Tommy’s Express Named Among Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®

In the 2026 Franchise 500®, Tommy’s Express has ranked No. 35 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, operational and marketing support, and brand power.

"For 47 years, the Franchise 500 has been the gold standard for identifying franchise excellence. This year's ranking proves that the best brands don't just survive changing markets; they thrive in them," says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine's editor in chief. "These 500 companies represent some of the most reliable pathways to business ownership in America, each one vetted through our rigorous analysis of what actually drives franchisee success."

In Entrepreneur’s ongoing effort to better understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 47-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve. Each franchise is thoroughly evaluated and assigned a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points across costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

Over its 47 years of existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive benchmark for franchisors and a primary research tool for prospective franchisees. Tommy Express’ position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view Tommy’s Express in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2026 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 13th.

Tommy’s Express is a rapidly expanding national car wash franchise built around the innovative Totally Tommy site model, originally created by Tommy Car Wash Systems. With over 270 franchise locations across the United States, Canada, and France, Tommy’s Express offers franchisees comprehensive support, including exclusive training, marketing, technical assistance, and access to proprietary, franchise-exclusive advancements in wash products and technology. Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Tommy’s Express is ranked #1 in the car wash category on the Franchise 500 list and is featured among the Fastest-Growing Franchises.