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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means Jolly Ol’ Nick is on his way to spread some cheer and happiness to families across the world. As someone who has traveled quite a bit in his life, Santa is no stranger to the world’s vast array of wonderful franchise brands. In fact, some of those concepts have even made their way onto Santa’s “nice list,” as they make the old man’s difficult job just a little bit easier.While the world wasn’t completely back to normal in 2021, the passion, creativity and dedication of franchise owners, employees and corporate team members allowed the franchise industry to <a href="https://1851franchise.com/covid-19-and-high-unemployment-set-up-2021-for-franchise-sales-feeding-frenzy-2714528">stay strong</a>. Now, this Christmas, 1851 Franchise and Santa are giving thanks by taking a look at the favorite franchises of old St. Nick.&nbsp;<h4>Child Care Franchises</h4>Santa knows that children are the future, and that is why he has a soft spot for all franchise brands that invest in the future of our children. Here are some of the franchises Santa knows he can rely on to teach the world’s kids how to become compassionate and caring individuals like himself.&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://lightbridgeacademyfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lightbridge Academy*</a><ul><li>Units: 60</li><li>Startup costs: $549,228–$737,635</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://sylvanfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sylvan Learning*</a><ul><li>Units: 750+</li><li>Startup costs: $69,760–$161,445</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://franchise.deamusicandart.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DEA Music and Art</a><ul><li>Units: 4</li><li>Startup costs: $136,700–$215,400</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.franchise.idealabkids.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Idea Lab Kids</a><ul><li>Units: 25</li><li>Startup costs: $163,000–$465,000</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.bigblueswimschool.com/franchising/opportunity/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Big Blue Swim School</a><ul><li>Units: 118</li><li>Startup costs: $2,334,223–$3,641,998</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.goddardschoolfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Goddard School</a><ul><li>Units: 560</li><li>Startup costs: $698,300–$873,600</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Toy and Game Franchises</h4>Santa has only so many elves to help him make all the toys for the good little girls and boys! Here are some of the toy and game franchises that Santa relies on when the <a href="https://1851franchise.com/fast-food-franchises-face-nightmare-worker-shortage-2715431">ongoing labor shortage</a> and <a href="https://1851franchise.com/supply-chain-crisis-should-franchise-brands-turn-to-hoarding-2717359">supply chain disruptions</a> impact his factory’s operations.<ul><li><a href="http://learningexpress.com/franchise/investment/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Learning Express Toys &amp; Gifts</a><ul><li>Units: 86</li><li>Startup costs: $133,000–$314,000</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.buildabear.com/brand-about-inquiries-franchisees.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Build A Bear Workshop</a><ul><li>Units: 400</li><li>Startup costs: $5 million–$12 million minimum capital requirement</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://onceuponachild.com/own-a-store?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Once Upon A Child</a><ul><li>Units: 380+</li><li>Startup costs: $259,700–$401,600</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/brilliantskytoysbooks/329351?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brilliant Sky Toys &amp; Books</a><ul><li>Units: 14</li><li>Startup costs: $196,000–$424,000</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Christmas Light and Decoration Franchises</h4>Let’s be honest, Santa is feelin’ himself. He loves seeing his face plastered up in windows, and he is obsessed with those epic Christmas-light displays that some houses put on in their front yard. Here are some of his favorite franchises when it comes to seasonal decor and outdoor lighting needs.&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://www.christmasdecor.net/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christmas Décor</a><ul><li>Units: 300</li><li>Startup costs: $11,400 - $31,900</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.everything-christmas.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Everything Christmas</a><ul><li>Units: 6</li><li>Startup costs: $35,000–$55,000</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://franchise.groundsguys.com/?utm_campaign=Consumer+Site+Referrals&amp%3Butm_source=groundsguys.com+referral&amp%3Butm_medium=cta&amp%3Butm_content=menu&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Grounds Guys</a><ul><li>Units: 193</li><li>Startup costs: $81,220–$200,070</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.nitelites.com/become-a-franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NiteLites</a><ul><li>Units: 17</li><li>Startup costs: $65,585–$102,205</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Santa’s Favorite Food Franchises</h4>If there is one thing Santa will never get sick of, it's the delicious cookies and milk left by the fireplace. But how does he get his fix the other 364 days of the year? The list below should give you a pretty good idea.Cookies:<ul><li><a href="https://www.greatamericancookiesfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Great American Cookies</a><ul><li>Units: 240+</li><li>Startup costs: $301,400–$469,150</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.nestlecafefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nestlé Toll House Cafe by Chip</a><ul><li>Units: 97</li><li>Startup costs: $145,400–$499,000</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://lemacaron-us.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Le Macaron French Pastries</a><ul><li>Units: 60</li><li>Startup costs: $149,240–$349,500</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://woopsfranchise.com/research/what-are-my-startup-costs/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Woops!</a><ul><li>Units: 40</li><li>Startup costs: $79,875–$365,675</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://auntieannesfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Auntie Annie’s</a><ul><li>Units: 1,850</li><li>Startup costs: $199,475–$385,100</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://cinnabonfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cinnabon</a><ul><li>Units: 1,633</li><li>Startup costs: $180,050–$385,500</li></ul></li></ul>Milk (shakes/coffees):<ul><li><a href="https://franchise.mooyah.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">MOOYAH Burgers, Fries &amp; Shakes</a><ul><li>Units: 84</li><li>Startup costs: $551,918–$715,161?</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.biggbyfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Biggby Coffee</a><ul><li>Units: 260+</li><li>Startup costs: $202,450–$418,700</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://thehumanbean.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Human Bean</a><ul><li>Units: 128</li><li>Startup costs: $346,825–$835,225</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://coldstonecreameryfranchise.com/?pmc=ADW&amp%3Bkeyword=%2Bice+%2Bcream+%2Bfranchise&amp%3Bgclid=CjwKCAiArIH_BRB2EiwALfbH1FW09EupUUkelHWvfDcTaaq305P8qD4j1owvBTylHCtWAQcOHClLsRoCI8IQAvD_BwE&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cold Stone Creamery</a><ul><li>Units: 1,230</li><li>Startup costs: $310,375–$476,975</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://fostersfreeze.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=25-franchise-opportunities-santa-would-love-2717521" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fosters Freeze</a><ul><li>Units: 65+</li><li>Startup costs: $611,500–$1,009,000</li></ul></li></ul>

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