Franchise Business Review: Top 40 Food & Beverage Franchises of 2017

Each year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of franchisees from just under 100 different food and beverage brands to find the most successful concepts. The comprehensive study analyzes everything from franchisee satisfaction to investment ranges and capital requirements.

This year's list includes a number of names familiar to 1851 readers as well as some newer concepts that have not yet received widespread recognition.

From the article:

A food and/or beverage franchise can be a substantial moneymaker, and multi-unit operators in particular may realize a significant return on their investment once they are established. The wide range of business models within the food and beverage franchise sector makes the business a feasible endeavor at almost any investment level.

In terms of food and beverage types, this year’s Top 40 Food and Beverage Franchises list offers a little bit of everything—pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, tacos, fish, ice cream, coffee, soup, and more. While Subway and McDonald’s may be among the biggest brands in the industry, it’s often smaller regional players like Checkers* & Rally’s, East Coast Wings & Grill, and Lenny’s Subs that dominate when it comes to franchisee satisfaction and long-term growth opportunities.

Find the full article at franchisebusinessreview.com.