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TOP FOOD & RESTAURANT FRANCHISESWEEK OF MARCH 8, 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 March 8, 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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Alsies Logo

#3 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

#4 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

#5 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 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Le Macaron Logo

#6 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

#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

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Project LeanNation Logo

#8 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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Southern Steer Butcher Logo

#9 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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Kitchen Guard Logo

#10 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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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top food & restaurant franchises for week ending March 8, 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 Alsies $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
4 Naturals2Go $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
5 Sourdough & Co. $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
6 Le Macaron $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
7 Taste Buds Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
8 Project LeanNation $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
9 Southern Steer Butcher $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
10 Kitchen Guard $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
11 DonutNV $100,000 - $250,000 100+ 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 Toastique More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
16 Frios Gourmet Pops $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
17 Teriyaki Madness $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
18 Hard Bean Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
19 Heart to Home Meals $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
20 Graze Craze $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
21 Rosati's Pizza $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
22 The Real Food Academy $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
23 Naz's Halal Foods More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
24 Sculpture Hospitality $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
25 Philly Pretzel Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
26 Saladworks More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
27 Vitality Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
28 River Street Sweets More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
29 Rush Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
30 Raining Berries More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
31 TOGO'S $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
32 Corporate Caterers $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
33 Boba CuCue $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
34 TeaCupFuls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
35 Barrio Burrito Bar $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 Movita Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
37 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
38 The Great Greek Grill More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
39 Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
40 American Kolache $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
41 Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
42 BreadHaus $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
43 Taco Rico More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 Mahana Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
45 Doner Haus More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
46 Blackjack Pizza and Salads $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
47 Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
48 Paisano's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
49 Mariam Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
50 ThirsTea $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
51 Gong cha Americas More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
52 Go! Go! Curry! $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 Frutta Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
54 Harlem Shake More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
55 Totally Nutz $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
56 Waffletto More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
57 Barrel House More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 Orlando Cat Cafe $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
59 Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
60 Short Stacks More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
61 Tossed $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
62 Scramblers $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
63 Cookies By Design $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
64 Freshzza $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 All American Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shops $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 Hot Chikn Kitchn $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
67 Combo Brands $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
68 Coolgreens $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
69 Meals of Hope $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
70 Gyro Chef Mediterranean Food Truck $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
71 Beard Papa's $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
72 Russo's New York Pizzeria $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
73 Uberrito Fresh Mex $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
74 Italian Delight Pizzeria $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
75 Mr. Gatti's Pizza More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
76 Coco Moka Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
77 810 Billiards & Bowling More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
78 Vintage Joye Vapor Lounge $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
79 Miller's Famous Sandwiches $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
80 FarmToForkMeals.com $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
81 Poke Bowl United $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
82 Eight Turn Crepe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
83 The Donut Experiment View Franchise
84 DriveKindness $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
85 Chino-Mex $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
86 Chocolate Bash $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
87 Gyro Shack More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
88 Sertinos Cafe Restaurants $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
89 Baja Bistro Fresh Mex Grille $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 Hoppin' More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
91 Falafill $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
92 Slice of the 80's Totally Awesome Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
93 ArteVino Studio $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 Urban Bricks Pizza More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
95 Greek From Greece Bakery-Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
96 Bohemian Bull More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 Lazydaze Coffeeshop & CBD/Cannabis $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
98 Rita's Italian Ice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
99 Big Town Hero $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
100 South Philly Steaks and Fries 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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