NaturaLawn of America
With some 68 locations in 23 states, this innovator, launched in 1987, has changed the lawn-care industry with its use of organic-based products and integrated pest management (naturalawn.com).

Pizza Fusion
Known for its mostly organic menu, this young company, launched in 2006, relies on hybrid delivery vehicles, offsets all of its energy consumption by purchasing renewable wind energy certificates and operates LEED-certified restaurants. In addition to 20 units currently, it has more than 75 franchise commitments in 15 states (pizzafusion.com).

ServiceMaster
Clean The venerable franchise chain, founded in 1947, provides domestic and commercial cleaning. It has more than 4,500 franchises in 50 states and 15 other countries and has developed its own line of cleaning products, which have received three certifications for their environmental benefits (servicemasterclean.com).

Splish Salon Systems
Bringing natural and organic hair products to the masses in custom-designed green buildings, this Keystone, CO–based chain, founded in 2007, is scheduled to open nine franchise locations by 2010 (mysplish.com).