Best Franchises 2026: Top Franchises for Sale

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Best Franchises To Start 2026

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That 1 Painter Franchise

That 1 Painter

ABF Insight: That 1 Painter operates 438 units with in-house appointment booking and marketing through ResiBrands. Home-based, no painting experience needed, subcontractor or employee model options.

Cash Required: $45,000

Stretch Zone Franchise

Stretch Zone

STRETCH ZONE is the first and fastest-growing stretch franchise. A DYNAMIC Health & Wellness Concept. Over 90% of our franchisees are multi unit owners.

Cash Required: $60,000

Assisting Hands Franchise

Assisting Hands

ABF Insight: 5 revenue streams — non-medical care, skilled nursing, medical equipment, temp staffing, total care management. Exclusive “A” territories. Sliding royalty 5%→4%. Franchisee Satisfaction Award winner.

Cash Required: $80,000

JETSET Pilates Franchise

JETSET Pilates

ABF Insight: The Pilates market is projected to reach $145 billion by 2027. JETSET Pilates has grown to 270+ studios open or in development since franchising in 2022 — with 24 openings in 2025 and international expansion launching in 2026.

Cash Required: $200,000

Rolling Suds Franchise

Rolling Suds

ABF Insight: Exterior cleaning demand continues to rise across residential and commercial properties. Rolling Suds combines multi-decade operating history with a scalable, truck-based model built for disciplined growth.

Cash Required: $200,000

Top Rail Fence Franchise

Top Rail Fence

ABF Insight: Top Rail Fence’s top-third franchisees average $2.2M in gross revenue with 42.8% gross profit margins. 190+ territories operating, 66 franchise owners, and backed by HomeFront Brands with 150+ years of property service experience. Home-based, subcontractor model — no inventory required.

Cash Required: $100,000

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

Togo's Sandwich Franchise

TOGO’S Sandwiches

ABF Insight: TOGO’S is a 50+ year sandwich brand with 160+ locations. The 3.0 model features Speed Line operations, kiosks, and third-party delivery — legacy franchisees report 40-60% sales increases post-remodel.

Cash Required: $200,000

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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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Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

ABF Insight: Oxygen Yoga & Fitness fuses yoga with fitness in FAR infrared heated studios. 77 locations open, 38 in development, proprietary 27-class format, in-house instructor training program.

Cash Required: $125,000

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Let’s Go Pickleball

ABF Insight: Let’s Go Pickleball operates 20-court indoor venues with memberships, lessons, leagues, pro shop, and events. 94% of players say they’d join an indoor club — and 54% report lack of access to courts.

Cash Required: $300,000

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Clear Pest Pros

ABF Insight: Pest control franchise backed by BELFOR Franchise Group infrastructure. Full-service pest management with sister-brand referral network. Prime territories available in all markets.

Cash Required: $50,000

Togo's Sandwich Franchise

TOGO’S Sandwiches

ABF Insight: TOGO’S is a 50+ year sandwich brand with 160+ locations. The 3.0 model features Speed Line operations, kiosks, and third-party delivery — legacy franchisees report 40-60% sales increases post-remodel.

Cash Required: $200,000

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Ducklings Early Learning Center

ABF Insight: The U.S. childcare market approaches $68 billion in 2026. Ducklings brings 30 years of proprietary curriculum and waitlisted locations to franchise investors now expanding nationally.

Cash Required: $150,000

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Gregory’s Coffee

ABF Insight: Gregorys Coffee just launched its U.S. franchise program in February 2026 after nearly 20 years of proving the model in New York City. Backed by Craveworthy Brands, this specialty coffee concept is one of the most anticipated new franchise opportunities of the year.

Cash Required: $200,000

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Beauty Bungalows

ABF Insight: Beauty professionals are exiting traditional salons for private suites at an accelerating rate. Beauty Bungalows offers a real estate-style franchise model with recurring weekly revenue and zero staff management.

Cash Required: $600,000

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Cooper’s Scoopers

ABF Insight: 66% of U.S. households own pets, and over half own dogs. Cooper’s Scoopers delivers eco-friendly pet waste removal with recurring revenue, low overhead, and semi-absentee ownership potential — backed by Loyalty Brands franchise infrastructure.

Cash Required: $50,000

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The Care Concierge

ABF Insight: The Care Concierge is a home-based senior placement franchise — referral fees from facilities, no care delivery, low startup costs. New to franchising in 2024.

Cash Required: $35,000

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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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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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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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Clear Pest Pros

ABF Insight: Pest control franchise backed by BELFOR Franchise Group infrastructure. Full-service pest management with sister-brand referral network. Prime territories available in all markets.

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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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

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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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