2022 Best of the Best Ranking

These are the companies that not only ranked in this year’s highly competitive Franchise 500, but ranked #1 in their respective industry categories.

The Best of: Automotive

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 181 Ziebart	Automotive Appearance Services Auto detailing, films, appearance and protection services	$417K - $566K
# 150 Midas	Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Auto repair and maintenance	$199K - $740K
# 148 Tommy's Express Car Wash	Car-Wash Services Car washes	$5.3M - $7.2M
# 37 Jiffy Lube	Oil-Change Services Oil changes and preventive maintenance	$232K - $423K
# 133 RNR Tire Express	Wheels & Tires Tire and custom wheel sales and rentals	$593K - $1.3M
# 317 Tint World	Window Tinting Window tinting, vehicle wraps, mobile electronics, auto accessories, detailing services	$260K - $400K
# 101 Novus Glass	Windshield Repair Auto glass repair and replacement	$57K - $216K

The Best of: Business Services

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 337 Money Pages	Advertising Services Multimedia marketing	$108K - $149K
# 74 Transworld Business Advisors	Business Brokerages Business brokerages; franchise consulting	$76K - $99K
# 316 The Entrepreneur's Source Request Info	Business Coaching & Consulting Franchise/business coaching and development	$118K - $126K
# 164 Leadership Management International	Business Training Programs Leadership and organizational training and development	$20K - $28K
# 251 Office Evolution	Coworking Spaces Virtual office services, coworking spaces, executive-suite and conference-room rentals	$390K - $1.3M
# 179 YESCO Sign & Lighting Service	Miscellaneous Business Services Sign and lighting service and maintenance	$65K - $352K
# 456 Network In Action	Networking Groups Professional networking and referral groups	$26K - $33K
# 167 Minuteman Press	Printing/Marketing Services Printing, graphics, and marketing services	$76K - $187K
# 196 Real Property Management	Property Management Property management	$99K - $147K
# 403 InXpress	Shipping Services Shipping services	$86K - $167K
# 47 FastSigns	Signs Signs, graphics	$234K - $324K
# 25 Express Employment Professionals Request Info	Staffing/Recruiting Staffing, HR solutions	$140K - $400K

The Best of: Children's Businesses

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 65 Primrose Schools	Childcare Educational childcare	$652K - $8.5M
# 497 Parker-Anderson Enrichment	Children's Enrichment Programs: Miscellaneous Enrichment programs	$51K - $116K
# 184 School of Rock	Children's Enrichment Programs: Music Music education	$396K - $537K
# 309 Snapology	Children's Enrichment Programs: STEM STEAM education programs	$74K - $497K
# 156 Skyhawks Sports & Supertots Sports Academy	Children's Fitness Programs Children's fitness programs	$30K - $90K
# 177 Once Upon A Child	Children's Retail New and used children's clothing, equipment, furniture, toys	$276K - $417K
# 53 Goldfish Swim School	Swimming Lessons Infant and child swimming lessons	$1.4M - $3.3M
# 6 Kumon Request Info	Tutoring Supplemental education	$67K - $146K

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The Best of: Financial Services

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 143 Lendio	Business Financial Services Small-business financing	$63K - $117K
# 54 Goosehead Insurance	Insurance Property and casualty insurance	$40K - $119K
# 306 Motto Mortgage	Miscellaneous Financial Services Mortgage brokerages	$63K - $87K
# 201 H&R Block	Tax Services Tax preparation, electronic filing	$32K - $158K

