How often are FranchiseVerdict rankings updated?

We re-rank every time a brand's FDD year refreshes (typically annually). The list reflects each brand's most recent FDD, so filing years vary across rows.

Do franchisors pay for placement in FranchiseVerdict rankings?

No. FranchiseVerdict takes no money from franchisors. Inclusion and order are determined entirely by FDD filings and SBA 7(a) records.

What does a FranchiseVerdict ranking actually measure?

Each ranking sorts brands on a single metric (here: Avg gross sales). It's one signal — always cross-reference with other rankings and the verdict grade before treating the order as a recommendation.

Why are some franchise brands missing from the rankings?

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 fewer than 30 SBA 7(a) loans on file (where statistical reliability breaks down).

Ranking · top 50 of 752 eligible

Highest Revenue Franchises 2026

Brands with the highest disclosed average gross sales per unit (Item 19).

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How we rank these brands

We pull every brand with the underlying data populated (752 eligible for this ranking), score them on the avg gross sales 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.

Use this ranking as a research tool, not a buy list.

Gross sales are not profit.
Item 19 reporting methods vary by brand.
High revenue can require high capital.
SBA performance is one risk signal, not the whole picture.
Talk to current and former owners before investing.

Compare the top 3 side by side

Rank	Brand		Investment	Avg gross sales
01		Vital CareAStrongest tier Healthcare	Investment $556K – $1.0M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $16.5M
02		AR HomesAStrongest tier Real Estate	Investment $535K – $2.2M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $14.7M
03		Chick-fil-AAStrongest tier Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $586K – $3.4M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $9.3M
04		Best Choice RoofingBAbove average Home Services	Investment $117K – $193K FDD '24	Avg gross sales $7.5M
05		ByriderBAbove average Automotive	Investment $947K – $1.6M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $7.0M
06		ProSource WholesaleAStrongest tier Home Services	Investment $956K – $979K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $6.1M
07		Window WorldAStrongest tier Home Services	Investment $123K – $363K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $5.8M
08		Ford’s GarageAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $3.7M – $6.6M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $5.7M
09		Twin PeaksAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $3.0M – $7.6M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $5.6M
10		Express Employment ProfessionalsAStrongest tier Business Services	Investment $131K – $599K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $5.3M
11		JollibeeAStrongest tier Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.6M – $4.6M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $5.1M
12		TGI FridaysDBelow average Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.4M – $4.5M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $5.0M
13		Golden CorralAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $4.9M – $8.5M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $4.9M
14		Paul Davis RestorationAStrongest tier Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $299K – $805K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $4.8M
15		Generator SupercenterBAbove average Retail	Investment $505K – $898K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $4.6M
16		Walk-On’s Sports BistreauxAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.6M – $7.0M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $4.4M
17		McDonald’sAStrongest tier Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.5M – $2.8M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $4.1M
18		Re-BathBAbove average Home Services	Investment $276K – $607K FDD '25	Avg gross sales $3.9M
19		Pollo CamperoCAverage Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.5M – $3.8M FDD '24	Avg gross sales $3.9M
20		Premier Pools & SpasAStrongest tier Home Services	Investment $59K – $119K FDD '25	Avg gross sales $3.7M
21		AtworkAStrongest tier Business Services	Investment $165K – $250K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $3.7M
22		HootersAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.3M – $4.7M FDD '23	Avg gross sales $3.6M
23		Buffalo Wild WingsAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $2.5M – $4.9M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $3.6M
24		LeafSpring SchoolAStrongest tier Education	Investment $979K – $1.1M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $3.5M
25		Culver'sAStrongest tier Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $2.8M – $6.9M FDD '24	Avg gross sales $3.5M
26		Black Rock Bar & GrillFWeakest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.5M – $5.0M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $3.4M
27		Sonny’s BBQAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $718K – $1.1M FDD '24	Avg gross sales $3.2M
28		CarstarAStrongest tier Automotive	Investment $298K – $804K FDD '25	Avg gross sales $3.2M
29		Fix AutoAStrongest tier Automotive	Investment $55K – $850K FDD '25	Avg gross sales $3.2M
30		InXpressCAverage Business Services	Investment $87K – $169K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $3.1M
31		SlumberlandAStrongest tier Home Services	Investment $830K – $3.2M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $3.1M
32		Monk’s Bar and GrillBAbove average Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $856K – $3.4M FDD '24	Avg gross sales $3.1M
33		ATC Healthcare ServicesCAverage Business Services	Investment $159K – $303K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $3.1M
34		Bar LouieCAverage Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.1M – $3.9M FDD '24	Avg gross sales $3.1M
35		Stratus Building Solutions / Stratus CleanBAbove average Cleaning & Maintenance	Investment $110K – $346K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $3.0M
36		Winger's AlehouseCAverage Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $420K – $1.7M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $3.0M
37	A(	Applebee's (t. J.) NeighborhooAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $617K – $5.8M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $3.0M
38		Famous Dave’sCAverage Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.3M – $2.9M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $2.9M
39		Security 101AStrongest tier Business Services	Investment $130K – $235K Stale · FDD '22	Avg gross sales $2.9M
40		PetlandDBelow average Pet Services	Investment $316K – $1.1M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $2.9M
41		Christian Brothers AutomotiveAStrongest tier Automotive	Investment $515K – $650K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $2.9M
42		Paris BaguetteAStrongest tier Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $727K – $1.8M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $2.9M
43		Angry Crab ShackBAbove average Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $422K – $1.2M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $2.8M
44		Big O TiresAStrongest tier Automotive	Investment $512K – $1.9M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $2.8M
45		Black Bear DinerAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.5M – $2.2M FDD '26	Avg gross sales $2.8M
46		Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & BarAStrongest tier Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $2.4M – $7.1M FDD '24	Avg gross sales $2.8M
47		PrideStaffAStrongest tier Business Services	Investment $100K – $196K FDD '25	Avg gross sales $2.8M
48		JINYA Ramen BarCAverage Full-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.4M – $3.1M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $2.8M
49		ZaxbysAStrongest tier Quick-Service Restaurants	Investment $1.4M – $3.8M FDD '25	Avg gross sales $2.8M
50		Home InsteadAStrongest tier Senior Care	Investment $93K – $351K FDD '26	Avg gross sales $2.8M

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 30 loans on file, where statistical reliability breaks down).

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