Date: 2006-12-28
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. Ranks #3 Overall on Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual 500 List of Top Franchises
Ranks as #6 Fastest Growing Franchise, #1 Low-Cost Franchise and #1 Tax Prep Franchise for 14th Consecutive Year
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® enters the 2007 tax season with the proud distinction of being named the #3 Overall Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine in its "2007 Annual Top 500 Franchises" ranking (January 2007 issue). The publication also recognized Jackson Hewitt® as the #6 fastest growing franchise, the #1 low-cost franchise and the #1 tax preparation service, a position the company has held for 14 consecutive years.
In its 28th Annual Franchise 500, Entrepreneur magazine continues to dispense the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world. The ranking is based on numerous factors, including financial strength and stability, growth rate, size of system, number of years in business, the length of time franchising, start-up costs and whether the company provides financing.
"We're honored to once again be recognized in such a noteworthy way by a well-respected business publication like Entrepreneur magazine," said Michael Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. "Our impressive rankings are due to the hard work and dedication of our entrepreneurs across the country -- the franchise owners of Jackson Hewitt."
About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), with over 6,000 franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States during the 2006 tax season, is an industry leader providing full service individual federal and state income tax preparation. Most offices are independently owned and operated. The Company is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. More information may be obtained at www.jacksonhewitt.com. To locate the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) office nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.
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