Wonderly Lights
2 contacts
Investment
$82K – $115K
Item 19 (Reported)
$158K
Units
32
SBA charge-off
N/A
Home Services
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Best Franchises to Open in Phoenix2026 data · Arizona
Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Rapid population growth creates consistent demand for food, fitness, and service franchises. Below are the top-rated franchise brands nationally — these opportunities are available in Phoenix and across Arizona. Every rating is based on public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan records.
Brands analyzed
3,025
Avg. investment
$935K
Top category
Full-Service Restaurants
Top-rated franchise opportunities
Sorted by FranchiseVerdict score. A-rated and B-rated brands with the strongest fundamentals appear first.
Pool Scouts
3 contacts
Investment
$103K – $135K
Item 19 (Reported)
$292K
Units
81
SBA charge-off
~0.0%(n=11)
Cleaning & Maintenance
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Andy's Frozen Custard
47 contacts
Investment
$1.1M – $2.9M
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.4M
Units
147
SBA charge-off
Limited data
Quick-Service Restaurants
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Ellianos Coffee
40 contacts
Investment
$187K – $1.4M
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.3M
Units
73
SBA charge-off
0.0%(n=36)
Quick-Service Restaurants
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Life Saver Pool Fence®
11 contacts
Investment
$72K – $106K
Item 19 (Reported)
$555K
Units
10
SBA charge-off
N/A
Home Services
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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
219 contacts
Investment
$295K – $744K
Item 19 (Reported)
$469K
Units
163
SBA charge-off
0.0%(n=186)
Quick-Service Restaurants
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Culver's
892 contacts
Investment
$2.8M – $6.9M
Item 19 (Reported)
$3.5M
Units
944
SBA charge-off
0.0%(n=114)
Full-Service Restaurants
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CruiseOne / Dream Vacations
82 contacts
Investment
$13K – $21K
Item 19 (Reported)
$588K
Units
2,175
SBA charge-off
Limited data
Pet Services
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Renovation Sells
18 contacts
Investment
$79K – $101K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
43
SBA charge-off
Limited data
Real Estate
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Goldfish Swim School
15 contacts
Investment
$1.7M – $3.7M
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.0M
Units
199
SBA charge-off
0.0%(n=106)
Education
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Wingstop
100 contacts
Investment
$259K – $912K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.8M
Units
1,926
SBA charge-off
0.8%(n=158)
Quick-Service Restaurants
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7 Brew
41 contacts
Investment
$894K – $2.2M
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.0M
Units
321
SBA charge-off
~0.0%(n=16)
Quick-Service Restaurants
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SkyRun
78 contacts
Investment
$105K – $154K
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.1M
Units
48
SBA charge-off
Limited data
Real Estate
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Amazing Athletes
95 contacts
Investment
$75K – $101K
Item 19 (Reported)
$258K
Units
171
SBA charge-off
Limited data
Health & Fitness
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HOMEstretch
68 contacts
Investment
$104K – $217K
Item 19 (Reported)
$386K
Units
167
SBA charge-off
N/A
Quick-Service Restaurants
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