The Franchise Directory
Every brand below is scored from its FDD disclosures — investment, fees, closures, litigation — with Fran's unfiltered take. Sorted by Fran score.
Home Services
Rooter Right Plumbing
Residential plumbing and drain service franchise with a branded, tech-forward dispatch model.
Investment
$130k–$290k
Fran Loves It
342 units
Senior Care
Golden Years Home Care
Non-medical in-home senior care: companionship, personal care, and respite services.
Investment
$95k–$175k
Fran Loves It
265 units
Senior Care
SeniorSafe Home Modifications
Aging-in-place home modifications: grab bars, ramps, walk-in tubs, and stair lifts.
Investment
$120k–$230k
Fran Loves It
89 units
Food & Beverage
Sunny Stack Burgers
Fast-casual smash burger concept with a tight menu and drive-thru focused real estate.
Investment
$485k–$980k
Fran Approves
214 units
Education
Bright Minds Tutoring
K-12 math and reading tutoring centers with both in-center and hybrid programs.
Investment
$85k–$165k
Fran Approves
410 units
Automotive
QuickShine Auto Spa
Express exterior car wash with unlimited monthly membership plans.
Investment
$1.2M–$2.8M
Fran Approves
188 units
Fitness
PeakForm Fitness
Boutique strength-training studio with small group sessions and membership revenue.
Investment
$240k–$460k
Fran Approves
168 units
Pet Services
Wag & Walkers
Dog walking, pet sitting, and daycare franchise serving busy urban professionals.
Investment
$75k–$140k
Fran Approves
74 units
Food & Beverage
Crust & Crumb Bakery
Neighborhood artisan bakery-café with wholesale accounts and catering.
Investment
$380k–$640k
Fran Approves
132 units
Beauty & Wellness
GlowLab Studios
Membership-based skincare and facial studio with retail product attach.
Investment
$310k–$520k
Fran's On the Fence
96 units
Automotive
FixIt Mobile Mechanics
Mobile auto repair vans that service customers at home or work.
Investment
$110k–$210k
Fran's On the Fence
58 units
Fitness
Hustle House HIIT
High-intensity interval training studios with app-connected performance tracking.
Investment
$290k–$540k
Fran Says Pass
240 units
