own Business.
Maria Anton-Conley, executive editor of Entrepreneur magazine, oversees Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® listing, the renowned annual listing of franchises on which this book is based, and Entrepreneur’s FranchiseZone (www.entrepreneur.com/franchise), the world’s most comprehensive franchise website.
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Top 10 Full-Service Restaurant Franchises for 2005 | 293 | (1) | |||
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Top 5 Miscellaneous Food-Service Franchises for 2005 | 295 | (2) | |||
Food Franchise Industry Leaders for 2005 | 297 | (4) | |||
Appendix A State Franchise Authorities | 301 | (2) | |||
Appendix B Other Information Sources | 303 | (2) | |||
Glossary | 305 | (2) | |||
Index | 307 | (6) | |||
Listings Index | 313 |
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