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FEATURE pany provides personalized service at all phases. Its ﬂexible, innovative strategies help franchisees develop and build quality hotels, while allowing the ﬂexibility to respond to changing market conditions and evolving customer preferences. Total Investment: 4-7MM www.marriott.com comprehensive training and ongoing technical and operational support are some of the beneﬁts enjoyed by MEINEKE franchisees. Total Investment: 190-352K Minimum Net Worth: 150K Franchising Fee: 30K Royalty Fee: 3-7% www.meinekefranchise.com franchise.info@meineke.com McDonald’s Motel 6 500 and Top 101 Home-Based Franchises, Mr. Appliance franchises service customers at more than 90 locations worldwide. Mr. Appliance is part of The Dwyer Group family of companies, which also includes Rainbow International, Mr. Rooter, Aire Serv, Mr. Electric, and Glass Doctor. Total Investment: 80-100K Minimum Net Worth: Varies Franchising Fee: 20K Royalty Fee: 4-7% www.servicefranchiseopportunities.com info@servicefranchiseopportunities.com Mr. Rooter Corp. Founded: 1955 First Franchise: 1956 Total Franchised Units: 24,624 McDONALD’S has always been a franchising company and relies on its franchisees to play a major role in the system’s success. A major component of this is the world class training franchisees receive prior to becoming owner/operators. McDonald’s provides hands-on training and the materials stores need to be a success in their market. McDonald’s Field Operations and Franchising staff work directly with franchisees to assist the owner/ operators to maximize the quality, service and cleanliness to optimize sales and proﬁts. Total Investment: 950K-1.8MM Franchising Fee: 45K Royalty Fee: 12.5% www.mcdonalds.com john.kujawa@us.mcd.com Founded: 1962 First Franchise: 1996 Total Franchised Units: 194 Thanks to one of the most successful ad campaigns in the history of the hotel industry, Motel 6 enjoys strong brand awareness and high guest loyalty. As part of the Accor family of hotels, franchisee support includes complete prototype design, marketing support, national advertising, protected market territories, personalized operational support, and ongoing training at corporate headquarters. Total Investment: 2.2-2.6MM Minimum Net Worth: 1.5MM Franchising Fee: 25K Royalty Fee: 4% www.motel6.com franchisesales@accor-na.com Meineke Car Care Centers Mr. Appliance Founded: 1968 First Franchise: 1974 Total Franchised Units: 242 Mr. Rooter is the largest all-franchised, fullservice plumbing and drain cleaning company in the world with approximately 300 franchises worldwide. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its Franchise 500 and Franchise Times’ Top 200, Mr. Rooter provides services to both residential and commercial customers. Mr. Rooter began franchising in 1974 and is part of The Dwyer Group family of companies, which also includes Rainbow International, Aire Serv, Mr. Electric, Mr. Appliance, and Glass Doctor. Total Investment: 51-142K Minimum Net Worth: 200K Franchising Fee: 22.5K/100KPop Royalty Fee: 4-7% www.servicefranchiseopportunities.com info@servicefranchiseopportunities.com Founded: 1972 First Franchise: 1973 Total Franchised Units: 886 MEINEKE has been offering superior automotive repair services at discount prices for over 30 years. A nationally-recognized brand with a proven system, name recognition, 40 Founded: 1996 First Franchise: 1997 Total Franchised Units: 118 Mr. Appliance is the only franchise providing full-service appliance service and repair both commercially and residentially. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its Franchise Papa John’s International Founded: 1985 First Franchise: 1986 HISPANIC ENTERPRISE June/July 2008 http://www.marriott.com http://www.meinekefranchise.com http://www.servicefranchiseopportunities.com http://www.mcdonalds.com http://www.motel6.com http://www.servicefranchiseopportunities.com http://www.mcdonalds.com http://www.motel6.com http://www.servicefranchiseopportunities.com http://www.servicefranchiseopportunities.com http://www.meinekefranchise.com http://www.papajohns.com

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Hispanic Enterprise - June/July 2008 Contents Briefcase: BIZBUZZ: Business Briefs Briefcase: Dynamic Trends Briefcase: Q&A Briefcase: Trendsetters BizLife: BizTech BizLife: Travel Feature: Target: Hispanics Cover Story: A Legend in His Own Time Feature: Top 25 Franchises Success & Motivation: The Talent Scout Education: Success by Degrees Finance & Investing: A Tough Sell Social Events: Emerge Dallas Politics & Government: The Accidental Americans Managing: Deconstructing Networking

Hispanic Enterprise - June/July 2008

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