Best retail franchises

We rank 209 retail franchise opportunities using a transparent two-factor model: 70% system maturity (verified unit count) and 30% investment accessibility (lower starting investment widens the qualified candidate pool). The ranking is recalculated whenever brands or unit counts change.

The 209-brand ranking

Each entry includes the score, current unit count, and starting investment. Click through for the full FDD-derived overview, royalty rate, training program, and territory availability.

1
#1 7-Eleven franchise opportunities
Score 70/100 · 85000 units · Investment $37,200 – $1,635,200
2
#2 Chevron franchise opportunities
Score 36/100 · 7078 units · Investment $1 – $2
3
#3 Mighty Auto Parts franchise opportunities
Score 12/100 · 15000 units · Investment $240,500 – $517,600
4
#4 Build-A-Bear Workshop franchise opportunities
Score 6/100 · 525 units · Investment $5 – $12
5
#5 Baskin Robbins franchise opportunities
Score 6/100 · 7755 units · Investment $293,840 – $626,360
6
#6 Bimbo Bakeries USA franchise opportunities
Score 5/100 · 6672 units · Investment $15,425 – $607,850
7
#7 GNC Franchising LLC franchise opportunities
Score 5/100 · 6377 units · Investment $189,000 – $504,000
8
#8 Advance Auto Parts franchise opportunities
Score 5/100 · 6180 units · Investment $485,000 – $950,000
9
#9 National Automotive Parts Association franchise opportunities
Score 5/100 · 6000 units · Investment $75,000 – $150,000
10
#10 Ace Hardware Corporation franchise opportunities
Score 5/100 · 5870 units · Investment $280,000 – $2,119,230
11
#11 UPS franchise opportunities
Score 5/100 · 5618 units · Investment $212,695 – $496,745
12
#12 The UPS Store franchise opportunities
Score 4/100 · 5304 units · Investment $212,695 – $496,745
13
#13 Skechers franchise opportunities
Score 4/100 · 5203 units · Investment $44,000 – $88,000
14
#14 Ice House America franchise opportunities
Score 3/100 · 4000 units · Investment $150,000 – $150,000
15
#15 Gap Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 3/100 · 3560 units · Investment $500,000 – $500,000
16
#16 Edible Brands franchise opportunities
Score 2/100 · 2500 units · Investment $173,600 – $409,700
17
#17 GNC franchise opportunities
Score 2/100 · 2305 units · Investment $180,504 – $347,270
18
#18 ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC franchise opportunities
Score 2/100 · 2122 units · Investment $182,575 – $1,500,000
19
#19 HUMAN Healthy Vending, LLC. franchise opportunities
Score 2/100 · 2107 units · Investment $62,995 – $133,495
20
#20 Matco Tools, A Vontier Company franchise opportunities
Score 2/100 · 1852 units · Investment $107,000 – $340,000
21
#21 Budget Blinds franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 1475 units · Investment $140,500 – $211,250
22
#22 Medicine Shoppe franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 1437 units · Investment $77,000 – $152,500
23
#23 Armstrong McCall franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 1364 units · Investment $75,000 – $500,000
24
#24 Hallmark Cards franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 1245 units · Investment $250,000 – $500,000
25
#25 Edible Arrangements franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 1210 units · Investment $170,000 – $425,000
26
#26 NTY Franchise Company franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 1204 units · Investment $174,700 – $331,500
27
#27 CartridgeWorld franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 1100 units · Investment $36,900 – $175,800
28
#28 Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 751 units · Investment $66,135 – $96,835
29
#29 American Tire Distributors franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 746 units · Investment $335,000 – $335,000
30
#30 Batteries Plus franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 722 units · Investment $246,918 – $498,419
31
#31 Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 719 units · Investment $440,600 – $1,315,200
32
#32 The Vitamin Shoppe franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 680 units · Investment $0 – $0
33
#33 Abbey Carpet & Floor franchise opportunities
Score 1/100 · 670 units · Investment $44,900 – $83,750
34
#34 Ben & Jerry's franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 560 units · Investment $155,900 – $549,300
35
#35 Card My Yard franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 533 units · Investment $7,750 – $18,000
36
#36 PIGGLY WIGGLY SUPERMARKET franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 503 units · Investment $1,404,000 – $4,857,000
37
#37 Aerus Llc franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 500 units · Investment $16,000 – $418,000
38
#38 SFO NYS Collection Eyewear franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 500 units · Investment $80,695 – $99,398
39
#39 Plato's Closet franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 500 units · Investment $287,300 – $417,300
40
#40 Grocery Outlet franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 468 units · Investment $150,000 – $250,000
41
#41 Himiway Bike franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 460 units · Investment $0 – $0
42
#42 ExxonMobil franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 450 units · Investment $0 – $0
