Best Franchises 2026: Top Franchises for Sale

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Best Franchises To Start 2026

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Own A Pilates Addiction Franchise

Pilates Addiction

OWN the NEW GOLD STANDARD in Pilates. Developed around the “WundaFormer,” Pilates Addiction is designed to offer a results-driven fitness experience.

Cash Required: $150,000

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Gymboree

ABF Insight: Ages birth to 5 are foundational years for future success. Gymboree’s research-based play programs support whole child development in 700+ centers worldwide!

Cash Required: $25,000

Menchies-Frozen Yogurt Franchise

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Ignite your entrepreneurial spark in the $8B dessert market with Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt! Lead a vibrant, family-friendly franchise serving 100+ flavors that spark smiles.

Cash Required: $80,000

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Tijon

ABF Insight: The global fragrance industry surges past $70B by 2026 as consumers seek personalized, experiential luxury! Tijon’s workshop model captures demand traditional retail perfume cannot match!

Cash Required: $65,000

FilterShine USA Franchise

FilterShine USA

ABF Insight: Niche no one thinks about — grease filter exchange for commercial kitchens. 90%+ client retention. 12-24 visits per client per year. National accounts funneled to franchisees. EPA enforcement driving demand.

Cash Required: $95,000

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Kwik Dry Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning

ABF Insight: Smart cleaning businesses diversify revenue streams beyond carpet care. Kwik Dry’s 7-service model (carpet, tile, air ducts, upholstery) plus eco-friendly technology means multiple income sources from every customer!

Cash Required: $35,000

Deli Delicious Franchise

Deli Delicious

With over 100 locations, Deli Delicious has a proven model and robust training and support.  Its unique recipes and welcoming vibe attract diverse customers. We’re building thriving deli communities.

Cash Required: $75,000

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MindChamps International Preschool

ABF Insight: Early childhood education market recession-proof as essential service. MindChamps leads with neuroscience-backed curriculum, world-renowned research team, and 21st century learning approach!

Cash Required: $200,000

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JunkStart

ABF Insight: $10B junk removal industry ready for disruption. JunkStart’s patent-pending pay-by-weight system delivers near 70% gross margins vs. industry average of 45%. First and only weight-based model with 52% B2B recurring revenue!

Cash Required: $100,000

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Scoop Brothers

ABF Insight: Pet ownership surging with 45% of U.S. households owning dogs. Scoop Brothers’ proven model delivers 41% estimated net operating income with simple operations and strong recurring revenue!

Cash Required: $50,000

Vella Haus Luxury Staging Franchise

Vella Haus Luxury Home Staging

ABF Insight: Staged homes sell faster and for higher offers as buyers visualize themselves in transformed spaces. VELLA HAUS brings national-level branding and proven systems to fragmented staging industry. Design-driven entrepreneurs building beautiful businesses!

Cash Required: $100,000

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Sweat440

ABF Insight: Boutique fitness market projected to reach $79 billion by 2029. SWEAT440’s #NeverLate model starts classes every 10 minutes — eliminating rigid schedules that frustrate busy professionals. Low labor model with semi-absentee ownership.

Cash Required: $100,000

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Liftology

ABF Insight: 10,000 Americans turn 65 daily, driving unprecedented demand for aging-in-place solutions. Liftology’s founder built 101 Mobility into 100+ locations and $100M+ revenue — now launching a modern mobility franchise with exclusive Bruno partnerships and large protected territories!

Cash Required: $75,000

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National Radon Defense

ABF Insight: Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, yet public awareness remains low. National Radon Defense leads the industry with 57 locations, proprietary technology, and a mission-driven model protecting families nationwide!

Cash Required: $60,000

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Steamoji

ABF Insight: Parents seek STEM education as technology accelerates faster than schools can adapt. Steamoji’s Maker Academy delivers hands-on coding, robotics, and engineering for kids 6-14 — with 27,922 apprentices, membership-based recurring revenue, and 61 territories in development!

Cash Required: $100,000

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The Modern Halo

ABF Insight: Scalp care searches up double-digits, 60% Gen Z/Millennials prioritize self-care. Modern Halo’s head spa plus professional blowout combo solves wet-hair problem with luxury experience!

Cash Required: $150,000

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Dumpster Mule

ABF Insight: Dumpster Mule operates in the essential waste-removal category with a property-safe, HOA-friendly trailer model. Backed by Home Brands, the system emphasizes operational simplicity, local relationships, and scalable service delivery.

Cash Required: $35,000

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Omega Learning Center

ABF Insight: $102.8B education and tutoring industry growing 37% since 2014 with 55M K-12 students. Omega captures four massive markets under one roof with proprietary systems competitors lack!

Cash Required: $50,000

Truly Nolen Pest Control Termite Control franchise

Truly Nolen Pest Control

ABF Insight: $11.7B pest control industry with consistent demand and recurring revenue. Truly Nolen’s 85+ year legacy and iconic Mouse Cars create instant brand recognition competitors lack! Home-based powerful brand with 365+ locations internationally.

Cash Required: $50,000

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Gymboree

ABF Insight: Ages birth to 5 are foundational years for future success. Gymboree’s research-based play programs support whole child development in 700+ centers worldwide!

Cash Required: $25,000

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Whole Property Management

ABF Insight: $100B residential property management market with 44M+ renter households driving growth. Whole’s tech-enabled model keeps overhead low with nearshore support and automation protecting margins!

Cash Required: $35,000

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SD Tech

ABF Insight: 28.8M U.S. small businesses need managed IT but lack in-house teams! SD Tech’s 1Team model with centralized support captures demand while franchisees focus purely on sales and client relationships!

Cash Required: $50,000

2B Organized Franchise

2B Organized

ABF Insight: Home organization industry growing beyond $1 billion annually as busy families seek professional help. 2B Organized brings 30 years proven expertise with featured appearances on Hoarders and Extreme Makeover!

Cash Required: $20,000

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Midtown Chimney Sweeps

ABF Insight: 52% of US households have at least one fireplace, yet 50%+ of chimney sweeps are over 53 and nearing retirement. Midtown is the first sophisticated franchise capturing this $2 billion fragmented market.

Cash Required: $45,000

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Griswold Franchise

“Griswold Home Care is a big believer in the idea that if you do the right thing, then success will come. I apply this philosophy to my business, and we have been growing significantly every year since we started.”

Christine Friedberg

Griswold Home Care Franchise Owner, Alexandria, VA

Budget Blinds Franchise

“I was looking for a way to have flexibility with my young family and leave the corporate world and having this, I was able to have a work life balance. You’re not really selling a product, at the end of the day, you’re selling yourself.”

Kim Lang

Budget Blinds Franchise Owner, Huntington Beach, CA

HomeVestors Franchise

“HomeVestors has provided us with the tools necessary to turn a hobby and a passion into a full fledged business! We have been provided with a turn-key system that enables us not only to locate properties, but also to buy them through HVA financing.”

Ed Enright

HomeVestors Franchise Owner

Fyzical Therapy Centers Franchise

“As an entrepreneur, I’d never had someone give me a blueprint on how to run a business. FYZICAL does an awesome job telling you what the key aspects are to be successful. If you follow the program you end up with a successful business.”

Bill Capraro

Multi-Unit Owner, 7 Fyzical Franchise Locations

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