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Top Food Franchises for 2022

Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm serving the franchise sector, has announced the Top Food Franchises of this year. The award-winning brands on the list were identified based on survey feedback over the past 18 months from 10,500 franchise owners across many of today’s leading food franchise brands.

For this year’s research on the Top Food Franchises, each survey participant was asked franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

“The food franchise sector is historically one of the toughest, but delivers a tremendous return on investment for many,” said Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise Business Review. “The key is to choose the right brand. The award-winning brands on our list of the Top Food Franchises rate 15% - 25% higher on average in overall franchisee satisfaction over other food competitors. That data is very telling in that it provides real insight for someone considering investing in a franchise into the companies that are performing well in the areas critical to their franchisees’ success.”

This year's list of our Top Food Franchises includes brands that are outperforming their competitors and franchisees' expectations. We invite you to explore franchise opportunities with these brands that have the highest franchisee satisfaction in the food franchise industry.

 

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Learn More About Kona Ice
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Kona Ice

Food

It’s the beginning of a new day and it’s time for a fresh start. In a year that had most businesses struggling to just survive, Kona Ice has thrived. Many may have felt like global even...

Investment: $127,750
Cash Required: $20,000

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Learn More About Pizza Factory
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Pizza Factory

Food

Founded more than 35 years ago, Pizza Factory has stayed true to its roots with hardworking owners, family-friendly dining and high-quality products (pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, ...

Investment: $274,000
Cash Required: $90,000

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Learn More About Wetzel's Pretzels
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Wetzel's Pretzels

Food

Profitable. Simple. Fun. Wetzel’s Pretzels offers a proven franchise business model that satisfies consumer’s cravings for handheld snacks on-the-go. With ingredients like flexible loca...

Investment: $153,100
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About Checkers & Rally's
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Checkers & Rally's

Food

Checkers & Rally’s franchisees achieve their goals faster with a strong return on investment, innovative technology and competitive growth incentives.

Because of our metrics-dri...

Investment: $790,797
Cash Required: $250,000

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Learn More About BIGGBY COFFEE
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BIGGBY COFFEE

Food

At BIGGBY® COFFEE, we believe that owning a coffee shop is a higher calling. No other business brings so many people together and creates the potential to do exponential amounts of good in a co...

Investment: $276,000
Cash Required:

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Learn More About Ellianos Coffee Company
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Ellianos Coffee Company

Food

Ellianos Coffee was founded in 2002 with the mission to serve ‘Italian Quality at America’s Pace.’ Founders Scott and Pam Stewart have dedicated their lives to this mission, deve...

Investment: $397,500
Cash Required: $150,000 - $250,000

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Learn More About PJ's Coffee
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PJ's Coffee

Food

Founded in 1978 as one of the original specialty coffee brands, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans® is bringing the savory taste and experience of New Orleans coffee to the world.<...

Investment: $406,000
Cash Required: $150,000

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Learn More About Aroma Joe's
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Aroma Joe's

Food

Aroma Joe's is not just about the products that fuel your day but an experience that fuels your soul. Aroma Joe’s positively impacts people with passion, caring and a commitment to excell...

Investment: $296,000
Cash Required: $150,000

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Culver's

Food
Investment: $2,398,000
Cash Required: $500,000- $750,00

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Food
Investment: $440,800
Cash Required: $150,000

The Wendy's Company

Food
Investment: $330,000
Cash Required: $500,000

Pizza Ranch

Food
Investment: $1,135,500
Cash Required: $400,000-$900,000

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Food
Investment: $277,000
Cash Required: $125,000

JFE Franchising

Food
Investment: $20,749
Cash Required:

Penn Station

Food
Investment: $365,361
Cash Required: $300,000

Zaxby's

Food
Investment: $501,700
Cash Required: $500,000

Smoothie King

Food
Investment: $320,301
Cash Required: $100,000

Clean Juice

Food
Investment: $279,000
Cash Required: $120,000

LaRosa's Pizzeria

Food
Investment: $800,000
Cash Required: $500,000

Wingstop

Food
Investment: $347,600
Cash Required: $600,000

Chicken Salad Chick

Food
Investment: $742,300
Cash Required: $250,000

East Coast Wings + Grill

Food
Investment: $427,968
Cash Required: $200,000

The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe

Food
Investment: $214,518
Cash Required: $80,000

Another Broken Egg

Food
Investment: $811,000
Cash Required: $500,000

Slim Chickens

Food
Investment: $1,307,000
Cash Required:

Wings Etc.

Food
Investment: $358,343
Cash Required: $200,000

The Human Bean

Food
Investment: $386,350
Cash Required: 200,000

Eggs Up Grill

Food
Investment: $412,888​
Cash Required: $150,000

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

Food
Investment: $1,184,000
Cash Required: $500,000-$1,500,000

Donatos Pizza

Food
Investment: $386,500
Cash Required: $200,000

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Food
Investment: $370,500
Cash Required: $150,000 - $500,000

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies

Food
Investment: $258,450
Cash Required: 100,000

Golden Chick

Food
Investment: $915,370
Cash Required:

Happy & Healthy Products

Food
Investment: $74,999
Cash Required: $0

Marco's Pizza

Food
Investment: $264,592
Cash Required: $150,000

Bahama Buck's

Food
Investment: $309,000
Cash Required: $100,000

Kolache Factory

Food
Investment: $455,000
Cash Required: 150,000

TGI Fridays

Food
Investment: $2,600,000
Cash Required: $500,000 - $1,000,000

Ben & Jerry's

Investment: $152,200
Cash Required:

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