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Top 50 Franchises 2026

The best franchise opportunities based on comprehensive FDD data analysis.

50 winners · Based on verified FDD data · Updated annually

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How the Overall Score is Calculated

Each franchise is scored 0-100 based on a weighted composite of seven key factors extracted from their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Transparency25%

Earnings disclosure (Item 19), fee clarity, FDD completeness, and data quality

System Health20%

Total unit count, 3-year growth trend, company-owned locations, and system stability

Earnings Data15%

Whether Item 19 is disclosed, revenue figures, sample size, and data depth

Legal Record12%

Pending litigation count, prior litigation history, and bankruptcy disclosures

Investment Accessibility10%

Cash and net worth requirements, total investment cost, and financing availability

Franchisee Retention10%

Unit closure rate, transfer rate, and 3-year growth trend from Item 20 data

Maturity8%

Years franchising, management depth, and operational track record

Beauty & Personal Care

6% of Net Sales

Culver's Restaurant

Food & Beverage

4% of Gross Sales

Sliding scale of 10% to 8% of Gross Sales

Fleet Feet, Fleet Feet Triathlete

4% of Gross Sales

Food & Beverage

7% of Net Sales

NaturaLawn of America Virginia

9% of Gross Sales

Food & Beverage

4.5% of Gross Receipts

Midas International

2-10% of Net Revenue; up to 11% in certain cases for a Co-Branding Shop franchise

7% of weekly Gross Sales

Education & Tutoring

8% of Gross Sales

ProSource Wholesale Showroom

3% of Gross Sales

Health & Fitness

7% of Gross Sales or

Food & Beverage

4% of Net Sales

6.75% of Gross Receipts or $975 per week

Food & Beverage

6% of your Gross Sales for the preceding week

Food & Beverage

No royalty fee (revenue derived from required product purchases)

Child Services & Entertainment

5% to 7% of weekly Adjusted Gross Revenues, increasing over time

Food & Beverage

5.0% (Maximum) of Gross Sales (Traditional) or 4% of Gross Sales (Non-Traditional)

Lightbridge Academy

Education & Tutoring

7% of Gross Revenues

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Food & Beverage

5% of Gross Sales Franchise See Note

Business Services

4% of Gross Revenues

Wetzel's Pretzels Unit

Food & Beverage

7% of Adjusted Gross Revenue, except for TWISTED BY WETZEL’S Bakeries (5% of Adjusted Gross Revenue)

5% of Gross Sales

Precision Door Service

2% to 6% of Gross Sales

Food & Beverage

5% of Net Sales (Traditional); 5% (Non-Traditional); 6% (Small-Town)

Health & Fitness

The greater of (i) 7% of your Gross Sales of your franchised Studio, or (ii) $1,000 per month

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans

Food & Beverage

5% of Net Sales

MARCO'S PIZZA - Standard

Food & Beverage

5.5% of Net Royalty Sales

Senior Care & Healthcare

4% of weekly Gross Sales

Express Employment Professionals

Education & Tutoring

5% of your Gross Revenues from your Jovie Business

H.H. Franchising Systems

Food & Beverage

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

8% of Gross Revenue

5% to 7% of Gross Sales

Cleaning & Restoration

10% of Gross Sales

4% to 7% of Gross Sales

Food & Beverage

6% of Gross Receipts

$135.00/month (Monthly License Fee)

Food & Beverage

6% of Gross Sales

10% of Gross Revenue up to $250,000, 9% up to $500,000, and 8% over $500,000, or a minimum monthly fee (variable by period and territory type)

Dunkin' - HMSHost

Food & Beverage

5.9% of Gross Sales

Food & Beverage

8% of Gross Sales

Beauty & Personal Care

6% of Gross Studio Sales or $150 per week, whichever is greater. After your 2nd year of operations, the minimum Royalty Fee increases to $250 per week.

Food & Beverage

5% of Gross Sales

3% of monthly Gross Revenues or minimum monthly Continuing Fee, whichever is greater

Fish Window Cleaning Services

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Cleaning & Restoration

3% - 6.5% of Gross Sales

Business Services

General Staffing: 25% of Temporary Gross Profits, 12% of Full-Time Placement Sales. Professionals: 30% of Temporary Gross Profits, 15-20% of Full-Time Placement Sales.

Methodology

Rankings are calculated from verified Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data. Scores are based on a weighted composite of transparency, system health, earnings disclosure, legal record, and franchise maturity. No franchise can pay for a higher ranking. Data is sourced from state franchise registry filings. See our Disclaimer for more information.