RANKED · STRONG & STEADY ONLY · 252 BRANDS
Best franchises
Only brands we rate Strong or Steady appear — from a current FDD (no more than two years old), with enough history to judge, and a loan record that doesn't cap the rating. Strong first. Verdicts are our opinion from the filed record, not investment advice.
- 1. Take 5Strong
$287K–$2.1M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +42% · 2025 FDD
- 2. WingstopStrong
$310K–$1.0M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +34% · 2026 FDD
- 3. PLAYA BOWLSStrong
$282K–$1.1M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +72% · 2026 FDD
- 4. Best BrainsStrong
$50K–$134K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +64% · 2026 FDD
$650K–$1.2M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +21% · 2026 FDD
- 6. HOTWORXStrong
$289K–$830K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +99% · 2025 FDD
- 7. JERSEY MIKE'SStrong
$436K–$1.2M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +54% · 2026 FDD
- 8. Club PilatesStrong
$385K–$839K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +35% · 2025 FDD
- 9. SCOOTER'S COFFEEStrong
$692K–$1.5M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +53% · 2025 FDD
- 10. CHICKEN SALAD CHICKStrong
$777K–$1.0M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +28% · 2026 FDD
- 11. Dave's Hot ChickenStrong
$263K–$4.1M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +120% · 2026 FDD
- 12. TOMMY'S EXPRESSStrong
$3.5M–$11.8M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +210% · 2026 FDD
- 13. GLO TanningStrong
$759K–$1.4M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +66% · 2026 FDD
- 14. PHENIX SALON SUITESStrong
$923K–$2.3M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +11% · 2026 FDD
$188K–$607K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +114% · 2026 FDD
- 16. C12Strong
$38K–$68K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +14% · 2026 FDD
$80K–$84K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +53% · 2026 FDD
- 18. Scoop SoldiersStrong
$64K–$123K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +49% · 2026 FDD
- 19. 100% ChiropracticStrong
$340K–$782K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +83% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 20. PRIMROSE SCHOOLSStrong
$2.2M–$8.0M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +10% · 2026 FDD
- 21. SERVPROStrong
$263K–$386K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +7% · 2026 FDD
- 22. WOODSPRING SUITESStrong
$8.8M–$14.6M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +21% · 2026 FDD
$956K–$1.5M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +118% · 2025 FDD
- 24. Bath FitterStrong
$226K–$516K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +1% · 2026 FDD
- 25. CARING TRANSITIONSStrong
$76K–$123K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +32% · 2026 FDD
- 26. SCENTHOUNDStrong
$323K–$553K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +103% · 2026 FDD
$1.6M–$2.9M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +29% · 2026 FDD
- 28. ENVIRO-MASTERStrong
$112K–$287K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +74% · 2026 FDD
- 29. PANDA EXPRESSStrong
$515K–$3.3M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +8% · 2026 FDD
- 30. Stretch LabStrong
$269K–$610K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +71% · 2025 FDD
$90K–$146K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +17% · 2026 FDD
- 32. Amada Senior CareStrong
$122K–$438K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +77% · 2026 FDD
- 33. CrunchStrong
$2.1M–$5.4M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +32% · 2026 FDD
- 34. D-BatStrong
$503K–$995K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +30% · 2026 FDD
- 35. DOODYCALLSStrong
$76K–$94K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +253% · 2026 FDD
- 36. KONA ICEStrong
$115K–$229K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +16% · 2026 FDD
- 37. Mr. SandlessStrong
$42K–$91K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +17% · 2026 FDD
$63K–$109K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +28% · 2026 FDD
$134K–$279K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +29% · 2026 FDD
$328K–$424K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +27% · 2026 FDD
- 41. Fleet CleanStrong
$188K–$459K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +13% · 2026 FDD
- 42. KUNG FU TEAStrong
$169K–$378K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +32% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 43. POOP 911Strong
$4K–$26K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +146% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 44. PSPStrong
$541K–$2.0M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +11% · 2025 FDD
- 45. SIGNAL 88 SECURITYStrong
$127K–$5.1M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +24% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
$98K–$181K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +35% · 2026 FDD
- 47. MISTER SPARKYStrong
$133K–$277K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +50% · 2026 FDD
- 48. SQUEEGEE SQUADStrong
$70K–$264K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +38% · 2026 FDD
$185K–$265K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +135% · 2026 FDD
$276K–$771K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +20% · 2026 FDD
| # | Units · latest run | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take 5 $287K–$2.1M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDOil change & quick lube2025 FDD | Strong | +42% | |
| 02 | Wingstop $310K–$1.0M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDChicken wings2026 FDD | Strong | +34% | |
| 03 | PLAYA BOWLS $282K–$1.1M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDAcai & superfruit bowls2026 FDD | Strong | +72% | |
| 04 | Best Brains $50K–$134K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDTutoring, test prep & learning centers2026 FDD | Strong | +64% | |
| 05 | EINSTEIN BROS. RESTAURANT $650K–$1.2M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBakery-cafes & bagels2026 FDD | Strong | +21% | |
| 06 | HOTWORX $289K–$830K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDHIIT & group training studios2025 FDD | Strong | +99% | |
