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What are the requirements to be listed in the Franchise 500® issue?

To have your franchise listed in the annual Franchise 500 magazine issue, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Online Questionnaire: filled out completely and electronically signed
  2. Current Franchise Disclosure Document: Uploaded
    NOTE: We will not accept Franchise Disclosure Documents dated/amended before August 1, 2020
  3. List of all Open and Operating Units: as of July 31st, 2021
    NOTE: Please keep franchise and company-owned unit numbers separate from each other
    NOTE 2: If your are taking advantage of our early submission process, we will request your list of units after July 31st.
  4. Audited Financials: Must be the most recent available
    NOTE: Audited financials are recommended but not required if your company has been franchising for less than three years or has fewer than ten units.

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