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TOP FOOD & RESTAURANT FRANCHISESWEEK OF OCTOBER 4, 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 October 4, 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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Sourdough & Co. Logo

#2 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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Pure Green Logo

#3 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

#4 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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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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Alsies Logo

#6 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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Golf VX Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

Golf VX

Golf VX is an advanced indoor golf franchise combining realistic simulator technology with leagues, bay rentals, events, and food and beverage... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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Ziggi's Coffee Logo

#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

Ziggi's Coffee

What started as a small coffee shop on the corner of Main Street in downtown Longmont, Colorado in 2004, has since grown to multiple drive-thru... learn more

Number of Units 100+ 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 October 4, 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 Sourdough & Co. $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
3 Pure Green $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
4 Project LeanNation $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
5 Naturals2Go $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Alsies $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
7 Golf VX More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
8 Ziggi's Coffee $100,000 - $250,000 100+ 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 Frios Gourmet Pops $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
12 Taste Buds Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
13 Hard Bean Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
14 Heart to Home Meals $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
15 The Fresh Monkee $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
16 Le Macaron $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
17 Toastique More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
18 Teriyaki Madness $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
19 Graze Craze $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
20 Boba CuCue $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
21 Philly Pretzel Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
22 The Real Food Academy $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
23 Vitality Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
24 Cascadia Pizza Co. More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
25 Links Golf Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
26 Rosati's Pizza $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
27 TOGO'S More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
28 Movita Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
29 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
30 Rush Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
31 Barrio Burrito Bar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
32 Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
33 BreadHaus $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
34 Birdcall More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
35 Raining Berries More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 ThirsTea $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
37 TeaCupFuls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 Mahana Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
39 Chiddy's Cheesesteaks $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 DonutNV $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
41 American Kolache $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
42 Layne's Chicken Fingers More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
43 Paisano's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
44 River Street Sweets More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
45 Wild Eggs More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
46 The Great Greek Grill More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
47 Barrel House More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 Corporate Caterers $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
49 Azgari $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
50 Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
51 Hair Saloon & Cafe By Danyelli Laurette More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
52 Orlando Cat Cafe $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 Harlem Shake More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
54 Mariam Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
55 Doner Haus More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
56 Apocalypse Coffee Roasters $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
57 Ghost Chicken More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 Epic Wings More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
59 Native Grill and Wings More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
60 PJ's Coffee of New Orleans $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
61 McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon More than $250,000 View Franchise
62 Taco Rico More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
63 Daily Veg $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
64 Slater's 50/50 More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 Peoples Organic Coffee & Wine Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 Build My Burgers $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
67 Paradis Ice Cream $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
68 Chocolate Works More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
69 Gyroville $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
70 Capital Tacos $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
71 Nekter Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
72 The Buffalo Spot $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
73 Chick'nCone $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
74 With A Twist Bartending & Event Service $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
75 Virgola - Oysters & Italian Wine Bar $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
76 Hummus Republic $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
77 Parlay Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
78 The Italian Place $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
79 Hot Chikn Kitchn $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
80 Island of Treats $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
81 MidiCi $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
82 Candy Express $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
83 The Local Culinary $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
84 Vintage Joye Vapor Lounge $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
85 Organics Live $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
86 Chef It Up & Chef It Up 2 Go $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
87 Combo Brands $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
88 PrimoHoagies $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
89 Chino-Mex $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 Bobby Chez Gourmet to Go $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
91 Manhattan Pizza More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
92 Tavern on the Green International More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
93 Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous MAC n' CHEEZ! $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 Rita's Italian Ice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
95 Tin Drum Asian Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
96 Voodoo Brewing Co More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 Hoppin' More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
98 Frozen Vibes: Daiquiri Bar 2 GO $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
99 Gong cha Americas More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
100 The Donut Experiment 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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