As a doorway for many people looking to be their own boss, we know that franchise ownership changes lives. In our annual FRAN-TASTIC BRANDS 2025, we recognize brands going above and beyond the norm and helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising! We had a plethora of nominations and we’re delighted to announce the winners below!
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Alesia Visconti, CEO and President of FranServe Inc. says:
“Franchising helps people change their lives, and we see that every day! So many people don’t know that franchising is made up of small business owners — the business model truly celebrates entrepreneurs and business growth. Brands that make the 2025 “FranServe Fran-tastic Brands” list value people taking control of their future through business ownership. We are recognizing these fran-tastic brands for going the extra mile in supporting their franchisees and for adhering to responsible franchising!”
Please note brands are listed in alphabetical order. Brands were nominated and selected based on the following criteria:
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Home Improvement
Garage Force has built a reputation as the best and most dependable concrete floor coatings installers. This is a a franchise opportunity with a low startup cost and nearly $130,000 in average net profits.
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Garage Living stands out as a premier choice in the home improvement franchise landscape, providing a unique approach that extends beyond the limitations of a typical garage door franchise. With 40 franchises across North America, each location offers clients turn-key garage transformations managed by professionally trained designers, installers, and service personnel.
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Garage Up is the first-ever complete garage renovation franchise. They do everything from garage doors, epoxy floors, storage, lighting, and more! Garage Up uses consistent, interactive, and success-driven business coaching making sure your business is reaching it’s fullest potential.
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Gatsby Glass is revolutionizing the glass installation industry with their sophisticated and cutting-edge services. With a proven track record of generating quality business and consistent revenue in every market they enter, they set themselves apart from the competition.
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Glass Doctor®, a Neighborly® company, provides expert glass repair and replacement for residential, automotive, and commercial markets across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1962, this award-winning franchise offers two distinct verticals: flat glass and auto glass.
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GLO30 is revolutionizing skincare by breaking bias, exclusivity, and outdated beauty standards. As the fastest-growing skincare studio, with 100+ franchise units in development, they’re redefining beauty. Their proprietary AI, GLOria, ensures science-backed, personalized treatments, making skincare data-driven and inclusive. Led by women, they empower female entrepreneurs while bringing high-quality skincare to all.
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Go Painting is an incredible opportunity in franchising. Franchisees become part of a thriving network of professionals who are passionate about success and innovation in an often overlooked industry. The franchise offers not only a proven business model but also a supportive community dedicated to your growth and success.
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goGLOW has been disrupting how consumers think about sunless tanning and skincare for over a decade. The brand is at the intersection of cosmetics and skincare. goGLOW represents a unique franchise offering with incredible financials and returns; diversified revenue streams and reccurring revenue model.
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Gocha Covered's is committed to innovating both the Discovery Process and onboarding process to empower franchisees success. They are intentional in the Discovery Process to make sure the candidate's goals, backgrounds, and skill sets truly align with who thrives as a franchisee. They have spent the past 9 months redoing onboarding training to take those who have no experience in the Window Treatment Industry from ground zero to experts in just six weeks.
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Grand Welcome offers a strong brand identity and operational excellence. As a leader in vacation rental management, Grand Welcome's clear value proposition makes it recognizable to both franchisees and customers. The turnkey model simplifies the franchise experience, allowing new partners to launch smoothly with great back-office support.
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Granite Garage Floors upgrades garage floors with an industrial coating system that Looks and Lasts Like Granite™. This is a franchise concept where you will use their proven model and become the "go-to" company for this service in your community.
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Grasons, a member of Evive Brands, is a leading estate sale franchise specializing in professional estate sales and business liquidation services. They offer comprehensive solutions for clients undergoing life transitions, such as downsizing, relocating, or settling an estate. Their experienced team ensures a smooth, respectful, and profitable sale process, handling everything from pricing to staging and marketing.
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The Grease Monkey platform guides franchisees through every aspect of running a profitable quick lube and preventive maintenance business. Grease Monkey has pioneered flexible franchising, a way for franchisees to customize their facilities and services for different markets and investment profiles.
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Great Clips is the largest single brand hair salon in North America. The $70 billion haircare industry is growing at a rapid pace, and is one of the most recession resistant industries available.
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No brand has a history like Griswold Home Care, and no brand has a brighter future ahead of them. As the category pioneer, they have a unique position and understanding of the business of compassionate care at a deeper level. They offer ongoing training, grand opening, and field support, and are always available to assist you through your journey.
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Gymguyz is a fitness franchise company whose main focus is individualized one-on-one fitness, group sessions, and corporate fitness. GYMGUYZ supplies the tools and techniques to not only get you in shape, but to run a successful franchise.
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