The New England Franchise Association releases the 2008 Top 35 Franchises Based in New England
New England Franchise Association (NEFA) announces its 2008 list of the Top 35 Franchises based in New England. The list contains some of the most prestigious brands in franchising and illustrates the vibrant franchise community that exists in New England.
NEFA only considers number of units as its criteria, and the franchise must be headquartered in any of the 6 New England states.
Ranking Company City, State Total # Units
1 Subway Milfrod, CT 27929
2 Dunkin Donuts Canton, MA 7376
3 Baskin Robbins Canton, MA 5835
4 Fantastic Sam’s Beverly, MA 1400
5 Coffee News Bangor, ME 989
6 Ben & Jerry’s South Burlington, VT 693
7 Friendly’s Wilbraham, MA 514
8 Edible Arrangements Hamden, CT 555
9 Rooteman North Billerica, MA 396
10 Entrepreneur’s Source Southbury, CT 292
11 Au Bon Pain* Boston, MA 263
12 Brueggers Bagels Burlington, VT 259
13 Wireless Zone Middletown, CT 249
14 Tedeschi Food Shops* Rockland, MA 216
15 Uno Chicago Grill* Boston, MA 208
16 D’Angelo’s Dedham, MA 187
17 Papa Gino’s Dedham, MA 176
18 Pressed 4 Time Maynard, MA 175
19 Honey Dew* Plainville, MA 148
20 Sandella’s* West Redding, CT 125
21 Learning Express Ayer, MA 115
22 MaidPro Boston, MA 90
23 Hannoush Jewelers* West Springfield, MA 72
24 Resort Maps Waitsfield, VT 70
25 The Right One/Together* Norwell, MA 60
26 Snip-its Natick, MA 57
27 Kabloom* Woburn, MA 54
28 White Hen Pantry* Norwood, MA 50
29 Elizabeth Grady* Medford, MA 39
30 Super Coups* East Taunton, MA 39
31 American Ramp Systems South Boston 37
32 Lapels Dry Cleaning Hanover, MA 34
33 Amato’s Portland, ME 26
34 tie Ronzio’s Lincoln, RI 22
34 tie Wings Over Agawam, MA 22
Notes:
Information on number of units are compiled by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise 500, January 2008 Issue.
* These companies’ unit numbers were not compiled by Entrepreneur Magazine, but were gleaned from information available on their websites.
NEFA is the trade organization for franchisors and franchisees in the region. NEFA has been around for over 18 years. NEFA is a very active association with over 125 members. The group offers training, networking and other support to the franchise community. For more information about NEFA please contact New England Franchise Association via the organization's website www.nefranchise.org , info@nefranchise.org , or by calling NEFA Executive Director Jim Coen, jimcoen@nefranchise.org, (617) 469-3002.

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