Check Out the Longest-Reigning Brands in Our Franchise 500
They’re all here in our annual Hall of Fame list.
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Want to buy a brand that’s stood the test of time? This is the best resource you’ll ever find: It’s Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list.
Here’s what makes it so special.
Every year, we publish our highly competitive Franchise 500 ranking. Now, we’re also looking back at all our rankings — 47 years’ worth! — to see which brands have ranked most consistently. To be part of our Hall of Fame, a company must rank for at least 25 years consecutively.
In the Hall of Fame, brands are listed in descending order based on the number of years they have been ranked — starting at the top, with the three companies that have ranked every year that the Franchise 500 has existed.
Following the Hall of Fame, you’ll also find our “10+ Club” franchises. Those companies are on their way to Hall of Fame status, having ranked for 10 to 24 years. And following that, we recognize the brands that are true category leaders: In the Franchise 500, they’ve ranked No. 1 in their categories for 10 or more years.
These lists can be a great place to start your franchise search, but they are not intended as a recommendation of any particular company. It’s always important to do your due diligence on any franchise, no matter its track record, to find out if it’s the right investment for you in the here and now. That means reading the company’s legal documents, consulting with an attorney and an accountant, and talking to current and former franchisees about their experiences.
Related: These Are the Secrets to Long-Term Franchise Success, According to Top Industry Leaders
Ranked for 45+ Years
Lawn Doctor
Ranked: 47 years
McDonald’s
Ranked: 47 years
Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Ranked: 46 years
40+ Years
The Maids
Ranked: 43 years
Merry Maids
Ranked: 43 years
ServiceMaster Clean
Ranked: 43 years
ServiceMaster Restore
Ranked: 43 years
The UPS Store
Ranked: 43 years
Marco’s Pizza
Ranked: 42 years
RE/MAX
Ranked: 42 years
Great Clips
Ranked: 41 years
Servpro
Ranked: 41 years
Huntington Learning Center
Ranked: 40 years
35+ Years
Wild Birds Unlimited
Ranked: 39 years
Express Employment Professionals
Ranked: 38 years
Maid Brigade
Ranked: 38 years
Postal Annex
Ranked: 38 years
FastSigns
Ranked: 37 years
Kitchen Tune-Up
Ranked: 37 years
Molly Maid
Ranked: 35 years
Smoothie King
Ranked: 35 years
30+ Years
Allegra Marketing Print Mail
Ranked: 33 years
Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings
Ranked: 33 years
Snap-on Tools
Ranked: 33 years
Matco Tools
Ranked: 33 years
Batteries Plus
Ranked: 32 years
CertaPro Painters
Ranked: 32 years
Once Upon A Child
Ranked: 32 years
Budget Blinds
Ranked: 31 years
Jimmy John’s
Ranked: 31 years
25+ Years
Dream Vacations
Ranked: 29 years
Home Instead
Ranked: 29 years
Jiffy Lube
Ranked: 29 years
Kumon
Ranked: 29 years
Mr. Appliance
Ranked: 29 years
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Ranked: 29 years
Two Men and a Truck
Ranked: 29 years
Glass Doctor
Ranked: 28 years
The Goddard School
Ranked: 28 years
Keller Williams Realty
Ranked: 28 years
Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Ranked: 28 years
PIRTEK
Ranked: 28 years
Screenmobile
Ranked: 28 years
Sport Clips Haircuts
Ranked: 28 years
Minuteman Press
Ranked: 27 years
Signarama
Ranked: 27 years
Anago Cleaning Systems
Ranked: 26 years
MaidPro
Ranked: 26 years
Buildingstars
Ranked: 25 years
Cruise Planners
Ranked: 25 years
DoubleTree by Hilton
Ranked: 25 years
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Ranked: 25 years
Fish Window Cleaning
Ranked :25 years
Hampton by Hilton
Ranked :25 years
Hilton Garden Inn
Ranked: 25 years
Hilton Hotels and Resorts
Ranked: 25 years
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Ranked: 25 years
Plato’s Closet
Ranked: 25 years
20-24 Years
Ben & Jerry’s
Ranked: 24 years
Fully Promoted
Ranked: 24 years
Kiddie Academy
Ranked: 24 years
RooterMan
Ranked: 24 years
Image360
Ranked :23 years
Ranked: 23 years
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Ranked: 22 years
Palm Beach Beauty & Tan
Ranked: 22 years
Anytime Fitness
Ranked: 21 years
Cinnabon
Ranked: 21 years
Papa Johns
Ranked: 21 years
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting
Ranked: 21 years
Ace Hardware
Ranked: 20 years
Baymont by Wyndham
Ranked: 20 years
15-19 Years
Baskin-Robbins
Ranked: 19 years
Carl’s Jr.
Ranked: 19 years
Circle K
Ranked: 19 years
Dairy Queen
Ranked: 19 years
Hardee’s
Ranked: 19 years
KFC
Ranked: 19 years
Pizza Hut
Ranked: 19 years
Primrose Schools
Ranked: 19 years
Senior Helpers
Ranked: 19 years
Bojangles
Ranked: 18 years
Chester’s
Ranked: 18 years
Camp Bow Wow
Ranked: 17 years
H&R Block
Ranked: 17 years
Pearle Vision
Ranked: 17 years
Ziebart
Ranked: 17 years
ASP-America’s Swimming Pool Company
Ranked: 16 years
BrightStar Care
Ranked: 16 years
CMIT Solutions
Ranked: 16 years
Culver’s
Ranked: 16 years
Jet-Black/Yellow Dawg Striping
Ranked: 16 years
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Ranked: 16 years
The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education
Ranked: 16 years
Pop-A-Lock
Ranked: 16 years
Rainbow Restoration
Ranked: 16 years
School of Rock
Ranked: 16 years
Transworld Business Advisors
Ranked: 16 years
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
Ranked: 15 years
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Ranked: 15 years
The Honey Baked Ham Co.
