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TOP FOOD & RESTAURANT FRANCHISESWEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2023

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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 October 1, 2023. 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.

DonutNV Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

DonutNV

DonutNV is an interactive, mobile franchise opportunity that is fun to operate and profitable! We serve hot mini donuts, fresh squeezed lemonade... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Naturals2Go Healthy Snacks & Drinks Logo

#2 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

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MilkShake Factory Logo

#3 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

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Capital Tacos Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

Capital Tacos

Capital Tacos provides the most flavorful and delicious, scratch made Tex-Mex cuisine, served quickly and affordably.

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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HealthyYOU Vending Logo

#5 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

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Teriyaki Madness Logo

#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness is a fast-casual Asian restaurant serving exceptional Teriyaki cuisine in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Our healthy menu offers... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Toastique Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

Toastique

Toastique's unique product line features all-natural, locally-sourced, healthy offerings for individuals looking for quick, on-the-go meals and... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Frios Gourmet Pops Logo

#8 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 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $25,000 - $50,000

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Nautical Bowls Logo

#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

Nautical Bowls

We're one of the fastest-growing açai bowl concepts on the planet. Nautical Bowls is an affordable franchise, with only a 100K cash investment... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Cookies By Design Logo

#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

Cookies By Design

Cookies by Design offers a low entry cost and scalable confectionery bakery franchise featuring custom hand decorated cookie bouquets, gourmet... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top food & restaurant franchises for week ending October 1, 2023.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 DonutNV $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
2 Naturals2Go Healthy Snacks & Drinks $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
3 MilkShake Factory $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
4 Capital Tacos $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
5 HealthyYOU Vending $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Teriyaki Madness $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
7 Toastique $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
8 Frios Gourmet Pops $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
9 Nautical Bowls $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
10 Cookies By Design $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
11 Ziggi's Coffee $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
12 Voodoo Brewing Co More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
13 Cookie Co. $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
14 Rita's Italian Ice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
15 Just Love Coffee Cafe $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
16 Pure Green $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
17 Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
18 Hard Bean Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
19 Clean Eatz $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
20 Clean Juice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
21 Graze Craze $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
22 Le Macaron $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
23 Poke Bowl United $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
24 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
25 Hoppin' More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
26 FarmToForkMeals.com $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
27 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
28 Meals of Hope $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
29 Vitality Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
30 Wayback Burgers $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
31 TeaCupFuls $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
32 Mahana Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
33 Koibito Poke $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
34 Rush Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
35 B Nutritious More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 Links Golf Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
37 Flour Power Cooking Studios $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 Saladworks $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
39 American Kolache $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 Blackjack Pizza and Salads More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
41 Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
42 The Buffalo Spot $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
43 Parlay Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
45 The Great Greek Grill $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
46 Paisano's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
47 Chick'nCone $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 Crust Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
49 Philly Pretzel Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
50 GW Gyro & Wings $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
51 Donut I Love U! $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
52 Southern Steer Butcher $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 Tifa Chocolate & Gelato $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
54 Press Waffle Co. $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
55 Barrel House More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
56 River Street Sweets - Savannah's Candy Kitchen More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
57 Anchor Bar $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 Frutta Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
59 Hummus Republic $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
60 810 Billiards & Bowling More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
61 TaKorean $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
62 Slice Factory $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
63 Corporate Caterers $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
64 Miami Grill More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
65 Uberrito Fresh Mex $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
67 Happy & Healthy Products $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
68 Totally Nutz $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
69 Planet Grilled Cheese More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
70 Gyro Shack More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
71 Cuban Eddie's More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
72 KitchenGuard Services $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
73 Daily Veg $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
74 Go! Go! Curry! $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
75 Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
76 Chino-Mex $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
77 The Flavor Room $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
78 Go Greek Yogurt More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
79 Pinot's Palette $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
80 Xpresso Delight $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
81 BGR The Burger Joint More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
82 Sweetberry Bowls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
83 Ben's Soft Pretzels $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
84 GreaseBusters $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
85 Green District $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
86 BURRITObar $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
87 Firo Fire Kissed Pizza More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
88 With A Twist Bartending & Event Service $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
89 Hot Chikn Kitchn $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 TCBY and Mrs. Fields View Franchise
91 Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
92 MidiCi $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
93 Papalani Gelato $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 Taboonette Middleterranean Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
95 Woody's Bar-B-Q $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
96 Stoney's Sourdough Pizza Co. $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon More than $250,000 View Franchise
98 Zoup! $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
99 WING IT ON $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
100 LemonShark Poke $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 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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