FranServe’s FRAN-TASTIC BRANDS 2026
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 2026, we recognize brands going above and beyond the norm and helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising!
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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 2026 “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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Food & Beverage
Pacific Perks
Pacific Perks™ is a premium brand and mobile event catering offering that combines the best of a gourmet coffee shop and cafe without the high costs of a retail lease. The locally owned and operated mobile gourmet coffee shops can be set up in any venue, indoors or out, Sunday through Saturday, depending on when clients are ready to celebrate. It’s a unique business opportunity that balances work and personal time for franchise owners and their teams.
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Home Improvement
PatchitUP
PatchitUP is a scalable, home based drywall repair franchise with strong margins and a predictable workflow. Simple to operate, works in every market, and does not require prior trade experience. They provide full training, done for you marketing, automation tools, and everything needed to ramp quickly. The model is built to grow by adding technicians, which creates a clear path to multi-unit level income. Perfect for anyone looking for a low risk home service business with modern systems.
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Repair & Restoration
Paul Davis Restoration
Paul Davis Restoration is a recession-resistant, industry-leading brand in the $80B property restoration industry, celebrating 60 years of proven success in 2026. Franchisees benefit from large, protected territories, a turnkey model, and industry-leading training that enables rapid ramp-up. With under-2-year franchises averaging $1.76M and mature locations averaging $6M+ in gross sales (2025 FDD), plus a low 4% royalty, Paul Davis offers scalable, long-term growth.
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Health Services
Pearle Vision
Pearle Vision is a trusted, doctor-founded brand with more than 60 years of delivering essential eye care. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, it offers franchisees a proven business model, unmatched support, advanced training, and integrated supply systems that simplify operations. With strong brand recognition, robust marketing, and scalable multi-unit opportunities, Pearle Vision empowers entrepreneurs to build successful businesses while serving their communities.
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Food & Beverage
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Penn Station has served fresh-made subs offering great food and franchise ownership for 40 years. With 320+ locations nationwide, they lead a competitive segment by embracing innovation through best-in-class technology, including a new app, digital wallet and interactive online training with gamification. These tools enhance the customer experience while strengthening operational support. Their scalable model and commitment to quality create a culture where people love both their subs and franchise ownership.
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Food & Beverage
Perkins Griddle & Go
Providing the same familiar soul with a new attitude… Perkins Griddle & Go is their newest prototype created for the busy consumer on the go, and a footprint size ranging from 1,500-2,500. Other options for self-ordering kiosks and drive-thru ordering are some of the Perks with this new Perkins model.
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Home Improvement
Poolwerx
Poolwerx is the global pool service franchise with the scalability built-in! Their franchise partners just don't clean pools, they build scalable, recurring-revenue businesses backed by a brand that puts people first. With their proven "Hub and Spoke" model, franchise partners scale efficiently by combining mobile service vehicles with high-visibility retail store hubs in a phased approach, capturing income and recurring revenue from residential and commercial customers.
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