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TOP FRANCHISES MORE THAN $250,000WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2026

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Top 10 Franchises More Than $250,000

Some franchises require a capital investment of more than $250,000. When investing in a franchise that requires this much capital, you should have your finances in order. There is more involved in a business with a higher investment, so you may have to budget for merchandise, staff, equipment, construction, and more. While this large investment can deter franchise ownership, you should consider looking into the best business to start with $250k if you have the financial resources.

Here are the top franchises more than $250,000 for week ending October 25, 2026. The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our portal to identify which franchises more than $250,000 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.

WaveMAX Laundry Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

WaveMAX Laundry

Simply Put: WaveMAX is THE Laundromat of the 21st Century
  • Semi-Absentee with only 4-8 hours work each week
  • Low employee count... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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LaundroLab Logo

#2 RANKED FRANCHISE

LaundroLab

LaundroLab is on a mission to establish the nation's best, most reliable laundromat brand through a 5-star customer and franchisee experience.... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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Legato Living Logo

#3 RANKED FRANCHISE

Legato Living

Legato Living is a boutique residential memory care franchise that combines compassionate, home-based dementia care with a unique real estate... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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Amada Senior Care Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

Amada Senior Care

Amada is one of the only senior care companies in North America that provides in-home, non-medical care and assisted living placement consulting... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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City Wide Logo

#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

City Wide

City Wide is a management company in the building maintenance industry, giving franchisees more than 20 different ways to open a door and create... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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Golf VX Logo

#6 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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The Designery Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Designery

We are a turnkey full-service studio design, build, and installation solution - for homebuilders, contractors and residential home owners. We... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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IV Nutrition Logo

#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

IV Nutrition

IV Nutrition offers a premier destination for experiencing the immediate and powerful benefits of IV nutrient therapy, providing a uniquely safe... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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Monster Mini Golf Logo

#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

Monster Mini Golf

Monster Mini Golf offers a unique indoor, glow-in-the-dark mini golf and arcade experience that blends affordable family fun with interactive... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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D1 Training Logo

#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

D1 Training

D1 was founded by a former collegiate athlete. D1 offers a caliber of training typically reserved for a Division 1 athlete. D1 uses their... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top franchises more than $250,000 for week ending October 25, 2026.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 WaveMAX Laundry More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
2 LaundroLab More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
3 Legato Living More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
4 Amada Senior Care More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
5 City Wide More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Golf VX More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
7 The Designery More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
8 IV Nutrition More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
9 Monster Mini Golf More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
10 D1 Training More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
11 Zoom Drain More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
12 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
13 UNITS Moving and Portable Storage More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
14 Paul Davis Restoration More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
15 ValorBuilt Fence More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
16 First Day Homecare More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
17 All American Pet Resorts More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
18 Vibe House Hot Pilates More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
19 Roof Scientist More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
20 Temperature Pro More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
21 My Salon Suite More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
22 Redbox+ Dumpsters More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
23 Phenix Salon Suites More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
24 Beauty Bungalows More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
25 Prism Specialty Restoration More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
26 Toastique More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
27 Anago Cleaning Systems Master Franchise More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
28 Pridestaff More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
29 Action Exteriors More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
30 Lapels Laundromat More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
31 Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
32 Hounds Town USA More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
33 Meineke More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
34 COOL-BINZ More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
35 Hear Again America More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 Closet Factory More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
37 Pet Supplies Plus More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
38 SubContain More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
39 Five Star Flooring More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 1-800 Radiator & AC More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
41 Links Golf Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
42 spavia day spa More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
43 Foot Solutions More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
44 Cascadia Pizza Co. More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
45 Big O Tires More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
46 Dogtopia More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
47 HomeField Onsite Environmental More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 Boardroom Salon for Men More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
49 Alexis Lauren More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
50 Camp Bow Wow More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
51 K-9 Resorts More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
52 dermani MEDSPA More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
53 The Dog Stop More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
54 Town Square More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
55 Celebree School More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
56 Image Studios More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
57 Haven Childcare | Workspace | Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 RNR Tire Express More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
59 Honest1 Auto Care More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
60 VaVia More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
61 TOGO'S More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
62 PlumbingPro More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
63 Cruisin' Tikis More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
64 Layne's Chicken Fingers More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
65 The Plunge House More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
67 AdvantaClean More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
68 Central Bark Doggy Day Care More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
69 The Great Greek Grill More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
70 Raining Berries More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
71 Structural Elements More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
72 WorldKids School More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
73 True REST More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
74 Birdcall More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
75 Thermo S Insulation More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
76 PlayPalz Indoor Playground More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
77 Floyd's 99 Barbershop More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
78 Hydrogen Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
79 Wild Eggs More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
80 Water Wings Swim School More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
81 Harlem Shake More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
82 Bowie Barker More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
83 VP Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
84 Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
85 Ducklings Early Learning Centers Franchise More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
86 Blushington More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
87 River Street Sweets More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
88 Barrel House More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
89 Grease Monkey More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
90 Silver Bear Swim School More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
91 Venture X More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
92 Bellacures More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
93 Office Evolution More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
94 Hair Saloon & Cafe By Danyelli Laurette More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
95 Ghost Chicken More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
96 Live Edge Slabs More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 Stumpy's Hatchet House More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
98 Ritters Frozen Custard More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
99 Naz's Halal Foods More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
100 Go Greek Yogurt 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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