Outside Magazine named Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. to its third annual "Best Places to Work" list. This list represents the top 50 companies from an array of industries that received high employee satisfaction of benefits, policies, and community outreach programs, and also enhance employees' enjoyment of active endeavors, and environmental and social involvement. The list recognizes companies like Great Harvest that succeed in a challenging economy precisely because they support a proper work-life balance.

We've also had the Great Harvest franchise agreement reviewed by an independent association, the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers. The AAFD is dedicated to the encouragement and support of the highest standards in fair franchising practices for both franchisees and franchisors. In 2003, the AAFD bestowed Great Harvest with its highly coveted Fair Franchising Seal. Ninety-nine percent of Great Harvest franchisees were in favor of granting the award, and Great Harvest received one of the highest scores ever awarded to any franchisor in the Seal's history. To learn more, visit www.aafd.org.

WorldBlu, a Washington, DC - based business specializing in organizational democracy, named Great Harvest Franchising, Inc., as one of 25 companies internationally to receive its prestigious Most Democratic Workplace award. The recognition underscores the effectiveness of the company's collaborative partnership among its employees and independent bakery owners.

Entrepreneur Magazine recognized Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. as one of the nation's finest franchises in its Top 500 Franchises of 2011. Great Harvest has received this honor for more than twelve consecutive years.