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TOP FOOD & RESTAURANT FRANCHISESWEEK OF APRIL 27, 2025

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Top 10 Food & Restaurant Franchises

When it comes to franchising, you may first think about food and restaurants because some of the most popular franchises are fast-food restaurants. There are over one million restaurants in the U.S. alone. Owning a restaurant franchise allows you to become an integral part of your community. Many fast-food franchises are also now using food delivery services, like Grubhub and UberEats. 
Since there is so much competition, many franchised restaurants have distinguished themselves by offering healthier food and drink options and providing exceptional service. You also don’t need to have prior restaurant ownership experience, as you will learn everything you need to know from the franchisor.

Here are the top food & restaurant franchises for week ending April 27, 2025. The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our portal to identify which food & restaurant franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. We use our ranking system to help identify new and upcoming franchise systems. This ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy, it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

Sourdough & Co. Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

Sourdough & Co.

Sourdough & Co redefines fast-casual dining with premium, preservative-free, low-gluten offerings, combining exceptional quality with a... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Naturals2Go Healthy Snacks & Drinks Logo

#2 RANKED FRANCHISE

Naturals2Go Healthy Snacks & Drinks

A Turn Key program offering Healthy Snacks and Beverages utilizing the latest technology in automated retail - Better know as vending. We offer... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $25,000 - $50,000

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Frios Gourmet Pops Logo

#3 RANKED FRANCHISE

Frios Gourmet Pops

Frios is a Mobile, Alabama-based frozen dessert franchise specializing in hand-poured gourmet pops made with real fruit and ingredients, and a... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Kitchen Guard Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

Kitchen Guard

KitchenGuard Services, an emerging brand in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, plans to revolutionize the highly fragmented market with a... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Pure Green Logo

#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

Pure Green

Pure Green is one of the fastest-growing juice bar franchise in the United States with core products that are handcrafted and made-to-order... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Taste Buds Kitchen Logo

#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Taste Buds Kitchen

Taste Buds Kitchen, a unique and sought-after franchise, transforms into a kids' kitchen by day and an adult BYOB kitchen by night, providing... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Rita's Italian Ice Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

Rita's Italian Ice

Rita's offers many delicious frozen treats that combine our famous Italian Ice and award-winning Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard which is made... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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MilkShake Factory Logo

#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

MilkShake Factory

The MilkShake Factory® is?a?premium dessert destination, serving up handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream, as well as heritage... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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SmartMarket Solutions Logo

#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

SmartMarket Solutions

The perfect alternative to traditional franchises - franchise level support but without royalties or any other ongoing fees. Healthy YOU Vending... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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The Peach Cobbler Factory Logo

#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Peach Cobbler Factory

This fast-growing dessert franchise specializes in a full cobbler product line, including cinnamon rolls, cookies, banana pudding, shakes, and... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top food & restaurant franchises for week ending April 27, 2025.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 Sourdough & Co. $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
2 Naturals2Go Healthy Snacks & Drinks $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
3 Frios Gourmet Pops $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
4 Kitchen Guard $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
5 Pure Green $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Taste Buds Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
7 Rita's Italian Ice $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
8 MilkShake Factory $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
9 SmartMarket Solutions $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
10 The Peach Cobbler Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
11 Teriyaki Madness $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
12 Project LeanNation $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
13 Ziggi's Coffee $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
14 Toastique $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
15 Southern Steer Butcher $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
16 Graze Craze $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
17 Hard Bean Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
18 The Fresh Monkee $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
19 Just Love Coffee Cafe $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
20 Bang Cookies Co. $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
21 Heart to Home Meals $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
22 Vitality Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
23 Epic Wings More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
24 River Street Sweets More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
25 The Real Food Academy $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
26 Links Golf Cafe More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
27 Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
28 Ella Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
29 Cascadia Pizza Co. More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
30 Philly Pretzel Factory $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
31 Movita Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
32 TeaCupFuls $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
33 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
34 Boba CuCue $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
35 Le Macaron $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
36 The Great Greek Grill $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
37 Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 Saladworks $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
39 Blackjack Pizza and Salads More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
40 Rush Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
41 Mariam Coffee $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
42 Paisano's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
43 Lazydaze Coffeeshop & CBD/Cannabis $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 American Kolache $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
45 Doner Shack $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
46 Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
47 Corporate Caterers $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
48 Miami Grill More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
49 Chatime More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
50 Barrel House More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
51 Beef A Roo $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
52 HCK Hot Chicken $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 810 Billiards & Bowling More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
54 Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
55 Doner Haus More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
56 Mahana Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
57 Frutta Bowls $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
58 Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
59 Krave It $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
60 Don Shula's American Kitchen More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
61 Totally Nutz $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
62 Harlem Shake More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
63 Alsies $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
64 Shula's Steakhouse More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 Go! Go! Curry! $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 Saucy Asian $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
67 DMK Burger Bar $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
68 Tossed $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
69 Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
70 Gyroville $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
71 Island Fin Poke $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
72 The Salad House $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
73 Tavern on the Green International More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
74 Meals of Hope $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
75 HUMAN Healthy Markets $25,000 - $50,000 View Franchise
76 Parlay Cafe $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
77 Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
78 Nautical Bowls $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
79 Bananas More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
80 Beard Papa's $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
81 PERU MIX USA More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
82 Farrs Fresh $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
83 Nékter Juice Bar $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
84 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
85 Panini Kabob Grill More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
86 Menchies Frozen Yogurt $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
87 Wings Etc. $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
88 Cookie Co. $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
89 Frozen Vibes: Daiquiri Bar 2 GO $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 Davidovich NYC Bagel & Sandwich Shop $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
91 Gyro Chef Mediterranean Food Truck $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
92 Koibito Poke $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
93 Churro Stix $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 Knockout Sports Bar More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
95 Crooked Pint More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
96 Maras Cafe & Bakery $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 30 Burgers More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
98 Poke Bowl United $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
99 Riko's Pizza $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
100 Logic In A Cup Espresso $25,000 - $50,000 View Franchise

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is an internationally recognized membership-based franchise organization. IFPG Franchise Consultants guide aspiring business owners through the process of identifying and investing in franchise businesses. The IFPG represents more than 550 franchises. We do not represent all franchises listed here. By clicking on "Request a Consultation," you are agreeing to be contacted by one of our Certified Franchise Consultants to discuss franchise ownership.

About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

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