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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Food & Beverage
Rachel’s Kitchen fulfills a niche segment in the restaurant space, transforming “fast casual” into fresh casual by focusing on wholesome food, with fresh ingredients, often locally sourced. Early franchise owners have a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor of a company with a cult-like following that’s on an impressive growth trajectory.
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Appealing to affluent female consumers, the Radiant Waxing brand is part of a global market projected to grow to over $12B by 2025*. At the core of everything, the brand is a culture-based business; headstrong, heart-filled and hand-crafted. The Radiant Waxing ™ brand provides the training and support and ongoing mentorship needed for success from a team of the most driven, purposeful and straight-up awe-inspiring people around.
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Rainbow Restoration®, a Neighborly company, is a top restoration and remediation franchise, offering fire, water, and smoke damage repair, as well as cleaning services. With 345+ locations in North America, franchise owners provide essential, in-demand services to their communities.
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Real Property Management®, a Neighborly company, is a top property management franchise with 420+ locations and nearly 40 years of expertise. Franchise owners provide wealth optimization services to investors and rental property owners. With over 40M rental properties in the U.S., owners benefit from a strong, recurring revenue model while helping clients maximize their real estate investments.
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redbox+Dumpsters offers containers that are efficiently designed to be a portable toilet and roll-off box waste container combination.The redbox+ system offers aspiring franchise investors an exclusive U.S. patent, a service and product unique to the waste management industry, a huge competitive advantage over other waste management companies, and an opportunity to become part of an $63 billion-dollar waste industry.
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From website development and graphic design, RedKnight has expanded their expertise into SEO, Pay-Per-Click campaigns, social media marketing, copywriting, and custom online software development. They’ve grown because they’ve listened to the needs of small businesses and responded with solutions that make a real difference.
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Resting Rainbow is redefining pet aftercare with compassion and respect. This franchise gives pet owners a heartfelt way to say goodbye, providing dignified cremation services with a personal touch. With a strong support system, a turnkey model, and a clear mission, Resting Rainbow is an industry leader in a space where empathy matters. Franchisees step into a business that truly makes a difference, offering comfort and closure to pet families when they need it most.
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Restoration 1 provides water damage restoration and water extraction for both commercial and residential properties. They offer incredible profit margins, proven business model and aggressive, consistent and focused leadership team.
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Franchisees benefit from a proven and scalable business model that taps into the increasing demand for holistic health solutions. Revival IV Lounge positions itself as a go-to destination for those looking to optimize their health, offering a blend of science-backed therapies in a relaxing, upscale lounge atmosphere. Revenue streams include IV drip or injection services, packages, and recurring memberships. The franchise's success is not only driven by the quality of the services, but also by the support system provided, including marketing assistance, ongoing training, and a strong brand presence, making it an enticing and promising business opportunity in the growing wellness sector.
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RNR Tire Express is a leading retailer and installer of automotive replacement tires, custom wheels, and related services such as flat repair and alignments. With over 20 years of experience and over 160 locations across the country, RNR Tire Express has the proof of concept, profitability, scalability, and sustainability smart franchise investors look for, yet RNR Tire Express still has many prime markets available for multi-unit development.
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Rolling Suds is the premier franchise in power washing, bringing unparalleled standards to an unregulated industry. The company, founded more than 30 years ago, has helped more than 100,000 residential and commercial customers throughout the northeast while building a great reputation by hiring the best people, using the best equipment, and providing the best experience in the industry.
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A lot has changed since 1964, but Rosati's Pizza's commitment to serving authentic Chicago-style pizza and traditional Italian fare isn’t one of them. They know that some things are better done the old-fashioned way, like sourcing fresh ingredients from farms they can name. No matter how big they grow, they stay true to their roots and make great food their number one priority.
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RSVP franchisees experience the rewards of running a successful direct mail marketing business, generating leads and assisting clients targeting an affluent demographic – all from the comfort of their own home. With over 35 years of industry experience, their franchise model has not only retained satisfied clients but has also empowered franchisees to build successful careers with true work-life balance.
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Rubbish Works is one of the newest brands in the Premium Service Brands portfolio. PSB offers 3 weeks of immersive training and launch within 60 days of signing the FA. PSB has an internal call center, marketing vendor partnerships, a turnkey model for anyone looking to start a simple and essential business in a recession resilient industry. PSB also allows the opportunity to scale vertically into other home service brands in the PSB portfolio and we offer very large territories to ensure franchise owner success.
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The Russo family has been serving up the best New York style pizza and authentic Italian cuisine for years. Russo’s mission is to serve New York style pizza and authentic Italian food worldwide so that no matter your location, you’ll be able to enjoy the delicious, traditional Russo family recipes. Restaurant experience is not required, but is definitely a plus. Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen offers the potential for long-term success.
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RYTECH is a full services restoration brand with water damage services as the main start-up activity. Their Franchise owners focus on one task at their start, water extraction and structural drying and then can expand into multiple other services for additional earing streams, like fire and smoke damage, content cleaning, build back after any demolition work and remolding as needed via sub-contractors.
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