There are many things the Jersey Shore is famous for. Music, beaches, and especially food and drink.

Have you ever been to one of your favorite restaurants and thought "this place could totally be a franchise?" Maybe you're a little greedy and want to keep our best of the best right here at the Shore?

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Either way, with all of the not-so-nice pub that the Jersey Shore gets, what better way to give the rest of America a literal taste of what we're all about?

Check out my nine no-brainers to expand nationwide. Got any ideas? Lay 'em on me. Matt.Ryan@townsquaremedia.com.

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Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in New Jersey using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.

On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.

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