Business: It acts as a franchise matchmaker, recruiting prospective franchisees and helping them find the right fit for their interests and financial standing.

Founded: 2000

Headquarters: Eden Prairie

Website: www.franchoice.com

Executives: Founder and CEO Jeff Elgin

Employees: 10, plus 65 independent consultants who handle interviews with prospective franchisees and help them find a franchising match

2008 revenue: $13.2 million