Posted on Mar 12, 2012

Hot Franchises to Consider in 2012

In every franchising segment, there are a few franchises that stands out among the rest and are readily in demand for capable franchisees. Whether it’s because they have shown remarkable profits, have great marketing strategies, friendly franchisor/franchisee relationships, or all of the above, these franchises are always worth keeping on your radar.

One of the biggest benefits a franchise provides is its recognizable brand value and that is created through public relations and customer perceptions. Even if you think something is just a fad, once a franchise becomes hot, the brand is ingrained in the customer’s mind. The value of this can't be overlooked. Hot franchises are often a great investment for this reason and should be one of the first things to look at when looking at opportunities.

Hot Franchises for 2012

Here's a quick list of 10 franchise opportunities that are trending in 2012 based on social media chatter, growth in their industry and new store openings.

1. Flip Flop Shops
2. Yogurtland
3. Liberty Tax
4. Jimmy John's
5. Anago Cleaning Systems
6. Stratus Building Solutions
7. Acti-Kare
8. Papa John's Pizza
9. Penn Station East Coast Subs
10. Carl's Jr

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