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TOP FOOD & RESTAURANT FRANCHISESWEEK OF MAY 3, 2026

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Top 10 Food & Restaurant Franchises

When it comes to franchising, you may first think about food and restaurants because some of the most popular franchises are fast-food restaurants. There are over one million restaurants in the U.S. alone. Owning a restaurant franchise allows you to become an integral part of your community. Many fast-food franchises are also now using food delivery services, like Grubhub and UberEats. 
Since there is so much competition, many franchised restaurants have distinguished themselves by offering healthier food and drink options and providing exceptional service. You also don’t need to have prior restaurant ownership experience, as you will learn everything you need to know from the franchisor.

Here are the top food & restaurant franchises for week ending May 3, 2026. The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our portal to identify which food & restaurant franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. We use our ranking system to help identify new and upcoming franchise systems. This ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy, it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

SmartMarket Solutions Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

SmartMarket Solutions

The perfect alternative to traditional franchises - franchise level support but without royalties or any other ongoing fees. SmartMarket... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $25,000 - $50,000

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Pure Green Logo

#2 RANKED FRANCHISE

Pure Green

Pure Green is one of the fastest-growing juice bar franchise in the United States with core products that are handcrafted and made-to-order... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Project LeanNation Logo

#3 RANKED FRANCHISE

Project LeanNation

Project LeanNation is the only nationally franchised retail model offering ready-to-eat, dietitian-approved meals with centralized... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Alsies Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

Alsies

Alsies redefines the ice cream truck industry with a mobile, technology-driven franchise offering real-time tracking, on-demand visits, and a... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Naturals2Go Logo

#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

Naturals2Go

A Turn Key program offering Healthy Snacks and Beverages utilizing the latest technology in automated retail - Better know as vending. We offer... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $25,000 - $50,000

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Sourdough & Co. Logo

#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Sourdough & Co.

Sourdough & Co redefines fast-casual dining with premium, preservative-free, low-gluten offerings, combining exceptional quality with a... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Le Macaron Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

Le Macaron

Le Macaron French Pastries is family owned and operated, and revolutionizing the retail bakery sector by offering an elegant French pâtisserie... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Taste Buds Kitchen Logo

#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

Taste Buds Kitchen

Taste Buds Kitchen, a unique and sought-after franchise, transforms into a kids' kitchen by day and an adult BYOB kitchen by night, providing... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Kitchen Guard Logo

#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

Kitchen Guard

KitchenGuard Services, an emerging brand in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, plans to revolutionize the highly fragmented market with a... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Southern Steer Butcher Logo

#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

Southern Steer Butcher

Southern Steer Butcher is a community-driven modern butcher shop offering premium, ethically sourced cuts, marinated meats, homemade sides,... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top food & restaurant franchises for week ending May 3, 2026.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 SmartMarket Solutions $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
2 Pure Green $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
3 Project LeanNation $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
4 Alsies $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
5 Naturals2Go $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Sourdough & Co. $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
7 Le Macaron $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
8 Taste Buds Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
9 Kitchen Guard $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
10 Southern Steer Butcher $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
11 Toastique More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
12 Ziggi's Coffee $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
13 Cascadia Pizza Co. More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
14 The Fresh Monkee $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
15 Teriyaki Madness $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
16 Frios Gourmet Pops $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
17 DonutNV $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
18 Hard Bean Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
19 Graze Craze $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
20 Heart to Home Meals $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
21 TOGO'S $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
22 The Real Food Academy $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
23 Philly Pretzel Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
24 Boba CuCue $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
25 Rush Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
26 Vitality Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
27 Corporate Caterers $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
28 Naz's Halal Foods More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
29 TeaCupFuls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
30 BreadHaus $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
31 Movita Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
32 Raining Berries More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
33 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
34 Rosati's Pizza $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
35 Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
36 Saladworks More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
37 Barrio Burrito Bar $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 Mariam Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
39 River Street Sweets More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 The Great Greek Grill More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
41 Sculpture Hospitality $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
42 American Kolache $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
43 Mahana Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
45 Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
46 Doner Haus More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
47 Frutta Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
48 Chiddy's Cheesesteaks $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
49 ThirsTea $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
50 Go! Go! Curry! $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
51 Orlando Cat Cafe $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
52 Harlem Shake More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 Paisano's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
54 Totally Nutz $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
55 Calabrije's Margaritas and Tacos $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
56 Kono Pizza $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
57 LaRosa Chicken and Grill $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 Paradis Ice Cream $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
59 Green District $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
60 Russo's New York Pizzeria $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
61 Uberrito Fresh Mex $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
62 Manhattan Pizza More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
63 Short Stacks More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
64 Village Juice Company More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 Links Golf Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 Zoup! $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
67 My Pie Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
68 LemonShark Poke $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
69 Italian Delight Pizzeria $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
70 BGR The Burger Joint More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
71 Skinny Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
72 DriveKindness $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
73 Clean Eatz $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
74 Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
75 Island of Treats $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
76 Stacked Pickle More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
77 Gyro Shack More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
78 Bobby Chez Gourmet to Go $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
79 Coco Moka Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
80 Gong cha Americas More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
81 Romeo's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
82 PERU MIX USA More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
83 Rangoli Grill $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
84 Tom+Chee More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
85 Papalani Gelato $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
86 750ml Wine Boutique & Wine Bar LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
87 Beef A Roo $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
88 Falafill $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
89 Taste of Mediterranean $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 Farrs Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
91 Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
92 Erbert and Gerberts Subs and Clubs $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
93 Greek From Greece Bakery-Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 Cookies By Design $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
95 Ben and Jerry's $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
96 Repicci's Real Italian $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
97 Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
98 Peoples Organic Coffee & Wine Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
99 Firenza Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
100 Hoppin' More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is an internationally recognized membership-based franchise organization. IFPG Franchise Consultants guide aspiring business owners through the process of identifying and investing in franchise businesses. The IFPG represents more than 550 franchises. We do not represent all franchises listed here. By clicking on "Request a Consultation," you are agreeing to be contacted by one of our Certified Franchise Consultants to discuss franchise ownership.

About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

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