Rankings

Top-25 franchise rankings

Five rankings cut from the same dataset, recomputed every time we ingest new FDDs. All free, no login.

• Highest Revenue Franchises 2026

  Brands with the highest disclosed average gross sales per unit (Item 19).
• Safest Franchises to Invest In 2026

  Brands with the lowest FranchiseVerdict risk score — STRONG-rated and stable units.
• Fastest Growing Franchises 2026

  Brands with the most units opened in their last reporting year, relative to current size.
• Best Franchises Under $100K — 2026

  Investment ranges starting under $100K, sorted by lowest entry cost.
• Franchises with the Lowest SBA Default Rates

  Brands with at least 30 SBA 7(a) loans on record and the lowest historical default rates.