Ziebart was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Ziebart as 150 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
Troy, Mich., Jan. 16, 2024 – Ziebart was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Ziebart as 150 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
“Every brand on the Franchise 500 has its own unique story, but they all collectively make the same statement: Franchising is strong and resilient, is full of innovation and opportunity, and provides a powerful entrepreneurial path for many people,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “Our 45th annual ranking is full of companies with fresh ideas, exciting business models, cultural sway, and the kind of business sophistication that will define the next 45 years and beyond.”
In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is then given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranked order.
"Being named one of 2024's Top 500 Franchises by Entrepreneur demonstrates the dedication and excellence of the Ziebart International Corporation team. It is truly an honor to be recognized among the best in the industry. This prestigious acknowledgment not only reflects our commitment to quality and innovation but also serves as a beacon for potential franchisees seeking a partnership with a brand that consistently strives for excellence. We are proud to be a part of this esteemed list, and we look forward to continuing our journey of success and growth in the world of franchising,” said Thomas A Wolfe, President and CEO of Ziebart International Corporation.
Over its 45 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. [Company Name]’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.
To view Ziebart in the full ranking, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 or pick up a copy of the January/February 2024 issue of Entrepreneur on newsstands now.