2011 "MEGA 99" Showcases Nation's Largest Multi-Unit Franchisees

Submission Deadline Is Nov. 30, 2010

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2009 - Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced that the search is on for the nation's largest multi-unit franchisees, to be included in the 2011 "MEGA 99" lists. The submission deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.

The nation's largest multi-unit franchisees are showcased in the "MEGA 99 Multi-Unit Franchisees by Number of Units" and in the "MEGA 99 Multi-Unit Franchisees by Industries" rankings. Both lists will be published in the 2011 Q1 edition of Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine.

"Our annual MEGA 99 lists are always highly anticipated, because they provide a clear, concise overview of the state of the multi-unit and multi-brand concepts in the franchise industry," said Therese Thilgen, president of FUMG. "In addition to being ranked, franchisees may also be a featured profile in the magazine, which reaches more than 10,000 multi-unit franchisees across all industry categories."

Companies interested in participating should send the following information to editorial@franchiseupdatemedia.com:

• Multi-Unit Franchisee Name and Company Name
• Brand(s)
• Total Number of Operating Units Per Brand
• Contact Person
• Phone Number
• Email

About Franchise Update Media Group

Founded in 1988, Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) produces online franchise sites, magazines, research, books and conferences in franchising. Targeting franchise audiences online, in print and in person, FUMG delivers a unique combination of education and lead-generation sources that helps franchisors, multi-unit franchisees and suppliers achieve their growth objectives. For more information, please visit www.franchiseupdatemedia.com.