Kona Ice
Investment: $102,365 - $189,300 Min. Cash Required: $20,000We surveyed 26,000 franchise owners across 330 leading franchise brands to determine which franchises are the best to own.
Our data is unbiased, and no brand can pay to be on this list. The people have spoken — these are the best franchises to buy in 2026!
Kona Ice
Investment: $102,365 - $189,300 Min. Cash Required: $20,000
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
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Expedia Cruises
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The Learning Experience
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360clean
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Amazing Athletes
Investment: $75,000 - $108,500 Min. Cash Required: $50,000
Image One
Investment: $42,775 - $216,675 Min. Cash Required: $50,000
Spoiled Rotten Photography
Investment: $46,700 - $63,300 Min. Cash Required: $30,000
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Investment: $235,075 - $507,231 Min. Cash Required: $200,000
Mathnasium Learning Centers
Investment: $112,936 - $149,616 Min. Cash Required: $112,000
Safari Kid
Investment: $200,000 - $1,000,000 Min. Cash Required: $150,000
A Place At Home
Investment: $89,985 - $168,092 Min. Cash Required: $50,000
Wed Society
Investment: $102,750 - $120,950 Min. Cash Required: $150,000
Spherion Staffing
Investment: $211,725 - $423,925 Min. Cash Required: $350,000
Senior Care Authority
Investment: $60,445 - $105,595 Min. Cash Required: $65,000
Archadeck
Investment: $84,450 - $118,450 Min. Cash Required: $60,000
TSS Photography
Investment: $20,415 - $74,725 Min. Cash Required: $10,500
Caring Senior Service
Investment: $98,000 - $132,000 Min. Cash Required: $100,000
Payroll Vault
Investment: $77,375 - $111,885 Min. Cash Required: $100,000
Ellianos Coffee
Investment: $671,500 - $1,068,700 Min. Cash Required: $150,000
Snap-on Tools
Investment: $217,505 - $481,554 Min. Cash Required: $45,088
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Conserva Irrigation
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Tutu School
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Kitchen Solvers
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Investment: $77,500 - $102,250 Min. Cash Required: $75,000
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Superior Fence & Rail
Investment: $130,500 - $206,800 Min. Cash Required: $50,000
Alphagraphics
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Investment: $116,950 - $188,200 Min. Cash Required: $150,000
Penn Station
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PuroClean
Investment: $226,280 - $262,145 Min. Cash Required: $150,000
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Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
Investment: $450,000 - $650,000 Min. Cash Required: $150,000
CarePatrol
Investment: $60,120 - $130,970 Min. Cash Required: $50,000
HomeWell Care Services
Investment: $54,400 - $234,900 Min. Cash Required: $100,000