2024 Top 100 Franchises Report

For 15 years and counting, Franchise Direct has published its Top 100 Global Franchises Ranking, one of the most well-known franchise rankings in the industry. The ranking and report are meant to offer a snapshot look at some notable franchise operations each year, from emerging brands to icons of the industry.

Please note that the ranking is not exhaustive. It is also not meant to be taken as an endorsement of any of the franchise brands mentioned therein. More on the methodology can be found here. For additional information on certain franchises, please click the “Request Information” button on the Top 100 Franchises Ranking page to directly contact that franchise.

According to the company, there is a The UPS Store location within 10 miles of 85% of the U.S. population. With a franchise network that extensive and programs such as its “Start Small, Grow Big program” for the development of business skills for young entrepreneurs as well as incentives for veterans and prospective franchisees from underrepresented groups, not only does the business center franchise remain in the top five for a second consecutive year—it reaches the top spot for 2024.

With an eye toward the future, The UPS Store also developed and launched a Roblox game recently. The intent of the game, “Main Street Moguls,” is to build business skills and spur interest in entrepreneurship for Gen Z. In addition to supporting future small businesses, used its annual competition, Small Biz Challenge, to help it find current top small business owners in the country.

All its initiatives help “The UPS Store grow national brand awareness for the franchise while reaching new audiences,” says a spokesperson. It worked. Per company reported data, The UPS Store achieved a net opening of over 100 new locations between October 2022 and September 2023.

Lately, visitors to our website in the past year have shown a lot of interest in home services franchises. This year’s Top 100 reflects that as the home services industry had a strong showing overall. Budget Blinds rode strong sales and a gain of nearly 60 locations over the 12 month period to No. 2.

It's followed by Kitchen Tune-Up, which makes its Top 100 debut at No. 3 and No. 4 Ace Handyman Services, which adds another accolade to its resume, which includes a Satisfaction Award for 2023 Top Franchises from Franchise Business Review and being one of 1851 Franchise’s “The 20 Hottest Service Franchise Brands to Invest in Right Now.”

Anago Cleaning Systems comes in at No. 5. The cleaning franchise “completed a brand refresh with a new tagline, website, and sales materials” to go along with strong year-over-year unit growth.

Another home services franchise, Five Star Bath Solutions, makes it into the top ten at No. 6.

2023 was a year for PuroClean to celebrate as it partnered with 63 new franchise partners by the end of the year. In addition, the company celebrated the 10th anniversary with of its President/COO Steve White.

No. 8 Visiting Angels celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

AAMCO comes in at No. 9. Like The UPS Store, the automotive franchise is looking to the encourage next generation of franchisees as it has stated plans to enhance its community outreach by partnering with technical schools nationwide to provide a path to AAMCO ownership to college students.

Rounding out the top ten is Griswold Home Care, which was one of eight companies named a “Home Care Pulse Endorsed National Provider.” Home Care Pulse is a service provider for post-acute care companies and is known for its Benchmarking Report and Best of Home Care awards.

The near future will bring new waters for Captain D’s (No. 15) to chart as it recently signed its first franchise development agreement in the greater New York City area. The brand has continued to develop its lineup of restaurant prototypes by debuting a drive-thru/pick up-only Express model.

Another franchise celebrating its 25th anniversary is No. 33 School of Rock. The music education franchise for children now boasts over 350 locations. Highlights include new flagship schools in Mexico, Ireland and Portugal.

Graze Craze (No. 36) and Clean Eatz (No. 43) are finding their niche in different ways people are going about their diets. Clean Eatz obviously focuses on healthy fare and Graze Craze caters to the increase in popularity of charcuterie boards.

The fast-growing ATAX (No. 63) makes the cut this year. The tax franchise opened its 100th location in January 2023 and has so far awarded 900 territories nationwide through its master franchise program.

Franchises such as HealthSource America's Chiropractor (No. 72), The Joint Chiropractic (No. 95) and 100% Chiropractic (No. 97) have popped up at an eye-catching rate in the last 20 years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of chiropractors is projected to grow 10% during the decade ending in 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. A big factor in their expansion is the ability for these providers into spaces previously thought of as retail-only.

We say this every year, but we mean it: The Top 100 needs more than 100 slots!

Inevitably in ranking only 100 franchises, there are great concepts that don't make the cut.

Here are some more fantastic franchises that are making their mark in an incredibly diverse and ever-growing industry.