| 07 | JERSEY MIKE'S $436K–$1.2M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSandwiches, subs & delis2026 FDD | Strong | +54% | |
| 08 | Club Pilates $385K–$839K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPilates & barre2025 FDD | Strong | +35% | |
| 09 | SCOOTER'S COFFEE $692K–$1.5M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDCoffee2025 FDD | Strong | +53% | |
| 10 | CHICKEN SALAD CHICK $777K–$1.0M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSandwiches, subs & delis2026 FDD | Strong | +28% | |
| 11 | Dave's Hot Chicken $263K–$4.1M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDChicken2026 FDD | Strong | +120% | |
| 12 | TOMMY'S EXPRESS $3.5M–$11.8M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDCar & fleet wash2026 FDD | Strong | +210% | |
| 13 | GLO Tanning $759K–$1.4M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDTanning2026 FDD | Strong | +66% | |
| 14 | PHENIX SALON SUITES $923K–$2.3M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSalon suites2026 FDD | Strong | +11% | |
| 15 | PRIME IV HYDRATION & WELLNESS (UNIT) $188K–$607K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIV hydration2026 FDD | Strong | +114% | |
| 16 | C12 $38K–$68K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness coaching & peer advisory2026 FDD | Strong | +14% | |
| 17 | Fundraising University $80K–$84K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness Services2026 FDD | Strong | +53% | |
| 18 | Scoop Soldiers $64K–$123K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet waste removal2026 FDD | Strong | +49% | |
| 19 | 100% Chiropractic $340K–$782K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDChiropractic2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +83% | |
| 20 | PRIMROSE SCHOOLS $2.2M–$8.0M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDEarly education & child care2026 FDD | Strong | +10% | |
| 21 | SERVPRO $263K–$386K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDWater, fire & mold restoration2026 FDD | Strong | +7% | |
| 22 | WOODSPRING SUITES $8.8M–$14.6M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDExtended-stay hotels2026 FDD | Strong | +21% | |
| 23 | AFC/AMERICAN FAMILY CARE $956K–$1.5M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDUrgent care2025 FDD | Strong | +118% | |
| 24 | Bath Fitter $226K–$516K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDKitchen & bath remodeling2026 FDD | Strong | +1% | |
| 25 | CARING TRANSITIONS $76K–$123K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDEstate sales & senior moves2026 FDD | Strong | +32% | |
| 26 | SCENTHOUND $323K–$553K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet grooming2026 FDD | Strong | +103% | |
| 27 | AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS $1.6M–$2.9M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSwim schools2026 FDD | Strong | +29% | |
| 28 | ENVIRO-MASTER $112K–$287K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDCommercial janitorial & hygiene2026 FDD | Strong | +74% | |
| 29 | PANDA EXPRESS $515K–$3.3M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDAsian restaurants2026 FDD | Strong | +8% | |
| 30 | Stretch Lab $269K–$610K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDAssisted stretching2025 FDD | Strong | +71% | |
| 31 | ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES $90K–$146K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIn-home senior care2026 FDD | Strong | +17% | |
| 32 | Amada Senior Care $122K–$438K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIn-home senior care2026 FDD | Strong | +77% | |
| 33 | Crunch $2.1M–$5.4M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDGyms & health clubs2026 FDD | Strong | +32% | |
| 34 | D-Bat $503K–$995K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDYouth sports & athletic training2026 FDD | Strong | +30% | |
| 35 | DOODYCALLS $76K–$94K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet waste removal2026 FDD | Strong | +253% | |
| 36 | KONA ICE $115K–$229K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDShaved ice & Italian ice2026 FDD | Strong | +16% | |
| 37 | Mr. Sandless $42K–$91K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDFlooring2026 FDD | Strong | +17% | |
| 38 | OASIS SENIOR ADVISORS $63K–$109K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSenior living placement2026 FDD | Strong | +28% | |
| 39 | Superior Fence & Rail $134K–$279K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDFencing2026 FDD | Strong | +29% | |
| 40 | BLO BLOW DRY BAR INC. $328K–$424K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBlowout & hair-extension bars2026 FDD | Strong | +27% | |
| 41 | Fleet Clean $188K–$459K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDCar & fleet wash2026 FDD | Strong | +13% | |
| 42 | KUNG FU TEA $169K–$378K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBubble tea2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +32% | |
| 43 | POOP 911 $4K–$26K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet waste removal2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +146% | |
| 44 | PSP $541K–$2.0M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet stores2025 FDD | Strong | +11% | |
| 45 | SIGNAL 88 SECURITY $127K–$5.1M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSecurity guard services2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +24% | |
| 46 | ASSISTING HANDS (UNIT) $98K–$181K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIn-home senior care2026 FDD | Strong | +35% | |
| 47 | MISTER SPARKY $133K–$277K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDElectrical2026 FDD | Strong | +50% | |
| 48 | SQUEEGEE SQUAD $70K–$264K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDWindow cleaning & exterior washing2026 FDD | Strong | +38% | |
| 49 | TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE $185K–$265K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDCoffee2026 FDD | Strong | +135% | |
| 50 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe $276K–$771K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSmoothie & juice bars2026 FDD | Strong | +20% |
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