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Best Franchises 2026 — FranchiseVerdict Rankings

Our flagship ranking. Brands scored on financial performance, unit stability, litigation history, SBA outcomes, and growth — combined into one verdict score.

Rank	Brand	Investment	Score
01		Wonderly LightsA Home Services	Investment $82K – $115K FDD '24	Score 89 / 100
02		Andy's Frozen CustardA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.1M – $2.9M FDD '24	Score 87 / 100
03		Ellianos CoffeeA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $187K – $1.4M FDD '26	Score 87 / 100
04		Pool ScoutsA Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $103K – $135K FDD '24	Score 87 / 100
05		Life Saver Pool Fence®A Home Services	Investment $72K – $106K FDD '25	Score 86 / 100
06		Culver'sA Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $2.8M – $6.9M FDD '24	Score 85 / 100
07		Jeremiah’s Italian IceA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $295K – $744K FDD '25	Score 85 / 100
08		CruiseOne / Dream VacationsA Pet Services	Investment $13K – $21K FDD '25	Score 84 / 100
09		7 BrewA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $894K – $2.2M FDD '25	Score 82 / 100
10		Goldfish Swim SchoolA Education	Investment $1.7M – $3.7M FDD '26	Score 82 / 100
11		WingstopA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $259K – $912K FDD '24	Score 82 / 100
12		Renovation SellsA Real Estate	Investment $79K – $101K FDD '24	Score 82 / 100
13		SkyRunA Real Estate	Investment $105K – $154K FDD '25	Score 81 / 100
14		Spitz Mediterranean Street FoodA Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $579K – $1.2M FDD '24	Score 79 / 100
15		IV NutritionA Healthcare	Investment $198K – $403K FDD '25	Score 79 / 100
16		HOMEstretchA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $104K – $217K FDD '26	Score 79 / 100
17		Amazing AthletesA Health & Fitness	Investment $75K – $101K FDD '26	Score 79 / 100
18		Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Independent Advisor BusinessA Financial Services	Investment $10K – $138K FDD '26	Score 78 / 100
19		McDonald’sA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $523K – $2.6M FDD '24	Score 76 / 100
20		PaintEZA Home Services	Investment $95K – $189K FDD '25	Score 76 / 100
21		Beans & Brews Coffee HouseA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $199K – $859K FDD '25	Score 75 / 100
22		BODYBAR PilatesA Health & Fitness	Investment $390K – $759K FDD '25	Score 75 / 100
23		Fastest LabsA Healthcare	Investment $117K – $221K FDD '25	Score 75 / 100
24		Service ExpertsA Home Services	Investment $146K – $285K FDD '25	Score 74 / 100
25		SpitzA Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $579K – $1.2M FDD '25	Score 74 / 100
26		Nothing Bundt CakesA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $667K – $1.0M FDD '25	Score 74 / 100
27		Jersey Mike'sA Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $182K – $1.4M FDD '25	Score 74 / 100
28		Hallmark HomecareA Senior Care	Investment $110K – $280K FDD '25	Score 74 / 100
29		Top Rail®A Home Services	Investment $161K – $297K FDD '25	Score 74 / 100
30		Superior Fence & RailA Home Services	Investment $134K – $278K FDD '26	Score 73 / 100
31		Two Men and a TruckA Business Services	Investment $92K – $506K FDD '25	Score 73 / 100
32		Planet FitnessA Health & Fitness	Investment $1.5M – $5.2M FDD '25	Score 73 / 100
33		Asp - America’s Swimming Pool CompanyA Home Services	Investment $84K – $210K FDD '25	Score 73 / 100
34		Window HeroA Home Services	Investment $199K – $359K FDD '25	Score 73 / 100
35		Chick-fil-AA Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $427K – $2.3M FDD '25	Score 72 / 100
36		CarstarA Automotive	Investment $24K – $804K FDD '25	Score 72 / 100
37		Benjamin Franklin PlumbingA Home Services	Investment $129K – $270K FDD '24	Score 72 / 100
38		Amada Senior CareA Senior Care	Investment $118K – $465K FDD '25	Score 72 / 100
39		Plato’s Closet®A Retail	Investment $356K – $468K FDD '26	Score 72 / 100
40		Ideal SidingA Home Services	Investment $73K – $112K FDD '25	Score 72 / 100
41		100% ChiropracticA Healthcare	Investment $340K – $782K FDD '24	Score 72 / 100
42		Woof Gang BakeryA Pet Services	Investment $184K – $507K FDD '25	Score 72 / 100
43		Bloomin’ BlindsA Home Services	Investment $129K – $246K FDD '25	Score 72 / 100
44		ScenthoundA Healthcare	Investment $328K – $550K FDD '25	Score 72 / 100
45		Wendy'sA Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $410K – $3.1M FDD '26	Score 71 / 100
46		RNR Tire ExpressA Retail	Investment $712K – $1.7M FDD '25	Score 71 / 100
47		Twinkle Toes Nanny AgencyA Senior Care	Investment $63K – $91K FDD '25	Score 71 / 100
48		Bar-B-CleanA Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $78K – $99K FDD '24	Score 71 / 100
49		StarCycleA Health & Fitness	Investment $240K – $465K FDD '24	Score 71 / 100
50		The Dentist's ChoiceA Healthcare	Investment $64K – $69K FDD '25	Score 71 / 100

Sourced from FDD filings + SBA 7(a) disclosures · Updated when each brand's FDD year is refreshed