The Best of: Food

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 476 Acai Express Superfood Bowls	Acai Bowls Acai bowls, smoothies, juices, toast	$146K - $429K
# 199 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue	Asian Food Asian-American/Hawaiian food	$152K - $613K
# 129 Paris Baguette	Bakery Cafes Bakery cafes	$636K - $1.7M
# 495 Eggs Up Grill	Breakfast/Brunch Restaurants Breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurants	$413K - $765K
# 84 Kilwins	Candy Chocolates, fudge, ice cream	$216K - $756K
# 3 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen	Chicken Fried chicken, seafood, biscuits	$384K - $3.5M
# 28 Cinnabon	Cinnamon Rolls Cinnamon rolls, baked goods, coffee	$112K - $547K
# 11 Dunkin'	Coffee Coffee, doughnuts, baked goods	$438K - $1.8M
# 144 Shipley Do-Nuts	Doughnuts Doughnuts, kolaches, pastries, coffee	$525K - $1.2M
# 500 Combo Kitchen	Ghost Kitchens Ghost kitchens/food halls	$3K - $358K
# 14 McDonald's	Hamburgers Burgers, chicken, salads, beverages	$1.4M - $2.5M
# 109 Wienerschnitzel	Hot Dogs Hot dogs, ice cream	$305K - $1.4M
# 36 Baskin-Robbins	Ice Cream Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen beverages	$294K - $636K
# 408 Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe	Mediterranean Food Mediterranean and Greek food	$473K - $934K
# 1 Taco Bell	Mexican Food Mexican-inspired food	$576K - $3.4M
# 372 Kolache Factory	Miscellaneous Baked Goods Kolaches, pastries, coffee	$432K - $709K
# 19 Nothing Bundt Cakes	Miscellaneous Food/Beverage Businesses Bundt cakes and gifts	$484K - $700K
# 73 Kona Ice Request Info	Miscellaneous Frozen Desserts Shaved-ice trucks	$150K - $189K
# 119 Denny's	Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants Family restaurants	$1M - $2.3M
# 410 Orion Food Systems	Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants Fast-food systems for nontraditional markets	$60K - $140K
# 18 Arby's	Miscellaneous Sandwiches Sandwiches, fries, shakes	$629K - $2.3M
# 192 Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings	Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches Philly cheesesteaks, fries, wings, lemonade	$252K - $1M
# 60 Pizza Hut	Pizza Pizza, pasta, wings	$367K - $2.1M
# 378 Pokeworks	Poke Poke and Asian fusion bowls	$375K - $611K
# 390 Auntie Anne's	Pretzels Soft pretzels	$146K - $524K
# 198 Chop Stop	Salads Chopped salads, rice and bean bowls, wraps	$375K - $699K
# 276 Captain D's	Seafood Seafood	$869K - $1.3M
# 10 Tropical Smoothie Cafe	Smoothies/Juices Smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads	$277K - $584K
# 87 Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux	Sports Bars/Pubs Louisiana-themed sports restaurants	$1.2M - $4.6M
# 4 Jersey Mike's Subs Request Info	Submarine Sandwiches Subs and Philly cheesesteaks	$194K - $955K
# 406 Gong Cha	Teas Bubble tea	$162K - $314K

The Best of: Health & Wellness

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 498 StretchLab Request Info	Assisted Stretching Assisted stretching	$160K - $299K
# 222 Pure Barre Request Info	Barre Fitness Barre fitness classes and apparel	$214K - $457K
# 351 30 Minute Hit	Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Boxing/kickboxing circuit-training programs for women	$123K - $326K
# 314 Your CBD Store Request Info	CBD CBD stores	$70K - $90K
# 57 The Joint Chiropractic Request Info	Chiropractic Services Chiropractic services	$215K - $477K
# 45 Pearle Vision	Eye Care Eye care and eyewear	$70K - $848K
# 7 Planet Fitness	Fitness Fitness clubs	$1.6M - $4.9M
# 392 The Good Feet Store	Miscellaneous Health Products Arch supports, related products	$137K - $396K
# 289 Profile Plan Nutrition + Wellness	Miscellaneous Health Services Weight-loss and wellness services	$399K - $656K
# 325 Mobility Plus	Mobility Solutions Sales, rentals, installations, and repairs of mobility products	$169K - $280K
# 224 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers	Physical Therapy Physical therapy, balance and vestibular therapy, preventive wellness services	$181K - $473K
# 165 Club Pilates	Pilates Fitness Reformer Pilates classes	$186K - $388K

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The Best of: Home Improvement

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 341 Concrete Craft	Concrete Coatings Decorative concrete coatings	$156K - $233K
# 158 Floor Coverings International	Flooring Flooring	$151K - $220K
# 114 USA Insulation	Insulation Home insulation and energy-efficient products	$271K - $400K
# 147 Miracle Method Surface Refinishing	Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Kitchen and bathroom surface refinishing	$96K - $196K
# 257 Outdoor Lighting Perspectives	Lighting Services Residential landscape, architectural, holiday, and hospitality lighting	$85K - $154K
# 259 Footprints Floors Request Info	Miscellaneous Home-Improvement Businesses Flooring installation and restoration	$79K - $113K
# 206 Closets By Design	Organization/Storage Systems Custom closet and home/office organization systems	$152K - $503K
# 123 CertaPro Painters	Painting Residential and commercial painting	$156K - $232K
# 334 Mighty Dog Roofing	Roofing Residential and commercial roofing services, siding, windows, and gutters	$216K - $383K
# 15 Budget Blinds	Window Coverings Window coverings, window film, rugs, accessories	$141K - $212K

The Best of: Lodging

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 348 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts	Campgrounds Family camping resorts	$108K - $11.3M
# 17 Hampton by Hilton	Hotels & Motels Upper midscale hotels	$12.3M - $22.8M

The Best of: Maintenance

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 308 Jet-Black/Yellow Dawg Striping	Asphalt Maintenance Asphalt maintenance	$63K - $122K
# 106 Stanley Steemer	Carpet & Upholstery Services Carpet, upholstery, HVAC, and air-duct cleaning; water damage restoration	$118K - $693K
# 30 Jan-Pro Cleaning and Disinfecting	Commercial Cleaning Commercial cleaning	$5K - $58K
# 298 Spaulding Decon	Crime-Scene Cleaning Crime-scene, meth-lab, and hoarding cleanup; mold remediation; house buying	$95K - $161K
# 493 PatchMaster	Drywall Repair Drywall repair and installation	$82K - $106K
# 240 Mr. Electric	Electrical Services Electrical services	$108K - $245K
# 323 Precision Door Service	Garage-Door Repair/Installation Residential garage door repair, installation, and service	$111K - $590K
# 232 Glass Doctor	Glass Repair Auto/residential/commercial glass installation, repair, and replacement	$158K - $300K
# 231 Aire Serv	HVAC/Duct-Cleaning Services HVAC services	$88K - $216K
# 142 Screenmobile	Home Repairs/Handyman Services Mobile window and door screening	$118K - $204K
# 67 Monster Tree Service	Lawn & Tree Care Residential and commercial tree and plant care services	$422K - $568K
# 215 Fibrenew	Leather & Vinyl Repair Leather, plastic, and vinyl restoration and repair	$98K - $112K
# 391 Sir Grout	Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses Residential hard surface restoration and maintenance	$122K - $147K
# 207 Mosquito Joe	Pest Control Outdoor pest control	$110K - $149K
# 79 RooterMan	Plumbing Plumbing and drain cleaning	$45K - $82K
# 117 ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company	Pool Maintenance Swimming pool maintenance, repairs, and renovations	$85K - $206K
# 22 The Maids	Residential Cleaning Residential cleaning	$58K - $156K
# 8 Servpro	Restoration Services Fire, water, and other damage cleanup, restoration, and reconstruction	$217K - $271K
# 250 Window Gang	Window Cleaning Window, gutter, roof, and dryer-vent cleaning; pressure washing; chimney sweeping	$102K - $146K

The Best of: Personal-Care Businesses

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 23 Great Clips Request Info	Hair Care Hair salons	$178K - $377K
# 288 Amazing Lash Studio Request Info	Lash & Brow Services Eyelash-extension studios	$304K - $636K
# 270 Woodhouse Spa	Massage & Spa Services Spa treatments	$1.4M - $2.1M
# 152 Restore Hyper Wellness	Miscellaneous Personal-Care Businesses Wellness services	$642K - $1.2M
# 50 Sola Salons	Salon Suites Salon studios	$808K - $2.1M
# 56 Interim HealthCare Request Info	Senior Care Medical and nonmedical home care, medical staffing	$126K - $200K
# 80 Palm Beach Tan	Tanning Tanning	$630K - $932K
# 48 European Wax Center	Waxing Body waxing services, skin and beauty products	$350K - $554K

The Best of: Pets

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 361 Sit Means Sit Dog Training	Dog Training Dog training	$29K - $129K
# 274 Aussie Pet Mobile	Miscellaneous Pet Businesses Mobile pet grooming	$180K - $199K
# 51 Dogtopia	Pet Care Dog daycare, boarding, and spa services	$688K - $1.8M
# 20 Pet Supplies Plus Request Info	Pet Stores Pet food and supplies, pets, bathing/grooming services	$455K - $1.5M

The Best of: Recreation

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 46 Urban Air Adventure Park Request Info	Adventure Parks/Entertainment Centers Adventure parks	$3.4M - $7.2M
# 327 Board & Brush Creative Studio	DIY/Paint-&-Sip Studios DIY wood-sign workshops	$65K - $93K
# 125 Freedom Boat Club	Miscellaneous Recreation Businesses Membership boat clubs	$223K - $501K
# 205 Destination Athlete Request Info	Sports Equipment & Apparel Equipment, apparel, fundraising, and performance solutions for youth, high school, and college athletic teams	$28K - $94K
# 82 Dream Vacations Request Info	Travel Agencies Travel agencies	$2K - $21K

The Best of: Retail

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 178 Uptown Cheapskate	Apparel & Accessories Young-adult-clothing resale stores	$346K - $544K
# 9 7-Eleven	Convenience Stores Convenience stores	$125K - $1.3M
# 90 Rent-A-Center	Furniture & Appliances Rent-to-own furniture, electronics, tires, computers, appliances	$363K - $570K
# 12 Ace Hardware	Miscellaneous Retail Businesses Hardware and home improvement stores	$292K - $2.1M
# 21 Snap-on Tools	Tools Distribution Professional tools and equipment	$201K - $465K

The Best of: Services (Other)

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 76 Tide Cleaners	Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services Dry cleaning	$704K - $1.5M
# 438 Fully Promoted	Embroidery & Screen Printing Branded apparel and promotional products	$128K - $363K
# 371 Caring Transitions Request Info	Estate Sales Senior transition and relocation, online auctions, and estate liquidation management	$59K - $83K
# 241 HomeTeam Inspection Service	Home Inspections Home and commercial property inspections and related services	$50K - $77K
# 436 Fastest Labs	Laboratory Services Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing, background screening	$91K - $123K
# 134 Pop-A-Lock	Locksmith Services Mobile locksmith and security services	$138K - $171K
# 105 Pirtek Request Info	Miscellaneous Services Hydraulic and industrial hose maintenance, repair, and replacement	$219K - $899K
# 111 Two Men and a Truck	Moving/Junk-Removal Services Moving, storage, and junk removal services	$106K - $436K
# 330 Hommati Request Info	Photography & Video Services 3D tours, aerial videos, photography, augmented reality, and other services for real estate agents	$62K - $84K
# 2 The UPS Store Request Info	Postal & Business Centers Shipping, packing, mailboxes, printing, faxing, shredding, notary services	$122K - $508K
# 35 HomeVestors of America Request Info	Real Estate Home buying, repair, and selling	$80K - $456K
# 98 Signal	Security Services Private security guard and patrol services	$93K - $241K
# 299 Card My Yard	Yard Sign Rentals Special-occasion yard sign rentals	$10K - $18K

The Best of: Tech Businesses

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Franchise name/rank	Category/Description	Initial Investment
# 93 CPR Cell Phone Repair	Electronics Repairs/Sales Electronics repairs and sales	$50K - $218K
# 113 TeamLogic IT	IT Services IT managed services for businesses	$111K - $143K