Top Emerging Franchises
Franchises Worth Considering in 2026
Statistics to rank the top emerging franchises for the current year were taken directly from the Franchise Disclosure Statements (FDDs) submitted for consideration.
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2026 Emerging Franchises:
| Franchise Name | Industry Name | Available Capital | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Batteries Plus | Retail Franchises | $100,000 | |
 | Always Best Care | Senior Care Franchises | $100,000 | |
 | Erik's DeliCafe | Food Franchises | $100,000 | |
 | Senior Care Authority | Senior Care Franchises | $100,000 | |
 | Apricot Lane Boutique | Retail | $100,000 | |
 | Maid Brigade | Cleaning & Maintenance | $50,000 | |
 | Amada Senior Care | Senior Care Franchises | $50,000 | |
 | Up Closets Custom Closets | Home Services & Repair Franchises | $75,000 | |
 | Premier Pool Service | Home Services | $50,000 | |
 | iFlex Stretch Studios | Health & Fitness Franchises | $100,000 | |
 | WorldKids® School | Child Related Franchises | $100,000 | |
 | Squirrel Ai Learning | Education Franchises | $100,000 | |
 | Mighty Dog Roofing | Home Services & Repair Franchises | $100,000 | |
 | Benjamin Moore | Retail Franchises | $75,000 | |
 | Prism Specialties | Restoration, Disaster Recovery Franchises | $50,000 | |
 | Executive Home Care | Senior Care Franchises | $50,000 | |
 | STRIDE Fitness | Health & Fitness Franchises | $200,000 | |
 | One River School of Art & Design | Education Franchises | $100,000 |
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As of June 27, 2026: