Established Companies Adopting Franchise Model

Interesting blurb on Advantage Rent A Car, which dates back to 1963 (when it was called Three Ninety-Nine Car Rentals), has just recently opened its first franchise location in suburban Memphis, TN.

http://minneapolis.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=160575&type_news=latest

Anyone have any other examples of long-established companies moving to franchising model after sustained success expanding via company-owned stores? One example that comes to mind is La Quinta Inn & Suites, which was founded in 1968 but only began franchising in 2001. Since that time, it has been one of the fasest growing hotel companies.

Any other good examples?