Best Franchises 2026: Top Franchises for Sale

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Best Franchises To Start 2026

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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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Exit Factor

ABF Insight: 10 million businesses will transition ownership in the next decade, and 84% lack a formal exit plan. Exit Factor fills a unique niche — helping owners increase profit, value, and free time before they sell.

Cash Required: $100,000

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Cleanest Restaurant Group

ABF Insight: Every restaurant needs professional cleaning, yet no national franchise specializes in it — until now. Cleanest Restaurant Group brings 50+ years of cleaning experience to an untapped niche with recurring revenue and no direct competitors.

Cash Required: $60,000

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Alloy Wheel Repair

ABF Insight: The $1.6B wheel repair industry grows 7% annually with 284M vehicles needing service. Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists dominates with mobile B2B model, high margins, and little competition. 100+ territories nationwide!

Cash Required: $60,000

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Orangetheory Fitness

ABF Insight: Boutique fitness market booming as consumers demand personalized training experiences. Orangetheory’s heart rate-monitored workouts drive exceptional member retention and recurring revenue!

Cash Required: $350,000

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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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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

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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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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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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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EverSun Beauty & Wellness

ABF Insight: The beauty and wellness industry exceeds $40 billion. EverSun’s automated model delivers triple revenue streams (sun, spray, spa) with 3-4 employee staffing at maturity and $512,926 average gross sales per location.

Cash Required: $100,000

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Hike Doggie

ABF Insight: 65 million dog owners, 12% industry growth, zero competition. Hike Doggie created the dog hiking adventure category with branded buses, tech platform, and premium positioning!

Cash Required: $100,000

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Waxing The City

ABF Insight: Self-care industry booming as consumers prioritize wellness. Waxing the City’s exclusive formulas, trained Cerologists, and Club Orange loyalty program drive recurring appointments and revenue!

Cash Required: $100,000

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Cleanest Restaurant Group

ABF Insight: Every restaurant needs professional cleaning, yet no national franchise specializes in it — until now. Cleanest Restaurant Group brings 50+ years of cleaning experience to an untapped niche with recurring revenue and no direct competitors.

Cash Required: $60,000

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Exit Factor

ABF Insight: 10 million businesses will transition ownership in the next decade, and 84% lack a formal exit plan. Exit Factor fills a unique niche — helping owners increase profit, value, and free time before they sell.

Cash Required: $100,000

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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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Cerna Homecare

ABF Insight: Most home care franchises focus on basic daily living support. Cerna Homecare goes further — specializing in cognitive care for Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative disorders with trainable techniques developed alongside top neurologists.

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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New Creations

ABF Insight: Surface damage repair represents essential B2B services with millions of homes and businesses requiring restoration annually. New Creations dominates with proprietary techniques!

Cash Required: $50,000

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The Dentist’s Choice

ABF Insight: No technical experience required! 400,000+ dentists need handpiece repairs as sterilization causes breakdown. The Dentists Choice provides complete training, home-based operations, proven model!

Cash Required: $45,000

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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

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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

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ShowCar Auto Spa

ABF Insight: Auto detailing market exploding from $41.4B to $58B by 2030 while wrap films surge 18% annually. ShowCar’s mobile-first model captures premium pricing without shop overhead. Build scalable business starting with one van!

Cash Required: $50,000

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Creative Kids

ABF Insight: 30 million kids want after-school enrichment but 75% can’t access programs. Creative Kids Movement Network’s on-site model serves working parents while giving kids movement and mindfulness!

Cash Required: $25,000

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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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