43
#43 Once Upon A Child Scottsdale franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 416 units · Investment $287,800 – $420,800
44
#44 Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 361 units · Investment $224,273 – $379,309
45
#45 Ben's Soft Pretzels franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 357 units · Investment $107,200 – $339,500
46
#46 Buddy's Home Furnishings franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 337 units · Investment $375,650 – $797,540
47
#47 Winzer Corporation franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 300 units · Investment $5,950 – $18,745
48
#48 American Shaman Franchise System, Inc franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 300 units · Investment $40,000 – $75,000
49
#49 Retail Service Systems, Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 300 units · Investment $67,000 – $202,400
50
#50 Play It Again Sports franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 300 units · Investment $314,300 – $420,800
51
#51 Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 290 units · Investment $480,925 – $814,200
52
#52 vomFASS Ventura franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 285 units · Investment $116,000 – $374,000
53
#53 TravelCenters of America franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 285 units · Investment $1,555,000 – $19,141,000
54
#54 Your CBD Store | SUNMED franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 281 units · Investment $93,000 – $149,000
55
#55 Buff City Soap franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 271 units · Investment $428,000 – $1,078,000
56
#56 Fleet Feet franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 250 units · Investment $228,500 – $545,000
57
#57 Big Bob's Flooring Outlet franchise opportunities
HOME OF THE BEST GOOD BUYS
Score 0/100 · 49 units · Investment $187 – $394
58
#58 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 224 units · Investment $179,000 – $419,000
59
#59 RaceWay franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 213 units · Investment $197,500 – $585,000
60
#60 CBD American Shaman franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 212 units · Investment $88,000 – $184,000
61
#61 EarthWise Pet Franchise franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 200 units · Investment $150,000 – $828,000
62
#62 Wild Bill's Tobacco franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 200 units · Investment $156,000 – $215,000
63
#63 BaseCamp Franchising franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 200 units · Investment $346,000 – $575,000
64
#64 RNR Tire Express Franchise franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 200 units · Investment $703,561 – $1,687,275
65
#65 Petland Retail Stores franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 194 units · Investment $283,000 – $1,065,500
66
#66 1-800 Radiator & A/C franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 191 units · Investment $407,500 – $1,121,000
67
#67 V2K Window Decor & More franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 187 units · Investment $70,000 – $85,000
68
#68 Fruit Bouquets by 1800Flowers.com franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 184 units · Investment $201,500 – $478,250
69
#69 OfficeZilla, LLC franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 180 units · Investment $19,550 – $27,000
70
#70 Gotcha Covered Franchising franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 170 units · Investment $103,000 – $136,000
71
#71 Pet Wants franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 162 units · Investment $137,850 – $219,000
72
#72 Schakolad Chocolate Factory franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 157 units · Investment $134,100 – $167,500
73
#73 Pro Image Sports franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 154 units · Investment $155,500 – $536,700
74
#74 GoMobile Tires North Delaware Valley franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 151 units · Investment $196,600 – $227,600
75
#75 Byrider franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 150 units · Investment $60,000 – $60,000
76
#76 ProSource Wholesale franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 150 units · Investment $910,216 – $916,966
77
#77 Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 146 units · Investment $451,229 – $870,081
78
#78 CBD Plus USA franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 140 units · Investment $0 – $0
79
#79 Sterling Optical franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 125 units · Investment $212,000 – $580,000
80
#80 Experimax franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 120 units · Investment $140,000 – $175,000
81
#81 Learning Express Toys & Gifts franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 120 units · Investment $195,275 – $378,251
82
#82 MINISO USA franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 120 units · Investment $250,800 – $485,500
83
#83 Made In The Shade franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 115 units · Investment $64,000 – $64,000
84
#84 Crate and Barrel franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 112 units · Investment $0 – $0
85
