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The Innovation List: Reviewed and Recommended

Innovation matters in that it could be what separates the best, most viable companies from the rest. For prospective franchisees like you, gaining insight into the franchise brands focused on innovation, and consequently long-term relevancy, is an important step in choosing the right franchise brand.

Over the last 18 months, we’ve surveyed over 25,000 franchise owners, representing more than 280 brands. We asked them how creative and innovative they think their corporate franchise team is, and if their leadership has a clearly defined vision for where the brand is headed. From that research, we selected the franchise companies with the highest combined scores in innovation, leadership, and overall satisfaction to bring you 2019’s 100 Most Innovative Franchises. 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.

To learn more about each brand simply click on the “view” link. Once you are on a franchise brand’s page, you can opt to receive additional details directly from the franchise by entering your email into the contact form.

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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 Christian Brothers Automotive
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Christian Brothers Automotive

Automotive

Christian Brothers Automotive is more than just vehicle repair. Since its founding in 1982, their goal has been to change the way guests view automotive service. Now more than ever, consumers acros...

Investment: $520,250
Cash Required: $85,000

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Learn More About FASTSIGNS
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FASTSIGNS

Business Services

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 750 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS&...

Investment: $234,317
Cash Required: $80,000

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Learn More About TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Services

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the first and largest franchised moving company in the world, aiming to provide our customers with the highest level of service in both local and long-distance moving, a...

Investment: $105,000
Cash Required: $80,000- $190,000

Learn More of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Learn More About Visiting Angels
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Visiting Angels

Senior Care

We are America's Choice in Senior Home Care. We offer non-medical services to Seniors. Visiting Angels has been fine-tuning our systems throughout the past two decade...

Investment: $84,085
Cash Required: $59,950

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Learn More About Fibrenew
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Fibrenew

Services

Since 1987, we have built and refined a robust franchise business system. This includes the research and development of our proprietary product line, highly specialized techniques, exceptional trai...

Investment: $87,812
Cash Required: $25,000

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Learn More About Pinch A Penny
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Pinch A Penny

Retail

Founded in 1975, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa has grown from one store to more than 250 locations across the Southeastern U.S. and Texas. Priding itself on its superior customer service and experti...

Investment: $334,425
Cash Required: $150,000

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Learn More About Wild Birds Unlimited
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Wild Birds Unlimited

Retail

With a proven business model over 35 years and over 340 locations, Wild Birds Unlimited is the #1, largest and most recognized source for backyard bird feeding and nature related products in North ...

Investment: $197,919
Cash Required: $40,000- $50,000

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Learn More About Precision Concrete Cutting
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Precision Concrete Cutting

Services

We are the world leader in uneven sidewalk repair. We make sidewalks safe.

...

Investment: $155,000
Cash Required: $72,000

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Learn More About Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative
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Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative

Travel & Hospitality

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is the largest home-based travel agency franchise in the nation with over 2,500 franchise owners in all 50 states. Cruise Planners franch...

Investment: $2,295
Cash Required: $1,000-$10,995

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Learn More About MaidPro
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MaidPro

Cleaning & Maintenance

The home cleaning industry is growing fast, and MaidPro helps you capitalize on that growth. You’ll lead your team of cleaning professionals, be your own boss, control your future and attain ...

Investment: $94,560
Cash Required: $35,000

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Learn More About 360clean
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360clean

Cleaning & Maintenance

Have you been searching for a franchise opportunity that offers high earning potential, low investment and the ability to run the business from home?  You should consider a 360clean franchise....

Investment: $20,800
Cash Required: $20,000

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Learn More About ActionCOACH
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ActionCOACH

Business Services

ActionCOACH is the World’s #1 business coaching firm. Currently, ActionCOACH has nearly than 1,000 coaches in more than 70 countries, and ActionCOACH delivers it's proven business develop...

Investment: $52,000
Cash Required: $75,000 - $150,000

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Learn More About WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING

Home Services

For the past 30 years, Brian Scudamore has been building one of the most successful franchise systems in North America. His concept 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is known for its amazing branding, award winning ...

