Best Franchises to Open in Houston2026 data · Texas
Houston's diverse economy and growing population make it a top market for franchise expansion, particularly in food service, automotive, and healthcare. Below are the top-rated franchise brands nationally — these opportunities are available in Houston and across Texas. Every rating is based on public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan records.
Brands analyzed
3,198
Avg. investment
$1.5M
Top category
Quick-Service Restaurants
Top-rated franchise opportunities
Sorted by FranchiseVerdict score. A-rated and B-rated brands with the strongest fundamentals appear first.
View FirstLight Home Care details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
FirstLight Home Care
257 contacts
Investment
$151K – $256K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.5M
Units
284+40%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
4.8%(n=63)
Senior Care
Report data issueFDD '26
View CruiseOne / Dream Vacations details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
CruiseOne / Dream Vacations
2405 contacts
Investment
$13K – $21K
Item 19 (Reported)
$446K
Units
2,175+28%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Business Services
Report data issueFDD '25
View SYNERGY HomeCare details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
SYNERGY HomeCare
275 contacts
Investment
$52K – $164K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.9M
Units
626+26%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
9.8%(n=71)
Senior Care
Report data issueFDD '26
View HomeWell Care Services details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
HomeWell Care Services
101 contacts
Investment
$54K – $234K
Item 19 (Reported)
$945K
Units
179+46%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=31)
Senior Care
Report data issueFDD '25
View Soccer Shots details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Soccer Shots
155 contacts
Investment
$43K – $54K
Item 19 (Reported)
$264K
Units
336+8%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=17)
Education
Report data issueFDD '26
View i9 Sports details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
i9 Sports
231 contacts
Investment
$60K – $70K
Item 19 (Reported)
$514K
Units
294+20%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=22)
Education
Report data issueFDD '26
View Superior Fence & Rail details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Superior Fence & Rail
31 contacts
Investment
$134K – $278K
Item 19 (Reported)
$3.0M
Units
312+319%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=55)
Home Services
Report data issueFDD '26
View Transworld Business Advisors details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Transworld Business Advisors
190 contacts
Investment
$114K – $144K
Item 19 (Reported)
$751K
Units
467+6%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=20)
Real Estate
Report data issueFDD '26
View Charleys Philly Steaks details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Charleys Philly Steaks
838 contacts
Investment
$204K – $985K
Item 19 (Reported)
$911K
Units
813+22%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=54)
Full-Service Restaurants
Report data issueFDD '24
View Right at Home details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Right at Home
349 contacts
Investment
$94K – $176K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.7M
Units
572+11%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
3.4%(n=158)
Senior Care
Report data issueFDD '24
View Weed Man details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Weed Man
94 contacts
Investment
$69K – $87K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
233+12%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=14)
Home Services
Report data issue4+ yrsFDD '22
View Benjamin Franklin Plumbing details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
100 contacts
Investment
$129K – $270K
Item 19 (Reported)
$894K
Units
334+27%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=46)
Home Services
Report data issueFDD '24
View Comfort Keepers details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Comfort Keepers
355 contacts
Investment
$120K – $191K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.3M
Units
624+17%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
3.9%(n=116)
Senior Care
Report data issueFDD '25
View City Wide Facility Solutions details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
City Wide Facility Solutions
93 contacts
Investment
$227K – $393K
Item 19 (Reported)
$8.9M
Units
98+15%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=34)
Business Services
Report data issueFDD '25
View Black Bear Diner details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Black Bear Diner
75 contacts
Investment
$1.5M – $2.2M
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.8M
Units
169+10%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=29)
Full-Service Restaurants
Report data issueFDD '26
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