brandEXPANSION Names Its Top Picks for Hot July Franchises

July 1, 2008 - PRLog -- : brandEXPANSION, the industry leading Franchise and Business Opportunity Information Company, has named its picks for the hottest franchise concepts for July.
“We feel that these concepts do represent the absolute best franchise opportunities to pursue right now,” said Michael Hemenway, brandEXPANSION’s CEO. “These are a mix of up-and-coming opportunities and some of the most established franchises. They are in recession-proof industries and we see nothing but growth ahead. Franchising continues to offer better results than opening a stand-alone business and we believe these franchises can even outperform others in their category.”
The bE Hot Picks for July are:
AlphaGraphics: This business-to-business printing firm boasts the highest sales per franchise in the industry. As more and more businesses outsource any function they can these days, we expect AlphaGraphics to continue to thrive.
AmeriCare Alliance: Chosen for the growth potential of its industry, coupled with extensive training and support, AmeriCare Alliance combines an excellent business model in a recession-proof category. Offering non-medical, inhome care, AmeriCare targets not only seniors who need a little help, but other adults who may need assistance following a surgery or injury.
Bear Creek Coffee: Bear Creek competes in the coffee category with a twist: It sells licenses, not franchises, meaning there’s no franchise or royalties. This makes it a very appealing offering in this crowded field. Beyond that, its product line is superior and the company has associations with a number of preferred providers.
FiltaFry: This is one of those brilliant concepts that everyone can’t believe they didn’t come up with first. This company services fryer units at restaurants. An add-on business, FiltaCool, serves restaurant coolers. It’s a great mobile opportunity.
Franktitude: We chose Franktitude for its innovative model and the fact that it can be run part-time or as an absentee owner, a rarity in the food and restaurant category. It’s also part of the fast-growing quick-serve restaurant subcategory. All of these things top off Franktitude’s excellent hot dogs to make it worth taking a bite.
Garlic Jim’s Famous Gourmet Pizza: It’s creative, “gourmet right away” concept is poised to take a major piece of the pizza franchise pie. Combining the best of the mom-and-pop pizza parlors with the convenience of the chains, Garlic Jim’s is a slice above.
RSVP Publications: It may seem odd to select a company that targets upscale individuals in this down market. But that only increases the need for target direct marketing efforts like RSVP. With postcard mailers sent to the most affluent homes, RSVP boasts an 80% return among its advertisers.
Snelling Staffing: As the job market tightens, more employers are outsourcing their recruitment efforts and Snelling is poised to grow. Of course, with more than 50 years history behind it, the company knows how to weather and grow in any economy. The company offers a number of industry-leading assists to its franchisees as well.

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For more information on brandEXPANSION, or its July Elite Eight, contact the company at info[at]brandEXPANSION.com or 480.607.2627.

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brandEXPANSION is the only firm of its kind serving all aspects of franchising. The company operates the leading franchise-industry social networking site, FranchiseUltraLounge.com, and the franchise news site, brandexpansionhotpress.com.