7 Fastest Growing Franchises

7 Fastest Growing Franchises
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: A workman brazes a component of a Brompton folding bicycle in their factory in Brentford on November 13, 2012 in London, England. Brompton is one of only two major bike frame manufacturers still based in the UK, creating all their folding bicycles in West London. The original Brompton patent was filed in 1979 by the inventor Andrew Ritchie and basic design remains largely unchanged. Each bike is comprised of over 1200 parts and takes approximately 6 hours to construct.. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: A workman brazes a component of a Brompton folding bicycle in their factory in Brentford on November 13, 2012 in London, England. Brompton is one of only two major bike frame manufacturers still based in the UK, creating all their folding bicycles in West London. The original Brompton patent was filed in 1979 by the inventor Andrew Ritchie and basic design remains largely unchanged. Each bike is comprised of over 1200 parts and takes approximately 6 hours to construct.. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

In good times and bad, franchises can offer a proven business model to people eager to run their own show. The trick is finding one that is right for you.

Here are seven franchises that we think are worth a look, based on our interviews with franchise experts and consultants. All have demonstrated solid growth despite the harsh business climate -- and none of them require exorbitant startup fees.

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