TOP FOOD & RESTAURANT FRANCHISESWEEK OF MARCH 23, 2025

Presented by: International Franchise Professionals Group

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 March 23, 2025. 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.

Naturals2Go Healthy Snacks & Drinks Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

Naturals2Go Healthy Snacks & Drinks

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

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

Kitchen Guard Logo

#3 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 LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

MilkShake Factory Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

MilkShake Factory

The MilkShake Factory® is?a?premium dessert destination, serving up handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream, as well as heritage... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

Frios Gourmet Pops Logo

#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

Frios Gourmet Pops

Frios is a Mobile, Alabama-based frozen dessert franchise specializing in hand-poured gourmet pops made with real fruit and ingredients, and a... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

Rita's Italian Ice Logo

#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Rita's Italian Ice

Rita's offers many delicious frozen treats that combine our famous Italian Ice and award-winning Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard which is made... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

Taste Buds Kitchen Logo

#7 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

HealthyYOU Vending Logo

#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

HealthyYOU Vending

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

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

Toastique Logo

#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

Toastique

Our mission is to make healthy eating approachable, accessible, and enjoyable for all!

Our vision is to create a world... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

Graze Craze Logo

#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

Graze Craze

Graze Craze is a charcuterie business with staying power. If you're not familiar with what charcuterie is it's a board or box filled with cured... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

The Complete List

Below is the full list of top food & restaurant franchises for week ending March 23, 2025.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 Naturals2Go Healthy Snacks & Drinks $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
2 Pure Green $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
3 Kitchen Guard $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
4 MilkShake Factory $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
5 Frios Gourmet Pops $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Rita's Italian Ice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
7 Taste Buds Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
8 HealthyYOU Vending $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
9 Toastique $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
10 Graze Craze $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
11 Bang Cookies Co. $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
12 Teriyaki Madness $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
13 Ziggi's Coffee $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
14 Project LeanNation $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
15 The Peach Cobbler Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
16 Southern Steer Butcher $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
17 Hard Bean Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
18 Just Love Coffee Cafe $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
19 Sourdough & Co. $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
20 The Fresh Monkee $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
21 Ella Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
22 River Street Sweets More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
23 Epic Wings More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
24 Heart to Home Meals $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
25 Chatime More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
26 Vitality Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
27 Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
28 Philly Pretzel Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
29 TeaCupFuls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
30 HCK Hot Chicken $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
31 Movita Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
32 The Real Food Academy $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
33 Boba CuCue $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
34 Doner Shack $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
35 Links Golf Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
37 Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 American Kolache $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
39 Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
40 Blackjack Pizza and Salads More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
41 Corporate Caterers $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
42 Paisano's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
43 Barrel House More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 Miami Grill More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
45 Saladworks $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
46 Rush Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
47 Beef A Roo $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 The Great Greek Grill $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
49 Frutta Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
50 Mariam Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
51 Mahana Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
52 810 Billiards & Bowling More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 Krave It $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
54 Totally Nutz $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
55 Cookies By Design $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
56 Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
57 Don Shula's American Kitchen More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 Saucy Asian $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
59 Go! Go! Curry! $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
60 Harlem Shake More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
61 Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
62 Shula's Steakhouse More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
63 Doner Haus More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
64 Puffles $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 Clean Eatz $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
66 Shuckin' Shack $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
67 Burger Village $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
68 The Local Culinary $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
69 Paradis Ice Cream $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
70 Pocket Deli $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
71 Wayback Burgers $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
72 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
73 Johnny's Speakeasy $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
74 Popbar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
75 Wholesome Tummies $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
76 Island Fin Poke $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
77 Build My Burgers $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
78 Sertinos Coffee Shops $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
79 Manny's Neighborhood Grille $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
80 Sertinos Cafe Restaurants $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
81 Alumni Cookie Dough $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
82 Parlay Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
83 MidiCi $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
84 Jon Smith Subs $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
85 Gyroville $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
86 Acai Express $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
87 Green Leaf's More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
88 Manhattan Pizza More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
89 Melt Mobile $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 Jamba Juice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
91 Wall Street Deli More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
92 Pedal Pub $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
93 The Toasted Yolk Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 Lee's Hoagie House $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
95 Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
96 Uberrito Fresh Mex $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 Wings Etc. $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
98 Bohemian Bull More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
99 Village Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
100 Skinny Pizza $100,000 - $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.