FranchiseIQ Rankings 2026
The 30 franchise brands with the highest year-over-year unit growth, based on real FDD filings. Updated with the latest franchise disclosure data.
| # | Brand | Industry | Growth | Net New | Total Units | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bumble Bee Blinds | +1960% | +98 | 55 | $188K | |
| 2 | Soccer Stars | +1933.3% | +58 | 85 | $86K | |
| 3 | Buffalo Wild Wings Go | +1525% | +61 | 31 | $808K | |
| 4 | Temp Walls Franchise Management, Llc | +1510% | +151 | 110 | $260K | |
| 5 | Gatsby Glass | +1100% | +44 | 41 | $226K | |
| 6 | Bft Franchise Spv, Llc | +850% | +17 | 32 | $857K | |
| 7 | That 1 Painter | +603.6% | +169 | 34 | $151K | |
| 8 | World Of Sourdough | +566.7% | +17 | 61 | $427K | |
| 9 | Hallmark Homecare | +550% | +11 | 25 | $122K | |
| 10 | Five Star Bath Solutions | +480% | +96 | 69 | $228K | |
| 11 | Zoomin Groomin | +400% | +44 | 55 | $135K | |
| 12 | Graze Craze | +387.5% | +31 | 39 | $246K | |
| 13 | Hfb Fenceco Franchising, Llc | +352.4% | +74 | 93 | $229K | |
| 14 | Junkluggers | +311.8% | +53 | 53 | $227K | |
| 15 | Donutnv | +281.2% | +45 | 98 | $261K | |
| 16 | Bonchon | +266.7% | +16 | 127 | $784K | |
| 17 | Poop 911 | +236% | +59 | 87 | $15K | |
| 18 | Hangry Joe'S Hot Chicken | +220% | +44 | 51 | $412K | |
| 19 | Woofie'S | +216.7% | +13 | 30 | $238K | |
| 20 | Cold Stone Creamery | +215.8% | +41 | 44 | $495K | |
| 21 | Home2 Suites By Hilton | +206.1% | +68 | 48 | $20.1M | |
| 22 | Grandwelcome | +195% | +39 | 38 | $104K | |
| 23 | Caring Transitions | +181.2% | +58 | 42 | $94K | |
| 24 | Vio Med Spa | +160% | +24 | 29 | $876K | |
| 25 | Zoomin Groomin Usa Llc | +145.5% | +16 | 30 | $282K | |
| 26 | Bricks & Minifigs | +140.4% | +73 | 82 | $406K | |
| 27 | Paris Baguette | +140% | +42 | 39 | $1.3M | |
| 28 | Gomobile Tires | +133.3% | +24 | 38 | $283K | |
| 29 | Everline Coatings And Services | +125% | +25 | 55 | $252K | |
| 30 | Restopros | +123.1% | +16 | 30 | $215K |
Rankings are based on year-over-year net unit growth percentage from FDD Item 20 disclosures. We filter for brands with at least 25 franchised units and a data quality score of 50+. Growth rates reflect the most recent FDD filing year available. Data sourced from FranchiseIQ analysis of 20,000+ FDD filings.
High unit growth signals strong consumer demand, a proven unit model, and franchisor support capacity. But rapid growth can also strain operations and quality control. Smart franchise buyers weigh growth momentum against unit-level economics, territory availability, and SBA default rates to find the best opportunity.
Based on FDD data, the fastest-growing franchises by unit growth rate include brands in home services, fitness, and specialty food categories. Growth rates above 100% year-over-year are common among emerging brands expanding from a small base.
Fast growth can indicate strong demand, but it also means new territory availability is shrinking quickly. Evaluate the full picture: unit economics, territory protection, franchisor support capacity, and SBA default rates. FranchiseIQ provides all of this data for each brand.
This ranking is updated as new FDD filings are processed. `FranchiseIQ analyzes over $20,066 FDD filings across $5,792 brands to produce data-driven rankings.`
Data sourced from FranchiseIQ analysis of FDD Item 20 disclosures. Investment figures represent midpoint of total estimated initial investment range from Item 7. Rankings are for informational purposes and do not constitute investment advice.