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Franchise index growth shows franchising better understood by investment community

S&P gains over publicly traded franchise chains in First Quarter '06

The University of New Hampshire's Rosenberg Center every quarter compiles a Franchise 50 Index, an index that tracks the market performance of the top 50 US public franchisors representing over 98 percent of the market capitalization of corporations engaged in business format franchising. The Franchise 50 Index rose 3.4 percent this quarter, while the S&P 500 Index moved higher at 3.7 percent over the same period thanks to large increases in the energy and materials sectors. Krispy Kreme led the franchise winners, followed by Ruth’s Chris Steak House Inc. H&R Block and Regis Corporation were the biggest losers this quarter.