Entrepeneur.com lists the two fastest growing franchises of 2008 on their website. It is important to consider not only just that these are clearly opportunities that are growing rapidly, but it’s also worth thinking about why they are growing rapidly, and how maybe it can help you spot another sure bet besides those for a franchise opportunity.

The number one growing franchise is Jan-Pro franchising international, a commercial cleaning company. So why is it growing so fast? If we look at the trend of bigger and bigger business as well as the trend towards outsourcing we can see why in a hurry.  If a Jan Pro isn’t the franchise for you, consider other needs that big business is going to want to outsource in the future.

The second fastest growing franchise is 7-11. We all know 7-11, and we all know why they’re still growing. They represent the best in convenience.  If a 7-11 isn’t for you, maybe you should think about what other franchises represent ease, as well as products that there is a constant demand for.

So there are two different ways to look at picking a profitable franchise by examining the fastest growing two of 2008. You can either try and predict what the next big need will be, or stick with things that are well proven and tested, and use familiarity and convenience to your advantage.