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<p>The franchising industry is booming across the U.S. According to CNBC, there are close to 3,000 franchise companies that collectively contribute more than $1 trillion to the American economy every year. A major part of what makes these businesses so successful are their teams of dedicated and passionate franchisees. Now CNBC is shining the spotlight on the top 50 franchisees in the U.S.&mdash;one for every state.</p>

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<div>Recognized for being one of the top franchisees in the country, Ellen Davis of <a href="http://franchise.wbu.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=cnbc-wild-birds-unlimited-owner-recognized-as-one-of-americas-star-franchisees-4580" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Wild Birds Unlimited</a> in Maryland was featured on CNBC&rsquo;s list of &ldquo;<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/11/50-big-franchise-success-stories-americas-star-franchisees-2016.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=cnbc-wild-birds-unlimited-owner-recognized-as-one-of-americas-star-franchisees-4580" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America&rsquo;s Star Franchisees 2016</a>.&rdquo; The publication and its research partner, <a href="http://franchisebusinessreview.com/cnbc-americas-top-franchisees/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=cnbc-wild-birds-unlimited-owner-recognized-as-one-of-americas-star-franchisees-4580" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Franchise Business Review</a>, vetted more than 28,500 individual franchisees from 364 different brands. Brands were judged on their strong proof of concept in multiple markets, their franchise disclosure document and their financial performance. Franchisees were then evaluated on their satisfaction with the franchise system and their regard for management at the corporate office.</div>

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<div>Boasting more than 20 years in business, Davis owns a <a href="http://wildbirdsunlimited.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=cnbc-wild-birds-unlimited-owner-recognized-as-one-of-americas-star-franchisees-4580" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Birds Unlimited</a> location in Medway, Massachusetts. As a self-described &ldquo;great lover of nature,&rdquo; Davis was drawn to the brand&rsquo;s passion for backyard bird feeding. After doing her homework on the company, she was amazed to learn that $6.9 billion is spent annually on bird-feeding and watching wildlife. That&rsquo;s why, in 1996, she decided to purchase a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise of her own.</div>

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