#85 Cohen's Fashion Optical franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 100 units · Investment $10,000 – $10,000
86
#86 Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop Franchisor franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 103 units · Investment $126,400 – $307,500
87
#87 Bricks & Minifigs North America franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 100 units · Investment $147,500 – $304,100
88
#88 FLOWERAMA OF SANDUSKY franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 100 units · Investment $209,000 – $411,000
89
#89 Relax The Back Northeast franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 95 units · Investment $190,250 – $392,310
90
#90 PayMore¬Æ Stores franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 86 units · Investment $239,500 – $362,500
91
#91 Closet Factory franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 84 units · Investment $301,500 – $512,000
92
#92 Woodcraft Manufacturing Inc franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 84 units · Investment $574,000 – $753,000
93
#93 Vital Care of Asheville franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 76 units · Investment $536,000 – $995,000
94
#94 Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More franchise opportunities
Where Fun is Always Celebrated
Score 0/100 · 75 units · Investment $250,000 – $250,000
95
#95 Beef Jerky Outlet Store franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 74 units · Investment $215,750 – $394,900
96
#96 Cookies by Design franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 70 units · Investment $120,000 – $220,000
97
#97 Mainstream Boutique franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 70 units · Investment $170,000 – $310,000
98
#98 Style Encore franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 70 units · Investment $274,800 – $415,300
99
#99 Spice Merchants franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 68 units · Investment $60,000 – $127,000
100
#100 The Spice & Tea Exchange¬Æ franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 68 units · Investment $183,650 – $356,150
101
#101 Flower Tent¬Æ franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 67 units · Investment $74,550 – $128,700
102
#102 Generator Supercenter Franchise franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 59 units · Investment $434,950 – $858,250
103
#103 Two Branches Inc DBA Totally Nutz franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 50 units · Investment $57,000 – $57,000
104
#104 Grasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 50 units · Investment $66,050 – $107,800
105
#105 Good Guy Vapes, Glass & CBD franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 50 units · Investment $67,095 – $132,150
106
#106 Purchase Green Artificial Grass franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 50 units · Investment $110,125 – $550,700
107
#107 Pet Evolution Oregon franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 49 units · Investment $800,550 – $1,256,000
108
#108 Wallaby Windows franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 48 units · Investment $158,606 – $241,690
109
#109 Street Corner franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 45 units · Investment $80,000 – $2,000,000
110
#110 Three Dog Bakery franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 43 units · Investment $290,000 – $400,000
111
#111 Temporary Wall Systems Franchising franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 40 units · Investment $145,447 – $352,497
112
#112 Magnolia Soap & Bath Co franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 40 units · Investment $239,050 – $331,000
113
#113 Premier Companies franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 40 units · Investment $0 – $0
114
#114 Bonfare Market franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 38 units · Investment $162,000 – $236,000
115
#115 Sign Greeters franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 38 units · Investment $0 – $0
116
#116 Vintage Market Days of Lexington franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 34 units · Investment $20,000 – $39,000
117
#117 Mobility City New Orleans LA franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 35 units · Investment $107,100 – $200,000
118
#118 Pearce Bespoke Franchising franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 32 units · Investment $72,000 – $120,765
119
#119 Hemline franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 32 units · Investment $118,000 – $211,000
120
#120 Verlo Mattress franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 32 units · Investment $360,438 – $424,655
121
#121 Supplement Superstore franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 28 units · Investment $9,500 – $9,500
122
#122 Eskimo Hut Headquarters franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 31 units · Investment $100,000 – $1,500,000
123
#123 Monkee's Franchising LLC franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 30 units · Investment $370,638 – $609,812
124
#124 The New York Butcher Shoppe franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 27 units · Investment $400,000 – $490,000
125
#125 Wash N Wag franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 24 units · Investment $35,000 – $35,000
