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title: "GSR Brands Ranked Top & Emerging by Franchise Gator in 2021"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ea44b38b-0a6f-4ed1-996f-f2841cfa6618
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210224_gsr_brands_ranked_top__emerging_by_franchise_gator_in_2021.html
category: "Retail"
industry: "Retail"
topics: ["Emerging brands"]
published: 2021-02-24T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:30:15.730Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# GSR Brands Ranked Top & Emerging by Franchise Gator in 2021

**TL;DR:** GSR Brands' Gold Star Chili and Tom & Chee have been ranked high on Franchise Gator's Top 100 Franchises and Top Emerging Franchises lists for 2021. Gold Star Chili ranked #85 on the Top 100 Franchises list, while Tom & Chee ranked #51 on the Top Emerging Franchises list.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-02-24. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210224_gsr_brands_ranked_top__emerging_by_franchise_gator_in_2021.html).*

## Story

Gold Star Chili has taken up the #85 spot on Franchise Gator’s Top 100 Franchises list for 2021. This list has been designed to measure the quality of a franchise system over time, with a focus on financial stability, growth, transparency, engagement, continuity, and sustainability.

Founded over 50 years ago, Gold Star Chili offers franchisees the opportunity to partner with a proven brand that is expanding its loyal Cincinnati following across the Midwest. With a focus on comfort food and family-style hospitality, Gold Star owners enjoy unrivaled franchise support and a dynamic business model that suits entrepreneurs at every level and enables them to grow their business in an evolving market.

Tom & Chee has been named #51 on Franchise Gator’s list of Top Emerging Franchises for 2021. Another exciting ranking, this list focuses on some of the most promising franchising opportunities available to prospective business owners today.

Since its humble beginning as a pop-up venue in downtown Cincinnati back in 2009, Tom & Chee has proven to be an exciting contender in the $23 billion sandwich industry. Tom & Chee stands out from the competition by putting a unique spin on America’s favorite sandwich - the grilled cheese - and serving the elevated classic in a vibrant and fun environment for diners of all ages to enjoy.

For both Gold Star Chili and Tom & Chee, business runs like a family. As the parent company, GSR Brands focuses on the relationship between executive leadership and franchisee team members, fostering open communication and providing unparalleled support at every level. With a focus on quality and commitment to growth and ingenuity, GSR Brands is proud to be a leader in franchising.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- brand expansion (topic)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- franchise support (topic)
- cincinnati (location)
- emerging franchises (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210224_gsr_brands_ranked_top__emerging_by_franchise_gator_in_2021.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ea44b38b-0a6f-4ed1-996f-f2841cfa6618).