Allbusiness.com has published its third annual AllStar Franchise list in which it ranks the top expected franchise opportunities for 2011. The metrics used by the editors to rank the franchises include growth trajectory, web visibility, years established, franchise system size, and Affordability. Not surprisingly Subway was ranked #1 followed by Dunkin’  Donuts and then Pizza Hut.

Top 12 on List:

1. Subway

2. Dunkin’ Donuts

3. Pizza Hut

4. Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites

5. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shops

6. 7-Eleven

7. Jack in the Box

8. Jani-King

9. Servpro

10. Wireless Zone

11. Liberty Tax Service

12. Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership

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