This year, we at Entrepreneur published the 45th annual edition of our Franchise 500 ranking. As we celebrate that milestone, we also want to recognize the franchise brands that have been on this Franchise 500 journey right alongside us for the longest, claiming spots in the rankings year after year after year — including three that have ranked in every single Franchise 500 from the very beginning!
Those three brands, along with 47 others that have ranked for the past 25 years or more consecutively, are what we call our "Hall of Fame" franchises. We recognize them here, along with our "10+ Club" franchises — brands that are on their way to future Hall of Fame status, having ranked 10 to 24 years consecutively. We also share some thoughts from a few of these companies on the secrets to their success, the changes they've seen over the years, and what the future of the franchise industry might hold in store.
As always, Entrepreneur's franchise lists are a great starting point if you're interested in purchasing a franchise, but they should not be construed as an unqualified recommendation of any particular company. No matter how impressive the track record of the brand you're considering, you should always do your own extensive research before investing. That includes reading the company's legal documents, consulting with an attorney and an accountant, and talking to current and former franchisees.
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The 10+ Club honors those brands that are working their way toward the Hall of Fame distinction, having ranked 10 to 24 years consecutively.
Anago Cleaning Systems
Ranked: 24 years
MaidPro
Ranked: 24 years
Buildingstars
Ranked: 23 years
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Ranked: 23 years
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DoubleTree by Hilton
Ranked: 23 years
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Ranked: 23 years
Fish Window Cleaning
Ranked: 23 years
Hampton by Hilton
Ranked: 23 years
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Hilton Garden Inn
Ranked: 23 years
Hilton Hotels and Resorts
Ranked: 23 years
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Ranked: 23 years
Plato's Closet
Ranked: 23 years
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Super 8 by Wyndham
Ranked: 23 years
Ben & Jerry's
Ranked: 22 years
Fully Promoted
Ranked: 22 years
Kiddie Academy
Ranked: 22 years
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Labor Finders
Ranked: 22 years
RooterMan
Ranked: 22 years
Image360
Ranked: 21 years
Right at Home
Ranked: 21 years
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Moe's Southwest Grill
Ranked: 20 years
Palm Beach Tan
Ranked: 20 years
Weichert
Ranked: 20 years
Anytime Fitness
Ranked: 19 years
Cinnabon
Ranked: 19 years
Papa Johns
Ranked: 19 years
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Ranked: 19 years
"The franchise industry has progressed by leaps and bounds to help ensure that business ownership across the country is more reflective of our diverse communities. I'm proud to be a part of a brand where 46% of the new franchisees we welcomed in 2023 were from diverse backgrounds." — Kathy George, executive vice president, Spherion
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Ace Hardware
Ranked: 18 years
Baymont by Wyndham
Ranked: 18 years
Baskin-Robbins
Ranked: 17 years
Carl's Jr.
Ranked: 17 years
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Circle K
Ranked: 17 years
Dairy Queen
Ranked: 17 years
Hardee's
Ranked: 17 years
KFC
Ranked: 17 years
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Pizza Hut
Ranked: 17 years
Primrose Schools
Ranked: 17 years
"Essential to long-term success in franchising is avoiding sacrificing service excellence and quality for the sake of rapid scale. Primrose was the first to franchise an early education and care model. We committed to building a comprehensive, replicable model before accelerating growth. We gained insights from early franchise owners, leadership teams, and teachers to fine-tune operational and curriculum processes to ensure a high-quality, consistent delivery of service excellence." — Jo Kirchner, CEO, Primrose Schools
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Ranked: 17 years
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Bojangles
Ranked: 16 years
"The industry will be fueled by AI integration and the advancement of both customer-facing and operational technology, resulting in increased efficiency. At Bojangles, we've already begun to test this type of technology, equipping several drive-thrus to take orders using our AI order-taker, Bo-Linda." — Brooks Speirs, vice president of franchise sales, Bojangles
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Ranked: 16 years
Chester's
Ranked: 16 years
Window Gang
Ranked: 16 years
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Camp Bow Wow
Ranked: 15 years
H&R Block
Ranked: 15 years
Pearle Vision
Ranked: 15 years
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Ranked: 15 years
ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company
Ranked: 14 years
BrightStar Care
Ranked: 14 years
CMIT Solutions
Ranked: 14 years
"The franchise industry, once rooted in face-to-face interactions, underwent a transformative shift with the advent of COVID. We're now witnessing a harmonious blend of in-person relationship building and remote business. Technology has catalyzed a paradigm shift, compelling both customers and franchises to embrace a new and resilient business model." — Roger Lewis, CEO, CMIT Solutions
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CPR Cell Phone Repair
Ranked: 14 years
Culver's
Ranked: 14 years
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Ranked: 14 years
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Ranked: 14 years
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Ranked: 14 years
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Ranked: 14 years
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Ranked: 14 years
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Ranked: 14 years
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Ranked: 14 years
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
Ranked: 13 years
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Ranked: 13 years
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Ranked: 13 years
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Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs
Ranked: 13 years
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Ranked: 13 years
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Ranked: 13 years
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Ranked: 13 years
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Ranked: 13 years
Dale Carnegie
Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
HomeVestors of America
Ranked: 12 years
"As times change, brands are continually asked to evolve. Brands that understand how to modernize, while maintaining the culture and 'secret sauce' that made them great in the beginning—those are the brands that live on for decades." — Adam Benshoof, vice president of franchise development, HomeVestors of America
Jan-Pro Cleaning and Disinfecting
Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Kona Ice
Ranked: 12 years
"Run your own inside operation so you know firsthand what the franchisees are experiencing. Most important: Listen to your franchisees! Call them, email them, and when it gets too big, survey them. Let them have a voice, because it is their journey, too." — Tony Lamb, CEO, Kona Ice
Mac Tools
Ranked: 12 years
MassageLuXe
Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 12 years
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Ranked: 11 years
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Ranked: 11 years
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Ranked: 11 years
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Ranked: 11 years
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Ranked: 11 years
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Ranked: 11 years
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Ranked: 11 years
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Ranked: 10 years
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Ranked: 10 years
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Ranked: 10 years
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Ranked: 10 years
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Ranked: 10 years
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Ranked: 10 years
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Ranked: 10 years
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The #1 in Category Club are those rare franchise brands that have ranked #1 in their industry category in the Franchise 500 for the last 10-plus years.
Dunkin'
Ranked #1 in category: 38 years
The UPS Store
Ranked #1 in category: 34 years
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Budget Blinds
Ranked #1 in category: 29 years
Kumon
Ranked #1 in category: 23 years
Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings
Ranked #1 in category: 21 years
Minuteman Press
Ranked #1 in category: 21 years
Servpro
Ranked #1 in category: 21 years
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Ranked #1 in category: 15 years
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Once Upon A Child
Ranked #1 in category: 15 years
Cinnabon
Ranked #1 in category: 13 years
Express Employment Professionals
Ranked #1 in category: 13 years
7-Eleven
Ranked #1 in category: 13 years
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Ranked #1 in category: 12 years
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Ranked #1 in category: 12 years
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Ranked #1 in category: 11 years