126
#126 FREEDOM FUN FRANCHISING LLC franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 20 units · Investment $89,425 – $210,025
127
#127 Lovely Bride franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 20 units · Investment $300,000 – $300,000
128
#128 Up Closets franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 16 units · Investment $59,150 – $110,000
129
#129 Cartridge on Wheels franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 15 units · Investment $67,900 – $140,950
130
#130 Scales N Tails franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 15 units · Investment $75,000 – $350,000
131
#131 Betsey's Boutique Shop franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 14 units · Investment $125,135 – $221,000
132
#132 Natural Life franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 13 units · Investment $170,000 – $300,000
133
#133 Affordable Uniforms franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 12 units · Investment $175,000 – $325,000
134
#134 GBC Food Services franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $3,000 – $25,000
135
#135 The Smoky Grass Station franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 11 units · Investment $70,000 – $125,000
136
#136 WineStyles Tasting Station franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 11 units · Investment $230,500 – $475,500
137
#137 Sweets 4 Treats franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 10 units · Investment $55,000 – $93,000
138
#138 Macadoodles franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 10 units · Investment $350,000 – $350,000
139
#139 Set The Stage, Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 9 units · Investment $169,700 – $178,700
140
#140 Winnie Couture franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 8 units · Investment $220,800 – $377,500
141
#141 Snooze Mattress Co. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 8 units · Investment $250,000 – $250,000
142
#142 The Cheese Lady Sisterhood LLC franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 7 units · Investment $104,300 – $154,600
143
#143 SOUTHERN STEER BUTCHER, LLC franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 6 units · Investment $428,706 – $428,706
144
#144 Premium Cabinets franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 6 units · Investment $0 – $0
145
#145 Carolina Hemp Company franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 5 units · Investment $80,000 – $120,000
146
#146 4Life Research franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $10,000 – $50,000
147
#147 Black Bear Dispensary franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 3 units · Investment $117,000 – $425,000
148
#148 ConDecor Superstore franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 3 units · Investment $169,400 – $225,700
149
#149 Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 3 units · Investment $185,250 – $460,950
150
#150 Kids Closet Connection franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $15,000 – $18,000
151
#151 Rhea Lana‚Äôs franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $16,050 – $33,050
152
#152 The Window Source of San Antonio franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 2 units · Investment $0 – $0
153
#153 Teddy Bear Mobile, Inc franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $19,995 – $19,995
154
#154 ZAGG, Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $26,000 – $60,000
155
#155 Town Pride franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 1 units · Investment $108,550 – $185,000
156
#156 Plenty Flowers franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $30,000 – $30,000
157
#157 Woops! Macarons & Gifts franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $69,875 – $400,675
158
#158 Cardinal Health franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $77,000 – $152,500
159
#159 FauxReal Flowers Wilmington franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $78,500 – $135,450
160
#160 Royal Restrooms franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $88,000 – $135,000
161
#161 Balloon Kings franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $100,800 – $190,800
162
#162 Vapor Galleria - Euless franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $102,000 – $171,000
163
#163 Nick & Moes franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $104,500 – $900,800
164
#164 Flip Flop Shops franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $110,000 – $250,000
165
#165 Bliss Home Market franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $112,300 – $112,300
166
#166 Real Deals on Home Decor & RD Boutique franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $125,000 – $214,000
167
#167 Apricot Lane Bismarck franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $150,000 – $150,000
168
#168 HobbyTown franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $150,000 – $200,000
169
#169 The Tailored Closet franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $155,220 – $268,675
170
#170 Bumble Bee Blinds of Rockwall franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $163,599 – $196,048
171
#171 PHE INC franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $171,000 – $350,000