Investment: $63,500
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Soccer Shots
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Soccer Shots

Child Services

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through our best-in-class coachin...

Investment: $43,000
Cash Required: $20,000

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Learn More About DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Home Services

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a faith-based, full-service remodeling franchise that helps entrepreneurs and existing remodelers earn strong financial numbers while having a focus on improving th...

Investment: $209,775
Cash Required: $200,000

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Learn More About Sandler Training
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Sandler Training

Business Services

At Sandler, we work with people every day who have decided to take control of their destinies. They’re excited about creating a new of kind lifestyle business on their own terms and looking f...

Investment: $101,825
Cash Required: $100,000

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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 Payroll Vault
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Payroll Vault

Financial & Tax

A business to business service, Payroll Vault is a boutique-style full-service payroll company designed for small business. Payroll is ranked in the Top 3 Outsourced Business Services, and with ove...

Investment: 38,875
Cash Required: $100,000

Learn More of Payroll Vault

Learn More About Creative World School
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Creative World School

Education

Creative World School is a unique business opportunity in the early child education industry. Our schools are unlike any other in the market and provide several selling advantages to our owners. Ou...

Investment: $2,445,300
Cash Required: $400,000

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Learn More About Amazing Athletes
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Amazing Athletes

Child Services

Amazing Athletes is a mobile, year-round, educational sports and fitness program that introduces young children to the basic fundamentals of 10 different sports while helping them master 6 key area...

Investment: $33,100
Cash Required: $30,000

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Learn More About TeamLogic IT
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TeamLogic IT

Technology

TeamLogic IT franchisees provide outsourced IT services and support to small- and medium-sized businesses. This support ranges from day-to-day computer repair and upgrades all the way to the instal...

Investment: $111,218
Cash Required: $60,000

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Learn More About Our Town America
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Our Town America

Advertising & Sales

Since 1972, Our Town America has been connecting local businesses with new movers and helping turn them into loyal, long term customers. As the leaders in New Mover Marketing, we use...

Investment: $63,300
Cash Required: $70,000

Learn More of Our Town America

Learn More About Assisting Hands
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Assisting Hands

Senior Care

Assisting Hands Home Care is one of the leading in-home care franchises, emphasizing exceptional customer service and personalized care, providing our franchisees with a proven and scalable busines...

Investment: $87,700
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts

Travel & Hospitality

We work with REIT’s, current campground owners, and prospective franchisees on building, improving, or buying existing campgrounds. We are considered destination campgrounds, and not just a p...

Investment: $63,000
Cash Required: $250,000

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Learn More About FirstLight Home Care
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FirstLight Home Care

Senior Care

FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of home care services, helping individuals achieve the quality of life they deserve. We are a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering fro...

Investment: $113,300
Cash Required: $100,000

Learn More of FirstLight Home Care

Learn More About Tint World
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Tint World

Automotive

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, p...

Investment: $259,950
Cash Required: $120,000

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Learn More About Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
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Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Cleaning & Maintenance

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, based in Palm Harbor, Fla., is one of the most respected full-service commercial cleaning companies in the nation. Office Pride’s business was built...

Investment: $70,900
Cash Required: N/A

Learn More of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Learn More About Senior Care Authority
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Senior Care Authority

Senior Care

Senior Care Authority is a "feel good” business in the high demand senior industry that gives franchise owners the opportunity to build a business that is both financially and personally...

Investment: $71,095
Cash Required: $50,000-$150,000

Learn More of Senior Care Authority

Learn More About Supporting Strategies
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Supporting Strategies

Business Services

With the vision of becoming the go-to resource for outsourced bookkeeping and operational support services in her Greater Boston, MA community, Leslie Jorgensen founded Supporting Strategies in 200...

Investment: $77,930
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About Image One
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Image One

Cleaning & Maintenance

Image One is a national franchise that has grown incredibly since it started to offer franchising opportunities in 2011. There are a few key aspects of the Image One franchise opportunity that are ...

