Best Franchises 2026: Top Franchises for Sale

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Best Franchises To Start 2026

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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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Pampered Peach

ABF Insight: $11.8B waxing market by 2028 with recurring revenue model. The Pampered Peach’s proprietary wax formula and record-breaking speed disrupts tired industry!

Cash Required: $50,000

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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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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

Green Food Solutions Franchise

Green Food Solutions

ABF Insight: Controlled Environment Agriculture market projected to reach $321.68 billion by 2034 as 89% of Americans move to urban areas. Green Food Solutions pioneered the Farm Amenity® model with 8 years of success!

Cash Required: $50,000

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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

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

Marigold Academy Child Care Franchise

Marigold Academy

ABF Insight: The $88B early childhood education industry grows through 2033 as dual-income families prioritize quality care. Marigold Academy’s proprietary curriculum and experienced leadership create exceptional opportunities!

Cash Required: $300,000

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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

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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Dapper Tails Mobile Pet Grooming

ABF Insight: $2.06 billion pet grooming industry with 45.5% of U.S. households owning dogs. DapperTails’ luxury mobile model delivers high-margin recurring revenue with minimal overhead and fast launch!

Cash Required: $50,000

Infinite Hitting Baseball & Softball Training Franchise

Infinite Hitting – Baseball & Softball Training

ABF Insight: Youth sports market surges from $37.5B (2022) to projected $69.4B by 2030—9.20% annual growth! Infinite Hitting’s tech-driven model with performance guarantees captures demand traditional batting cages miss!

Cash Required: $50,000

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Pampered Peach

ABF Insight: $11.8B waxing market by 2028 with recurring revenue model. The Pampered Peach’s proprietary wax formula and record-breaking speed disrupts tired industry!

Cash Required: $50,000

Green Food Solutions Franchise

Green Food Solutions

ABF Insight: Controlled Environment Agriculture market projected to reach $321.68 billion by 2034 as 89% of Americans move to urban areas. Green Food Solutions pioneered the Farm Amenity® model with 8 years of success!

Cash Required: $50,000

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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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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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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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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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