Top examples of franchises Franchising helps would-be entrepreneurs to get a jump start on launching a business. Franchises offer proven business models and marketing support for franchisees and represent a wide range of options to meet virtually any business interests. There are a wide range of top examples of franchises to business services and almost everything in between. Food • Of the top 10 franchises in 2010, according to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, five are food-related--Subway, McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Dunkin' Donuts and ampn Mini Market. Cleaning Services • Cleaning services also represent a high percentage of the top franchises in the country, with such franchises as Jani-King, Servpro, Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc. and Stratus Building Solutions appearing in the top 15 of Entrepreneur's list. Financial Services • H&R Block is number six on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, offering tax preparation and electronic filing services. Financial services franchises provide services to both consumers and businesses and represent an opportunity for those with accounting acumen to capitalize on well-known brand names. Hotels Hotels offer many opportunities top examples of franchises interested in becoming involved in the hospitality industry. Such well-known chains as Days Inn and Super 8 are top franchises in the U.S. Sites such as justhotelfranchises.com list a broad range of hotels ranging from the top names to more niche-oriented chains. Car and Auto Franchises • Car and auto franchises are meet the needs of consumers who must depend on reliable transportation and include collision repair and auto parts Printing and Postal Services • Franchises that serve the needs of consumers and small businesses when it comes to reproducing services mail distribution and package delivery continue to be popular despite the growth in email and online marketing. Senior Care • As the baby boomers enter their elder years, senior care franchises are booming. According to the U.S. Census, by 2030, this industry could represent a $490 billion market. Opportunities exist in both medical and non-medical areas such as housekeeping, grocery shopping and meal planning. Pets Americans love their pets and pet top examples of franchises offer opportunities for entrepreneurs to capitalize on this. Franchise opportunities range from cleaning and grooming services, to the sales of pet accessories to animal training. Franchise opportunities include Dogtopia, DoodyCalls and Fetch. Health and Fitness • Health and fitness are growing concerns for Americans and, with rising levels of obesity and impacts on health, wellness and insurance costs, this is likely to be an area of continued growth. Franchise opportunities range from gyms to bodybuilding, to exercise classes and fitness clothing, equipment and accessories. Environment • The green movement and concern about environmentalism has resulted in franchise opportunities ranging from products to cosmetics and building products.