Top Franchise Businesses of 2022
Explore this year's top-performing franchises according to our 2022 sales index:
Franchise.com Sales Index
The fastest growing businesses
World Gym
JOIN A $35+ BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY! We opened our first gym in 1976 on famous Muscle Beach in CA. World Gym boasts a bold history in the fitness industry. World Gym is an iconic, globally-recognized brand in resurging health and wellness category. We are known as one of the most resilient fitness brands in the world. We are constantly evolving to help our franchisees lead their communities to live a fit and healthy lifestyle, while helping owners generate significant financial returns. With World Gym, you can own a powerful and dynamic brand at the forefront of today's fitness industry. Build your franchising future on a strong foundation of expertly curated equipment, certified trainers, and in-depth support today. Inquire today to see what makes World Gym a global leader.
Cash Required: $200,000
Category: Health & Fitness
PostalAnnex+
Today's busy lifestyles demand the services PostalAnnex+ offers. Capitalize on this demand and open your own business!! After retiring from the printing business PostalAnnex+ founder Jack Lentz began working out of his home as a business consultant. He soon realized the need for mailing faxing copying shipping and other services to belong under one roof. As a result he created the first PostalAnnex+ store business franchise located next door to a post office in the University City neighborhood of San Diego CA. Our franchises serve a growing customer base of small and home-based businesses that lacks the resources our stores offer. Today's hectic lifestyle requires a one-stop service center for businesses that don't have an administrative assistant to take care of those daily errands. Saving our consumers time is what keeps them coming back. By being a local neighborhood business"
Cash Required: $70,000
Category: Printing Packing & Shipping
Minuteman Press
Own an Essential B2B Printing & Marketing Franchise. Be part of the modern printing industry. Own a franchise that can provide anything you can put a name, image, or logo on. Apparel, Promotional Products, Signs & Banners & much, much more! With a proven business model, low inventory, work-life balance, great products & services that every business needs. No prior experience is needed to own and operate a Minuteman Press franchise. Learn more today.
Cash Required: $50,000
Category: Business Services
Farmers Insurance Exchange
Own Your Own Insurance Agency! With Farmers®, you have a unique opportunity to build your own insurance agency. You will not pay Farmers any money as this is not a franchise opportunity; instead, you can use the $50,000 to get your business up and running! If you're an entrepreneurial-minded individual looking to build your first business and invest in yourself, becoming a Farmers agency owner is one of the most exciting startup endeavors you can take. With over 90 years of experience and best-in-class training, Farmers has the knowledge to help you start up an independent business you can proudly call your own. Join other savvy entrepreneurs who are becoming Farmers agency owners. Fill out an interest form today.
Cash Required: $50,000
Category: Business Services
Browse Franchises by Category
Whether you have the perfect niche in mind or simply want to explore franchise opportunities across various industries, you can quickly navigate between listings by category and industry below:
Why Buy a Franchise?
Owning your own business can allow you to build wealth independently while gaining more control over your work-life balance, schedule, and future. But starting a business from scratch can be difficult, posing many challenges. Franchises, however, allow you to start a business with the groundwork already laid out for you. Buying a franchise is a turnkey business opportunity allowing you to take advantage of a proven business model, existing client base, training, and many resources to help you start, manage and grow your business.
Choosing the Best Franchise for You
Before purchasing a franchise, it's important to perform your due diligence. Some considerations to keep in mind when choosing the best franchise opportunities for you include:
- Budget. What is your current budget for startup, and what projections for revenue will the franchise offer? Franchises can be bought for less than $10,000 all the way up to $1 million+, with plenty of great opportunities between.
- Niche. When deciding on a niche, it's important to research demand for various industries, past performance, and future outlook. You should also take into account your personal interests, knowledge and skill set if you plan to be directly involved in the management of the business.
- Location. Depending on the industry, location can be critical for success. Visibility, parking availability, local competition and accessibility can make or break a restaurant or retail business, for instance.
- Personal Involvement. How involved do you want to be personally with the business? If you have little experience in the industry, will the franchise provide you with training and resources to get you started?
- Franchise Success. How successful have other franchise owners been in the past? What are projections for revenue and costs both in the short-term and long-term?
Financing Your Franchise Purchase
While some individuals purchase franchises with cash, this is not always viable. The good news is that there are several options for financing your franchise purchase, including traditional financing, SBA-backed loans, retirement account transfers, and more. Read our financing guide for more information.
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Interested in being your own boss but not sure how to get started? Maybe you should consider why you should start a franchise. A franchise is a way to secure yourself a turnkey career as your own boss.
If you want the day-to-day experience of running and growing a business without facing overwhelming uncertainty alone, starting a franchise might be the best move for you. You can also explore the advantages of franchising or more specifically the advantages of franchising in the restaurant industry.