Investment: $42,775
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Truly Nolen of America
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Truly Nolen of America

Services

Truly Nolen started pest control operations in 1938 and is one of the most stable pest, termite, lawn, and rodent control companies in the industry. Their longevity in the industry, impactful brand...

Investment: $50,200
Cash Required: $50,000

Learn More of Truly Nolen of America

Learn More About Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
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Miracle Method Surface Refinishing

Home Services

At Miracle Method, we make ugly bathtubs, tile & countertops beautiful again. Join the #1 ranked Surface Refinishing Company in a Booming Industry! We have the strongest business model in the i...

Investment: $84,500
Cash Required: $85,000 - $90,000

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Learn More About The Glass Guru
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The Glass Guru

Home Services

The Glass Guru is the "Local Glass, Window, Door, and Shower Experts You Can Rely On!" We are the industry leader in glass REPAIR & REPLACEMENT services for both re...

Investment: $73,555
Cash Required: $73,555

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Learn More About TGA Premier Sports
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TGA Premier Sports

Child Services

TGA Premier Sports is a leader in golf and tennis for year-round introductory and recreational programming. Their mobile business provides a curriculum that is designed to help young players progre...

Investment: $30,000
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About The N2 Company
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The N2 Company

Advertising & Sales

The N2 Company offers proven marketing solutions for local businesses while building a strong sense of community in hundreds of markets nationwide. Through hyper-targeted print publications and dig...

Investment: $975
Cash Required:

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NextHome

Real Estate
Investment: $16,250
Cash Required: $4,500 - $8,750

Weed Man

Services
Investment: $69,490
Cash Required: $60,000

Dream Vacations-CruiseOne

Travel & Hospitality
Investment: $1,795
Cash Required: $3,500

Anago Cleaning Systems Master Franchise

Cleaning & Maintenance
Investment: $219,000
Cash Required: $219,000 - $399,000

American Poolplayers Association

Sports & Recreation
Investment: $22,936
Cash Required: $22,936

Rhea Lana's

Retail
Investment: $20,550
Cash Required: $15,000

Sotheby's International Realty

Real Estate
Investment: $194,650
Cash Required: $63,650 - $206,000

Fish Window Cleaning Services

Services
Investment: $102,800
Cash Required: $100,000

Pizza Ranch

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

Aire-Master of America

Cleaning & Maintenance
Investment: $54,984
Cash Required: $50,000

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Health & Beauty
Investment: $178,000
Cash Required: 120,000

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Real Estate
Investment: $113,920
Cash Required: $50,000 - $100,000

Surface Specialists Systems

Home Services
Investment: $43,200
Cash Required: $25,000

Kitchen Solvers

Home Services
Investment: $99,472
Cash Required: $30,000

Palm Beach Tan

Health & Beauty
Investment: $624,438
Cash Required: $250,000

Complete Weddings and Events

Services
Investment: $67,270
Cash Required: $50,000

Freedom Boat Club

Sports & Recreation
Investment: $181,000
Cash Required: $50,000

Network in Action

Business Services
Investment: $25000
Cash Required: $10,000

HomeSmart International

Real Estate
Investment: $65,500
Cash Required: $20,000

LaRosa's Pizzeria

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

Chicken Salad Chick

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

YESCO

Business Services
Investment: $64,300
Cash Required: $60,000

30 Minute Hit

Fitness
Investment: $122,000
Cash Required: $45,000

East Coast Wings + Grill

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

AtWork Group

Business Services
Investment: $159,000
Cash Required: $161,000

Motto Mortgage

Financial & Tax
Investment: $57,800
Cash Required: $15,000

United Country Real Estate

Real Estate
Investment: $10,875
Cash Required: $15,000 - $20,000

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Services
Investment: $108,800
Cash Required: $80,000