Ranked: 15 years
Hungry Howie’s
Ranked: 15 years
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Ranked: 15 years
Real Property Management
Ranked: 15 years
Sonic
Ranked: 15 years
Weed Man
Ranked: 15 years
10-14 Years
Dale Carnegie
Ranked: 14 years
Estrella Insurance
Ranked: 14 years
FirstLight Home Care
Ranked: 14 years
The Good Feet Store
Ranked: 14 years
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Ranked: 14 years
HomeVestors of America
Ranked: 14 years
Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting
Ranked: 14 years
The Joint Chiropractic
Ranked: 14 years
Kona Ice
Ranked: 14 years
Mac Tools
Ranked: 14 years
MassageLuXe
Ranked: 14 years
Pet Supplies Plus
Ranked: 14 years
RNR Tire Express
Ranked: 14 years
Rosati’s Pizza Enterprises
Ranked: 14 years
Schlotzsky’s
Ranked: 14 years
Uptown Cheapskate
Ranked: 14 years
Closets By Design
Ranked: 13 years
Crunch
Ranked: 13 years
Del Taco
Ranked: 13 years
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant
Ranked: 13 years
McAlister’s Deli
Ranked: 13 years
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Ranked: 13 years
Phenix Salon Suites
Ranked: 13 years
Taco Bell
Ranked: 13 years
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Ranked: 13 years
AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care
Ranked: 12 years
Big O Tires
Ranked: 12 years
Floor Coverings International
Ranked: 12 years
Mathnasium Learning Centers
Ranked: 12 years
Property Management Inc.
Ranked: 12 years
Pure Barre
Ranked: 12 years
The Tailored Closet
Ranked: 12 years
Waxing the City
Ranked: 12 years
Any Lab Test Now
Ranked: 11 years
Assisting Hands Home Care
Ranked: 11 years
Bin There Dump That
Ranked: 11 years
City Wide Facility Solutions
Ranked: 11 years
D-BAT Academies
Ranked: 11 years
Destination Athlete
Ranked: 11 years
Goldfish Swim School
Ranked: 11 years
Kilwins
Ranked: 11 years
Precision Garage Door Service
Ranked: 11 years
ProSource Wholesale
Ranked: 11 years
Salons by JC
Ranked: 11 years
Stratus Building Solutions
Ranked: 11 years
Tint World
Ranked: 11 years
Wienerschnitzel
Ranked: 11 years
YESCO Sign & Lighting Service
Ranked: 11 years
Arby’s
Ranked: 10 years
British Swim School
Ranked: 10 years
Carstar
Ranked: 10 years
Club Pilates
Ranked: 10 years
Dogtopia
Ranked: 10 years
Fibrenew
Ranked: 10 years
Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers
Ranked: 10 years
HouseMaster Home Inspections
Ranked: 10 years
The Human Bean
Ranked: 10 years
Leadership Management International
Ranked: 10 years
Metal Supermarkets
Ranked: 10 years
Mosquito Joe
Ranked: 10 years
Petland
Ranked: 10 years
PuroClean
Ranked: 10 years
Realty One Group
Ranked: 10 years
TeamLogic IT
Ranked: 10 years
Teriyaki Madness
Ranked: 10 years
Tide Cleaners
Ranked: 10 years
USA Insulation
Ranked: 10 years
#1 in Category
Dunkin’
Ranked No. 1 in category 40 years
The UPS Store
Ranked No. 1 in category 36 years
Budget Blinds
Ranked No. 1 in category 31 years
Kumon
Ranked No. 1 in category 25 years
Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings
Ranked No. 1 in category 23 years
Minuteman Press
Ranked No. 1 in category 23 years
Servpro
Ranked No. 1 in category 23 years
Hampton by Hilton
Ranked No. 1 in category 17 years
Once Upon A Child
Ranked No. 1 in category 17 years
Cinnabon
Ranked No. 1 in category 15 years
Express Employment Professionals
Ranked No. 1 in category 15 years
Snap-on Tools
Ranked No. 1 in category 14 years
Transworld Business Advisors
Ranked No. 1 in category 14 years
Taco Bell
Ranked No. 1 in category 13 years
Kona Ice
Ranked No. 1 in category 11 years
Culver’s
Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years
FastSigns
Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years
Goldfish Swim School
Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years
Kilwins
Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years
Pet Supplies Plus
Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years
PIRTEK
Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years
YESCO Sign & Lighting Service
Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years
Want to buy a brand that’s stood the test of time? This is the best resource you’ll ever find: It’s Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list.
Here’s what makes it so special.
Every year, we publish our highly competitive Franchise 500 ranking. Now, we’re also looking back at all our rankings — 47 years’ worth! — to see which brands have ranked most consistently. To be part of our Hall of Fame, a company must rank for at least 25 years consecutively.
