2025 Top Food Franchises Ranking

Our annual list of the top restaurant and other food franchises, divided up by category, is the perfect place to start if you’re craving a food-based business opportunity.

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#1

Taco Bell

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#2

Jersey Mike's Subs

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#3

Dunkin'

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#4

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

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#5

Culver's

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#6

Wendy's

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#7

Wingstop

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#8

Arby's

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#9

Papa Johns

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#10

Pizza Hut

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#11

IHOP

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#12

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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#13

Smoothie King

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#14

KFC

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#15

McDonald's

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#16

Baskin-Robbins

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#17

Kona Ice

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#18

Scooter's Coffee

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#19

Cinnabon

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#20

Dairy Queen

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#21

Paris Baguette

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#22

McAlister's Deli

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#23

Marco's Pizza

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#24

Burger King

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#25

Sonic Drive-In

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#26

Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings

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#27

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

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#28

Jimmy John's

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#29

Wienerschnitzel

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#30

Slim Chickens

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#31

Auntie Anne's

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#32

Mountain Mike's Pizza

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#33

Golden Chick

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#34

Nothing Bundt Cakes

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#35

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans

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#36

Habit Burger & Grill

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#37

Zaxby's

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#38

Kilwins

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#39

Firehouse Subs

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#40

Shipley Do-Nuts

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#41

Del Taco

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#42

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

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#43

Carvel

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#44

The Human Bean

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#45

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

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#46

Bojangles

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#47

Taco John's

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#48

Jeremiah's Italian Ice

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#49

Buffalo Wild Wings

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#50

Subway

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