Town Money Saver

Advertising & Sales
Investment: $15,700
Cash Required: $15,000 - $22,500

House Doctors Handyman Services

Home Services
Investment: $104,625
Cash Required: $60,000

FRSTeam

Services
Investment: $43,375
Cash Required: $43,375

Budget Blinds

Home Services
Investment: $110,140
Cash Required: $64,950

TSS Photography

Child Services
Investment: $20,415
Cash Required: $10,500

JumpBunch

Child Services
Investment: $45,800
Cash Required: 30000

HouseMaster

Home Services
Investment: $61,100
Cash Required: $60,000

Learning Express

Retail
Investment: $189,875
Cash Required: $125,000

Mighty Auto Parts

Automotive
Investment: $175,000
Cash Required: $100,000

The Little Gym

Child Services
Investment: $186,450
Cash Required: $75,000

High Touch-High Tech

Child Services
Investment: $62,750
Cash Required: $37,650

Home Care Assistance

Senior Care
Investment: $77,775
Cash Required: $80,000

Epcon Communities

Real Estate
Investment: $3,107,700
Cash Required: $500,000 +

Expedia Cruises

Travel & Hospitality
Investment: $169,950
Cash Required: $100,000

Remedy Intelligent Staffing

Business Services
Investment: $151,010
Cash Required: $80,000 - $120,000

Help-U-Sell Real Estate

Real Estate
Investment: $29,650
Cash Required: $4,950

Lennys Grill & Subs

Food
Investment: $192,844
Cash Required: $75,000

Brightway Insurance

Financial & Tax
Investment: $18,100
Cash Required: $25,000 - $200,000

Bin There Dump That

Services
Investment: $150,000
Cash Required: $75,000-$180,000

Welcomemat Services

Advertising & Sales
Investment: $60,960
Cash Required: $47,000

Sanford Rose Associates

Business Services
Investment: $108,250
Cash Required: $108,250

Qualicare Family Homecare

Senior Care
Investment: $84,550
Cash Required: $50,000

Amada Senior Care

Senior Care
Investment: $87,710
Cash Required: $90,000

Apex Leadership Co.

Sports & Recreation
Investment: $81,500
Cash Required: $40,000

FPC

Business Services
Investment: $65,000
Cash Required: $65,000 (Minimum)

Service Team of Professionals

Services
Investment: $83,700
Cash Required: $100,000

Goldfish Swim School

Child Services
Investment: $1,355,283
Cash Required: $600,000

Keller Williams

Real Estate
Investment: $183,230
Cash Required: $150,000

The Patch Boys

Home Services
Investment: $48,900
Cash Required: $50,000

Snapology

Child Services
Investment: $40,900
Cash Required: $37,500

Online Trading Academy

Education
Investment: $389,800
Cash Required: $250,000

Burn Boot Camp

Fitness
Investment: $142,330
Cash Required: $100,000

Zagg

Retail
Investment: $31,000
Cash Required: $10,000 - $30,000

Shack Shine

Home Services
Investment: $67,600
Cash Required: $32,000

Drybar

Health & Beauty
Investment: $639,180
Cash Required: $150,000

Parisi Speed School

Investment: $13,250
Cash Required: $20,000

FBR’s Research and Survey Methodology

Every year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of franchisees from hundreds of leading franchise brands to gauge franchisee satisfaction and performance — and to compile our lists of the top-rated franchise brands. Our independent franchisee satisfaction reviews measure the health of franchise systems that participate in our research based exclusively on the feedback of franchise owners... the real franchise experts!

Not all brands willingly open their doors to an independent research firm like Franchise Business Review, but those who do can offer investors, like you, a wealth of information on the system’s leadership, culture, training and support, financial outlook and franchisee community.

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Top Franchise Sectors in Innovation by Median Pre-Tax Income

1. Senior Services

The median pre-tax income is $101,187

The median investment is $112,638

2. Home Services

The median pre-tax income is $95,242

The median investment is $102,943

3. Business Services

The median pre-tax income is $91,603

The median investment is $124,658

 

     

       

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