Mr. Appliance, an in-home repair franchise, was recently recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 500 franchises in North America, the company announced on Thursday.

The organization was recognized in the recently released January 2011 edition of Entrepreneur magazine. American Registry, a separate publication that acts as a consumer watchdog group, seconded Entrepreneur’s decision and also honored Mr. Appliance with an exclusive plaque.

“This is quite an honor for us. Since Entrepreneur Magazine chose only a select number of organizations for their Top 500 Franchises list, we are especially proud to have made the grade,” Doug Rogers, spokesperson at Mr. Appliance, said. “Our inclusion signals that our constant effort to deliver excellent work has paid off. It is gratifying and exciting to be recognized in this way.”

Mr. Appliance has more than 150 locations in the United States and in Canada, making it one of the biggest appliance repair franchises. The group offers competitive packages and rates for prospective franchisees.