Deck The Walls began in 1979 as Frame It, a chain that grew to 13 stores in the Houston area. The company, which began franchising soon after its founding, changed its name in 1983.

Deck The Wall stores, which are located in shopping malls and centers, sell art reproductions and limited editions. Each store also offers custom framing.

Deck The Walls is part of Franchise Concepts Inc., a group that also includes franchise companies Ashley Avery’s Collectibles, Framing & Art Centres and The Great Frame Up.

Ice cream manufacturer JF McCullough was experimenting with a recipe for a new frozen dairy product, stemming from his belief that ice cream tasted better when it was soft and served fresh from the freezer, not frozen solid. With his recipe perfected, McCullough and his son Alex approached one of their customers about holding an introductory sale of the new soft ice cream. At the first sale, more than 1,600 people lined up to try the new ice cream.

Based on that initial success, the McCulloughs opened the first Dairy Queen location in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. The first stores sold only soft-serve ice cream–in sundaes, take-home pints and quarts, and cones–but over the years, a variety of ice cream treats were added to the menu, such as banana splits and Dilly Bars. (more…)

The DAIRY BELLE organization is seeking to award license agreements to people who have the ability and desire to enhance the DAIRY BELLE name. Qualified individuals who we believe can fully use our operating systems, take advantage of our ongoing support, and work cooperatively with other franchisees and company managers will be welcomed to join our team.

Coustic-Glo's business is the cleaning and resurfacing of acoustical ceilings as well as other surfaces. Water stains, discoloration from nicotine or ventilation systems can all be cleaned and restores by Coustic-Glo. In addition, the acoustical properties, fire rating, and sanitization are restored as well. Residential, industrial, and commercial walls are all possible for Coustic-Glo to work on.

Formally incorporated in 1975, Coustic-Glo began franchising in 1982 and has franchises all over the world and the U.S. Some of Coustic-Glo franchise customers include: Shonies, Coca-Cola, Burger King, MacDonalds, Target, Kodak, Polaroid, American Airlines, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Harvard.

New franchisees receive not only a hefty list of patented, exclusive products to use, but also ongoing training, particularly in the area of rapidly changing environmental and compliance concerns.

Franchisees with strong marketing and administrative backgrounds are ideal for Coustic-Glo. You will be provided with all the equipment and products necessary for opening your business.

You won't be locked up in THIS stockade! This very professional food franchise offers great restaurant franchise opportunities.

Stockade Companies started as a single Sirloin Stockade in Oklahoma City in 1966.

Since then, they have grown into a multi-concept chain adding Montana Mike's Steakhouse in 1998 and Coyote Canyon in 1999.

They currently operate over 70 restaurants in 10 states and Mexico, and they are now looking for talented franchisees to fuel additional expansion.

Commitment to excellence is job one at Stockade Companies. They have a strong and unwavering commitment to help franchisees succeed. A comprehensive support program provides the vital resources you need to operate in today’s restaurant market.

Your customers won’t be crabby when you open up your own Crabby Bob's Restaurant! They’ll dive right in and you'll 'sea' your business boom!

Crabby Bob's Franchise is a full-service, seafood concept which offers a variety of fresh fish, crab, lobster and ribs in a relaxing and fun atmosphere.

These seafood franchise stores are freestanding, located in heavily traveled areas, range in size from 5,500 to 9,500 square feet and seat approximately 200 customers.

In addition, each restaurant has a “Blue Lagoon Lounge” which also serves food. If you’re looking for a fun place to own and run, this could be it.

Saint Louis-based The Crack Team has been repairing foundation cracks since 1985. Using the company's epoxy injection system, franchisees waterproof foundation wall cracks for customers that include homeowners, contractors, remodelers and realtors.

Interested in buying a franchise? Package your future with this franchise.

In 1990, Craters & Freighters created an industry by offering custom crating and shipping solutions.

Today they are some of the best and they are seeking franchisees now.

Interested in learning more about their franchise opportunities? They have a comprehensive franchise package that can be seen on their website.

If you like mobility and the satisfaction of making things look new, Creative Colors International could be just right for you.

Creative Colors International offers repairs, reconditioning, and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, carpeting, and plastics in the automotive, commercial, residential, and furniture markets. There are currently 62 affiliate and company owned locations with 150+ mobile units. Creative Colors works via mobile van, so provide on-site repairs at the customer’s home, office, or place of business.

Creative Colors services are currently offered in: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and Canada.

Franchisees receive an exclusive territory (containing all markets). Each franchise develops their own territory by adding mobile units. A new franchise starts with 4 weeks of training in addition to ongoing consultation services. New franchisees get a van equipped with all necessary tools to start, including a compressor, generator, Air Hose Retractor/Hoses, Heat Guns, Dyes, Graining Molds, and other supplies.

Criterium Engineers is a consulting engineering franchise available to licensed professional engineers. The company specializes in building inspection and evaluation services for buyers, investors and building owners and managers. Among these are corporations, attorneys, insurance adjusters, lenders and government agencies. Services include pre-purchase inspections, insurance investigations, due diligence, maintenance planning, litigation support, reserve studies, environmental site assessments, and construction monitoring and plan review. In business 45 years, the company offers franchisees systems for operating a consulting business and providing engineering services that include business management, marketing, insurance, and referrals.

The Critter Control franchise has been offering professional animal control and wildlife management services since 1983.

