Find out how the largest franchise brands are performing in this exclusive annual ranking. Access original research and reporting, plus insight from top company leaders.
Planet Fitness is on a tear to the tune of more than 600 new units in five years. Club counts are swelling as franchisees bet on strong unit economics and younger generations embracing fitness.
Major Wingstop franchisee San Antonio Wings—now part of Rise Up Restaurants—climbs the Restaurant 200 ranking as CEO Charles Loflin emphasizes execution in the kitchen and a people-first culture.
As the smaller sibling to Buffalo Wild Wings, BWW Go puts delivery firmly at the forefront and franchisees are getting on board. “Off-premises, digital, chicken—it checked all our boxes,” said one operator.
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While its sales and unit growth started to slow in 2024, Superior Fence & Rail’s three-year growth rate rema…
Tommy’s Express slid from its No. 6 spot last year but sales continued a steady increase, rising 62.5 percent fr…
Even though it dropped from its No. 3 spot on this ranking, Scooter’s is growing at an impressive rate, with sys…
Strickland Brothers slipped from its No. 4 spot, but still had a strong showing in its sales growth. Sales were …
British Swim School improved on its No. 18 ranking last year thanks to accelerating sales and unit growth. Presi…
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill maintained it ranking this year as sales jumped 114.5 percent from 2022 to 2…
For the fourth time in five years, Wingstop makes the list and is up 11 spots. In 2024, Wingstop finished with $…
The Now Massage improved on its previous ranking, moving from No. 24 to No. 17. The jump was powered by its stea…
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