About the Top New Franchises

There's something to be said for joining forces with a well-established franchise. It comes with instant name recognition and long-proven systems, but our Top New Franchises list contains some names that are already making headway in the name-recognition game. Plus, new franchises offer the chance to buy into wide open territories and help shape the future of the franchise. Another potential advantage to new franchises is the variety they offer. It's no longer burgers-and-fries or tax preparation.

In recent years we've seen top new franchises offering cruises, massage therapy services, fitness centers, used sports equipment, children's cooking schools, art education and much more.

What are some of the newest stars in the franchising universe this year? Lucky for you, we've compiled this listing of the 50 top companies that started franchising since 2004, ranked by their scores during the past five years on our annual Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®. This list isn't intended to endorse any particular franchise, but rather to provide a starting point for your research. Before you purchase any franchise, you should investigate the opportunity thoroughly by interviewing ex-listings franchisees, consulting with an attorney and an accountant, and reading all pertinent literature, including the company's UFOC.