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2022 Top Franchises List

Below you'll find the Top Franchises for 2022 as ranked by Franchise Gator in our annual Top 100 list. We've carefully combed through hundreds of Franchise Disclosure Statements (FDDs), conducted interviews, and then ranked the top franchises for 2022 using several key factors.

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Top Franchise Categories Of The Year

2022 was a strong year for many businesses, but some industries experienced more growth than others. Here are some of the top performing franchise categories of 2022:

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1 Automobile Repair Services

On average, people keep their automobiles for almost 12 years. This number is expected to increase due to rising car prices and longer lasting automobiles. These are just some of the factors that are conspiring to make automobile repair franchises sizzling hot in 2022. Another key factor is that cars are becoming so technologically sophisticated that repairing your vehicle yourself is becoming almost impossible. Explore Automotive Franchises.

This year’s pandemic has shown how vital it is to ensure your living environment is as clean and sanitary as possible. Even as things get back to normal, there’s going to be an increased emphasis on proactive cleanliness as a way of preventing viruses and other pathogens from invading the sanctity of people’s living and working spaces.

As the owner of a cleaning franchise, you can help busy professionals who don’t have time to do the cleaning themselves to accomplish this worthwhile goal. Explore Cleaning Franchises.

During the pandemic, tech that made it easier to connect with others—such as tablets, smartphones, and computers—became essential for people’s psychological survival. Now, as we move to a “new normal,” technology will continue to be an integral part of people’s lives as they discover that they prefer to continue to work remotely. This means that franchises offering electronic device sales and repair will be a hot commodity in the coming year. Explore Computer & Internet Franchises.

Top 5 Franchises of 2022

Continue below to see our full list of the 100 top franchises in 2022, or take some time to get a closer look at our top 5 picks:

Ace Hardware

For more than 96 years, Ace Hardware has been America's neighborhood hardware retailer. Ace Hardware is offering a tremendous opportunity for those wanting to build a profitable and lasting business. With financial backing and support from a globally trusted and locally embraced brand, the ultimate success can be yours with Ace. Request information today to learn more

Total Investment:
$250,000

Liquid Capital Requirement:
$500,000

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Mathnasium

Experience the joy of watching childrens confidence grow as they learn math skills and pursue their dreams using our proprietary, time-tested teaching method. One of the worlds top franchises, Mathnasium gives you the satisfaction of helping kids, while also helping yourself do well. Our comprehensive training gives you the tools to run a successful Mathnasium Learning Center without needing any educator or math experience.

Total Investment:
$100,000

Liquid Capital Requirement:
$500,000

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Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Spherion, a leader in the recruiting and staffing industry with 75 years of experience, brings the power of local to its clients and candidates through a network of independent and empowered franchise owners.

Total Investment:
$150,000

Liquid Capital Requirement:
$500,000

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Primo Hoagies

The success of Primo is attributed to an excellent, long-tenured staff that regularly serves up a combination of quality, consistency, and originality. Our large and diverse menu features dozens of Specialty Hoagies, most of which are our very own original creations.

Total Investment:
$150,000

Liquid Capital Requirement:
$500,000

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FASTSIGNS

FASTSIGNS is the leader and ranked 1 by number of units in North America, verified by third party sources such as Entrepreneur, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Research Institute as 1 in our category. We provide FASTSIGNS franchisees with industry leading buying power with key suppliers and vendors, thus reducing our franchisees costs and increasing their profit margins. In addition, we are the only franchise in the sign & graphics category with a $11+ million national advertising fund focused on national television ads, SEO and PPC to drive customers to franchisees centers.

Total Investment:
$100,000

Liquid Capital Requirement:
$500,000

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Ace Hardware

For more than 96 years, Ace Hardware has been America's neighborhood hardware retailer. Ace Hardware is offering a tremendous opportunity for those wanting to build a profitable and lasting business. With financial…

250k Minimum Cash Required

2

Mathnasium

Experience the joy of watching childrens confidence grow as they learn math skills and pursue their dreams using our proprietary, time-tested teaching method. One of the worlds top franchises, Mathnasium gives you the…

100k Minimum Cash Required

3

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Spherion, a leader in the recruiting and staffing industry with 75 years of experience, brings the power of local to its clients and candidates through a network of independent and empowered franchise owners.

150k Minimum Cash Required

4

Primo Hoagies

The success of Primo is attributed to an excellent, long-tenured staff that regularly serves up a combination of quality, consistency, and originality. Our large and diverse menu features dozens of Specialty Hoagies, most of…

150k Minimum Cash Required

5

FASTSIGNS

FASTSIGNS is the leader and ranked 1 by number of units in North America, verified by third party sources such as Entrepreneur, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Research Institute as 1 in our category. We provide…

100k Minimum Cash Required

6

Kiddie Academy

Do you dream of owning a business that is both profitable and rewarding? Then Kiddie Academy is the opportunity you've been waiting for Our strong support system, training program, and proven business model will help…

250k Minimum Cash Required

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