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TOP FOOD & RESTAURANT FRANCHISESWEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6, 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 September 6, 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.

Sourdough & Co. Logo

#1 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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Project LeanNation Logo

#2 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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SmartMarket Solutions Logo

#3 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

#4 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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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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Ziggi's Coffee Logo

#6 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

#7 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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Alsies Logo

#8 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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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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Frios Gourmet Pops Logo

#10 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

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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top food & restaurant franchises for week ending September 6, 2026.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 Sourdough & Co. $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
2 Project LeanNation $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
3 SmartMarket Solutions $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
4 Pure Green $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
5 Naturals2Go $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Ziggi's Coffee $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
7 Kitchen Guard $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
8 Alsies $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
9 Southern Steer Butcher $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
10 Frios Gourmet Pops $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
11 Hard Bean Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
12 Taste Buds Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
13 Le Macaron $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
14 Teriyaki Madness $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
15 Toastique More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
16 Heart to Home Meals $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
17 The Fresh Monkee $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
18 Graze Craze $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
19 Links Golf Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
20 Golf VX More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
21 Cascadia Pizza Co. More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
22 Rosati's Pizza $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
23 DonutNV $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
24 Boba CuCue $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
25 Philly Pretzel Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
26 Vitality Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
27 TOGO'S More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
28 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
29 Birdcall More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
30 The Real Food Academy $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
31 Barrio Burrito Bar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
32 Rush Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
33 Movita Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
34 River Street Sweets More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
35 TeaCupFuls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 Azgari $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
37 BreadHaus $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 Barrel House More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
39 Chiddy's Cheesesteaks $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 Raining Berries More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
41 Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
42 Mahana Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
43 Mariam Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 Paisano's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
45 American Kolache $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
46 The Great Greek Grill More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
47 ThirsTea $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 Harlem Shake More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
49 Naz's Halal Foods More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
50 Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
51 Orlando Cat Cafe $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
52 Doner Haus More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 Corporate Caterers $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
54 Hair Saloon & Cafe By Danyelli Laurette More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
55 Wild Eggs More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
56 The Italian Place $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
57 Sweetberry Bowls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 Beard Papa's $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
59 Beef A Roo $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
60 Doner Shack $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
61 Parlay Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
62 Calabrije's Margaritas and Tacos $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
63 Poke Burri $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
64 Melt Mobile $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 Koibito Poke $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 The Dapper Doughnut $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
67 Chuck's Hot Chicken $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
68 Uberrito Fresh Mex $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
69 Greek From Greece Bakery-Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
70 MidiCi $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
71 Press Waffle Co. $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
72 Eight Turn Crepe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
73 Organics Live $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
74 Vocelli Pizza $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
75 Totally Nutz $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
76 Coyote Ugly Saloon More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
77 Green District $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
78 Hoppin' More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
79 Pro Chef $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
80 Freshzza $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
81 Shuckin' Shack $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
82 Romeo's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
83 810 Billiards & Bowling More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
84 Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
85 Xpresso Delight $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
86 The Big Salad $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
87 South Philly Steaks and Fries More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
88 Miller's Famous Sandwiches $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
89 Acai Express $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 Ella Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
91 DMK Burger Bar $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
92 Wall Street Deli More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
93 Slice of the 80's Totally Awesome Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 LemonShark Poke $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
95 Philly Grill $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
96 Short Stacks More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 Taco Rico More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
98 Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
99 Chatime More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
100 The Salad House $50,000 - $100,000 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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