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The Top 100 Franchise Opportunities for 2024

Are you thinking about buying a franchise this year? These 100 top opportunities can help guide you in your investing search.

By Victoria CampisiStaff Writer
8:08AM • 01/28/24

With thousands of franchise brands to choose from, it can be overwhelming when trying to narrow down your options. That’s where trusty resources such as the Entrepreneur “Franchise 500” come in. 

Based on costs, support, size and growth, and brand fees, here are the 100 brands that came out on top this year. 

  1. Taco Bell
  2. Jersey Mike's Subs
  3. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
  4. The UPS Store
  5. Ace Hardware
  6. Dunkin'
  7. Culver's
  8. Hampton by Hilton
  9. Arby's
  10. Kumon
  11. Servpro
  12. KFC
  13. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
  14. Wingstop
  15. Smoothie King
  16. Budget Blinds
  17. Wendy's
  18. McDonald's
  19. IHOP
  20. Snap-on Tools
  21. Pet Supplies Plus
  22. DoubleTree by Hilton
  23. Stratus Building Solutions
  24. Papa Johns
  25. 7-Eleven
  26. Pizza Hut
  27. Valvoline Instant Oil Change
  28. Hilton Hotels and Resorts
  29. Crunch
  30. The Maids
  31. Crumbl Cookies
  32. The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education
  33. Hilton Garden Inn
  34. Home2 Suites by Hilton
  35. Great Clips*
  36. Jan-Pro Cleaning and Disinfecting
  37. Pearle Vision
  38. Burger King
  39. Kona Ice
  40. Baskin-Robbins
  41. Homewood Suites by Hilton
  42. Dairy Queen
  43. European Wax Center
  44. Sport Clips* Haircuts
  45. Motel 6
  46. Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express
  47. McAlister's Deli
  48. Marco's Pizza
  49. Cinnabon
  50. Sonic Drive-In
  51. Anago Cleaning Systems
  52. Tommy's Express Car Wash
  53. Palm Beach Tan
  54. Dream Vacations
  55. Tru by Hilton
  56. Circle K
  57. Express Employment Professionals
  58. Matco Tools
  59. Interim HealthCare
  60. La Quinta by Wyndham
  61. Paris Baguette*
  62. Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  63. Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
  64. Embassy Suites by Hilton
  65. Scooter's Coffee
  66. Cornwell Quality Tools
  67. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
  68. The Goddard School
  69. Dogtopia
  70. Mac Tools
  71. American Family Care
  72. Sola Salons
  73. FastSigns
  74. Goldfish Swim School
  75. My Salon Suite
  76. Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings
  77. Anytime Fitness
  78. Nothing Bundt Cakes
  79. Firehouse Subs
  80. Transworld Business Advisors
  81. Realty One Group
  82. PuroClean
  83. The Joint Chiropractic
  84. Slim Chickens
  85. HomeVestors of America
  86. Golden Chick
  87. Big O Tires
  88. Signal
  89. Phenix Salon Suites
  90. Jimmy John's
  91. Paul Davis Restoration
  92. Mountain Mike's Pizza
  93. ServiceMaster Restore
  94. Pirtek
  95. Kilwins
  96. Orangetheory Fitness
  97. Mathnasium*
  98. Midas
  99. Minuteman Press
  100. Urban Air Adventure Park


These 100 brands are a great place to get started, but there is still so much more opportunity out there for aspiring franchise owners. Browse the rest of the “Franchise 500” or check out 1851’s Power Rankings for more investment ideas.

*This brand is a paid partner of 1851 Franchise. For more information on paid partnerships please click here.

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