The most comprehensive list of today’s top franchises based on feedback from over 27,500 franchisees from 307 of today’s leading brands.
To determine the Top 200, each survey participant was asked 33 benchmark questions about their franchisor that focused on areas such as leadership, training, and core values as well 16 more personal questions concerning their business lifestyle and overall enjoyment of running their franchise. Surveys to determine this year’s top 200 franchises were conducted between June 2018 and November 2019. Franchise brands are not allowed to pay for exposure on any of our lists; we determine our the best franchises based purely on our independent surveys. You can learn more about our research methodology here.
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| Company | Industry | Investment | Cash Required | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kona Ice | Food | $127,750 | $20,000 |
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Wild Birds Unlimited | Retail | $170,382 | $40,000- $50,000 |
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MaidPro | Cleaning & Maintenance | $74,560 | $75,000 |
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Pinch A Penny | Retail | $289,375 | $70,000 - $150,000 |
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FASTSIGNS | Business Services | $218,596 | $80,000 |
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Precision Concrete Cutting | Services | $150,000 | $100,000 |
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Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative | Travel & Hospitality | $2,295 | $10,995 |
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Sandler Training | Business Services | $97,525 | $79,000 |
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Visiting Angels | Senior Care | $83,085 | $57,950 |
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Our Town America | Advertising & Sales | $63,300 | $70,000 |
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Christian Brothers Automotive | Automotive | $461,250 | $85,000 |
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Soccer Shots | Child Services | $41,034 | $38,000 |
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | Services | $179,000 | $80,000 |
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Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services | Cleaning & Maintenance | $59,500 | $85,000 |
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Miracle Method Surface Refinishing | Home Services | $83,359 | $40,000 - $50,000 |
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Truly Nolen of America | Services | $50,200 | $35,000 |
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Checkers & Rally's | Food | $254,000 | $250,000 |
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HouseMaster | Home Services | $60,100 | $42,500 |
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Payroll Vault | Financial & Tax | $39,313 | $31,500 |
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Minuteman Press | Business Services | $74,904 | $50,000 |
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FirstLight Home Care | Senior Care | $112,376 | $100,000 |
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen | Home Services | $142,575 | $250,000 |
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Expedia Cruises | Travel & Hospitality | $169,950 | $100,000 |
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Snap-on Tools | Automotive | $172,207 | $38,000 |
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Right at Home | Senior Care | $80,150 | $150,000 |
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ActionCOACH | Business Services | $45,000 | $45,000 - $95,000 |
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Mathnasium Learning Centers | Education | $112,750 | $112,000 |
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Big Frog Custom T-Shirts | Retail | $183,201 | $50,000 |
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Amada Senior Care | Senior Care | $87,710 | $90,000 |
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TeamLogic IT | Technology | $106,375 | $50,000 |
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Fish Window Cleaning Services | Services | $87,300 | $100,000 |
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Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning | Cleaning & Maintenance | $39,900 | $39,900 |
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Fibrenew | Services | $87,812 | $15,000 |
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Window Genie | Services | $92,800 | $50,000 |
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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING | Home Services | $67,000 | $50,000 |
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Amazing Athletes | Child Services | $27,500 | $30,000 |
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U.S. Lawns | Services | $53,500 | $50,000 |
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The Maids | Cleaning & Maintenance | $64,100 | $50,000 |
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The Learning Experience | Education | $493,549 | $150,000 |
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Huntington Learning Center | Education | $134,000 | $65,000 |
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HomeVestors of America | Real Estate | $96,000 | $70,000 |
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30 Minute Hit | Fitness | $100,000 | $40,000 |
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Senior Care Authority | Senior Care | $52,500 | $50,000 |
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Critter Control | Services | $70,900 | $8,075 - $52,075 |
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TSS Photography | Child Services | $20,415 | $10,500 |
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Mosquito Joe | Services | $102,850 | $40,000 |
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Biggby Coffee | Food | $189,550 | $70,000 |
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CarePatrol | Senior Care | $71,540 | $85,000 |
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts | Travel & Hospitality | $100,000 | $200,000 |
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The Glass Guru | Home Services | $72,750 | $49,500 - $150,000 |
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NaturaLawn of America | Services | $47,500 | $50,000 |
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Creative World School | Education | $600,000 | $600,000 |
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Tint World | Automotive | $199,950 | $70,000 |
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Image One | Cleaning & Maintenance | $59,900 | $59,000 |
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Dogtopia | Pet Services | $757,253 | $200,000 |
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Happy & Healthy Products | Food | $53,206 | $0 |
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Nextaff | Business Services | $98,800 | $100,000 |
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Mr. Handyman | Home Services | $111,500 | $50,000 |
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Five Star Painting | Services | $74,700 | $70,000 |
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School of Rock | Education | $271,500 | $125,000 |
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A&W Restaurants | Food | $269,000 | $150,000 - $250,000 |
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Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Food | $230,000 | $100,000 |
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PJ's Coffee | Food | $198,000 | $100,000 |
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Assisted Living Locators | Senior Care | $68,500 | $50,000 |
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Executive Image Building Services | Cleaning & Maintenance | $24,100 | $25,000 |
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Home Helpers Home Care | Senior Care | $84,450 | $100,000 |
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FPC | Business Services | $65,000 | $65,000 (Minimum) |
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360clean | Cleaning & Maintenance | $15,800 | $15,000 |
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ATAX Franchise | Financial & Tax | $53,350 | $40,000 |
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Qualicare Family Homecare | Senior Care | $84,550 | $50,000 |
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Molly Maid | Cleaning & Maintenance | $110,000 | $50,000 |
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BrightStar Care | Senior Care | $101,656 | $150,000 |
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Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning | Cleaning & Maintenance | $59,560 | $24,900 |
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Mr. Electric | Home Services | $97,600 | $45,000 |
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Mr. Appliance | Home Services | $60,800 | $45,000 |
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Aire Serv | Home Services | $64,300 | $35,000 |
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PuroClean | Services | $72,765 | $50,000 - $75,000 |
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Shack Shine | Home Services | $67,600 | $32,000 |
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