1851

For anyone considering starting their own business, franchising offers a way to simplify the logistics and optimize the investment. Buying into a franchise <a href="https://1851franchise.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-owning-a-franchise-2716498">solves</a> a lot of headaches, but it also creates one new one: How do you choose which concept to invest in? Especially today with the franchise industry facing several unique challenges heading into 2022 — <a href="https://1851franchise.com/fast-food-franchises-face-nightmare-worker-shortage-2715431">labor shortages</a>, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/supply-chain-crisis-should-franchise-brands-turn-to-hoarding-2717359">supply chain disruptions</a> — choosing the right franchise concept has never been more important.&nbsp;Here are some of our favorite franchise brands that are well-positioned for substantial growth in the next year. Some are powerhouse franchises that are continuing to dominate the industry, while others are emerging concepts pioneering their respective fields. Whether it be <a href="https://1851franchise.com/popeyes-launches-chicken-nuggets-despite-chicken-shortage-2716294">legacy food chains</a> navigating the chicken shortage, supplemental childhood <a href="https://1851franchise.com/best-child-education-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715378#people">education concepts</a> rolling out virtual learning options or <a href="https://1851franchise.com/360painting/how-360-painting-is-staying-ahead-of-the-paint-shortage-2717458#brand-latest-stories">home services brands</a> responding to the massive housing boom, all of these brands have adapted well to the COVID-19 pandemic, a struggling supply chain and new consumer behavior in 2021. That is why they have made our list of favorite franchises as we celebrate the new year and move into 2022.<a href="https://famoustoastery.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Famous Toastery</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $605,500–$1,029,500</li><li>Unit Count: 25+</li></ul><a href="https://www.popeyes.com/company?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen</a><ul><li>Startup costs: $384,000–$2,600,000</li><li>Units: 3,377</li></ul><a href="https://poweredbyrobin.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robin Autopilot</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $49,850–$111,600</li><li>Unit Count: 15+</li></ul><a href="https://mayweather.fit/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mayweather Boxing + Fitness</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $199,600–$598,000</li><li>Developing Units: 41+</li></ul><a href="https://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $1,280,000–$2,412,000</li><li>Unit Count: 85+</li></ul><a href="https://www.littlemedicalschool.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Little Medical School</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $41,800–$58,200</li><li>Unit Count: 1</li></ul><a href="https://franchise.deamusicandart.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DEA Music &amp; Art</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $136,700–$215,400</li><li>Unit Count: 5</li></ul><a href="https://walk-ons.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $1,200,000–$2,500,000</li><li>Unit Count: 35</li></ul><a href="https://www.goddardschoolfranchise.com/path-to-ownership/financial-requirements?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Goddard School</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $696,000–$864,000</li><li>Units: 580</li></ul><a href="https://digmefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Digme Fitness</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: Available upon inquiry</li><li>Unit Count: 6</li></ul><a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Griswold Home Care</a><ul><li>Startup cost: $108,181–$181,431</li><li>Units: 168</li></ul><a href="https://camperofranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pollo Campero*&nbsp;</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $887,250–$2,126,500</li><li>Units: 350+&nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://www.franchise.idealabkids.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IDEA Lab Kids</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $160,500–$373,000</li><li>Unit Count: 25+</li></ul><a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pool Scouts*</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $80,400–$133,300</li><li>Units: 105</li></ul><a href="https://showhomesfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Showhomes</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $85,600–$164,500</li><li>Units: 60+</li></ul><a href="https://mosquitohuntersfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mosquito Hunters*</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $73,937–$96,437</li><li>Units: 100+</li></ul><a href="https://www.premiumservicebrands.com/360-painting/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">360° Painting</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $98,850–$142,500</li><li>Units: 120+</li></ul><a href="https://www.theupsstorefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The UPS Store</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $138,000–$567,000</li><li>Units: 5,268</li></ul><a href="https://www.dunkinfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dunkin’</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $200,000–$1,700,000</li><li>Units: 13,125</li></ul><a href="https://www.dreamvacationsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dream Vacations</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $1,795–$20,300</li><li>Units: 1,500</li></ul><a href="https://www.servpro.com/franchise-advantages?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year-2717549" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SERVPRO® Restoration Services</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: $192,000–$246,000</li><li>Units: 1,930</li></ul>Kumon Math &amp; Reading Centers<ul><li>Startup Costs: $74,000–$157,000</li><li>Units: 26,365</li></ul>

22 Franchises We Love For the New Year

1851 Franchise

Happy New Year! To celebrate, 1851 rounded up 22 of the most exciting franchise concepts that are positioned to thrive in ‘22.

