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Miami, Florida, is hosting a huge franchise exposition this month, providing the perfect opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to meet some of the world's most exciting franchise companies and find out more about the popular business model.

Held at the Miami Beach Convention Centre between January 19th and 21st, Franchise Expo South will be attended by more than 140 franchises, all of whom will be on the look out for capable new franchisees.

Around 10,000 visitors are also expected to attend the three-day event, which is being organised by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

As well as company exhibitions there will also be a series of free seminars designed to help potential franchisees choose the right opportunities and guide them in making their business venture a success.

IFA president Matthew Shay said the franchise industry is booming at present and entrepreneurs should make the most of it.

"Increasingly we are seeing franchising embraced as a business model from countries around the world," he told the Miami Herald.

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Domino's Pizza has made Entrepreneur magazine's annual list of the top ten franchise opportunities for the eighth time.

The global pizza delivery specialist was ranked in sixth place in the 2007 list, up from 11th place in 2006. In its own category, pizza franchises, Domino's held on to its place at number one, a position it has managed to retain every year since 2004.

Jim Stansik, Domino's executive vice president for franchise development, said: "Domino's Pizza has always been about delivering more than great pizza.

"Since the beginning, we've also been about delivering the American Dream of business ownership to thousands of hard working, dedicated entrepreneurs."

It seems that despite the healthy eating craze that is sweeping the globe at the moment, a Domino's Pizza franchise could actually be a rather wholesome investment.

Several magazines, including Glamour and Men's Health, have hailed Domino's pizzas as one of the healthiest options when it comes to fast food, suggesting there will always be a demand for the firm's products.

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