The target market includes homeowners, property managers, businesses and government. Critter Control certified wildlife specialists have the expertise to handle any animal control problem.

If you are looking to start a business, you ought to know that the animal pest control market is ripe with opportunity, thanks to raccoons, squirrels, moles, bats, birds, opossums, snakes, pigeons, skunks, rodents and many other types of critters.

Franchise opportunities are currently available in select markets. As the nation’s leading wildlife control firm, Critter Control offers you an industry leading, nationally recognized brand, ecologically sound wildlife management solutions, and a strong franchising system.

Chances are that bowling trophy came from a Crown Trophy franchise store. Interested in a company that's invested in the community and has never closed a store? That bowling trophy is starting to seem pretty significant now, huh.

Crown Trophy is the largest retailer of Award and Recognition products in the country. Crown Trophy began to franchise in the late 1980’s, and with more than 125 franchises nationwide now. Crown has had NO failures or store closings since it started franchising. (more…)

Culligan has been the leading provider of water purification services for nearly 70 years. Become a part of this established company and protect one of our most valuable natural resources by opening your own Culligan franchise.

The world's water supply is a precious resource, and it is often taken for granted. Culligan gives you the opportunity to build the future by doing work to better the world’s water - work that will matter for generations to come.

Established in 1936, Culligan has become the most recognized name in water. Whether it’s filtering problem water, conditioning hard water, delivering bottled water to the home or turning ordinary tap water into delicious, crystal clear drinking water, Culligan is the solution to today’s water problems in homes and industries.

Culligan provides you with the materials and information to help you succeed. With the expertise and reputation of the best in the business, a Culligan franchise is one that can offer steady growth and stability.

Slow down, put on that turn signal and check out the franchise opportunities at Culver's.

Franchisees are expected to have an owner/operator philosophy commensurate with Culver's, personally managing and operating their restaurant full-time. Franchisees must also maintain a minimum 50% ownership in the business entity or 25% in both the business and real estate.

A minimum of $250,000 to $400,000 in liquid assets is required to qualify for a franchise. Liquid assets do not include real estate (including home), automobiles, personal effects, or borrowed funds.

As to territories, the company will consider granting a franchise in areas with over 10,000 people and 10,000 jobs within a 3-mile radius of a proposed site. The ideal site should be a place people pass on their way to work, school, shopping, or recreation, with roads around your site allowing guests adequate decision making time, visibility, and a speed limit of 35 mph or less.

Franchisees receive extensive initial training as well as ongoing management training opportunities. On-site training, purchasing and marketing assistance are also provided.

Is a family dining restaurant in your future? Find out if this one fits you. It's a great choice.

Country Kitchen International is a leader in family dining franchise restaurants.

From small towns to big cities, Country Kitchens can be found in locations around the country.

Today’s Country Kitchen’s include free standing buildings, travel plazas and hotels. They now also offer a pizza co-brand franchise opportunity with Breadeaux Pizza!

So you are in the market to buy a specialty retail franchise opportunity? Apricot Lane Gift and Home Decor stores should be on the top of your list!

Apricot Lane franchises sell affordable fashion jewelry, handbags, accessories, gifts and more — all in the styles and trends customers are looking for.

For fashion-conscious customers, Apricot Lane is the perfect shopping destination.

These stores have a strong track record in both regional malls and outlet centers and community, neighborhood and tourist locations. Led by the founding partners and an experienced staff, Country Visions, the parent company, is dedicated to the strength of its brands and to the success of every franchisee.

Using the experience he gained as the operator of a housecleaning franchise in the 70s and 80s, Tom Schrader founded Overland Park, Kansas-based Cottage Care in 1988. Franchisees offer a variety of tailored cleaning services for bathrooms, furniture, kitchens, floors and carpets.

Cut your way into franchising with Cost Cutters hair salons. Only multi-unit franchisees need apply.

Cost Cutters is a family-oriented hair salon offering everything from cuts to perms since 1982. There are 850+ locations across the United States.

The parent company of Cost Cutters franchise is the Regis Corporation, which also offers U.S. franchises of SuperCuts, Pro Cuts, and City Looks.

The franchise fee for you first salon is $22,500 (each additional salon $6,000-$12,500). Start-up costs range from $82,333 - $175,100. Financial requirements for franchisee candidates are $100,000 liquidity and $300,000 net worth.

The ideal Cost Cutters franhchisee profile is a multi-unit operator desiring three or more units (no prior salon experience necessary).

Mary Pinac had been working in the wholesale apparel business and was tiring of dressing up and traveling every day. Her husband, Robert, was involved in the executive suite industry until the real estate market faltered in the late 80s. Looking for a new business they could start together, the Pinacs decided cookie gifts were the idea they wanted to pursue.

In 1989, the couple founded Cookies in Bloom, a store that creates and ships bouquets and gifts made with sugar shortbread cookies. The Pinacs began franchising their concept in 1991, and now the company’s franchisees operate stores in the West, Midwest and South making cookie arrangements for all holidays and occasions.

When Cookies By Design first prepared the first cookie arrangement, it was their goal to consistently provide cookies that tasted as good as they looked. High quality and good taste remain Cookies By Design's goal today. Over the years since Cookies By Design conceived, prepared and sold that original arrangement, many people have come to share my dream and my goal. Each and every franchisee has been trained to uphold my high standards of quality and customer service.