22-franchises-we-love-for-the-new-year

Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers - Midyear Press Release 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Comfort Keepers® Hits Mid-Year Stride With Strong Franchise Growth and Rising Demand for In-Home Care

comfort-keepers-franchise-midyear-momentum-2025

petbar

petbar - Garrett Dewan - Why I'm Investing - 1851 Franchise

Why Garrett Dewan Is Choosing To Reinvest in petbar

petbar-franchise-austin-garrett-dewan-multi-unit

Paris Baguette

NJBIZ: Paris Baguette Ramps Up Expansion With New Franchises, Facility and 2030 Growth Target

njbiz-paris-baguette-ramps-up-expansion-with-new-franchises-facility-and-2030-growth-target

Busy Bee Jumpers

Top 10 Reasons To Buy a Busy Bee Jumpers Franchise in 2025

top-10-reasons-to-buy-a-busy-bee-jumpers-franchise-in-2025

Home Halo

home-halo-former-athletes-frachisees-image

Why Former College Athletes Can Make Winning Home Halo Franchise Owners

former-college-athletes-home-halo-franchise

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down - Breaking News - 1851 Franchise

Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down Amid Challenges, Leaving Franchisees Facing Uncertainty

wendys-ceo-transition-kirk-tanner-franchisee-uncertainty

"Come in, We're OPEN" sign against abstract background

Small Business Optimism Dips, Raising Concerns for Franchise Owners

small-business-optimism-dips-raising-concerns-for-franchise-owners

Photo of Roof Scientist truck and trailer

Roof Scientist Expands Into Northern Indianapolis as Entrepreneur Dale Speckman Launches New Business in Fishers

roof-scientist-expands-into-northern-indianapolis

Image of Donald Trump pointing with red stripes in the background

August 1 Tariff Deadline Is Said to Have ‘No Extensions’: What This Could Mean for Franchises

august-1-tariff-deadline-franchise-impact

What June’s Jobs Report Means for the Franchise Industry

what-junes-jobs-report-means-for-the-franchise-industry

Unlocking Superpowers: How KidStrong Is Building the Next Generation of Confident Kids — and Thriving Franchise Owners

kidstrong-franchise-confident-kids

Image of a kid growing up, developing with kidstrong, high fiving and smiling. 

How KidStrong has Become the Franchise Disrupting Child Development by Partnering with Purpose-Driven Franchise Owners 

kidstrong-franchise-opportunity-child-development

Picture of kids for franchise business Kidstrong which focuses on child development and fitness

KidStrong Is Pediatrician-Recommended for Raising Confident, Capable Kids and Families Can't Get Enough

kidstrong-child-development-program

Bringing Robots to Main Street: How Elad Inbar’s RobotLAB Franchise Is Powering the Local AI Revolution

bringing-robots-to-main-street-how-elad-inbars-robotlab-franchise-is-powering-the-local-ai-revolution

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Franchises: How To Create a Strong Incentive

how-to-build-strong-incentives-to-attract-prospective-franchisees

From Prescriptions to Pastries: Kari Khandelwal Creates a Comforting Community Bakery 

From Prescriptions to Pastries: Kari Khandelwal Creates a Comforting Community Bakery in Overland Park, Kansas

paris-baguette-franchise-overland-park-khandelwal

Kansas Couple Revitalizes Local Childcare With Children’s Lighthouse

From Corporate Careers to Community Roots: Kansas Couple Revitalizes Local Childcare With Children’s Lighthouse

kansas-couple-opens-childrens-lighthouse-gardner-olathe

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores - Agg - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores

hooters-franchise-model-company-owned-closures

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

Franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Ricki Oberoi and Layne's Chicken Fingers logo

22 Franchises We Love For the New Year

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS