Awards›2026›Best Franchisee Support

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Best Franchisee Support 2026

Franchises with the best training, financing, technology, and territory support.

50 winners · Based on verified FDD data · Updated annually

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How the Support Score is Calculated

Measures the quality and breadth of support a franchisor provides to franchisees based on FDD data.

Financing20%

Whether the franchisor offers financing assistance (Item 10)

Technology20%

Number of technology tools and software provided

Training20%

Total training hours including classroom and on-the-job (Item 11)

Territory15%

Whether exclusive territory protection is offered (Item 12)

Term Length15%

Initial franchise agreement term length (Item 17)

Renewal10%

Availability of renewal options after initial term

up to 8% of Gross Sales

5% - 7% of Gross Sales

Real Estate & Property

5% of your gross sales or $5,000 per month, whichever is greater

Destination AthleteVirginia

5% (non-internet sales) or 8% (internet sales) of Gross Sales

Destination Athlete

5% (non-internet sales) or 8% (internet sales) of Gross Sales

8% of Gross Revenue ($125/week min)

Hospitality & Travel

5.5% of Gross Room Revenues

Health & Fitness

7.5% of the previous month’s Gross Sales subject to the minimum monthly royalty fee of $375

Business Services

10% of total gross sales, except 25% of sales of Digital Media Ads

Commission Express National

Business Services

9% up to $300K; 4.5% $300K-$600K; 1% over $600K

Creative Colors International

7.5% of gross sales, or a minimum of $375-$625/month

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham

Hospitality & Travel

$11.5M–$15.4M

5.5% of Gross Room Revenue

Little Tree Huggers

Education & Tutoring

8% of your gross sales

Degree Wellness

Health & Fitness

7% of Gross Revenues

4% of Gross Sales

The Cleaning Authority

Cleaning & Restoration

6% of Gross Revenue (tiered)

Health & Fitness

The greater of (i) 7% of your Gross Sales of your franchised Studio, or (ii) $1,000 per month

Zerorez Franchising Systems

Cleaning & Restoration

6% of Gross Sales

Cleaning & Restoration

7% of Gross Revenues or the minimum royalty ranging from $500 to $1,250 per month, whichever is greater after the first year

Senior Care & Healthcare

5% of Gross Sales

Loyalty Business Servicesd/b/a Loyalty Business Services - Unit

Business Services

14% of Gross Revenues

Sliding scale of 10% to 8% of Gross Sales

The Junkluggers (RI-Specific)

7% of Gross Revenue from Junk Removal Services; 3-7% of Remix Services Gross Revenue

Health & Fitness

7% of Gross Sales

Child Services & Entertainment

5% to 7% of weekly Adjusted Gross Revenues, increasing over time

FlyLock Security Solutions

8% of Gross Revenue

Beauty & Personal Care

6% of Gross Studio Sales or $150 per week, whichever is greater. After your 2nd year of operations, the minimum Royalty Fee increases to $250 per week.

Fireside Illinois

Hospitality & Travel

10% on Gross Sales after deducting Platform Fee

Fireside for Maryland

Hospitality & Travel

10% on Gross Sales

Fireside Rv Rentals

Hospitality & Travel

10% on Gross Sales

Galt Pharmaceuticals

Senior Care & Healthcare

6% of your Total Sales Margins

7% of Gross Revenues (6% if gross reaches $7,500/week)

You've Got Maids

Cleaning & Restoration

5.9%-2.99% of Gross Sales

Business Services

8% of Gross Revenue or the applicable Minimum Royalty, whichever is greater

Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency

Child Services & Entertainment

5% of Gross Sales

DCAP Insurance/The Tax Zone

Business Services

20% of annual Gross Sales (The Tax Zone) or $825/month increasing 5% annually (DCAP Insurance)

8% of first $400,000 of Gross Sales, then 7% up to $750,000, then 6% above $750,000

Play It Again Sports

5% of Gross Sales

ProSource Wholesale Showroom

3% of Gross Sales

DivaDance New York

Health & Fitness

10% of net monthly revenue

The Tailored Closet

4.0% - 7.0% of Gross Revenue

5% of Gross Sales (2.5% for first 180 days for new franchises)

British Swim School

Education & Tutoring

10% of Gross Sales

7% of Total Revenue

8% to 5% of monthly Gross Consumer Sales (tiered) or Minimum Royalty, whichever is greater

Critter Control®

7% of Monthly Total Net Revenues

Beauty & Personal Care

6% of Net Sales

Child Services & Entertainment

Effective Date through Month 16: $0 per month; Months 17 to 28: $500 per month; Months 29 and each subsequent month: $750 per month

7% of your Monthly Gross Consumer Sales

5% of Gross Sales

Methodology

Rankings are calculated from verified Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data. Scores are based on a weighted composite of transparency, system health, earnings disclosure, legal record, and franchise maturity. No franchise can pay for a higher ranking. Data is sourced from state franchise registry filings. See our Disclaimer for more information.