Ranking · top 50

Safest Franchises to Invest In 2026

Brands with the lowest FranchiseVerdict risk score: A-rated and stable units.

How we rank these brands

We pull every brand with the underlying data populated, score them on the risk score metric, and show the top 50. No franchisor pays for placement — the order reflects only the published FDD and SBA records, normalized per our methodology.

Rank	Brand		Investment	Risk score
01		Vital CareATop Quintile Healthcare	Investment $556K – $1.0M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
02		Fix AutoATop Quintile Automotive	Investment $55K – $3.1M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
03		Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Independent Advisor BusinessATop Quintile Financial Services	Investment $10K – $138K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
04		Superior Fence & RailATop Quintile Home Services	Investment $134K – $278K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
05		CrunchATop Quintile Health & Fitness	Investment $804K – $6.7M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
06		Storm Guard Roofing and ConstructionATop Quintile Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $209K – $248K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
07		Mr. Gatti’s FECATop Quintile Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $2.1M – $3.8M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
08		GriswoldATop Quintile Senior Care	Investment $100K – $181K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
09		Keke’s Breakfast CaféATop Quintile Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $623K – $1.9M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
10		7 BrewATop Quintile Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $894K – $2.2M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
11		Pearle VisionATop Quintile Healthcare	Investment $680K – $1.3M FDD '24	Risk score 5 / 100
12		Huckleberry’sATop Quintile Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $482K – $1.6M FDD '24	Risk score 5 / 100
13		SpitzATop Quintile Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $579K – $1.2M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
14		Steak n Shake By BiglariATop Quintile Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $316K – $2.7M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
15		Crumbl CookiesATop Quintile Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $348K – $692K Stale · FDD '22	Risk score 5 / 100
16		Amada Senior CareATop Quintile Senior Care	Investment $118K – $465K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
17		FirstLight Home CareATop Quintile Senior Care	Investment $151K – $256K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
18		Hand and Stone Massage and Facial SpaATop Quintile Healthcare	Investment $579K – $872K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
19		Plumbing ParamedicsATop Quintile Home Services	Investment $96K – $193K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
20		SignalATop Quintile Business Services	Investment $127K – $5.1M FDD '24	Risk score 5 / 100
21		Miracle MethodATop Quintile Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $143K – $262K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
22		Jersey Mike'sATop Quintile Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $182K – $1.4M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
23		RestoProsATop Quintile Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $144K – $417K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
24		ShineATop Quintile Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $142K – $189K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
25		Summer MoonATop Quintile Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $616K – $1.0M FDD '24	Risk score 5 / 100
26		LiquividaATop Quintile Healthcare	Investment $98K – $1.0M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
27		SpringGreenATop Quintile Home Services	Investment $119K – $135K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
28		Essential Speech & ABA TherapyATop Quintile Healthcare	Investment $268K – $699K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
29		Monkee’sATop Quintile Retail	Investment $297K – $535K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
30		Scissors & ScotchATop Quintile Personal Care & Beauty	Investment $581K – $798K FDD '24	Risk score 5 / 100
31		Enviro-MasterATop Quintile Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $121K – $252K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
32		Naf Naf Middle Eastern GrillATop Quintile Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $501K – $819K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
33		Hydrate IV BarATop Quintile Healthcare	Investment $96K – $448K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
34		Floyd's 99ATop Quintile Personal Care & Beauty	Investment $400K – $768K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
35		Access Garage DoorsATop Quintile Home Services	Investment $56K – $106K FDD '24	Risk score 5 / 100
36		Mr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto CareATop Quintile Automotive	Investment $249K – $323K FDD '24	Risk score 5 / 100
37		Asp - America’s Swimming Pool CompanyATop Quintile Home Services	Investment $84K – $210K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
38		Moxie Salon & Beauty BarATop Quintile Personal Care & Beauty	Investment $226K – $464K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
39		Beans & Brews Coffee HouseATop Quintile Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $199K – $859K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
40		Woof Gang BakeryATop Quintile Pet Services	Investment $184K – $507K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
41		Sandler TrainingATop Quintile Education	Investment $78K – $102K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
42		Best Option RestorationATop Quintile Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $186K – $231K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
43		The Flying LocksmithsATop Quintile Home Services	Investment $150K – $400K FDD '24	Risk score 5 / 100
44		3 NativesATop Quintile Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $311K – $524K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
45		RytechATop Quintile Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $167K – $253K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
46		Navis Pack & Ship, Handle With Care Packaging Store, Pak Mail FreightATop Quintile Business Services	Investment $132K – $201K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
47		FrenchiesATop Quintile Retail	Investment $473K – $550K FDD '26	Risk score 5 / 100
48		IV NutritionATop Quintile Healthcare	Investment $198K – $403K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
49		PJ’s Coffee of New OrleansATop Quintile Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $263K – $1.7M FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100
50		Fresh MonkeeATop Quintile Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $181K – $380K FDD '25	Risk score 5 / 100

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

Rankings compare brands across FDD filing years (2017 to 2026). Revenue, investment, and unit count figures reflect each brand's most recent FDD, not a single common date. Check the FDD year shown on each brand's row or profile page for context.

Frequently asked questions

How often are rankings updated?

We re-rank every time a brand's FDD year refreshes (typically annually). The list reflects each brand's most recent FDD, which is why filing years vary across rows. The FDD year is shown on each brand's row so you can weight recency.

Do franchisors pay for placement?

No. FranchiseVerdict takes no money from franchisors. Brand inclusion and order are determined entirely by FDD filings and SBA 7(a) records, normalized per our methodology.

What does the rank really tell me?

The metric is one signal — not the whole picture. A brand ranking #1 on revenue might also have a high SBA charge-off rate or weak unit growth. Always cross-reference with the other rankings (and the verdict grade) before treating the order as a recommendation.

Why aren't all brands in this ranking?

Brands without the underlying metric populated are excluded. For revenue rankings, that means brands that didn't disclose Item 19. For SBA rankings, brands with no SBA 7(a) loan records (or fewer than 10 loans on file, where statistical reliability breaks down).