HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PLAYERS

Quiznos: Denver sandwich shop has grown to 4,000 restaurants worldwide

Re/Max: Real Estate company has more thatn 6,000 offices in 63 countries

Big O Tires: Centennial tire shop has 540 locations in 21 states

Red Robin: 360 stores in US and Canada

Einstein Brothers Bagels: 300 locations in 27 states

Qdoba Mexican Grill: 300 locations in more than 40 states

Blackjack Pizza: 45 stores in four states

Rock Bottom Brewery: 29 locations across the nation; also owns Old Chicago

Boston Market: About 600 corporate-owned locations in 28 states