Franchise Business Review: Top 40 Food & Beverage Franchises of 2017

A food and/or beverage franchise can be a substantial moneymaker, and multi-unit operators in particular may realize a significant return on their investment once they are established. The wide range of business models within the food and beverage franchise sector makes the business a feasible endeavor at almost any investment level.

In terms of food and beverage types, this year’s Top 40 Food and Beverage Franchises list offers a little bit of everything—pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, tacos, fish, ice cream, coffee, soup, and more. While Subway and McDonald’s may be among the biggest brands in the industry, it’s often smaller regional players like Checkers & Rally’s, East Coast Wings & Grill, and Lenny’s Subs that dominate when it comes to franchisee satisfaction and long-term growth opportunities.

• A food and/or beverage franchise can be a substantial moneymaker, and multi-unit operators in particular may realize a significant return on their investment once they are established.
• The wide range of business models within the food and beverage franchise sector makes the business a feasible endeavor at almost any investment level.
• In terms of food and beverage types, this year’s Top 40 Food and Beverage Franchises list offers a little bit of everything—pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, tacos, fish, ice cream, coffee, soup, and more.
• While Subway and McDonald’s may be among the biggest brands in the industry, it’s often smaller regional players like Checkers & Rally’s, East Coast Wings & Grill, and Lenny’s Subs that dominate when it comes to franchisee satisfaction and long-term growth opportunities.