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

9/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

7/10

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

7/10

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

7/10

Express exterior car wash with unlimited monthly membership plans.

Investment

$1.2M–$2.8M

Fran Approves

188 units

Fitness

PeakForm Fitness

6/10

Boutique strength-training studio with small group sessions and membership revenue.

Investment

$240k–$460k

Fran Approves

168 units

Pet Services

Wag & Walkers

6/10

Dog walking, pet sitting, and daycare franchise serving busy urban professionals.

Investment

$75k–$140k

Fran Approves

74 units

Food & Beverage

Crust & Crumb Bakery

6/10

Neighborhood artisan bakery-café with wholesale accounts and catering.

Investment

$380k–$640k

Fran Approves

132 units

Beauty & Wellness

GlowLab Studios

5/10

Membership-based skincare and facial studio with retail product attach.

Investment

$310k–$520k

Fran's On the Fence

96 units

Automotive

FixIt Mobile Mechanics

5/10

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

4/10

High-intensity interval training studios with app-connected performance tracking.

Investment

$290k–$540k

Fran Says Pass

240 units