172
#172 Clothes Mentor West Chester franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $173,000 – $395,500
173
#173 Season 2 Consign franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $188,284 – $276,059
174
#174 Foot Solutions Franchise Company franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $196,500 – $242,000
175
#175 One Stop Nutrition franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $199,953 – $390,097
176
#176 Lizard Thicket franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $201,000 – $500,000
177
#177 THE GROWLER GUYS franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $204,900 – $441,500
178
#178 Farm Stores Franchising franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $230,000 – $571,700
179
#179 PHARAOH STORE (Retail Chain) franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $245,800 – $362,600
180
#180 Good Feet Midwest franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $248,828 – $588,000
181
#181 McKesson franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $251,000 – $674,000
182
#182 Uptown Cheapskate franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $301,579 – $491,579
183
#183 Kid to Kid franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $349,000 – $579,000
184
#184 Bath Sorbet franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $367,000 – $367,000
185
#185 Cloud 9 Smoke and Vape Co. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $384,950 – $843,750
186
#186 Southern Steer Butcher Franchising Int'l franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $393,636 – $671,750
187
#187 Fast Undercar franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $485,000 – $859,500
188
#188 Sweetspot Brands franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $695,825 – $1,575,325
189
#189 5 Star Nutrition franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
190
#190 C2 Tactical franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
191
#191 FTC Kitchen franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
192
#192 LAZZONI Mobilya franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
193
#193 Giant Oil Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
194
#194 Louver Shop Shutters franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
195
#195 India On The Go franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
196
#196 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
197
#197 STECIM S.R.L. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
198
#198 Bumble Bee Blinds franchise opportunities
An Opportunity to Buzz About. Become a Bumble Bee Blinds Franchisee.
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
199
#199 Grasons Estate Sales franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
200
#200 Pet Evolution franchise opportunities
HelpingPets And Franchise Owners Live The Good Life
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
201
#201 Southern Steer Butcher franchise opportunities
A neighborhood butcher is what every community needs
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
202
#202 EMVI HOLDINGS LLC franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
203
#203 CBD Pros USA franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
204
#204 Kilwins franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
205
#205 Metal Supermarkets franchise opportunities
Our product is metal. Our passion is service.
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
206
#206 PHE, Inc. franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
207
#207 ShelfGenie franchise opportunities
Own Your Own Top-Shelf Franchise
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
208
#208 Slumberland Furniture franchise opportunities
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0
209
#209 Temporary Wall Systems franchise opportunities
Simplified Containment. Extraordinary Opportunity.
Score 0/100 · 0 units · Investment $0 – $0

How we rank retail franchises

"Best" lists in franchising are usually opaque. Ours is not. Each brand receives a composite score on a 0–1 scale, then displayed as 0–100 above. Two inputs drive the score:

System maturity (70% weight): The brand's verified unit count divided by the largest unit count in the industry. More units means more validated supply chain, more royalty data, more transferable real estate playbooks, and more peer franchisees to learn from.
Investment accessibility (30% weight): The lowest starting investment in the industry divided by the brand's starting investment. Lower-investment brands open the candidate pool to more qualified franchisee buyers and reduce single-unit risk concentration.

We deliberately do not weight royalty percentage, brand recognition, or marketing-fund size — those vary by territory and franchisee operating model. Brands cannot pay for ranking position; placement is determined entirely by the formula above.

A high ranking is a starting point, not a recommendation. Always validate Item 19 financial-performance representations, talk to existing franchisees, and have a qualified franchise attorney review the FDD before committing capital. Brands that score well here may still be a poor fit for a specific market, candidate background, or capitalization plan.