Released on = May 3, 2006, 8:18 pm

Press Release Author = Franchise Business Review

Industry = Accounting

Press Release Summary = Tax Centers of America Identified as One of the Top
Franchise Opportunities Based on In-Depth Study of Satisfaction Among Franchise
Owners.


Press Release Body = PORTSMOUTH, NH: May 4, 2006 - Franchise Business Review, a
franchise market research firm, announced today that Tax Centers of America joins
the list of companies receiving their 4-star owner rating. Tax Centers of America
participated in the Franchise 50 project earlier this year. The project, entitled
The Franchise 50 - 2006 Franchisee Satisfaction AwardsT, ranked participating
franchise systems by their overall levels of franchise owner satisfaction.

"Tax Centers of America is proud to be ranked No. 10 nationally in Franchise
Business Review\'s 2006 Franchise 50 Satisfaction Survey awards, and especially our
No. 1 ranking in the Finance & Tax category. Even more proud are we of our
franchisees with whom we have such a great working relationship and strive so
effectively in building a successful business together year after year," stated
Gordon Thornsberry, Director of Marketing for Tax Centers of America.

The survey invited each franchise owner to participate and asked 20 questions
related to their franchise ownership experience and received responses from 80% of
the owners. The survey questions covered franchisee training and support, system
quality issues, franchisor relationship, financial opportunity and overall
satisfaction. Additionally, franchisees completed demographic and lifestyle
questions, for a 360-degree view of their franchise experience.

"One of our core values is reflected in our commitment to work hard in making our
franchisees successful, because we realize that when we create success for them, we
create success for ourselves," Smith explained. Tax Center's commitment is apparent
when you look at the surveys completed:

. 80% of franchise owners participated by giving their feedback on the system
. 90% of participants rated their long-term growth opportunity as strong
. 97% of participants responded positively when asked if they would do it all over
again

"Franchisee satisfaction is clearly one of the most important factors to consider
before investing in any franchise," said Eric Stites, President of Franchise
Business Review. "We have surveyed thousands of franchisees from hundreds of
different franchise companies across North America. The franchises that receive our
4-star rating from their franchise owners represent some of the best investment
opportunities in the marketplace today."

Franchise Business Review surveys and reports have quickly become a standard in the
franchise industry. They are invaluable to the franchisor in both marketing and
operational efforts. Smith agrees, "Franchise Business Review has given us one of
the strongest marketing tools available - a world-wide place on the web to refer and
direct prospective owners for an honest, straight-forward and unbiased reflection of
business interests who have made the investment and can attest to their own success
and satisfaction. We will sell franchises as a direct result of Franchise Business
Review, not necessarily because of the awards we have won, but because of the forum
it provides for future franchisees to gain buying confidence from the grassroots
level of successful business people just like them."

Franchise Business Review offers a free initial survey for any franchise system
looking to collect franchisee feedback, making it easy for every franchisor to
measure the perceived strengths & weaknesses of their system. Franchise systems that
have chosen to make their franchise reports public can be found at
http://www.franchisebusinessreview.com



About Franchise Business Review

Franchise Business Review helps entrepreneurs make informed investment decisions.
The company's free franchise reports and online resources contain invaluable,
unbiased ratings and reviews of today's leading franchise opportunities. Franchise
Business Review is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. Learn more at
http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com or http://www.Franchise50.com.

About Tax Centers of America
With corporate offices in Russellville, Arkansas, Tax Centers of America (TCOA)
supports over 100 franchise territories in 24 states nationwide, specializing in
individual & business income tax preparation, electronic filing and refund loan
options for taxpayers. For more information visit http://www.tcoa.net


Media Contacts:

Eric Stites
Franchise Business Review
603-552-2747
eric@franchisebusinessreview.com
http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com


Web Site = http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com

Contact Details = Eric Stites
Franchise Business Review
200 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-552-2747
eric@franchisebusinessreview.com